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table of contents
October 13-16: Program ....................................................14-15, 17 Marvin Hamlisch: Biography ......................................................18 Ballroom with a Twist: Cast..........................................................20
From our Chairman..........................................................................7 From our President ..........................................................................9
It is the mission of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to provide musical experiences at the highest level of expression to enrich the community and satisfy the needs and preferences of our audiences. We will achieve this mission by working together to support an internationally recognized orchestra and by ensuring a viable long-term financial future; a fulfilling environment for our orchestra, staff, volunteers; and the unsurpassed satisfaction of our customers. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performances are brought to the community in part by generous support from the Allegheny Regional Asset District and corporations, foundations and individuals throughout our community. The PSO receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Radio station WQED-FM 89.3 and WQEJ-FM 89.7 is the official voice of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Tune in Sundays at 8 p.m. for “Pittsburgh Symphony Radio” concert broadcasts hosted by Jim Cunningham. TO ADVERTISE IN THE PROGRAM, CONTACT: Elaine Nucci at 412.471.6087, or email: nucci@culturaldistrict.org
Annual Fund Donors: Individuals..............................................28 Foundations & Public Agencies ..................................................35 Corporations .................................................................................. 36 Legacy of Excellence: Steinberg Society ....................................38 Legacy of Excellence: Sid Kaplan Tribute Program ................39 Legacy of Excellence: Endowed Chairs ....................................39 Commitment to Excellence Campaign ..........................................40
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Musicians ..............................2 Board of Trustees & Chairman’s Council ....................................4 Jack Heinz Society ............................................................................6 New Leadership Board....................................................................6 Pittsburgh Symphony Association................................................6 Friends of the PSO ............................................................................6 Administrative Staff..........................................................................8 Heinz Hall Information & FAQ ..................................................44
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2011-2012 SEASON
SECOND VIOLIN
Jennifer Ross j
G. CHRISTIAN LANTZSCH & DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY CHAIR
Louis Lev d
THE MORRISON FAMILY CHAIR
Dennis O’Boyle Michael Davis 1 Carolyn Edwards Linda Fischer Lorien Benet Hart Claudia Mahave Laura Motchalov Peter Snitkovsky Albert Tan Yuko Uchiyama Rui-Tong Wang
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MUSIC DIRECTOR
Manfred Honeck
ENDOWED BY THE VIRA I. HEINZ ENDOWMENT
PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR
Marvin Hamlisch
ENDOWED BY HENRY AND ELSIE HILLMAN
PRINCIPAL GUEST CONDUCTOR
Leonard Slatkin
VICTOR deSABATA GUEST CONDUCTOR CHAIR
Gianandrea Noseda
RESIDENT CONDUCTOR
Lawrence Loh
VIRGINIA KAUFMAN RESIDENT CONDUCTOR CHAIR
ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR
Thomas Hong FIRST VIOLIN
Noah Bendix-Balgley CONCERTMASTER RACHEL MELLON WALTON CONCERTMASTER CHAIR
Mark Huggins
ASSOCIATE CONCERTMASTER BEVERLYNN & STEVEN ELLIOTT CHAIR
Huei-Sheng Kao ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER
