The Bouquet Goes…
John Karapandi is retiring from the PSO on Sept 27, 2020, after nearly four decades of exemplary service, friendship, and his signature “cool calm,” no matter what the issue and angst level.
The Bouquet Goes to: Jodi Weisfield
After joining the Pittsburgh Symphony in the early 2000s as Manager of Corporate Support, Jodi Weisfield quickly endeared herself with musicians, staff, and donors with her approachable leadership, attention to detail, and infectious passion for the music. Her talents led to her appointment as Director of Corporate Support, to helping lead a Major Campaign, being appointed VP of Donor Relations, and most recently leading as Senior VP and Chief Development Officer.
The Bouquet Goes to: Jon and Carol Walton
by Jack Howell
If the question is what Jon and Carol Walton have done for the Pittsburgh Symphony, the concise answer would be, anything they could. They have been BNY Mellon Grand Classics suscribers for decades, our companions on the past five international tours, and leading supporters of the annual fund drive.
PSO School Concerts
As we welcome 7500+ area children to Heinz Hall this week, the spotlight should be on the music educators who do so much for the region. To lead off, let’s …
The Bouquet Goes to: Dennis Walker
A great concert experience begins before the first note is played. It begins with the first person who welcomes you into our hall. This is why we chose Dennis Walker as the recipient for this month’s Bouquet. Dennis has been a doorman at Heinz Hall since 2010, and his warm greeting brings a smile to concertgoers and passersby alike.
The Bouquet Goes to: Betty Morgan
By Jack Howell The Bouquet of flowers presented to the soloist and/or conductor on stage is a public gesture of esteem and congratulations. The Musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, …
The Bouquet Goes To: Daphne Bicket and John Lynn
by Suzanne Park “Music is the social act of communication among people, a gesture of friendship, the strongest there is…” – Malcolm Arnold, English composer One of the great benefits …
The Bouquet Goes To: Cheryl Redmond
Cheryl Redmond has been involved with the Pittsburgh Symphony Association since 2009 and its affiliate Pittsburgh Symphony North since 1999, and is the driving force behind a new PSN fundraiser, ...
The Bouquet Goes To: Pat and Michele Atkins
By Rhian Kenny For a time after the 2013 contract negotiations were completed, PIttsburgh Symphony musicians did not know the name of the donor who made a very large ...