Pittsburgh Symphony on Tour

Pittsburgh Symphony on Tour

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Pittsburgh Symphony on Tour episodes

  • Day off in Frankfurt - October 24, 2019

    The Symphony enjoyed a day off in Frankfurt before their concert on Friday October 25th.  Jim Cunningham had a chance to get some general thoughts on the tour from Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra President and CEO Melia Tourangeau.  He also talked to pianist Igor Levit and Music Director Manfred Honeck about why the Mozart Piano Concerto 22 and Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini were chosen for the tour.

     
     


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  • Day off in Frankfurt - October 24, 2019
    The Symphony enjoyed a day off in Frankfurt before their concert on Friday October 25th.  Jim Cunningham had a chance to get some general thoughts on the tour from Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra President and CEO Melia Tourangeau.  He also talked to pianist Igor Levit and Music Director Manfred Honeck about why the Mozart Piano Concerto 22 and Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini were chosen for the tour.
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  • A Conversation with Neal Berntsen - October 25, 2019
    WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham caught up with trumpet Neal Berntsen outside the Alte Oper Frankfurt, a few hours before the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra took the stage to kick off their European tour.  Neal talks about the hall, the repertoire on the tour, and his traditional dinner he had last night.   Jim also has a chat with violinist Josefina Vergara of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, who is performing with the PSO on this tour.
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  • First Concert in the Books - October 25, 2019
    WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham checks in moments after the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concluded it's first concert of their 2019 European Tour.  Jim spoke with violinist Dylan Naroff who is filling in with the violin section.  Dylan talks about his teacher, performing with the Pittsburgh Symphony, the enthusiastic crowd reaction to their concert tonight and much more.
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  • Arrival in Frankfurt - October 24, 2019

    The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has arrived in Frankfurt and has a day off to get over jet lag!   WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham checks in with Anna Singer for his first tour report.  He also spoke with tumpeter Chad Winkler to talk about the city of Frankfurt, the trumpets he'll use on the tour, and what cities he's looking forward to visiting on the tour.


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    12 min
  • Arrival in Frankfurt - October 24, 2019
    The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has arrived in Frankfurt and has a day off to get over jet lag!   WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham checks in with Anna Singer for his first tour report.  He also spoke with tumpeter Chad Winkler to talk about the city of Frankfurt, the trumpets he'll use on the tour, and what cities he's looking forward to visiting on the tour.
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  • A Final Tour Report

    Well, it's over.  The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concluded their European Festivals Tour tonight in Bucharest - the 2nd of 2 concerts.   WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham checked in moments after the concert ended to give a final recap of the concert and the tour.  He chatted with Music Director Manfred Honeck, PSO President and CEO Melia Tourangeau, patrons the Squires, and composer James MacMillan, who composed a work for the PSO to celebrated Manfred Honeck's 10th Anniversary with the PSO.   Plus some hear musical highlights from tonights concert in Bucharest.  


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    15 min
  • The Last Day of the Tour

    It's the final day of the European Festivals Tour for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.   WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham checks in to talk about spending the day in Bucharest, reaction from last night's concert, and gives a preview of tonight's final tour concert.   You'll also hear from cellist Mikhail Istomin and Principal Trombone Peter Sullivan.  


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    19 min
  • A Final Tour Report
    Well, it's over.  The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concluded their European Festivals Tour tonight in Bucharest - the 2nd of 2 concerts.   WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham checked in moments after the concert ended to give a final recap of the concert and the tour.  He chatted with Music Director Manfred Honeck, PSO President and CEO Melia Tourangeau, patrons the Squires, and composer James MacMillan, who composed a work for the PSO to celebrated Manfred Honeck's 10th Anniversary with the PSO.   Plus some hear musical highlights from tonights concert in Bucharest.
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  • The Last Day of the Tour
    It's the final day of the European Festivals Tour for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.   WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham checks in to talk about spending the day in Bucharest, reaction from last night's concert, and gives a preview of tonight's final tour concert.   You'll also hear from cellist Mikhail Istomin and Principal Trombone Peter Sullivan.
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Jim Cunningham reports daily from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's travels on their European Festivals Tour.