Hong-Guang Jia ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER
Jeremy Black Ellen Chen-Livingston Irene Cheng Sarah Clendenning Alison Peters Fujito David Gillis
SELMA WIENER BERKMAN MEMORIAL CHAIR
Sylvia Kim Jennifer Orchard
RON & DOROTHY CHUTZ CHAIR
Susanne Park Christopher Wu
NANCY & JEFFERY LEININGER CHAIR
Shanshan Yao
THE ESTATE OF OLGA T. GAZALIE
Kristina Yoder
VIOLA
Randolph Kelly j CYNTHIA S. CALHOUN CHAIR
Tatjana Mead Chamis d Joen Vasquez x Marylène Gingras-Roy Penny Anderson Brill Cynthia Busch Erina Laraby-Goldwasser Paul Silver
MR. & MRS.WILLARD J.TILLOTSON, JR. CHAIR
Stephanie Tretick Meng Wang Andrew Wickesberg CELLO
Peter Guild Micah Howard
STEPHEN & KIMBERLY KEEN CHAIR
John Moore Aaron White
Gretchen Van Hoesen j VIRGINIA CAMPBELL CHAIR
FLUTE
Lorna McGhee j
JACKMAN PFOUTS FLUTE CHAIR
Damian Bursill-Hall h Jennifer Conner HILDA M.WILLIS FOUNDATION CHAIR
Rhian Kenny
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FRANK AND LOTI GAFFNEY CHAIR
OBOE
Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida j
DR.WILLIAM LARIMER MELLON, JR. CHAIR
James Gorton
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Scott Bell
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Louis Lowenstein Hampton Mallory
CARYL & IRVING HALPERN CHAIR
Lauren Scott Mallory
MR. & MRS. MARTIN G. MCGUINN CHAIR
J. Ryan Murphy OTPAAM FELLOW
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Charlotta Klein Ross BASS
Jeffrey Turner j TOM & DONA HOTOPP CHAIR
Donald H. Evans, Jr. d Betsy Heston x Ronald Cantelm Jeffrey Grubbs
MICHAEL & CAROL BLEIER CHAIR
Joseph Rounds TRUMPET
George Vosburgh j MARTHA BROOKS ROBINSON CHAIR
Charles Lirette h EDWARD D. LOUGHNEY CHAIR
Neal Berntsen Chad Winkler
SUSAN S. GREER MEMORIAL CHAIR
TROMBONE
Peter Sullivan j TOM & JAMEE TODD CHAIR
Rebecca Cherian h James Nova BASS TROMBONE
Murray Crewe j TUBA
Craig Knox j TIMPANI
Harold Smoliar j
BARBARA WELDON PRINCIPAL TIMPANI CHAIR
ENGLISH HORN
JOHANNES & MONA L. COETZEE MEMORIAL CHAIR
CLARINET
E-FLAT CLARINET
Thomas Thompson BASS CLARINET
Richard Page j BASSOON
Nancy Goeres j
MR. & MRS.WILLIAM GENGE AND MR. & MRS. JAMES E. LEE CHAIR
David Sogg h Philip A. Pandolfi
CONTRABASSOON
James Rodgers j HORN
William Caballero j ANONYMOUS DONOR CHAIR
Stephen Kostyniak d Zachary Smith x
THOMAS H. & FRANCES M.WITMER CHAIR
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE PERRY & BEE JEE MORRISON STRING INSTRUMENT LOAN FUND 2 pittsburghsymphony.org
Ronald Schneider
MR. & MRS.WILLIAM E. RINEHART CHAIR
Rusinek j Anne Martindale Williams j Michael MR. & MRS. AARON SILBERMAN CHAIR PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION CHAIR Thomas Thompson h David Premo d Ron Samuels DONALD I. & JANET MORITZ AND Adam Liu x
IRVING (BUDDY) WECHSLER CHAIR
REED SMITH CHAIR HONORING TOM TODD
HARP
PICCOLO
Robert Lauver
Edward Stephan j Christopher Allen d JAMES W. & ERIN M. RIMMEL CHAIR
PERCUSSION
Andrew Reamer j ALBERT H. ECKERT CHAIR
Jeremy Branson d Christopher Allen
JAMES W. & ERIN M. RIMMEL CHAIR
FRETTED INSTRUMENTS
Irvin Kauffman j LIBRARIANS
Joann Ferrell Vosburgh j JEAN & SIGO FALK CHAIR
Lisa Gedris
STAGE TECHNICIANS
Ronald Esposito John Karapandi OPEN CHAIRS
WILLIAM & SARAH GALBRAITH FIRST VIOLIN CHAIR
MR. & MRS. BENJAMIN F. JONES III KEYBOARD CHAIR
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Richard P.Simmons
Larry T.Brockway
VICE CHAIR
FINANCE COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
Beverlynn Elliott
Richard J.Johnson VICE CHAIR
James A.Wilkinson PRESIDENT & CEO
Jeffery L.Leininger SECRETARY & TREASURER
Joan Apt Benno A.Bernt Constance Bernt Michael E.Bleier Diana Block Theodore N.Bobby Donald W.Borneman Larry T.Brockway Michael A.Bryson Bernita Buncher Rae R.Burton Ronald E.Chutz Estelle F.Comay Basil M.Cox L.Van V.Dauler,Jr. Robert C.Denove David W.Christopher Mrs.Frank J.Gaffney Mrs.Henry J.Heinz,II Annabelle Clippinger CHAIR, NEW LEADERSHIP BOARD
Jared L.Cohon,Ph.D.
