OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 2
NOVEMBER 28 & 30, 2014
MANFRED HONECK, MUSIC DIRECTOR
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PROGRAM October 31- November 2 program.....................................................9 October 31- November 2 program notes..........................................12 Juraj Valčuha biography...................................................................18 Nicola Benedetti biography..............................................................20 Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra biography......................................22 November 28 & 30 program.............................................................25 Manfred Honeck biography..............................................................28 Igudesman & Joo biography............................................................30 EVERY GIFT IS INSTRUMENTAL Individuals........................................................................................34 Foundations & Public Agencies.........................................................41 Corporations .....................................................................................42 Legacy of Excellence..........................................................................44
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performances are brought to the community in part by generous support from the Allegheny Regional Asset District and corporations, foundations and individuals throughout our community. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra receives additional funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Art Works. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all patrons. For information about our accessible services, please contact the box office at 412.392.4900 or visit pittsburghsymphony.org.
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Commitment to Excellence Special Named Gifts.............................46 INDIVIDUALS & HEINZ HALL INFORMATION Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Musicians........................................2 Board of Trustees ................................................................................3 Chairman’s Council & Jack Heinz Society...........................................5 New Leadership Board........................................................................5 Pittsburgh Symphony Association......................................................5 Administrative Staff.............................................................................7 Heinz Hall Information.....................................................................44
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Juraj Valčuha, conductor Nicola Benedetti, violin Pre-concert
Concert Prelude with Resident Conductor Lawrence Loh
Sergei Rachmaninoff
The Isle of the Dead, Opus 29
Karol Szymanowski
Concerto No. 1 for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 35 Ms. Benedetti
Intermission
Explore A Salute to the Maestro, a multimedia exhibition celebrating Lorin Maazel, the internationally heralded conductor whose baton led the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra from 1984 until 1996. Trace his brilliant career though oral history recordings, archival video interviews, artifact displays and a detailed timeline of his most applauded musical achievements. Visit the exhibit on both the Grand Lobby and Grand Tier levels. Nicola Bendetti will be signing in the Grand Lobby on Friday and Saturday
Sergei Rachmaninoff
THE PARIS THE PF MADEMADE POSS BY THEBY FINE TH
THE PARIS FESTIVAL IS
MADE POSSIBLE, IN PART, Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Opus 44 BY THE FINE FOUNDATION. I. Lento — Allegro moderato II. Adagio ma non troppo — Allegro vivace — Tempo come prima III. Allegro
PHOTOGRAPHY, AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS PERFORMANCE ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PROGRAM 2014-2015 SEASON
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PROGRAM NOTES 2014-2015 SEASON
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SERGEI RACHMANINOFF
The Isle of the Dead, Opus 29 (1909)
ABOUT THE COMPOSER
Born 1 April 1873 in Oneg (near Novgorod), Russia died 28 March 1943 in Beverly Hills, California PREMIERE OF WORK
Moscow, 18 April 1909 Moscow Philharmonic Society Sergei Rachmaninoff, conductor PSO PREMIERE
21 October 2005 Heinz Hall Vladimir Jurowski, conductor INSTRUMENTATION
piccolo, three flutes, three oboes, English horn, three clarinets, bass clarinet, three bassoons, contrabassoon, six horns, three trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp and strings DURATION
21 minutes
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Rachmaninoff’s closest friend and most frequent companion after he settled for a time Dresden beginning in 1906 was Nicolas von Struve, a student of German-Russian extraction at the city’s university and an amateur composer of songs; their friendship was terminated only by von Struve’s sudden death in an accident in Paris in 1921. It was apparently von Struve who first stirred Rachmaninoff’s interest in creating a musical realization of Arnold Böcklin’s haunting painting The Isle of the Dead. Böcklin (1827-1901), a Swiss artist then much admired for the brooding Romanticism of his canvases, was said to have found inspiration for his subject during a visit to the Ponza Islands, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea north of the Bay of Naples. The painting shows a volcanic island rising straight out of the becalmed ocean; a large cleft in the rock holds a grotto filled with cypresses. An opening marked by short, square pillars topped with small leonine sculptures provides access to the grotto through the center of a breakwater made of boulders. Carved into the rocky walls that tower above are the rugged post-and-lintel entrances to the tombs. In the front of a small boat sailing toward the gloomy site, a white-robed and hooded figure stands, back to the viewer, above a coffin draped with white crepe and red garlands. Böcklin said that his Isle of the Dead was “a dream picture; it must produce such an effect of stillness that anyone would be frightened to hear a knock at the door.” Rachmaninoff composed his Isle of the Dead during the early months of 1909, at the same time that he accepted an invitation to make his first tour of the United States later that year. He left Dresden in April, and conducted the premiere of his new tone poem with the Moscow Philharmonic Society on April 18; he introduced the work to America at a concert in Chicago on December 3. The score was dedicated to von Struve upon its publication that same year. Isle of the Dead begins with a mournfully rocking ostinato figure in uneven 5/8 meter depicting the ferryman Charon dipping his oars into the lifeless sea. This motive, somehow tragic and consoling at the same time, courses inexorably through the composition and serves as the ground upon which fragmentary themes of somber cast are strewn. The ostinato subsides as the boat enters the grotto. A long melody is then drawn from the orchestra, hesitant and unclear of its direction at first but gradually increasing in its expressive power. As the mourner turns away from the tomb, the solemn strains of the Dies Irae (“Day of Wrath”), the ancient chant from the Roman Catholic Requiem Mass for the Dead that later coursed like a grim musical marker through Rachmaninoff’s Paganini Rhapsody (1934), Third Symphony (1936) and Symphonic Dances (1940), become the subject of a free development. The ostinato resumes, and the tiny boat, delivered of its sad cargo, slides into the mist. The island is again cloaked in undisturbed eternal peace.
KAROL SZYMANOWSKI
Concerto No. 1 for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 35 (1916)
ABOUT THE COMPOSER
Born 6 October 1882 in Timoshovka, Ukraine died 28 March 1937 in Lausanne, Switzerland PREMIERE OF WORK
Warsaw, 1 November 1922 Moscow Philharmonic Society Gregor Fitelberg, conductor Jósef Oziminski, soloist THESE PERFORMANCES MARK THE PSO PREMIERE INSTRUMENTATION
piccolo, three flutes, three oboes, English horn, E-flat clarinet, three clarinets, bass clarinet, three bassoons, contrabassoon, four horns, three trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, celesta, piano, two harps and strings DURATION
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Karol Szymanowski was the preeminent Polish composer of the first half of the 20th century. His father was an ardent connoisseur of the arts, and Karol grew up in a household rich in culture. Szymanowski (shee-man-OV-skee) showed exceptional musical talent early in life, and he began his professional studies in Warsaw in 1901. In 1905, he and three of his student colleagues founded the Association of Young Polish Composers, a group, analogous to the Young Poland movement in literature, dedicated to the publication and performance of works from Poland. He made frequent trips to Berlin and Leipzig during the following years to arrange concerts of Polish music and oversee the publication of his music, which was then heavily influenced by that of Wagner and Richard Strauss. In 1911, Szymanowski settled in Vienna, where he signed a 10-year publishing contract with Universal Edition and achieved notable successes with performances of his Second Piano Sonata and Symphony No. 2. In 1914 and after World War I ended, he made several trips to the European Mediterranean and North Africa, and his direct contact with the ancient, early Christian and Arab cultures of Italy, Constantinople, Tunis and Algiers profoundly altered his artistic temperament. He abandoned the Germanic Post-Romanticism of his earlier works, and turned instead to the music of Debussy and Ravel, Stravinsky and the Russian mystic Scriabin to help in defining a idiom suitable to his new creative direction. During the years of World War I, when travel was restricted, Szymanowski, back in Poland, occupied his time with an intense investigation of ancient and Oriental cultures, and became an authority on those subjects; his music of that period reached its zenith with the Third Symphony (Song of the Night) and the opulent opera King Roger. The early 1920s saw Szymanowski resuming the travels that had been interrupted by the war. Those years also saw another reconsideration of his compositional style. Having absorbed the influences of Strauss, Ravel and Scriabin, he turned to his own country for renewed inspiration, and became intent on finding a national identity for contemporary Polish music based on the songs and dances of its people. He found his richest native source in the music of the mountain folk of the Tatra region, spending much time in their chief city, Zakopane. In 1927, he was simultaneously offered the directorships of the conservatories of Cairo and Warsaw, and it is indicative of his loyalties at the time that he accepted the post in Poland. In the early 1930s, Szymanowski achieved his greatest success and prosperity. His health, however, never robust, began to fail, and he resigned the directorship of the Warsaw Conservatory in April 1932, thereafter devoting himself entirely to creative work until his death in Lausanne in 1937.
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The First Violin Concerto of 1916 is a fantasy, in both its expressive content and its form. Szymanowski, then immersed in translating his studies of myth, exotic cultures and ancient civilizations into music (he had just completed his Third Symphony, subtitled “Song of the Night,” based on verses by the 13th-century Persian poet Jallál-Ùddin-Rùmi), turned for the Concerto’s literary inspiration to a sensuous poetic nocturne by Polish poet Tadeusz Micinski (1873-1918): Asses in crowns settle majestically on the grass — fireflies are kissing the wild rose … Pan plays his pipe in the oak grove. Mayflies dart into dance, plaited in amorous embrace eternally young and holy … I fly: here over the water — there under the trees. In the woods are glades as if appointed for these nocturnal revels. The Concerto is a fantasy in structure as well, freed from traditional forms to create a unique musical dreamscape of waves of voluptuous sound upon which floats a dazzling skein of violin melody. “The sound is so magical,” Szymanowski wrote of the premiere, “that people were completely transfixed. And just imagine, the violin comes out on top the whole time. It is my greatest triumph!” When the work was still new, the English musicologist and distinguished Chopin scholar Arthur Hedley offered the following description of it, which captures especially well the fluctuating moods and cinematic flow of this remarkable music: “The Concerto is in one movement — a continuous rhapsody, moving from one ecstatic climax to another, with the solo instrument maintaining almost without break a stream of rapturous music away up on the heights. The orchestral part is complex and large forces are called for in order to provide every shade of color and sufficient volume for the shattering peak-points in the score. There is a profusion of themes both vigorous and reflective of chromatic character given to the solo violin, which never ceases to be the center of interest. Scherzando sections alternate with episodes of reverie that are almost oriental in their languor and sensuousness, and each climax rises to a higher pitch of intensity than the one that preceded it. By steady stages the music arrives at last at the cadenza, a tour de force, after which the soloist having, so to speak, exhausted his vocabulary, falls silent while the orchestra, with all its forces unleashed, carries the music to the most passionate climax of the whole work. From this point little remains but for the violin to take leave of the listener in phrases of ravishing beauty, drawing the last drop of sweetness and pathos from the themes that have formed the substance of the Concerto; the end is hushed.”
