Pittsburgh Symphony on Tour

Playing for John Williams and Paul McCartney?   That's what Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra guest violinist Josefina Vergara does on a regular basis living in Hollywood as a member of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.  She's a frequent player with the PSO and she's joining them on this European tour.  Jim Cunningham caught up with Josefina and PSO Trumpet Neal Berntsen to talk about the tour, the type of trumpets being used on the Mahler and how this tour is making them feel like a sense of normalcy is returning.  

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This morning's tour report featured an interview with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Vice President of Artistic Planning Mary Persin.  She talks about what went on to pull the tour off; her highlights so far; and much more.  

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What does Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Principal Piccolo do on a day off?   Go rowing on the river!  WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham asked Rhian Kenny about her rowing experience, along with the music on this tour that is best for the piccolo.  Jim also spoke to guest horn Donna Dolson, who had just visited the Folkwang Museum.    

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Jim Cunningham spoke with two touring members of the Pittsburgh Symphony on this European tour - violinists Boson Mo, who is a member of the Houston Symphony, and Yi Zhao, who is the Assistant Concertmaster of the Colorado Symphony.   Jim also spoke with Robert Rydel, who is a member of the Charlotte Symphony, who has been a guest musician with the Pittsburgh Symphony for more than 30 years!   

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It's a day off in Essen after a concert last night in Dusseldorf.   We go low on this report, as Jim Cunningham spoke with three members of the double bass section - Jeffrey Grubbs, Jeff Turner and Paul Matz.  Jim also spoke with the Consul General for the U.S. Consulate General in Düsseldorf, Pauline Kao, as well as the Mayor of Dusseldorf, Stephan Keller, both of whom were thrilled to hear the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra during their concert at the Tonhalle.

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The Orchestra has left Hamburg, but Jim Cunningham caught up to some folks before heading out.  In this report, PSO Double Bass John Moore talks about his love of biking in the cities while on tour.  Plus, guest cellist Gautier Capucon is really enjoying his time with the PSO and looks forward to coming to Pittsburgh at some point.  And finally, you'll hear from Burkhard Glashoff, who helped bring the Orchestra to Hamburg.   

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As the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra tour moves to Essen, Germany, Jim Cunningham revisits some interviews he did in Hamburg. First with Music Director Manfred Honeck, then soloist Helene Grimaud, and finally with Principal Cellist Anne Martindale Williams.

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The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is traveling from Hamburg to Essen where they'll be staying for the next few days.  Jim Cunningham called in from the train for a quick update and to introduce a conversation he had with Mark Huggins, the Associate Concertmaster who has been a member of the PSO for over 30 years.  He's retiring in October and moving to Portugal.   

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Jim Cunningham calls in after the 2nd Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concert at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg.  He spoke with violist Emilio Carlo, who is on loan from the Cincinnati Orchestra and is on his first tour with the PSO.  He talks about the concert hall; highlights of the tour so far and more.   

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WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke with Christoph Lieben-Seutter, the General and Artistic Director of the Elbphilharmonie.   He talks about having the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra back in Hamburg, his first meeting with Manfred Honeck, and the state of classical music.   

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