PRESIDENT, CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
Diana Block
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Ronald E. Chutz MODERN TRANSPORTATION
Kimberly Fleming HEFREN-TILLOTSON
J. Brett Harvey CONSOL ENERGY, INC.
David Iwinski
BLUE WATER GROWTH LLC
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CORPORATE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Michael A.Bryson Rae R.Burton AUDIT COMMITTEE
L.Van V.Dauler,Jr. PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE
Donald W.Borneman INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Roy G.Dorrance,III
Beverlynn Elliott
Deborah L.Rice
Thomas B.Hotopp
JACK HEINZ SOCIETY
MAJOR GIFTS COMMITTEE**, TOUR FUNDING TASK FORCE
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Barbara Jeremiah ARTISTIC COMMITTEE
Jeffery L.Leininger MAJOR GIFTS COMMITTEE**
Alicia McGinnis
MARKETING COMMITTEE
James W.Rimmel Thomas Todd
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Helge H.Wehmeier
INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY TASK FORCE
Rachel Wymard DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
PATRON DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
**co-chair
HEINZ HALL COMMITTEE
Mildred S.Myers
William S.Dietrich* Roy G.Dorrance,III Albert H.Eckert Beverlynn Elliott Sigo Falk Terri Fitzpatrick Elizabeth H.Genter Ira H.Gordon Peter S.Greer Ira J.Gumberg Caryl A.Halpern Gregory Hempfling John H.Hill Thomas B.Hotopp Barbara Jeremiah Richard J.Johnson J.Craig Jordan
Robert W.Kampmeinert Clifford E.Kress Jeffery L.Leininger Robert W.McCutcheon Alicia McGinnis Devin B.McGranahan BeeJee Morrison Mildred S.Myers Elliott Oshry John R.Price Richard E.Rauh Deborah L.Rice James W.Rimmel Frank Brooks Robinson,Sr. Steven T.Schlotterbeck David S.Shapira Max W.Starks,IV
James E.Steen Craig A.Tillotson Jane Treherne-Thomas Jon D.Walton Helge H.Wehmeier Michael J.White,M.D. James A.Wilkinson Thomas H.Witmer Rachel Wymard Robert Zinn
Mrs.Henry L.Hillman James E.Lee Edward D.Loughney*
Howard M.Love* Donald I.Moritz David M.Roderick
Richard P.Simmons Thomas Todd
Gregory G.Dell'Omo,Ph.D.
Joseph Rounds ORCHESTRA MEMBER,PSO
The Honorable Rich Fitzgerald
PRESIDENT,POINT PARK UNIVERSITY
PRESIDENT, PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
CHAIR,FRIENDS OF THE PSO
PRESIDENT,ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
Paul Hennigan,Ed.D. Harold Smoliar ORCHESTRA MEMBER,PSO
PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Alexandra Kusic
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from our Chairman
DEAR PNC POPS PATRONS,
Welcome to the opening of our 2011-2012 PNC Pops season! After returning to Pittsburgh from a phenomenal three-week tour of many of Europe’s most prestigious music festivals, we opened the season with our Gala concert, Musique du Monde, followed by two weekends of magnificent classical concerts. We also welcomed our newest members of the PSO: Concertmaster Noah Bendix-Balgley, Principal Flute Lorna McGhee and Principal Timpanist Ed Stephan. Our orchestra comprises some of the most talented musicians in the world. They are also incredibly generous people, deeply committed to Pittsburgh and to their Orchestra. In June, we announced that the musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra ratified a new three-year concessionary contract, effective September 2011. Not only did the musicians agree to a wage reduction and changes to their retirement plans, they also voted to make a donation of $100,000 per year to our Annual Fund during the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 seasons. Their actions further inspired the PSO board of trustees to increase their collective support to more than $1 million – a 30 percent increase over last season’s trustee giving. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our musicians and my fellow trustees for this outstanding level of commitment. Tonight, Marvin will be sharing some exciting news with you about the new Pops Artistic Excellence Fund. The PSO has been awarded a $250,000 challenge grant from an anonymous donor to inspire Pops audiences to support the final phase of the Commitment to Excellence Campaign. We hope you will help us unlock every dollar of this challenge through your support, so that we can continue to bring you the high quality programming you expect and deserve. Thank you and enjoy tonight’s performance. Sincerely,
Richard P. Simmons Chairman, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
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2011-2012 SEASON CHAIRMAN
James W. Rimmel
CHAIRMAN
Annabelle Clippinger VICE CHAIRMAN
Elizabeth Etter SECRETARY
Ronald Smutny TREASURER
Alexis Unkovic McKinley
MEMBERS
Todd Izzo Rodrick O. McMahon Gerald Lee Morosco Abby L. Morrison Gabriel Pellathy Victoria Rhoades-Carrero
Barbara A. Scheib William Scherlis James Slater John A.Thompson Rachel M.Wymard
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS CHAIR
MEMBERS
Andrew Swensen Rev. Debra Thompson
Bernie S. Annor Jensina Chutz Jeffrey J. Conn Gavin H. Geraci Robert F. Hoyt Daniel Pennell
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES CHAIR
Lynn Broman
EDUCATION & OUTREACH CHAIR
Elizabeth Etter
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Janice Jeletic
PRESIDENT
Alexandra Kusic
VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE
Margaret Bovbjerg
PRESIDENT ELECT
VICE PRESIDENT OF FUND DEVELOPMENT
EX-OFFICIO PRESIDENT
BOUTIQUE CHAIRS
Margaret Bovbjerg Linda Stengel
SECRETARY AND PARLIAMENTARIAN
Cheryl Redmond
NOMINATING CHAIR
Linda Stengel
VICE PRESIDENTS OF AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT
Doris Cope, M.D. Reshma Paranjpe, M.D. VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS
Cissy Rebich NEWSLETTER
Peg Fitchwell-Hill VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION
Gillian Cannell
MUSIC 101 CHAIR
Susie Prentiss CO-CHAIRS
Kathy & David Maskalick FOUNDING CHAIRS
Connie & Benno Bernt 8 pittsburghsymphony.org
MIllie Ryan
Linda Stengel Michele Talarico
FINE INSTRUMENT FUND CHAIR
Chris Thompson
VICE PRESIDENTS MEMBERSHIP
Jennifer Martin Carolyn Maue
VICE PRESIDENT EVENTS
Francesca Peters
FALL ANNUAL MEETING/LUNCHEON CHAIRS
Fran Peters Alex Kusic
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON CHAIRS
Bernie S. Annor Cynthia DeAlmeida Antonia Franzinger Alice Gelormino Susan Johnson David Knapp Dawn Kosanovich James Malezi Bridget Meacham Lily Pietryka SPRING LUNCHEON CHAIRS
Jan Chadwick Susie Prentiss Patty Snodgrass
PSA NIGHT AT THE SYMPHONY CHAIRS
Doris Cope, M.D. Reshma Paranjpe, M.D.