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SERGEI RACHMANINOFF
Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Opus 44 (1935-1936)
ABOUT THE COMPOSER
Born 1 April 1873 in Oneg (near Novgorod), Russia died 28 March 1943 in Beverly Hills, California PREMIERE OF WORK
Philadelphia, 6 November 1936; Academy of Music Philadelphia Orchestra Leopold Stokowski, conductor PSO PREMIERE
2 December 1936 Syria Mosque Antonio Modarelli, conductor INSTRUMENTATION
piccolo, three flutes, three oboes, English horn, three clarinets, bass clarinet, three bassoons, contrabassoon, four horns, three trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp and strings DURATION
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Following the burst of creative activity between 1895 and 1910 that brought forth three piano concertos, two symphonies, two operas, a symphonic poem and the “choral symphony” The Bells, Sergei Rachmaninoff did not issue another work for orchestra until the Fourth Piano Concerto of 1927. After being forced from his beloved Russian homeland by the 1917 Revolution, he established a career as a pianist and conductor in Europe and the United States whose enormous success almost completely prohibited composition. His return to the orchestral idiom with the Fourth Concerto was poorly received (he revised the score extensively in 1941), and it took him until 1934 to gather enough courage to try again. That attempt — the splendid Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini — met with exceptional acclaim, and encouraged him to undertake a longdelayed successor to the Second Symphony of 1907. The Third Symphony was begun on June 18, 1935 at his Swiss villa, “Senar,” on Lake Lucerne, not far from “Triebschen,” the house in which Wagner lived from 1866 to 1872. (“Senar” was named for SErgei and his wife, NAtalyia, Rachmaninoff.) Though he had to spend three weeks taking the waters at Baden-Baden for his rheumatism in July, he finished the first movement by August 22 and the second movement a month later. By then, however, it was time for him to again begin his strenuous annual international tours, and the Symphony had to await its completion until June 1936. It was finished exactly three decades after the Second Symphony. As do his two earlier works in the genre, Rachmaninoff’s Third Symphony opens with a motto theme that returns in later movements. The motto, here presented immediately in unison by clarinet, muted horn and cellos, is a small-interval phrase derived from the style of ecclesiastical chant. A few measures of vigorous orchestral warmingup introduce the movement’s main theme, a doleful plaint issued by the double reeds. The second theme is a lovely, lyrical strain, initiated by the cellos, which gives testimony that Rachmaninoff retained his wonderful sense of melodic invention throughout his life. (He was 63 when he finished the score.) Following a development section of considerable ingenuity and rhythmic energy, the two principal themes are recalled in the recapitulation. The motto theme returns quietly in the trumpet and bass trombone and then in the pizzicato strings to bring the movement to a subdued close. The second of the Symphony’s three movements combines elements of both a traditional Adagio and a Scherzo. The motto theme in a bardic setting for horn accompanied by strummed harp chords is heard to open the movement. The solo violin gives out the principal theme of the Adagio, a languid melody in triplet rhythms; the flute presents a graceful complementary idea that ends with a cadential trill. These two motives are elaborated until a PROGRAM NOTES 2014-2015 SEASON
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sudden change of tempo and the introduction of a bustling rhythmic figure usher in the Scherzo section of the movement. An abbreviated recall of the music of the opening Adagio rounds out the movement, to which the motto theme played by pizzicato strings serves as a tiny musical benediction. The finale is a virtuosic tour-de-force for orchestra. (The work was written with Leopold Stokowski’s Philadelphia Orchestra in mind.) The main theme, presented by violins and violas, is a motive of martial vigor; the contrasting second theme, given by the strings doubled by harp (Rachmaninoff demonstrated a remarkable skill in orchestrating for percussion, celesta and harp in this work), is chordal in shape and lyrical in style. The center of the movement is a thorough working-out of the melodic materials, beginning with a fugal treatment of the main theme. As a bridge to the recapitulation, Rachmaninoff employed the Dies Irae (“Day of Wrath”), the ancient chant from the Roman Catholic Requiem Mass for the Dead. This evocative traditional tune as well as the Symphony’s motto theme are woven into the recapitulation of the movement’s earlier motives. A brilliant coda brings the work to an exhilarating close.
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JURAJ VALČUHA Juraj Valčuha holds the post of chief conductor Philharmonic, Swedish Radio and again with of the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della the Pittsburgh Symphony and the National Symphony in Washington, D.C. At the RAI, Torino. Bavarian State Opera he conducted a new Slovakian Valčuha studied composition, production of Donizetti´s Elisir d´amore, conducting and cymbalon at the Bratislava performances of Nozze di Figaro, as well as Conservatory. He spent two years in St. Turandot in Stuttgart. Petersburg and studied conducting with Ilya Musin. In 1998, he moved to Paris and In 2010-11, Valčuha conducted two different programmes with the Munich studied with Janos Fürst. Philharmonic, the Orchestra di Santa Cecilia Valčuha was assistant music director of the Rome, the Orchestre de Paris, Philharmonia Orchestre et Opéra National de Montpellier London, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale from 2003 to 2005. Contemporaneously Florence, Indianapolis Symphony, Houston he made his debut with the Orchestre Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic. National de France and the Orchestre He conducted a new production of La Boheme at Teatro La Fenice Venezia. With Philharmonique de Radio-France. his RAI Orchestra, he appeared on tour in In the 2005, 2006 an 2007 seasons, he the “Abu Dhabi Classics” series with Yo-Yo regularly conducted the Orchestre National Ma and Evgeni Bozhanov. de France, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo as well as La Boheme in In 2011-2012, he made his debuts with the Paris and Bologna and Bartok´s Bluebeard/ Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam, Poulenc´s La Voix Humaine at the Opéra de the Berlin Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Lyon. In 2007-2008, he led the Rotterdam Cincinnati Symphony, Berlin Radio Symphony Philharmonic, the RAI Orchestra in Torino, Orchestra and WDR Symphony Orchestra. He the Philharmonia London, the DSO Berlin returned to Staatskapelle Dresden, Swedish and the Oslo Philharmonic. He made his Radio Orchestra, Philharmonia London, debut with the Munich Philharmonic as Orchestre de Paris, Munich Philharmonic well as his U.S. debut with the Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Symphony. Valcuha and his Symphony Orchestra. RAI Orchestra have performed at the Berlin Philharmonie, Freiburg, Musikverein Vienna In 2008-2009, he made his debut with and Bratislava. the Gewandhaus Leipzig and the Swedish Radio Orchestra. He led the Orchestra Verdi In 2012-2013, he had debuts with the in Milano, the RAI Orchestra Torino and New York Philharmonic, the San Francisco the Philharmonia London. He conducted Symphony and the Filarmonica della Scala a tribute to Toscanini in Parma. He had Milan, and will return to the National his debut with the Bavarian State Opera Symphony in Washington, D.C., the Munich and the Deutsche Oper Berlin Philharmonia London, Maggio Musicale (both with Butterfly), and led the Orchestra Florence, Rotterdam Philharmonic, the del Teatro La Fenice Venice in the first Munich Philharmonic and the Orchestre “Abu Dhabi Classics” season. During de Paris. the summer he made his debut with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Valčuha last conducted the Pittsburgh Symphony in April 20014. In 2009-2010, he opened the season of the Munich Philharmonic, and had his debut with the Staatskapelle Dresden. He appeared with the Philharmonia, Rotterdam 18
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NICOLA BENEDETTI Nicola Benedetti is one of the most in Romea and Maison Symphony in Montreal sought-after violinists of her generation. and previously has given recitals in London, Her ability to captivate audiences with her Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hong Kong, Paris, innate musicianship and dynamic presence, Sacile, New York, Boston and Washington, coupled with her wide appeal as a high D.C. Future recitals include performances profile advocate for classical music, has at the Royal Albert Hall, Wigmore Hall, made her one of today’s most influential Symphony Hall Birmingham, Aix-en-Provence and Trieste Italy. classical artists. Recent and future performances include Benedetti is a devoted chamber musician engagements with the London Symphony and collaborates with with Grynyuk and Orchestra, Orchestra del Teatro La Fenice, cellist Leonard Elschenbroich, who have Frankfurt Radio Symphony, WDR Cologne, been performing as a trio since 2008. Danish National Symphony, Strasbourg They recently undertook an extensive Philharmonic, Orchestre National D’Ile tour of Scotland in March 2013 including de France, Beethoven Orchester Bonn, performances at the Edinburgh Usher Hall Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Scottish and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Recent and Chamber Orchestra, Netherlands Radio future highlights include concerts at LSO Chamber, Philadelphia Orchestra, San St. Luke’s, Frankfurt Alte Oper, Die Glocke Francisco Symphony, National Symphony Bremen, Hong Kong City Hall, two tours of of Washington, D.C, Dallas Symphony, South America, and at the Ravinia, Schloss Cincinnati Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony Elmau, Istanbul and Cheltenham Festivals. Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony and Hong Kong Philharmonic, among Fiercely committed to music education others. Benedetti also will embark on tours and to developing young talent, Benedetti with the Bergen Philharmonic (Germany), has formed associations with education Camerata Salzburg and BBC Scottish establishments including schools, music colleges and local authorities. In 2010, she Symphony (India). became Sistema Scotland’s official musical The 2014-2015 season furthers her passion “Big Sister” for the Big Noise project — a for music of the Italian Baroque and historical music initiative partnered with Venezuela’s El performance in collaborations with Andrea Sistema (Fundación Musical Simón Bolívar). Marcon and WDR Cologne, Venice Baroque As a board member and teacher, Benedetti Orchestra and a European tour with La Cetra embraces her position of role model to Barokorchester Basel. These appearances encourage young people to take up music have resulted in her working with a host of and work hard at it, and she continues to distinguished conductors including Vladimir spread this message in school visits and Ashkenazy, Stéphane Denève, Christoph master classes, not only in Scotland, but all Eschenbach, James Gaffigan, Valery around the world. Gergiev, Alan Gilbert, Jakub Hrusa, Louis Langrée, Andrew Litton, Jiří Bělohlávek, Sir In addition, Benedetti recently developed her Neville Marriner, Diego Matheuz, Kristjan own education and outreach initiative entitled Järvi, Neeme Jaarvi, Paavo Järvi, Donald The Benedetti Sessions. Piloted in March Runnicles, Yan Pascal Tortelier, Pinchas 2013 at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, these Zukerman and Jaap van Zweden. With her sessions gave hundreds of aspiring young regular duo partner, pianist Alexei Grynyuk, string players the opportunity to rehearse, Benedetti frequently performs in recital, undertake and observe master classes making appearances in the world’s leading culminating in a performance alongside concert halls. Most recently, she performed Benedetti. She has plans to develop this at the Dresden Musikfestipiele, the Sapienza initiative on an international scale. 20
Winner of Best Female Artist at the 2012 Classical BRIT Awards, Benedetti records exclusively for Decca (Universal Music). Her most recent recording, The Silver Violin, is particularly renowned for its success in reaching No. 30 in the U.K. pop charts simultaneously to topping the classical charts. Her past six recordings on Universal/Deutsche Grammophon include a varied catalogue of works.
