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	Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society > Pittsburgh Symphony Brass > Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Berntsen is on the faculty of Duquesne University and previously served on the faculty of Valparaiso University of Indiana.
		Prior to becoming a member of the PSO in 1984, she performed as Principal Bassoonist with the Cincinnati Symphony, the Florida Symphony, the Caracas Philharmonic and the Florida Orchestra (Tampa Bay).
		Her recent Pittsburgh Symphony solo performances include John Williams' The Five Sacred Trees, Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra, in April 1997 (with the composer conducting), and Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B-flat Major (with André Previn), November 1998.
	www.pittsburghchambermusic.org /2001-02_season_pages/Bio_PSB.shtml (2320 words)

	Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		American symphony orchestra based in Pittsburgh, Pa. It was founded as the Pittsburgh Orchestra in 1896; its first conductor was Frederick Archer (1896–98).
		Reiner was born on Dec. 19, 1888, in Budapest, Hungary.
		He was principal conductor of the Cincinnati (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra from 1922 to 1931.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9002385 (705 words)

	Citing cost, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra cancels Europe tour
		The cancellation, which is not unusual among major symphony orchestras this season, has some musicians concerned about their organization's ability to recruit top talent and act as a marketing tool for the Pittsburgh region.
		But the orchestra was not able to secure any sponsors by that day, so the executive committee called off the tour because "we had nothing in hand and no idea when we might, and we had to make a decision," Todd said.
		It is not unusual for orchestras to commit to tour dates without a sponsorship commitment in place, said Joe Beiro, a former PSO orchestra manager who planned tours for the organization.
	www.postgazette.com /ae/20030516psoae1p1.asp (469 words)

	Free-ResearchPapers.com - Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
		While his first two symphonies shared a development from Haydn's, no.3 was a departure: its four movements were on an unprecedented large scale, and its dedication to Napoleon (later erased) proclaimed that its grandeur and power celebrated personal courage and the unconquerable human spirit.
		In the Symphonie fantastique and Harold en Italie Berlioz sought to unite the Beethoven conception of the symphony with his own penchant for descriptive, literary-inspired music by means of a recurrent idée fixe.
		The Pittsburgh Symphony, originally called Pittsburgh Orchestra was founded in 1895 with the support of 25 public spirited citizens in the Art society of Pittsburgh.
	www.free-researchpapers.com /dbs/a2/ame215.shtml (3255 words)

	The Bushnell \| The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra comes to Hartford
		Prior to directing the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Jansons was Music Director of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra for over 20 years, and served as Associate Principal Conductor of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra and as Principal Guest Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
		About the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, a vital part of the City of Pittsburgh's heritage for more than 100 years, has a noble history of the finest conductors and musicians and they have a strong commitment to artistic quality and excellence.
		In addition to their 28 international tours, the Pittsburgh Symphony also enjoys an equally distinguished record of domestic tours, which over the years have showcased the Orchestra in all of America's major cities and music centers.
	www.bushnell.org /index.cgi/9498 (688 words)

	ICM - International Creative Management, Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra captured worldwide headlines with its innovative model for artistic leadership to pilot the PSO into the 21st century.
		The Pittsburgh Symphony became the first American orchestra to perform for the late Pope John Paul II at the Vatican in January 2004--part of the Pontiff's Silver Jubilee celebration.
		The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs music of Rodion Shchedrin, conducted by Jansons, was released by Pittsburgh Symphony Curtain Call in 2002, and in 2004, The Jansons Years, a 3-CD compilation of Jansons/PSO concert performances in Heinz Hall, available through Curtain Call.
	www.icmtalent.com /musperf/profiles/60208.html (1136 words)

	Carnegie Hall: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra
		While the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is not considered one of the “Top Five” US symphony orchestras (they are Boston, New York, Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Chicago), it has a distinguished history and is capable of great things.
		The Pittsburgh strings were good, playing in admirable unison, and delivering tasty tone, especially in the resinous waltz measures.
		On the financial front, the Pittsburgh Symphony just announced a $453,000 surplus for its last fiscal year, after a $1.7 million deficit from the previous year.
	www.scena.org /columns/anson/041206-PA-bsoplus.html (830 words)

	Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA [Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra] founded in 1895, gave its first concert the following year under the direction of Frederic Archer.
		The Pittsburgh Symphony and Mellon Jazz Welcome Diana Krall, Johnny Mathis and Manhattan Transfer to Heinz Hall; - Mathis and Manhattan Transfer to perform with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Krall concert coincides with the release of her newest CD -.
		Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra finishes in the fl this year.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/p/pitts1ymo1.asp (474 words)

	Live & On Record \| PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Under former director André Previn, Pittsburgh was one of the cities in on the ground floor of the composer-in-residence program (Boston’s John Harbison was its first).
		These are less undiscovered masterpieces of the German lieder repertoire than imitations of traditional lieder themes (love, the spirit of Nature, harvest, dreams and dreaminess) by a sophisticated novice with questionable taste in poetry (the best poems are by Rilke and Dehmel).
		The major piece was Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10, from 1953 — composed shortly after the death of Stalin, it may be a surreptitious and satirical savaging of the late dictator who virtually drove the composer out of the concert halls and the opera house.
	www.bostonphoenix.com /boston/music/live/documents/02544642.htm (433 words)

