by Bridget McKenna | Jan 18, 2021 | In the News
This past Sunday evening, PYSO was joined by David Serkin Ludwig, composer and Chair of Composition at The Curtis Institute of Music for a “Beyond the Notes” session to discuss “The Importance of Stravinsky’s The Rite of...
by Bridget McKenna | Jan 15, 2021 | In the News
The PYSO family was saddened to hear of the passing of Joanne Rogers, who was a long-time friend and supporter of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra. An accomplished concert pianist herself, she served on the Board of Directors of PYSO and later the Advisory...
by Bridget McKenna | Jan 13, 2021 | High Notes, In the News
PYSO continues its High Notes series, featuring bassoonist Lizzie Sylves. This year has been Lizzie’s first year with PYSO, and she is a former member of the Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. Other musical accomplishments of Lizzie’s include placing as Bassoon...
by Bridget McKenna | Jan 11, 2021 | In the News
PYSO began 2021 with a very special surprise guest, world renowned violinist Augustin Hadelich! After a presentation reviewing this season’s schedule of events and repertoire, PYSO Music Director Earl Lee announced the presence of our special guest by...
by Bridget McKenna | Dec 17, 2020 | In the News
After twenty years as the Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra (PYSO), Craig Johnson will retire at the end of this December and William Powers will take the helm, vacating his position as Managing Director of Pittsburgh Opera. Mr. Johnson...