Born in Scotland of Italian heritage, Benedetti began violin lessons at the age of five with Brenda Smith. In 1997, she entered the Yehudi Menuhin School, where she studied with Natasha Boyarskaya. Upon leaving, she continued her studies with Maciej Rakowski and then Pavel Vernikov, and continues to work with multiple acclaimed teachers and performers.
Benedetti was appointed as a member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2013 New Year Honours, in recognition of her international music career and work with musical charities throughout the U.K. She has received five honorary degrees to date.
Benedetti last appeared with the Pittsburgh Symphony in May 2013.
photo credit: Simon Fowler
Nicola Benedetti appears by arrangement with IMG, New York. Ms. Benedetti records exclusively for Decca Classics. More information can be found at www. nicolabenedetti.co.uk.
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THE PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA For more than 117 years, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has been an essential part of Pittsburgh’s cultural landscape. The Pittsburgh Symphony, known for its artistic excellence, is credited with a rich history of the world’s finest conductors and musicians, and a strong commitment to the Pittsburgh region and its citizens. This tradition was furthered in fall 2008, when Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck became music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. With a long and distinguished history of touring both domestically and overseas since 1900, the Pittsburgh Symphony continues to be critically acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest orchestras. With more than 36 international tours, including 20
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European tours, eight trips to the Far East, and two to South America. The Pittsburgh Symphony was the first American orchestra to perform at the Vatican in January 2004 for the late Pope John Paul II, as part of the Pontiff’s Silver Jubilee celebration. The Pittsburgh Symphony has a long and illustrious history in the areas of recordings and radio concerts. As early as 1936, the Pittsburgh Symphony broadcast coastto-coast, receiving increased national attention in 1982 through network radio broadcasts on Public Radio International. The PRI series is produced by Classical WQED-FM 89.3 in Pittsburgh and is made possible by the musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
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BNY MELLON GRAND CLASSICS | HEINZ HALL FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2014 AT 7:30 PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2014 AT 2:30 PM
Manfred Honeck, conductor Aleksey Igudesman, violin Hyung-ki Joo, piano Leonard Bernstein
Overture to Candide
Wolfgang Amadé Mozart/ Monty Norman
From Mozart With Love
Wolfgang Amadé Mozart
Alla Molto Turca
Sergei Rachmaninov/Eric Carmen
Rachmaninov By Himself
Joseph Frizell Kerr
New Work
Aleksey Igudesman
Tango Russo
Johann Strauss II
A Very Blue Danube
Aleksey Igudesman
Uruguay
(Arr. Igudesman/Joo)
(Arr. Schulz-Evler/Igudesman)
Intermission
Aleksey Igudesman/ Hyung-ki Joo
An Austrian in America - World Premiere (Pittsburgh Symphony Commission)
Bill Conti/ Aleksey Igudesman
Gonna Fly Now
Hyung-ki Joo
Chandeliers
Ennio Morricone
Fistful of Dollars
Fritz Kreisler
Tambourin Chinois
Traditional (Arr. Igudesman/Joo)
Practice Time
Sergei Rachmaninov
Prelude in C Sharp Minor
Ferren/Gaynor/Pekaris Igudesman/Joo
I Will Survive
(Arr. Igudesman/Joo)
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December 12-21
Todd Ellison, conductor Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh Betsy Burleigh, director
RING IN THE SEASON with the Pittsburgh Symphony
Orchestra, the Mendelssohn Choir and a highly-decorated cast of guest artists in a spectacular Pittsburgh tradition. Rejoice in your favorite carols and cherished holiday tunes like “Sleigh Ride,” “Joy to the World” and much more!
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IGUDESMAN & JOO
BIG Nightmare Music
IGUDESMAN & JOO’S MUSICAL MADNESS ON A SYMPHONIC SCALE
When IGUDESMAN & JOO perform with a symphony orchestra, the musical nightmares take on epic proportions! Fans of “A Little Nightmare Music” will be falling all over themselves to experience their favorites Mozart Bond, Alla Molto Turca and Practice Time amped up for a full-blown orchestra. But on top of a few priceless adaptations of pieces from their duo-show, “BIG Nightmare Music” boasts uproar i ous sketches tailor-made for a sym phony orches tra, drawing everyone into their act, from the first violinist to the last percussionist. BIG Nightmare Music is the kind of show where musicians on stage have at least as much fun as the audience. IGUDESMAN & JOO have mastered the art of mashing up classical music masterpieces and famous folk and pop songs. In BIG Nightmare Music they can make use of a whole orchestra to live out their creativity. Igudesman acts as Latin-American charmer while the orchestra effortlessly changes from ballads to groovy salsa rhythms, providing the base for a virtuous improvised violin solo. Joo teaches the audience and his fellow musicians on stage how to play Johann Strauss’ Blue Danube if you want to be successful in classical music. What’s more, you will have the added opportunity of hearing Igudes man and Joo perform as soloists, both in well-known concertos and in their own orchestral works. IGUDESMAN & JOO are always too BIG for any stage but now picture the duo in Wonderland after eat ing that cake which makes you grow… A scary thought? There you have it: BIG Nightmare Music! The show includes music by Mozart, Rachmaninov, Bach, Vivaldi, Strauss, Beethoven, and Igudesman & Joo.
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MANFRED HONECK Manfred Honeck has served as music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since the 2008-2009 season. After two extensions, his contract now runs until the end of the 2019-2020 season. To great acclaim, Honeck and his orchestra perform regularly for European audiences. Since 2010, annual tour performances have led them to numerous European music capitals and major music festivals, amongst them Rheingau Musik Festival, Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, Beethovenfest Bonn, Musikfest Berlin, Grafenegg Festival, Lucerne Festival and the BBC Proms. The 2012 tour focused on a week-long residency at the Vienna Musikverein. In summer 2013, concerts took place in Grafenegg, Berlin, Bucharest, Paris, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Lucerne and Bonn. Several recordings, amongst them Mahler’s Symphony No. 4, which won a 2012 International Classical Music Award, are available on Japanese label Exton. Honeck’s successful work with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is now captured by Reference Recordings. The first SACD — of Strauss tone poems — was released in fall 2013 and received rave reviews. The second recording, of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 and the Symphonic Suite from Janáček’s opera Jenůfa, conceptualized by Honeck himself, followed in summer 2014 and was likewise enthusiastically received. Several additional recordings are completed and it is expected that two releases will be issued per year. From 2007 to 2011, Honeck was music director of the Staatsoper Stuttgart where he conducted premieres including Berlioz’s Les Troyens, Mozart’s Idomeneo, Verdi’s Aida, Richard Strauss’s Rosenkavalier, Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites and Wagner’s Lohengrin and Parsifal, as well as numerous symphonic concerts. His operatic guest appearances include Semperoper Dresden, Komische Oper Berlin, Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels, Royal Opera of Copenhagen, the White Nights Festival in St. Petersburg and the Salzburg Festival.
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Born in Austria, Honeck received his musical training at the Academy of Music in Vienna. Many years of experience as a member of the Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna State Opera Orchestra and at the helm of the Vienna
Jeunesse Orchestra have given his conducting a distinctive stamp. He began his career as assistant to Claudio Abbado in Vienna. Subsequently, he was engaged by the Zurich Opera House, where he was bestowed the prestigious European Conductor’s Award in 1993. Other early stations of his career include Leipzig, where he was one of three main conductors of the MDR Symphony Orchestra and Oslo, where he assumed the post of music director at the Norwegian National Opera on short notice for a year and was engaged as principal guest conductor of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra for several years. From 2000 to 2006, he was music director of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stockholm and, from 2008 to 2011, principal guest conductor of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he has resumed for another three years at the beginning of the 2013-2014 season. As a guest conductor, Honeck has worked with leading international orchestras such as the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Staatskapelle Dresden, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre de Paris, Accademia di Santa Cecilia Rome and the Vienna Philharmonic. Orchestras he conducted in the United States include New York Philharmonic, The Cleveland Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra and Boston Symphony Orchestra. He also is a regular guest at the Verbier Festival. In February 2013, he had his successful debut with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the direct result of which was a CD recording together with Anne-Sophie Mutter (works of Dvořák) for DG. The current season sees him return to Bamberg, Stuttgart, Rome and New York as well as to the Vienna Symphony (a CD of works by the Strauss family was released in summer 2013) and Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. He also will conduct Tonhalleorchester Zürich and Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, amongst others. Honeck has received honorary doctorates from St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania and, most recently, from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Moreover, he has been artistic director of the “International Concerts Wolfegg” in Germany for more than 15 years.
