Pittsburgh Symphony on Tour

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, just played 2 concerts at the Graffenegg Festival.  The Festival Artistic Director is famed pianist Rudolf Buchbinder.  Jim Cunningham asked him about the founding of the festival, and his long time friendship with Manfred Honeck.  Jim also spoke to Moon Doh, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor, who gave his own review of the Grafenegg Festival concerts, as well as his responsibilities on the tour.

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It's an off day in Vienna for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.   Jim Cunningham caught up with PSO Principal Oboe Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida to ask about her thoughts on the tour so far.

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It's an off day in Vienna for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.   Jim Cunningham caught up with PSO Principal Oboe Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida to ask about her thoughts on the tour so far.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, just played 2 concerts at the Graffenegg Festival.  The Festival Artistic Director is famed pianist Rudolf Buchbinder.  Jim Cunningham asked him about the founding of the festival, and his long time friendship with Manfred Honeck.  Jim also spoke to Moon Doh, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor, who gave his own review of the Grafenegg Festival concerts, as well as his responsibilities on the tour.

Jim Cunningham introduces you to new Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra double bassist Nick Meyers.  Nick comes to the PSO after 4 years in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.   He talks about being on tour with the Pittsburgh Symphony, how the first couple of concerts went and growing up in Michigan.   He's even built his own bookshelves!!

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Jim Cunningham introduces you to new Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra double bassist Nick Meyers.  Nick comes to the PSO after 4 years in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.   He talks about being on tour with the Pittsburgh Symphony, how the first couple of concerts went and growing up in Michigan.   He's even built his own bookshelves!!

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra tour continues tonight with a concert at the Grafenegg Festival, just outside of Vienna.  WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham was able to speak with the orchestra's new Concertmaster - David McCarroll.  Ironically, David has lived in Vienna for the last 7 years as a member of the Vienna Piano Trio.  David tells Jim about auditioning for the job; living in Vienna; and whether he has seen a Steelers or Pirates game yet.   

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The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra tour continues tonight with a concert at the Grafenegg Festival, just outside of Vienna.  WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham was able to speak with the orchestra's new Concertmaster - David McCarroll.  Ironically, David has lived in Vienna for the last 7 years as a member of the Vienna Piano Trio.  David tells Jim about auditioning for the job; living in Vienna; and whether he has seen a Steelers or Pirates game yet.

Arriving in Vienna, Jim Cunningham caught up with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra violinists Ellen Chen-Livingston and Jennifer Orchard, as well as cellist Mikhail Istomin.  He talked to them at the Cafe Diglas to enjoy some apple strudel and to talk about the start of the tour, including the first concert of the tour in Lubljana, and getting ready for their concert tomorrow night in Grafenegg, just outside of Vienna.

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Jim Cunningham called into the QED Morning Show with Anna Singer from the bus as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra traveled from Slovenia to Vienna, where they'll perform at the Grafenegg Festival.  PSO Trumpet Chad Winkler spoke to Anna about the concert at Ljubljana and what he's looking forward to in Vienna.

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