	Papal Concert of Reconciliation 2004
		The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, a vital part of the City of Pittsburgh's heritage for more than 100 year, is under the exciting leadership of Music Director Mariss jansons.
		In the more recent past, the Orchestra's, high standard of excellence was maintained and enhanced through the inspired leadership of William Steinberg during bis quarter-century as Music Director between 1952 and 1976.
		Mariss Jansons became Music Director of the Pittsburgh Symphony in the 1997-1998 season and concludes his tenure in Pittsburgh at the end of the 2003-2004 season.
	www.papal-concert-of-reconciliation.com /h_html_en/03-06pittsburgh.html (608 words)

	Biografie
		The Orchestra became the first American orchestra to perform for Pope John Paul II at the Vatican in January 2004--part of the Pontiff’s Silver Jubilee celebration.
		The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs music of Rodion Shchedrin, and The Jansons Years, a compilation of concerts performed at Heinz Hall, are both available through Curtain Call.
		Today the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra remains among the world’s top orchestras, continually gathering more fans around the globe and establishing its role in the lives of music lovers for generations to come.
	www.kdschmid.de /englisch/03orch/1orchester.php3?k_id=130 (538 words)

	Hartford Symphony - Connecticut's Orchestra
		Cumming was appointed Resident Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in 1997.
		He conducted the PSO in its highly regarded concerts for young people at Heinz Hall and in outreach concerts throughout Western Pennsylvania, and also performed on the Orchestra's Pops series.
		In 1996, he was appointed Artistic Director of the Flagstaff Festival of the Arts, and in 1997, he was appointed Music Director of the nationally acclaimed Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, one of five orchestras invited to the National Youth Orchestra Festival in 1998.
	www.hartfordsymphony.org /index.php?option=content&task=view&id=41&Itemid=12 (496 words)

	PYSO: About PYSO
		The mission of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra is to provide the best possible musical training to members of the orchestra and develop new audiences for symphonic music among youth.
		Is conducted by the Assistant Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
		Meyer led the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony in a special performance at the first ever National Performing Arts Convention and conducted the orchestra on its first international tour in fifteen years to Vienna, Prague, Leipzig and Budapest in June 2005.
	www.pittsburghyouthsymphony.org /about.html (690 words)

	Better than the Steelers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Pittsburgh is a city with a rich history in the arts, and this especially apparent in the case of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO).
		Since moving to Pittsburgh this summer, I have attended a few of the PSO’s concerts, and it is an experience not to be missed, while in Pittsburgh.
		In all, a night at the PSO is a fantastic way to spend a few hours in a magnificent building and listen to one of the top symphonies in the United States.
	www.gsia.cmu.edu /rb/issues/2000/dec1/Pitt_Symphony.htm (637 words)

	The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Musicians (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Neal Berntsen joined the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra trumpet section in March 1997, having been appointed at the invitation of Music Director Lorin Maazel in 1996.
		Active as a chamber musician, Neal is a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Brass whose recently released recordings,"BACH: THE ART OF FUGUE" and "A CHRISTMAS CONCERT" were described as "...A whirl with color and rhythmic vitality - quite irresistible on every count..." by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
		His wide ranging dicography includes The Orchestras of Pittsburgh and Chicago, Manheim Steamroller, The American Girl Doll Christmas album and Michael Jackson.
	www.psomusicians.org /_bios.jsp?pageId=2090611881251057453531580 (408 words)

	Knoxville Symphony Orchestra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Richman served as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's Assistant Conductor from 1998-2002 and Resident Conductor from 2002-2004, during which time he assisted the orchestra's Music Director, Mariss Jansons, and conducted for soloists such as Mstislav Rostropovich, Garrick Ohlsson, Frank Peter Zimmerman, Gil Shaham, Emanuel Ax, Yefim Bronfman and Radu Lupu.
		In 2003/04 she served as Associate Conductor for the Missouri Symphony Orchestra and conducted the Kentucky All-State Youth Orchestra.
		In Chicago she conducted the North Shore Chamber Orchestra, the Northwestern University Symphony and Chamber Orchestra, appeared as guest conductor with the Northwestern Philharmonia and served as Assistant Conductor of the University's Opera Company.
	www.knoxvillesymphony.com /about_us/conductors.htm (651 words)

	TRYPO - Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras - Coaches (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		DiAdamo was a member of the Syracuse Symphony and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and has been a member of the first violin section of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since 1968.
		Posnock is a regular substitute member of the Pittsburgh Symphony, serves as violin coach for the CMU Philharmonic and maintains an active private studio.
		Goldberg was principal flute with the Cleveland Orchestra.
	www.trypo.org /coaches.htm (734 words)