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IGUDESMAN & JOO Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo are two classical musicians who have taken the world by storm with their unique and hilarious theatrical shows, which combine comedy with classical music and popular culture. Their clips on YouTube, to date, have gathered more than 40 million hits, and the duo has appeared on television in numerous countries. Equally comfortable performing in classical concert halls, as well as in stadiums in front of crowds of 18,000, their collective dream is to make classical music accessible to a wider and younger audience. Many of classical music’s biggest names, such as Emanuel Ax, Joshua Bell, Janine Jansen, Gidon Kremer, Mischa Maisky, Viktoria Mullova and Julian Rachlin, have joined them in their musical sketches. Igudesman and Joo have also teamed up with actors, such as John Malkovich and former James Bond Sir Roger Moore on several occasions in aid of UNICEF.
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Besides touring A Little Nightmare Music, they also perform BIG Nightmare Music, with symphony orchestras, and lead their workshop “8 to 88 - Musical Education for Children of All Ages” at universities and music schools around the world, leaving students inspired and confident to break new grounds for their own musical journeys. Igudesman & Joo can be seen in several films, including their own “mockumentary,” Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Classical Music. On New Year’s Eve 2011, at the Vienna Konzerthaus, with the help of 100 violinists from all over the world, Igudesman & Joo set the world record for the most “Dancing Violinists” performing together on stage. The world record was conceived and produced by the duo in aid of UNICEF. These performances mark the Pittsburgh Symphony debut of Igudesman & Joo.
ALEKSEY IGUDESMAN Aleksey Igudesman was born in Leningrad at a very young age. He has never won any competitions, mainly because he has never entered any. During his studies at the prestigious Yehudi Menuhin School, he read the entire plays of Bernhard Shaw, Oscar Wilde, and Anton Chekhov, which didn’t improve his violin playing, but made him feel foolishly somewhat superior to other less intellectually endowed, yet harder practising colleagues. After studying with Boris Kuschnir at the Vienna Conservatoire and being told many times by many people that they were rather worried about his future, he embarked on a successful career playing, composing, arranging, recording several CD‘s for BMG, and working in Hollywood with Academy Award® winner Hans Zimmer. Aleksey Igudesman writes a lot of music. Often he goes to bed writing and gets up writing. He sometimes feels a little insecure about his music, although it is published by Universal Edition. In fact, his psychiatrist tells him that he is insecure about a lot of things. Aleksey is not so sure about that. Aleksey Igudesman plays with a bow made by the Boston-based bowmaker, Benoit Roland, and on a Santo Seraphin violin from the year 1717, which is kindly loaned to him by ERSTE BANK.
HYUNG-KI JOO Hyung-ki Joo was born. He is British, but looks Korean, or the other way around, or both. He showed his first signs of a sense of comedy whilst nappy-changing and shortly thereafter, showed his love for music when his parents would find him at the record store listening for hours to everything from Mozart to Bee Gees. He studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School, where he discovered that he was among child prodigies and was convinced he would be kicked out of school. In fact, he was not kicked “out” but kicked “around” by teachers and fellow students, such as Aleksey Igudesman. After these painful experiences, Joo invented a new type of piano playing known as “Karate Piano.” Hyung-ki has small hands, (but only hands small), and therefore finds some piano repertoire quite difficult to play. Anyway, even with this small hindrance, he happily performs chamber music, recitals, concertos, his own compositions, and anything else that includes a piano part. Besides composing, performing, laughing, brushing his teeth at breakneck speed, and writing comedy, Joo’s passion for teaching has led him to develop his own personal style of workshops.
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EVERY GIFT IS INSTRUMENTAL The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts are pleased to acknowledge the following members of our donor family who have made generous gifts of $500 or more to the Annual Fund during the past year. Those who have made a new gift or increased their previous gift are listed in italics. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy; however, if you are not listed correctly, please call 412.392.4880. Thank you! MAESTRO’S CIRCLE
Mr. & Mrs. James W. McGlothlin Nadine E. Bognar/E.J. Bognar, Inc. Betty & Granger Morgan Anonymous Kathryn & Michael Bryson Janet & Donald Moritz Pittsburgh Symphony Association & Affiliates Ron & Dorothy Chutz Richard E. & Alice S. Patton Dick & Ginny Simmons James K. & Sara C. Donnell Mr. & Mrs. John R. & Svetlana S. Price Mrs. Nancy K. Hansen Mary Alice Price BENEFACTOR’S CIRCLE Rich & Scheryl Harshman Cheryl & James Redmond $50,000 - $99,999 Nancy & Jeff Leininger Abby & Reid Ruttenberg Vivian & Bill Benter Mr. & Mrs. John W. Lynch Rick & Laurie Johnson David & Carol McCormish Pauline Santelli The David S. & Karen A. Perry* & BeeJee Morrison Devin & Shannon Shapira Foundation Juergen F. Mross, Naples, FL McGranahan Jill & Craig Tillotson Joan & Bob Peirce Steve & Brenda Schlotterbeck Pittsburgh Symphony North Jan & Anthony Tomasello Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Usher Jon & Carol Walton Joanne Byrd Rogers Arthur & Barbara* Weldon Robert P. Zinn & Darlene R. Ellen & Jim Walton Berkovitz Dr. Michael J. White & Mr. James & Susanne Richard LeBeau Wilkinson Dr. & Mrs. Merrill F. Wymer GUARANTOR’S CIRCLE In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. $10,000 - $14,999 FOUNDER’S CIRCLE John W. Zoerb $25,000 - $49,999 Andrew & Michelle Aloe Anonymous Michele & Pat Atkins DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE James & Electra Agras Allen Baum & Elizabeth $7,500 - $9,999 Witzke-Baum Tony & Linda Bucci Larry & Tracy Brockway Mr. & Mrs. Benno Bernt Bill & Loulie Canady Jane & Rae R. Burton Randi & L. Van V. Dauler, Jr. Mr.* & Mrs. Edward S. James & Margaret Byrne Churchill Mr. & Mrs. J. Christopher Jerry & Mimi Davis Mr. & Mrs. E. V. Clarke Donahue Dr. & Mrs. Martin Earle Betty Diskin in memory Steven & Beverlynn Elliott of her beloved husband Henry & Ann Fenner Mr. & Mrs. Ira H. Gordon Arthur J. Diskin, Esq. and their sons William & Barbara Jeremiah Marcia M. Gumberg Robert Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Drue Heinz McConomy Roy & Susan Dorrance Elsie & Henry Hillman Mildred S. Myers & William Barbara & Bob Egan Audrey R. Hughes C. Frederick Mr. & Mrs. Milton Fine Douglas B. McAdams Elliott S. Oshry Hans & Leslie Fleischner Gerald McGinnis Dr. & Mrs. William R. Poller Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. in honor of our four Tom & Jamee Todd Graham grandsons Helge & Erika Wehmeier Frank & Angela Grebowski Richard E. Rauh Christiane & Manfred Mr. & Mrs. Frank Brooks CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE Honeck Robinson $20,000 - $24,999 Joseph & Dorothy Jackovic Mr. & Mrs. John T. Ryan III Anonymous Craig Jordan & Elaine Millie & Gary Ryan Koziar-Jordan Jean & Sigo Falk Alece & David Schreiber Mr. & Mrs. R. Drew Kistler Tom & Dona Hotopp Carol Hefren Tillotson Sheldon Marstine Mr. Matthew V. T. Ray $100,000 +
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Alan L. & Barbara B. Ackerman Dr. & Mrs. John C. Barber Edwin H. Beachler Philip & Melinda Beard Noah Bendix-Balgley Michael & Sherle Berger Ted & Kathie Bobby Ms. Spencer Boyd Dr. Alan & Marsha Bramowitz Mr. & Mrs. Christopher* Brent Barbara & David Burstin Dr. & Mrs. Sidney N. Busis Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Calihan James C. Chaplin Joseph* & Virginia Cicero Basil & Jayne Adair Cox Randall Crawford & Ellen Goodman Ruby A. Cunningham Alison H. & Patrick D. Deem Philip J. & Sherry S. Dieringer June & Barry Dietrich Carol & Brian Duggan Dr. James H. & Mary E. Duggan Mr. William J. Fetter Terri H. Fitzpatrick Robert & Jeanne Gleason Mr. & Mrs. Irving J. Halpern Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Henderson In Honor of Helge & Erika Wehmeier Dr. & Mrs. Allen Hogge Gerald & Diane Holder Mrs. Milton G. Hulme Elizabeth S. Hurtt Robert W. & Elizabeth C. Kampmeinert Bill & Tricia Kassling Judith & Lester* Lave D. H. Lee Jr.
