Pittsburgh musicians persevere in the midst of pandemic

Olivia Burik staff writer 1/28/21 When the COVID-19 pandemic forced many states into lockdown, concert halls around the nation went silent. Jim Rodgers, principal contrabassoonist of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, recalled March 13, 2020 as the day everything changed. “We were told to go home and that we were going to be initiating lockdown,” Rodgers said. With rising fears of the spread … Continue reading Pittsburgh musicians persevere in the midst of pandemic

The Duquesne DukeJanuary 27, 2021

News

Professor debuts musical work

Alex Wolfe | Staff Writer 02/22/18 “My love letter to water.” That’s how Associate Professor of Music Technology Lynn Purse referred to her newest composition. The piece, titled “Watershed for Cello and Orchestra,” is a four -part movement composed for cellist and Adjunct Cello Professor Adam Liu and the Duquesne Symphony Orchestra. The piece premiered under the direction of conductor Daniel Meyer on Feb. 20 … Continue reading Professor debuts musical work

The Duquesne DukeFebruary 22, 2018

Arts & Entertainment

Yo-Yo Ma, PSO enchant Heinz Hall

By: Carrie Garrison | For The Duquesne Duke Last Friday, Heinz Hall’s 2,661 seat concert hall was ﬁlled to capacity with people anxious to see the Grammy Award-winning cellist, Yo-Yo Ma. Friday marked the opening of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s ﬁrst concert of the season and featured an exclusive gala with Hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and fairytale themed attire. The grand lobby featured hanging … Continue reading Yo-Yo Ma, PSO enchant Heinz Hall

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