	PYSO: Welcome to PYSO
		The Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra is nationally recognized as one of the top youth orchestras in the United States.
		It is comprised of approximately 100 young musicians up to and including college age, selected by way of competitive auditions.
		The Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra 2005 European Performance Tour took place from June 15 to June 28, 2005 in Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary.
	www.pittsburghyouthsymphony.org (253 words)

	092804Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to Perform at Cal U’sSteele Auditorium on Tuesday, October 12 at 8 p.m.
		Sponsoring the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s performance on the main campus are the Student Association, Incorporated (SAI), Student Activities Board (SAB) and California University.
		In June 2004he led the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony in a special performance at the first-ever National Performing Arts Convention, and in June 2005 he will lead the PYSO on its first international tour in 15 years to Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and Hungary.
		He has appeared as soloist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in their Outreach Concert series, the McKeesport Symphony Orchestra, the Edgewood Symphony and the Williamsburg Symphonia in Virginia.
	www.cup.edu /2004/september/092804.html (1217 words)

	Symphony names Pittsburgh native president - PittsburghLIVE.com
		The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra announced Thursday that Lawrence Tamburri has been appointed president, managing director and chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2004.
		Tamburri, 52, is a Pittsburgh native who has been president and chief executive officer of the Newark-based New Jersey Symphony since 1991.
		Tamburri recently presided over negotiations with the musicians of the New Jersey Symphony that resulted in a 5 percent pay cut, but he is not expected to play a role in contract negotiations here.
	www.pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/entertainment/s_155749.html (685 words)

	PITTSBURGH PIANO TRIO COMING SOON
		In America, Istomin performed with the Richmond Symphony and was invited to serve on the faculties of Virginia State University and the Governor’s School for the Performing Arts at the University of Richmond.
		Prior to joining the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in 1992, Istomin was Principal Cellist of the Pittsburgh Opera and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Orchestras.
		After moving to Pittsburgh as assistant principal second violin of the Pittsburgh Symphony, Orchard was invited to join the Pittsburgh Piano Trio.
	www.upt.pitt.edu /upt_newspub/pittsburgh_piano_trio.htm (1000 words)

	09/24/02: Pittsburgh Symphony Comes To Cal U Oct. 8
		CALIFORNIA, Pa. (September 24, 2002).The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra returns to California University for its ninth annual appearance at Steele Auditorium Tuesday, October 8, at 8 p.m.
		He was Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's Assistant Conductor from 1998 to 2002.
		Richman was invited to participate in the American Symphony Orchestra League's National Conductor Preview with the Omaha Symphony in 1997, and as a result was named a Catherine Filene Shouse Foundation Conductor.
	www.cup.edu /whatshappening/pressreleases/2002/september/092402.htm (629 words)

	Amazon.com: Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8: Music: Dmitry Shostakovich,Mariss Jansons,Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		65 (Stalingrad) Mariss Jansons in rehearsal with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
		Shostakovich's grim Eighth Symphony was written in 1943 and premiered by its dedicatee, Evgeny Mravinsky, whose recordings of the work still stand supreme.
		There are moments in the symphony where it seems incredibly difficult NOT to give in to the temptation of accelerating the tempo, thereby thinning the texture and the sense of anticipation inherent in the writing.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005O83L?v=glance (2282 words)

	Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		While none of the music from that children’s ballet has survived in its original form, scholars agree that the famous oboe melody in Swan Lake associated with Odette and the swans is derived from the earlier family divertissement.
		The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra most recently captured worldwide headlines with the announcement of an innovative model for artistic leadership to pilot the PSO into the 21st century.
		The PSO became the first American orchestra to perform for Pope John Paul II at the Vatican last January—part of the Pontiff’s Silver Jubilee celebration.
	www.carnegiehall.org /textSite/box_office/events/evt_4370.html (3054 words)

	PGHevents.com \| Events by Venue - powered by Novaurora (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		PSO Principal Harpist Gretchen Van Hoesen is featured performing two selections: Handel's Concerto for Harp and Orchestra and a piece Andrés calls "one of the most beautiful, tender and meaningful pieces I have ever played", the Fantasy for Violin and Harp by Saint-Saens.
		Richard Hickox conducts the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, violinist Gil Shaham and the Women Of The Mendelssohn Choir in performances of Elgar and Holst.
		Dedicated in 1971, the Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall is a corner stone of the Pittsburgh Cultural District.
	www.pghevents.com /venue.php/94 (922 words)

	Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		For 25 years (1977 to 2002), he was the Artistic Director of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, a dynamic musical partnership that generated thousands of performances and more than 85 recordings.
		Dutoit was appointed Principal Conductor and, in 1998, Music Director of the NHK Symphony Orchestra (Tokyo).
		With its noble history of the finest conductors and musicians and its strong commitment to artistic excellence, audiences around the world have claimed the Pittsburgh Symphony as their orchestra of choice.
	www.carnegiehall.org /article/box_office/events/evt_4370_ma.html?selecteddate=11162004 (626 words)

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