Arthur S. Levine, M.D. & Charles* & Patricia Burke Dr. Joseph & AnnaMae Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Stept Linda S. Melada Mr. & Mrs. Frank V. Cahouet Lenkey Theodore & Elizabeth Stern Mary Lou & Ted N. Magee Gail & Rob Canizares Barry Lhormer & Janet Fred & Maryann Steward Markel Robert & Dana McCutcheon Judy Clough Mr. & Mrs. Frank Talenfeld Doris L. Litman Mr. & Mrs. Martin G. Charles C. Cohen & Michele Margaret Tarpey & Bruce McGuinn Tom & Gail Litwiler M. McKenney Freeman Sam Michaels Mark & Joan Lombardi Bill & Cynthia Cooley Dr. Sharon Taylor & Dr. Robert D. Mierley Family Mrs. John Marous Philip Rabinowitz Alan & Hazel Cope Foundation II Richard & Sandra Teodori Rose & Vincent A. Crisanti James & Jennifer Martin Morby Family Charitable Dave & Kathy Maskalick Dr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Thomas Ms. Sheryl Ann Cupps Foundation Victoria & Alicia McGinnis Mr. & Mrs. Harry A. H. Ward & Shirley Olander Cyert Family Foundation Thompson II Margaret J. McGowan Steven C. & Tami Pederson Mr. & Mrs. G. A. Davidson Jr. John & Nancy Traina George & Bonnie Meanor Jamini Vincent Davies Catherine & Bill Perez Jim Walker & Jonnie Marilyn & Allan Meltzer Dr. Tor Richter in memory of Ada Davis Viakley Montgomery IP Associates Elizabeth W. Richter Robert & Renee Denove Dr. Ronald J. & Patricia J. Gerald Lee Morosco & Paul Wasilak James W. & Erin M. Rimmel Mr. Frank R. Dziama Ford Jr. Dr. & Mrs. William E. Edith H. Fisher Dr. Konrad & Mrs. Konrad Jim & Susan Morris in Rinehart M. Weis Curt & Kim Tillotson Honor of Kay Stolarevsky Mr. & Mrs. William F. Fleming Carolyn & Richard Abby L. Morrison Roemer Westerhoff Mr. William R. Forsythe Barbara & Eugene Myers Karen Scansaroli Miriam L. Young J. Tomlinson Fort Constance Nelson Mrs. Virginia W. Schatz Harvey* & Florence Zeve Janet M. Frissora Dr. & Mrs. Michael L. Nancy Schepis Dorothea K. Zikos Dina & Jerry Fulmer Nieland Michael Shefler Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Gailliot Fritz Okie Robert & Janet Squires ENCORE CLUB Gary & Joanne Garvin Paul & Nancy O’Neill $1,500 - $2,499 Subra & Mary Suresh Charitable Trust Mr. & Mrs. Ronald E. John P. & Elizabeth L. Surma Gebhardt Dr. Thaddeus A. Osial Jr. & Anonymous (5) Mrs. Ernest Abernathy Symphony East Linda Shooer Osial Dr. Robert J. & Susan J. Gluckman Jodi & Andrew Weisfield Robert & Lillian Panagulias Mr. & Mrs. Francis A. Balog Lorraine E. Balun, in Seldon Whitaker In Memory Nancy Goeres & Michael Drs. James Parrish & Rusinek memory of Phyllis E. of Susan Whitaker Christiane Siewers Zimmerman Barbara & Bruce Wiegand Dr. & Mrs. Sanford A. Mr. & Mrs. William A. Gordon Barbara C. & Ralph J. Partain William Winkenwerder Jr., Bean Jr. Mr. James Gorton & Mrs. M.D. Mr. & Mrs. William Gretchen Van Hoesen Fred & Sue* Bennitt Pohlmann Rachel W. Wymard George & Jane Greer Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Berdik Ned & Sally Randall Mr. & Mrs. George V. Grune Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Dr. Michael & Barbara AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE Jr. Bianco Riordan $2,500 - $4,999 William & Victoria Guy Mr. Michael E. Bielski Mr. & Mrs. James E. Rohr Anonymous (6) Jim & Marnie Haines Gerald & Carolyn Eberly Mr. & Mrs. Daniel M. The Barbara and Marcus Blaney Rooney Charles H. Harff Aaron Fund of The Paul E. Block Judy & Stanley Ruskin Mr. & Mrs. J. Brett Harvey Pittsburgh Foundation Philip & Bernice Bollman Dr. Alan Russell Carolyn Heil Andrea & David Aloe Ted Bosquez Donald D. Saxton Jr. in Dan & Gwen Hepler Jane Callomon Arkus memory of Barbara Morey Dr. Carole B. Boyd Mr. & Mrs. C. T. Hiteshew Barbara L. Barry Saxton Bozzone Family Foundation Dr. & Mrs. David Beaudreau Dorothy A. Howat Leonard* & Joan Mr. & Mrs. James H. Alysia & Robert Hoyt Nick & Dotty Beckwith Scheinholtz Bregenser Hyman Family Foundation Martha L. Berg Dr. & Mrs. Harry E. Serene Lawrence R. Breletic & Alice Jane Jenkins Marian & Bruce Block Dr. Stanley Shostak & Dr. Donald C. Wobb Marcia Landy Leo & Marge Kane Don & Judy Borneman Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Bridges James & Janet Slater Gerri Kay* Betsy Bossong Jill & Chuck Brodbeck Manny H. & Ileane Smith Dana & Margaret Bovbjerg Arthur J. Kerr Jr. Myron David Broff* Marisa & Walter C. Smith Mr. & Mrs.* Kenneth Brand Sydelle Kessler Roger & Lea Brown Charles & Kathleen Kovac Lowell & Jan Steinbrenner Hugh & Jean Brannan Mr. & Mrs. David A. Jeff & Linda Stengel Cliff & Simi Kress Brownlee Gary & Judy Bruce Edward & Rebecca Stephan Susan Oberg Lane EVERY GIFT IS INSTRUMENTAL 2014-2015 SEASON
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Eleanor H. Berge James & Judith Callomon Dr. & Mrs. Richard H. Dr. Joseph Fine Daffner Ron & Nancy Bergey Susan Campbell & Patrick Nancy A. Fitch Curry Mr. Enrico & Mrs. Federica Warren & Joan Fitzpatrick Dr. Peter & Judy Berkowitz Dallavecchia Mrs. Georgia Berner & Mr. Andrés Cárdenes & Ms. Ann P. Flaherty Monique Mead Joan & Jim Darby James Farber Mr. Mark F. Flaherty Dr. Albert A. Caretto Mr. & Mrs. William J. Darr Dr. Lawson Bernstein Mr. & Mrs. James Flanigan Norina H. Daubner Robert S. Bernstein & Ellie Richard & Jeanne* Carter Jan Fleisher K. Bernstein Fund Charles & Donna Cashdollar Dr. & Mrs. K. C. Davides Michael J. Flinn & Eileen Ms. Robin Joan Bernstein & David & Kathryn Cashman Joan Clark Davis Flinn Mr. H. Seigle* Dr. & Mrs. Richard G. Cassoff Bruce & Rita Decker Suzanne Flood Don Berry Janet E. Chadwick Jim* & Peggy Degnan Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Fonseca Marilyn & Guy Berry Sue Challinor & Matt Teplitz In Honor of Dr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Edward Henry & Charlotte Beukema Mr. Flavio & Tatjana M. William E. Rinehart Fortwangler Drs. Barbara & Al Biglan Chamis Charles S. Degrosky Mr. & Mrs. K. H. Fraelich Jr. Harry S. Binakonsky, M.D. Dr. Thomas S. Chang Dr. & Mrs. Gregory G. Christina Friday Dr. Paul Birckbichler Deborah & David Chapman Dell’Omo Eleanor Friedman Lynn & David DeLorenzo Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Birsic Peggy & Joe Charny Friends of the PSO Dr. Richard S. DeLuca Rob & Hongwei Bittner Ms. Amy Chen Reanette & Steve Frobouck Edward U. DePersis Franklin & Bonnie Craig D. Choate Elaine & John Frombach Blackstone Kenneth & Celia Christman Patrick C. Derrico F. Thomas Fruehstorfer Harry & Gayle Blansett Dr. & Mrs. Albert E. Chung Frank D. & Mary K. Devono Mrs. Fran Frye Michael & Carol Bleier Valerie DiCarlo Ralph & Phyllis Cioffi Dr. & Mrs. Freddie H. Fu Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Block William R. Clarkson & Dr. Mr. & Mrs. Victor DiCarlo Lorie Fuller Clifford Bob & Joan Miles Andrea Velletri Alfred & Eileen Diorio Normandie Fulson Sandi & Jim Bobick Robert & Elizabeth Clemens Peter Ditsch Mr. Gabriel C. Fusco Steve & Jeanne Boehmer Elizabeth & William D.J. Knowles Dodds Bruce & Ann Gabler Clendenning Marianne Bokan-Blair Holland & Susan Donaldson Dr. & Mrs. R. Kent Galey Stuart & Cathryn Coblin Jim & Debbie Boughner Lisa Donnermeyer Gamma Investment Jared L. & Maureen B. Dr. & Mrs. A’Delbert Bowen Mr. & Mrs. Todd Donovan Corporation Cohon Wm & Elizabeth S. Bowers, Jr Doris Dowling Dr. & Mrs. Keith Garbutt Alan & Lynne Colker Mr. & Mrs. William H. Mr. & Mrs. James R. Drake Ronald & Marlene Gardner In Loving Memory of Brandeis Johnathan Heath College Anthony V. Dralle Dr. & Mrs. Marc E. Garfinkel Gary & Connie Dristas, Thomas & Teresa Dale Colyer Hans & Gudrun Garkisch Brandenberger Mr. John M. & Ms. Victoria Beth & Phil Gasiewicz Estelle Comay & Bruce Sue & Mark Breedlove W. Duff Rabin Joan & Stuart Gaul Gerda & Abe Bretton Mary A. Duggan Connell Leonard Family K. Gavigan & Wm. B. Dixon Mary & Russell Brignano David & Lisa Durbin Lin & Anne Cook Pete Geissler Mary L. Briscoe Jeff & Wendy Dutkovic R. Bruce Cooper Mr. & Mrs. David C. Genter Judy Brody & Lawrence Dr. & Mrs. Cleon L. Cornes John & Elizabeth Eckenrod Anne & Rob German Adler Sheila Corrall & Ray Lester Mr. & Mrs. David H. Suzanne Broughton & Mr. & Mrs. William P. Getty Ehrenwerth Richard Margerum Patricia Cover Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Getze Christopher* & Gretchen Mr. & Mrs.* Earle O. Barton & Teri Cowan Elkus Revs. Gaylord & Catherine Brown Jr. Hanley B. Cox Mr. Jack W. & Mrs. Mary Jo Gillis Timothy R. Brown & Heidi K. Mary Ann Craig, D.M.E. Elliott Barbara & Fred Gilman Bartholomew Susan & George Craig Katrin & Eugene Engles Jr. Mr. David Givens & Mr. Nancy & John* Brownell Stephen Mellett Susan O. Cramer Arnold & Eva Engler Lois R. Brozenick Mike & Cordy Glenn David* & Marian Crossman Mindy & Richard Epstein Dr. & Mrs. John A. Virgil Gligor & Alicia Avery John D. & Laurie B. Dan & Nancy Fales Burkholder Culbertson Daniel & Marcia Glosser Joan Feldman James & Anne Burnham Fund Kent & Merle Culley Charles E. Felix Dr. Stuart S. Burstein Mr. & Mrs. Harry M. Goern Mr. S. A. Cunningham Martin & Suzanne Fenster Nicholas Butera & Grace Mr. & Mrs. Ted Goldberg Zelda Curtiss Wagner Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Ferlan Walter L. Goldburg Cynthia Custer Michael F. Butler Madelyn & John Fernstrom Bernard Goldstein, M.D. & Mr. & Mrs. Cyrus Daboo Christopher & Nancy Dana H. Ferry Russellyn Carruth Caldwell Janet Fesq EVERY GIFT IS INSTRUMENTAL 2014-2015 SEASON