ORCHESTRA APPRECIATION CHAIRS
Millie Ryan Frances Pickard Chris Thompson
AFFILIATES' DAY CHAIRS
Mary Ann Craig Cheryl Redmond
AFFILIATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL SYMPHONY NORTH PRESIDENT
Clare Hoke
SYMPHONY EAST PRESIDENT
Robert Kemper
Frances Pickard Thea Stover Mary Lloyd Thompson Linda Blum Cynthia & Bill Cooley Stephanie & Albert Firtko Millie Myers & Bill Frederick Andy & Sherry Klein Joan & Cliff Schoff
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HONORARY DIRECTORS
Joan Apt Grace M. Compton* Betty Flecker Caryl A. Halpern Drue Heinz Elsie Hillman Jane S. Oehmler* Sandra H. Pesavento Janet Shoop Kathy Kahn Stept Jane C.Vandermade Elizabeth B.Wiegand Joan A. Zapp *Deceased FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP,
PSA@PITTSBURGHSYMPHONY.ORG OR CALL 412-392-3303
from our President from our Chairman and CEO
WELCOME TO THE 2011-2012 SEASON! WE HAVE SO MUCH TO CELEBRATE. The PSO promises yet another entertaining and enriching concert experience this season, from tonight’s sizzling Ballroom with a Twist to a celebration of the songs of the silver screen to a walk down memory lane with the legendary Gershwins. We also look forward to welcoming the inimitable Patti Lupone, violinist Natalie MacMaster and we are so fortunate to have Marvin Hamlisch celebrating his 17th season as our Principal Pops Conductor, on the podium this year for Highmark Holiday Pops. This season we are especially proud to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Heinz Hall. Home to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since September 1971, Heinz Hall was the catalyst for Jack Heinz’s vision for creating a Cultural District downtown. In the past few weeks you may have seen our Hear Why the World Cheers television spots or heard us on the radio. This image awareness campaign is designed to educate the people of Southwestern PA about what all of you already know—the treasure that we have in our Orchestra. We hope that you will help us spread the word about this wonderful organization located right here in our own backyard! In these difficult economic times, the PSO remains dedicated to maintain the highest level of artistic quality, enabling you, our beloved and loyal patrons, to enjoy performances of the highest caliber by one of the world’s great orchestras. I am deeply appreciative of the wonderful example set by our musicians’ decision to take a 9.7 percent wage reduction in the first year and a wage freeze in the second year of the new contract, as well as contributing $100,000 per year to the PSO’s Annual Fund for the first two years. I thank you for your ongoing support of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Your support is vital and greatly appreciated by everyone at the PSO.
Lawrence Tamburri President and CEO, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
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2011-2012 SEASON
PRESIDENT & CEO
James A.Wilkinson
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & COO
Michael E. Bielski
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION & STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION
Suzanne Perrino
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE & CFO
Scott Michael
VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
James R. Barthen
VICE PRESIDENT OF AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT & SALES
Yu-Ling Cheng
VICE PRESIDENT OF HEINZ HALL
Carl A. Mancuso
VICE PRESIDENT, DONOR RELATIONS
Mary Ellen Miller
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF ARTISTIC PLANNING & AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
Robert B. Moir
GENERAL MANAGER & VICE PRESIDENT OF ORCHESTRA OPERATIONS
Marcie Solomon
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT OF DONOR RELATIONS & DIRECTOR OF THE MAJOR CAMPAIGN
Jodi Weisfield
ADMINISTRATION
Dawn Cercone
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD/FINANCE & MUSIC DIRECTOR ASSISTANT
Lisa G. Donnermeyer
MANAGING ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
Ashley Pappal
MANAGER OF PARTNERSHIPS
ARTISTIC PLANNING & AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
Yonca Karakilic
MANAGER OF ARTISTIC PLANNING, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT & FESTIVALS
Erik Thogerson
MANAGER OF ARTISTIC PLANNING & AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT & SALES
Sally Denmead SALES MANAGER
Jim D. Deuchars
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SALES
Claire Ertl
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Jessica Hummel
DONOR RELATIONS & MAJOR CAMPAIGN
Richard Crawford
INSTITUTIONAL ANNUAL FUND MANAGER
BUILDING OPERATIONS MANAGER
Katie Andary
Jennifer Birnie
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Shannon Capellupo DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS
Jan Fleisher
MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER
Lizz Helmsen
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE & PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT
Lisa Herring
