PYSO recently heard from Robert Harris (Violin/Viola – 1969-72) who is in his 52nd year of playing, teaching, tutoring, and concertizing “down under” in Australia – including some concerts at the Sydney Opera House where he first performed in 1974. He...
This past week, PYSO Alum Kenken Gorder (Trumpet 2013-16) visited Pittsburgh from Austin, TX where he has made his musical home for the past few years. In addition to being able to take in a Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Concert on Saturday, he wrote that it was...
This past weekend, Joann Vosburgh (Oboe, 1974-77) and Amanda Vosburgh (Cello, 2010-15) took in a performance at the MET in New York City. At intermission, they had a chance to catch up with Pedro Diez (Oboe, 1983-85) who plays in the MET Opera Orchestra –...
PYSO Music Director Earl Lee is one of 15 young conductors recognized by The Solti Foundation U.S. with a Career Assistance Award.The Solti Foundation U.S. assists outstanding young U.S. conductors to further develop their talent and careers, The Solti Foundation U.S....
In response to the continued COVID-19 public health crisis and following public official guidance to limit community transmission of the virus, the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra will be cancelling the May 9th Concert. We hope to re-schedule these concerts for a...
Alum Pooja Tripathi stopped by rehearsal on October 6th to give current students a sneak peak at her new series Amsterdam Ave. While she was here, we got to talking about PYSO going on tour, and she shared some memories from her time on the 2011 tour to Italy.