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Thomas W. Golightly* & Greg & Amy Hogue Phyllis Jo Kubey Bernard & Barbara Mars Rev. Dr. Carolyn J Jones Clare & Jim Hoke Robert A. & Alice Kushner John & Cathy Mary Dr. & Mrs. C. B. Good Philo & Erika Holcomb Rose M. Kutsenkow Helen F. Mathieson Richard E. Gordon & June F. Katherine Holter Mr. Nicholas Kyriazi Dr. William Matlack & Leslie Swanson Crawford Matlack Dr. & Mrs. Elmer J. Betty Lamb Ms. Rita J. Gould Holzinger Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Landay Karen Matthews The Graf Family Ms. Madeleine Hombosky Dr. & Mrs. Howard N. Lang Kenneth & Dr. Carol N. Dr. Lora D. Graves & Dr. Maurer Tom & Mary Hooten Ronald & Lida Larsen Bryan D. Dye Sidney McBride Mr. & Mrs.* Lewis J. Hoover Earl & Marilyn Latterman David & Nancy Green Dale & Dr. Marlene* McCall Thomas O. Hornstein* Kathy & Hank Lawrence Lori Greene & Chris Decker Charitable Fund of The Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy McCamic Marvin & Gerry Lebby Charlotte T. Greenwald Pittsburgh Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jon W. McCarter Drs. Grace & Joon Lee Mr. & Mrs. Steven Gridley Joseph W. Hostetler Patrick & Michelle McCarthy Ernest J. Grindle Mr. & Mrs. Alan R. Huffman Ms. Janet Lee & Mr. McCarthy Rail Insurance Matthew Rosengart Margaret L. Groninger Mr. & Mrs. Elwood T. Managers, Inc. Diana K. Lemley MD & Paul Hughes D.T. Gruelle Specialty Dr. & Mrs. Charles E. L. Shay MD Logistics Jean & Richard Humphreys McChesney Mr. David W. Lendt Ms. E. A. Gundelfinger Robert & Gail Hunter Mr. Richard E. McClain Robert W. Lenker Andrew Gurcak & Elaine Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. Mr. Samuel A. McClung Dr. Herbert & Barbara Levit Lees Hyland Jr. Jonathan & Kathryn Mrs. William E. Lewellen III McClure Kristine Haig & John George L. Illig Jr.* Sonnenday Anne Lewis Anthony C. Infanti Mary C. McCormick John and Judith Hall Philip & Leslie Liebscher Robert & Rose Marie Izzo Paula & Bob McCracken Mr. & Mrs. Van Beck Hall Mr. & Mrs. Vincent J. Jacob Robert & Janet Liljestrand Mr. Bernard J. McCrory Jeanne M. Hanchett & Dr. & Mrs. Samuel A. Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. Kurt L. Limbach Mrs. Samuel K. McCune Phillips P. Wedemeyer Walter F. Limbach Lynne & Blair Jacobson Nancy McDonald Susan & Wilfred Hansen Jim & Sandi Linaberger David & Terry Jancisin Mary A. McDonough Gail & Gregory Harbaugh Dr. & Mrs. Edward W. Jew Jr. W. F. Lindgren Keith McDuffie Jeanie & Ben Hardesty Ken & Hope Linge Dawn M. Johnson Kent & Martha McElhattan Susan & David Hardesty Lawrence & Jacqueline Lobl Mary & R. Lee McFadden Janis & Jonas Johnson Charles Harris & Darlene Mr. & Mrs.* Thomas J. Barbara McKenna & Family Nowak in honor of William Joanne K. Johnson Locke & Kathleen Caballero Tom & Wendy Jones in Alexis McKinley Margery J. Loevner Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Harris Honor of Chris Wu Jean S. McLaughlin Don & Hanne Lorch John & Maureen Joyce Mary O. Harrison Susan Lee Meadowcroft Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kahlson Mrs. Howard M. Love Mr. Robert Hartman Mr. & Mrs. William P. Eddie Lowy & Ricardo Alice & Richard Kalla Meehan Ms. Christine A. Hartung Cortés Daniel G. & Carole L. Kamin Mr. & Mrs. William J. James & Ann Harty Annette Lutz Mehaffey Dr. & Mrs. Peter D. Kaplan Cal & Donna Hastings Edward Lynch & Regina Barbara M. Meharey Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Kara Greg Haughey Lindsey-Lynch Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Jim Keller & Mary Ellen Hoy Barbara A. Hays In Memory of James Lyne Mellon Flo & Bob Kenny Cathy & John Heggestad Daphne & John Lynn Peter & Memi Melotti Rhian Kenny Dr. & Mrs. Fred P. Mrs. Guinevere R. Mabunay Mark & Amy Mendicino Heidenreich Jayne & Niles Kenyon Pat & Don MacDonald Barbara Sachnoff In Memory of John G. The Kessler Family William & Nora MacDonald Mendlowitz Heidish Greta Keverline In Memory of William C. Neil & Ruth MacKay Ms. Martha S. Helmreich in Ellen Kiam & William B. Troy Menges Dr. & Mrs. George J. Honor of my mother, Anne Mr. Milton B. Kimura Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Magovern Jr. J. Schaff Merriman Ruth Ann & Eugene Klein John Maitland Eric & Lizz Helmsen Robert & Elizabeth Mertz Stuart L. & Ann K. Knoop Louise & Michael Malakoff Paul & Colleen Hennigan Fund of The Pittsburgh Mr. & Mrs. William G. Malter Foundation Marianne & Marshall Hess Peggy C. Knott Carl & Alexis Mancuso Professor Benjamin E. Hicks Ms. Marilyn Koch Mrs. William Metcalf III Bob & Susie Kopf Drs. Ellen Mandel & Dr. & Mrs. John B. Hill Mr. & Mrs. Roger F. Meyer Lawrence Weber Ms. Dawn Kosanovich Pete & Rebecca Hoch Bridget & Scott Michael Mr. & Mrs. Jay R. Mangold Jr. Ms. Donna Hoffman & Mr. David Kremen Dr. & Mrs. Donald B. Richard Dum Mr. & Mrs. John Krolikowski Mr. & Mrs. Donald Marinelli Middleton 38
Ms. Laurie Miller Pamela & Ronald Pape Shoshana & Jerry Marjorie K. Silverman Rosenberg Mary Ellen Miller Pauline R. Parker Marilyn & Norman A. Mr. & Mrs. Byron W. Sindler Robert & Miriam Miller John & Joan Pasteris Rosener III Lois & Bill Singleton Mr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Miller Carol & Richard Patterson Mrs. Louisa S. Rosenthal Dr. Carol Slomski Dr. & Mrs. Vincent P. Kenneth & Rose Patterson Carol & Scott Rotruck Miller Jr. Ms. Ann Slonaker Mr. & Mrs. James Patton Dr. & Mrs. Wilfred T. Rouleau Bobbie & Keith Smith Jack Millstein Camilla Brent Pearce Frank C. & Judy L. Mindicino Mr. & Mrs. Gerald F. Pellett Dr. Joel S. Rozen Don & Beth Smith Harvey & Lynn Rubin Mr. & Mrs. M. Lee Minter Kathleen Opat Smith Daniel M. Pennell Mr. & Mrs. Edmund S. Jeffrey Mishler Margaret C. Smith Dale & Michele Perelman Ruffin III Ann & Mark Mizer Nancy N. Smith Eric & Sharon Perelman Mr. Robert Rupp Paul & Connie Wallace & Patricia Smith Bill & Stella Perrine Mr. Leo P. Russell Mockenhaupt Mrs. Barney Snyder Dr. Jeffrey & Francesca Shirley & Murray Rust Amy & Ira* M. Morgan Peters Sandy & Mr. Edgar Snyder Mrs. John M. Sadler Bill & Jane Morgan Judy Petty J. Soffietti Tamiko Sampson Mr. Gary Morrell Mr. & Mrs. Harry A. David Solosko & Sandra Dr.* & Mrs. Isamu Sando Dr. Harvey M. Morris Pfendler Jr. Kniess Fund Dr. Carlos R. Santiago Eric Von Morton Ms. Dorothy Philipp Dr. & Mrs. Edward M. Sorr Mr. & Mrs. Ferd Sauereisen in support of music & Frank & Brenda Moses Mr. & Mrs. Jon R. Piersol wellness Sally & Keith Saylor Michael & Cynthia Mullins Ed & Mary Ellen Pisula Herbert H. & Barbara South Lawrence P. & Sharron A. Hilde Munck & Eckard Larry & Nancy Podey Schaefer Drs. Horton C.* & Jannene Munck Drs. Mary & Raymond M. Southworth Eric Schaffer & Michelle Richard & Martha Munsch Pontzer Gray-Schaffer Samuel & Judith Spanos Arthur J. Murphy Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Albert & Kathleen Schartner Mr. & Mrs. Alexander C. Porkolab Mr. & Mrs. Albert C. Muse Speyer III Christopher & Jennifer David & Marilyn Posner Mr. George Mycoff Scheib Richard C. Spine & Joyce Shirley Pow James & Marlee Myers Berman Ann & Bill Scherlis Ann & Mal Powell Roger & Michelle Myers Henry Spinelli Dr. & Mrs. Melvin M. Schiff Richard O. Price Dr. & Mrs. Donald D. Janet H. Staab Joe & Nancy Schmitt Naragon Bob & Mary Jo Purvis Mr. & Mrs.* Jack Stabile Mr. & Mrs. George Dr. & Mrs. Dennis W. Nebel Mrs. Jean Purvis Schneider Mr. & Mrs. James C. Stalder Dr. Nancy Z. Nelson Andrew & Liberty Pyros Mrs. Shirley Schneirov Gary & Charlene Stanich Rev. Robert & Suzanne Mr. & Mrs. C. J. Queenan Jr. Ms. Carol Schuler Dr. James Staples Newpher Fran Quinlan Bernie & Cookie Soldo Shirley & Sidney Stark Jr. Patricia K. Nichols Schultz Janet K. Quint Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Stayer Mr. & Mrs. David Nimick Mr. & Mrs. Harry W. Schurr II Charles & Rachel Stegeman Ms. Barbara Rackoff Karen Kelley Noble Nancy & Bill Rackoff, ASKO Mary Ann Scialabba Bronna & Harold Steiman Hide & Julia Miller Philanthropic Fund Louise & Franco Mr. Frederick Steinberg Nobumori Sciannameo Betty Radvak-Shovlin Jerry Stephens Dr. Sean Nolan Barry & Celinda Scott Susan M. Rakfal, MD Dr. & Mrs. Mervin S. Stewart Mark & Nikki Nordenberg James D. & Carol L. Mr.* & Mrs. Jobst W. Mr. Ray C. Stoner Charles A. Norton Seehausen Randolph In Memory of Miss Jean James & Lindsey Nova George & Marcia Seeley Barbara M. Rankin Alexander Moore Dr. & Mrs. Harry M. Null Mr. & Mrs. David P. Segel Mr. Leonard E. Rausch Mona & E.J. Strassburger Dr. Everett F. Oesterling & Mr. Joseph J. Regna Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John M. Seifarth C. Dean Streator Mrs. Joyce Oesterling Rebecca A. Seip Paul & Dorothy Reiber Mr. Su & Ms. Van Dusen Mr. & Mrs. Hale Oliver Michael Sexauer Eric & Frances Reichl Judy & Joe Sufrin John Orndorff Jr. Mr. & Mrs.* James H. Rich Aleen Mathews Shallberg & Peter Sullivan Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Orr Richard Shallberg Dr. & Mrs. J. Merle Rife Richard A. Sundra, in Loving Dee Jay Oshry & Bart Rack Mr. & Mrs. Philip R. Roberts Mrs. Sue Shapera Memory of Patricia Sundra John A. Osuch Judith D. Shepherd Sam & Diana Robinson Drs. Gary & Heidi Swanson Sandy & Gene O’Sullivan Dr. Charles H. Shultz Bette & Howard M. Rom Joel & Maria Swanson Russell G. & Karen Overfield Janice G. Rosenberg Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Shure Robert Swendsen & Roberta Paul M. Palevsky, MD & Rhoda & Seymour* Sikov Dr. Pinchas Rosenberg Klatzky Sharon R. Roseman, MD Lee & Myrna Silverman Dr. & Mrs. A. H. Panahandeh EVERY GIFT IS INSTRUMENTAL 2014-2015 SEASON
