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Pittsburgh Symphony tunes in with live audience

Rio Scarcelli | staff writer Sept. 30, 2021 This past weekend, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra kicked off its opening night with the ensemble’s first indoor performance since March 12, 2020.  Many festivals and pop-up concerts have been held outside through the Summer Symphony program.  The orchestra and conductor had a heartfelt opening to celebrate their 50th anniversary of playing at Heinz Hall. In working with … Continue reading Pittsburgh Symphony tunes in with live audience

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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

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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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