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Stu & Liz Symonds in Memory of Roger Sherman Tom & Karen Tabor Dr. Jocelyn Tan & Dr. Alaa Shalaby Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Tannenbaum Mr. & Mrs. William H. Taylor Jr. Gordon & Catherine Telfer Mr. Paul Teplitz Mr. Doug Thomas Dorothea Thompson Mayor John A. Thompson Mary Lloyd & George Thompson Jim & Gail Titus Mr. & Mrs. Clifton C. Trees Paul A. Trimmer Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Trombetta Jeff & Melissa Tsai Jeffrey Turner & Tonya Stefko Eric & Barbara Udren Mary & Gerald Unger
Diane & Dennis Unkovic Theo & Pia Van De Venne Suzan M. Vandertie Dr. Filomena F. Varvaro Mary Vasilakis Cate & Jerry Vockley Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Vogel Edward L. & Margaret Vogel John & Linda Vuono Jan Wagner Judy Wagner & Mike LaRue Wagner Family Charitable Trust Suzanne & Richard Wagner Kevin & Jennifer Walker John & Irene Wall Mr. W.L. & Dr. B.H. Ward Tony & Pat Waterman Ms. Sally Webster & Ms. Susan Bassett Drs. John & Carla Weidman Cynthia & Dr. Michael Weisfield
Norman & Marilyn Weizenbaum Mr. & Mrs. James P. Welch Jim & Jinny Welker Jane Wentling Mrs. Louis A. Werbaneth Bernard & Sheila Werner Nancy Werner Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Westerberg Rebecca M. Wharton Mr. & Mrs. Thomas White Robert Wickesberg & Susan Noffke Mr. Norm Wien Dr. Philip M. Wildenhain & Dr. Sarah L. Wildenhain Dr. Bruce L. Wilder Ken & Trudie Wilkins Nozomi Williams Robert & Carole Williams Robert E. Williams Ruth O. Williams Mr. & Mrs. Miles C. Wilson James & Ramona Wingate
Sheryl & Bruce Wolf Sidney & Tucky Wolfson Dr. & Mrs. D. Scott Wood Mr. Christopher Wu & Mrs. Annette Wu Drs. Barry & Iris Wu Dr. & Mrs. John A. Yauch Mark & Judy Yogman Susan A. Yohe Alice L. Young Hugh D*. & Alice C. Young Mr. Joe Yzurdiaga Frank A. Zabrosky Mr. & Mrs. Richard Zahren Joan & Isaias Zelkowicz Mr. & Mrs. Walter Ziatek Patricia Zimba *deceased We would like to thank all individuals who contribute to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra & Heinz Hall. Please see our website at pittsburghsymphony. org for a complete listing.
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LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE
In addition to income from the Annual Fund, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is dependent on a robust endowment to assure its long-term financial stability. Gifts from Legacy of Excellence programs are directed to the endowment to provide for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s future. The Steinberg Society honors donors who have advised the Pittsburgh Symphony in writing that they have made a provision for the orchestra in their will. Members of the Sid Kaplan Tribute program have made a gift to the endowment of $10,000.00 or more to commemorate a particular person or event. Endowed naming opportunities for guest artists, musicians’ chairs, concert series, educational programs or designated spaces allow donors to specify a name or tribute for 10 years, 20 years or in perpetuity. For additional information, please call Jan Fleisher at 412.392.3320. STEINBERG SOCIETY Charles & Angela Hardwick Estate of Dorothy R. Rairigh Anonymous (19) Carolyn Heil Barbara M. Rankin Siamak & Joan Adibi Eric & Lizz Helmsen Richard E. Rauh Rev. Drs. A. Gary & Judy Ms. Judith Hess Cheryl & James Redmond Angleberger Estate of Mr. John H. Hill Mr. & Mrs. William E. The Joan & Jerome* Apt Estate of Mr. & Mrs. William Rinehart Families C. Hurtt Donald & Sylvia Robinson Francis A. Balog Philo & Erika Holcomb Mr. & Mrs. David M. Robert & Loretta Barone Roderick Mr. & Mrs. Blair Jacobson Scott J. Bell Charlotta Klein Ross Esther G. Jacovitz Dr. Elaine H. Berkowitz Harvey & Lynn Rubin Patricia Prattis Jennings Benno & Constance Bernt Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Kahn* Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Ryan Michael Bielski Virginia Schatz Leo & Marge Kane Drs. Barbara & Albert Biglan Lois S. Kaufman Nancy Schepis Thomas G. Black Stephen & Kimberly Keen Dr. & Mrs. Harry E. Serene Barbara M. Brock Dr. Charles H. Shultz Mr. Arthur J. Kerr, Jr. Lois R. Brozenick Michael Shefler Ms. Bernadette Kersting Tom & Jackie Cain Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Dr. Laibe A.* & Sydelle Simmons Estate of Cynthia Calhoun Kessler Dr. & Mrs. Leonard A. Stept Judy & Michael Cheteyan Stanley & Margaret Leonard Educational/Charitable Estate of Dr. Raymond & Frances F. Levin Foundation Karla Stept Doris L. Litman Mr. & Mrs. David W. Mrs. Margaret Stouffer in Penny Locke Christopher Memory of Miss Jean Alexander Moore Estate of Edward D. Mr.* & Mrs. Edward S. Loughney Churchill Tom & Jamee Todd Estate of Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Lauren & Hampton Mallory Mrs. Jane Treherne-Thomas S. Cohen Dr. Richard Martin in Eva & Walter J. Vogel Memory of Mrs. Lori Basil & Jayne Adair Cox Mr. & Mrs. George L. Martin* Mr.* & Mrs. Thomas J. Vosburgh Dale & Dr. Marlene* McCall Donnelly Estate of John & Betty George E. Meanor Frank R. Dziama Weiland Ms. Jean L. Misner* Steven G. & Beverlynn In memory of Isaac Serrins Elliott from Mr. & Mrs. Ira Weiss Catherine Missenda* Emil & Ruth* Feldman Brian Weller Dr. Mercedes C. Monjian Joan Feldman & William Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Mooney Seldon Whitaker Jr. Adams Perry* & BeeJee Morrison Mr. & Mrs. Raymond B. Mrs. Loti Gaffney Mildred S. Myers & William White Keith & Susan Garver Charles L. & Katherine A. C. Frederick Wiley Ken* & Lillian Goldsmith Donn & Peggy Neal James & Susanne Mr. & Mrs. Ira H. Gordon Dr. Nancy Z. Nelson Wilkinson James A. Gorton Rhonda & Dennis Norman Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Witmer Estate of Anna R. Greenberg Thaddeus A. Osial, Jr. M.D. Patricia L. Wurster Estate of Lorraine M. Gross Estate of Irene G. Otte Estate of Rufus J. Wysor Elizabeth Anne Hardie Judy Petty 44
Naomi Yoran Miriam L. Young Estate of Ruth Yount SID KAPLAN TRIBUTE PROGRAM The Sid Kaplan Memorial Hallway given by David Kaplan in appreciation of generous gifts commemorating family and friends In Honor of Dr. Raymond Stept from his loving family In Honor of Mariss & Irina Jansons and friendship from Dr. Laibe* & Sydelle Kessler Honoring my dear friend, Marvin Hamlisch, from Mina Kulber In Loving Memory of Martin Smith, PSO Horn, 1980-2005, from his siblings Todd Smith, Judy Dupont & Susan Noble
ENDOWED CHAIRS Principal Horn Chair, given by an Anonymous Donor First Violin Chair, given by Allen H. Berkman in memory of his beloved wife, Selma Wiener Berkman Michael & Carol Bleier Viola Chair given in memory of our parents, Tina & Charles Bleier and Ruth & Shelley Stein Jane & Rae Burton Cello Chair Cynthia S. Calhoun Principal Viola Chair
Virginia Campbell Principal Harp Chair
Stephen & Kimberly Keen Bass Chair
Martha Brooks Robinson Principal Trumpet Chair
Ron & Dorothy Chutz First Violin Chair
G. Christian Lantzsch & Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Silberman Duquesne Light Company Principal Clarinet Chair Principal Second Violin Johannes & Mona L. Coetzee Chair Mr. and Mrs. Willard J. Memorial Principal English Tillotson Jr. Horn Chair Mr. & Mrs. William Genge Viola Chair and Mr. & Mrs. James E. Lee George & Eileen Dorman Tom & Jamee Todd Principal Bassoon Chair Assistant Principal Principal Trombone Chair Cello Chair Nancy & Jeffery Leininger United States Steel First Violin Chair Albert H. Eckert Corporation Associate Principal Edward D. Loughney Assistant Principal Bass Percussion Chair Co-Principal Trumpet Chair Beverlynn & Steven Elliott Associate Concertmaster Chair Jean & Sigo Falk Principal Librarian Chair Endowed Principal Piccolo Chair, given to honor Frank and Loti Gaffney William & Sarah Galbraith Second Violin Chair The Estate of Olga T. Gazalie First Violin Chair Ira & Nanette Gordon The Gracky Fund for Education & Community Engagement Susan S. Greer Memorial Trumpet Chair, given by Peter Greer William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Vira I. Heinz Music Director Chair
Fiddlesticks Family Concert Series Endowed by Gerald & Audrey McGinnis Honoring The Center for Young Musicians
Rachel Mellon Walton Concertmaster Chair, given by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mellon Scaife
Jacqueline Wechsler Horn Chair given in memory of Irving (Buddy) Wechsler Barbara Weldon Principal Timpani Chair Hilda M. Willis Foundation Flute Chair Thomas H. & Frances Witmer Assistant Principal Horn Chair Current as of Oct. 15, 2014 *deceased
Mr. & Mrs. Martin G. McGuinn Viola Chair Dr. William Larimer Mellon Jr. Principal Oboe Chair, given by Rachel Mellon Walton Messiah Concerts Endowed by the Howard and Nell E. Miller Chair Donald I. & Janet Moritz and Equitable Resources, Inc. Associate Principal Cello Chair The Perry & BeeJee Morrison String Instrument Loan Fund The Morrison Family Associate Principal Second Violin Chair
Jackman Pfouts Principal Flute Chair, given Principal Pops Conductor in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Chair Endowed by Henry & Arthur Jackman by Barbara Elsie Hillman Jackman Pfouts Tom & Dona Hotopp Principal Bass Chair Milton G. Hulme, Jr. Guest Conductor Chair given by Mine Safety Appliances Company
Pittsburgh Symphony Association Principal Cello Chair Reed Smith Chair honoring Tom Todd Horn Chair
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin F. Jones III Guest Keyboard Chair
Dr. & Mrs. William E. Rinehart Oboe Chair
Virginia Kaufman Resident Conductor Chair, Lawrence Loh
Donald & Sylvia Robinson Family Foundation Guest Conductor Chair
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COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE SPECIAL NAMED GIFTS BNY Mellon .................................................................... Recordings & Electronic Media and Artistic Excellence Programs Benno & Constance Bernt..........................................................................................................................Stage Right Door Rae & Jane Burton.......................................................................................................................................... Garden Bench Basil & Jayne Adair Cox.................................................................................................................................. Garden Bench Randi & L. Van V. Dauler, Jr. ....................................................................................Mozart Room Elevator & Garden Bench William S. Dietrich, II*...........................................................Endowment for PittsburghSymphony Educational Programs Dollar Bank.................................................................................................................... Community Engagement Concerts Mr. & Mrs. J. Christopher Donahue.........................................................................................................Music for the Spirit Roy & Susan Dorrance ..........................................................................................................................Music for the Spirit EQT Corporation.............................................................. Community Engagement & EQT Student Side-By -Side Program Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Gailliot.........................................................................................................Grand Piano, Paris Festival Goldman Sachs Gives ................................................................................................ Community Engagement Concerts Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield ......................................................................................... Music and Wellness Program Elsie & Henry Hillman...................................................The Henry L. Hillman Endowment for International Performances Ms. Seima Horvitz.......................................................................................................................................... Garden Bench David & Melissa Iwinski................................................................................................................................Stage Left Door Lillian Edwards Foundation.................................................................................................................Heartstrings Program Mr. & Mrs.* J. Robert Maxwell .................................................................................................President and CEO’s Office Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.........................................................................................................Grand Tier Door - Right Center PNC.............................................................................................................. PNC Walkway at Heinz Hall and PNC Tiny Tots Mr. & Mrs. William E. Rinehart ........................................................................................................................ Grand Piano Mr. & Mrs. William F. Roemer......................................................................................................................... Garden Bench Catharine M. Ryan & John T. Ryan III ...................................................................................................Music for the Spirit Alece & David Schreiber................................................................................................................................. Garden Bench Harvey* & Florence Zeve ............................................................................................................................. Garden Bench *deceased
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DOROTHY PORTER SIMMONS REGENCY ROOMS Open to the public, no reservations needed $2 admission benefits the PSO Desserts and beverages provided by the PSA
• Enjoy an $8.50 brown-bag lunch from The Common Plea, or bring your own. • Pre-ordered lunches available 11:15 AM onwards. • To order lunch or for additional information, call 412.361.3346 or email: PSAmusic101@gmail.com • To reserve parking, call 412.566.4190 or visit downtownpittsburgh.com at least 24 hours in advance. Dates and times are subject to change. Please visit http://www.pittsburghsymphony.org/psa for the most up-to-date information.
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HEINZ HALL INFORMATION
GROUPS can receive discounted BOX OFFICE HOURS are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. tickets, priority seats, personalized service and free reception space. to 8 p.m; Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Weekend hours vary based on For more information, call performance times. Tickets may be 412.392.4819 or visit our website at purchased by calling 412.392.4900 pittsburghsymphony.org/groups for and are also available at the Theater information. Square Box Office. LATECOMER’S GALLERY is located behind the Main Floor CHILDREN are encouraged to enjoy the performance until you to attend our youth concerts and can be seated. Latecomers will be Fiddlesticks Family Concerts. seated at suitable intervals during Children age six and over, are welcome at all performances with a the program, at the discretion of the conductor. The gallery is also purchased ticket. The Latecomer’s Gallery and lobby video monitors are available for parents with always options for restless children. restless children.
PHOTOGRAPHY, video, or audio recording of the performance is strictly prohibited at all times. PRE-PAID PARKING is available to all ticketholders in the Sixth & Penn garage across from Heinz Hall. Ask about prepaid parking when you order your tickets. REFRESHMENT BARS are located in the Garden and Overlook rooms and in the Grand Tier Lounge. Intermission beverages may be ordered prior to performances. Water cups are available in the restrooms.
RESTROOMS are located on the Lower, Grand Tier, Gallery levels, and COAT CHECK is available in the LOCKERS are located on the off the Garden and Overlook rooms; Grand Lobby or in the Dorothy Porter Lower, Grand Tier and Gallery levels. a wheelchair-accessible restroom is Simmons Family Regency Room on LOST AND FOUND items on the Main Floor. the lower level. can be retrieved by calling SMOKING is not permitted 412.392.4844 on weekdays from CONCIERGE SERVICE is in Heinz Hall. The garden is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. available in the Entrance Lobby accessible during performances to assist with your questions for this purpose. MOBILE DEVICES should and to help with dining, hotel, be turned off and put away upon SUPPORTING THE PSO entertainment and transportation entering the theater. AND HEINZ HALL concerns. [Penny Vennare, Event is critical to the financial future of the THE MOZART ROOM Supervisor; Ron Ogrodowski, Pittsburgh Symphony. Ticket sales is available for a grand dining Concierge.] only cover a portion of our operating experience catered by The DRESS CODE for all concerts costs. To make a tax-deductible gift, Common Plea, just seconds is at your personal discretion and please contact our Development away from your seats. For ranges from dress and business department at 412.392.4880 or visit reservations: 412.392.4879 attire to casual wear. us online at pittsburghsymphony.org or pittsburghsymphony.org/ mozartroom. ELEVATOR is located next to the Grand Staircase. EMERGENCY CALLS can be referred to the concierge desk at 412.392.2880. FIRE EXITS are to be used ONLY in case of an emergency. If the fire alarm is activated, follow the direction of Heinz Hall ushers and staff to safely evacuate the theater.
THE FOLLOWING ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES:
• Level entrance and route to main floor of auditorium • Accessible seat locations with companion seats* • Portable assistive listening devices: Please see ushers for assistance. • Braille programs are available at the concierge desk for all BNY Mellon Grand Classics and PNC Pops performances. • Large print programs are available at the concierge desk for all BNY Mellon Grand Classics, PNC Pops, and Fiddlesticks Family Series performances. *Please contact the box office for the location of these seats.
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