MANAGER OF SPECIAL EVENTS
Alfred O. Jacobsen SPONSORSHIP MANAGER
Kimberly Mauersberg MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER
Lori J. McCann
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT MANAGER
Tracey Nath-Farrar MANAGER OF FOUNDATION & GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
Camilla Brent Pearce
DIRECTOR OF INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
Brian Skwirut
DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION & GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
Lauren Vermilion
MAJOR CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR
Jessica D.Wolfe DATA COORDINATOR
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Lisa Hoak
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Gloria Mou
MANAGER OF EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
FINANCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Michelle Balionis
MANAGER OF ACCOUNTING
T.C. Brown
ANNUITY DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
Kevin DeLuca
Robbin Nelson MAINTENANCE
James E. Petri STAGE TECHNICIAN
Mary Sedigas
MAINTENANCE STAFF SUPERVISOR
William Weaver STAGE TECHNICIAN
Stacy Weber
CENTRAL SCHEDULING MANAGER
Eric Wiltfeuer ENGINEER
ORCHESTRA OPERATIONS
Ronald Esposito STAGE TECHNICIAN
Shelly Stannard Fuerte
DIRECTOR OF POPULAR PROGRAMMING
Kelvin Hill
ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER
Rachel Joseph
MANAGER OF POPULAR PROGRAMMING
John Karapandi STAGE TECHNICIAN
Sonja Winkler
DIRECTOR OF ORCHESTRA OPERATIONS & TOURING
PATRON SERVICES
Shannon Kensky
PATRON SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
Aleta King
DIRECTOR OF PATRON SERVICES
Victoria Maize
PATRON SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
Jennifer McDonough
PATRON SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
Andrew Seay
PATRON SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
Cody Sweet
PATRON SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
DIRECTOR OF IMAGE
Eric Quinlan
CASH MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
Fidele Niyonzigira SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
Chrissy Savinell MULTIMEDIA MANAGER
GROUP SALES
Elise Clark
GROUP SALES COORDINATOR
Erin Lynn
DIRECTOR OF GROUP SALES
ENGINEER
Kevin Berwick
Mark Cieslewicz CHIEF ENGINEER
Raymond Clover SOUND TECHNICIAN
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STAGE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & E-COMMERCE MARKETING MANAGER
Michael Karapandi
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Joanne Kowalok
HEINZ HALL
Monica Meyer
Susan M. Jenny
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SUBSCRIPTION MARKETING
Trish Imbrogno
MAINTENANCE
Deborah Cavrak
Giancarlo D’Andrea GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Jessica Kaercher GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Ramesh Santanam
DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS
SUBSCRIBER & TICKETING SERVICES
Alison Altman
MANAGER OF SUBSCRIBER & TICKETING SERVICES
Stacy Corcoran
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SUBSCRIBER & TICKETING SERVICES
Lori Cunningham
SUBSCRIBER & TICKETING SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
Bill Van Ryn
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PNC POPS | HEINZ HALL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2011 AT 7:30 PM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011 AT 8:00 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2011 AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2011 AT 2:30 PM
MARVIN HAMLISCH, BALLROOM WITH
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CONDUCTOR
TWIST
BURT BACHARACH & HAL DAVID
“Fosse” / “The Look of Love” from Casino Royale
GEORGE & IRA GERSHWIN BROWN & FREED
“I Got Rhythm” from Girl Crazy / “Singin’ in the Rain” from Singin’ in the Rain
NEWLEY & BRICUSSE
“Feeling Good” from The Roar of the Greasepaint —The Smell of the Crowd
WYNN & BRESLER JORDAN, HICKMAN & BARTLEY JORDAN & HIS TYMPANY FIVE
“Five Guys Named Moe” from Five Guys Named Moe / “Early in the Morning” from Five Guys Named Moe / Choo Choo Ch’Boogie
TRADITIONAL
Techno Paso
SHAIMAN & WITTMAN
“Without Love” from Hairspray
SHAIMAN & WITTMAN
“You Can’t Stop the Beat” from Hairspray
FOSTER & THOMPSON
“I Have Nothing” from The Bodyguard
OVERSTREET & SCHLITZ CONNORS & SHIRE
When You Say Nothing At All / With You I’m Born Again
MARC COHN
Walking in Memphis
DIPIERO & RUTHERFORD
The Girl’s Gone Wild
INTERMISSION
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program
FOSTER & SAGER
“The Prayer” from Quest for Camelot Classical Medley
HAMMOND & SCOFFIELD
When You Say You Love
AMON TOBIN
Italian Job / Havana
TRADITIONAL
Batucada
TRADITIONAL
Suavemente
ROIG & RODRIGUEZ
Quiéreme Mucho
JOSEITO FERNANDEZ & TITO PUENTE
Guantanamera / Ran Kan Kan
STEVE PERRY
Zoot Suit Riot / Swingtime Jive
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EDYTA SLIWINSKA
With American Idol Finalists
GINA GLOCKSEN DAVID HERNANDEZ LAKISHA JONES VON SMITH And Starring
SASHA ANDREEV LILIT AVAGYAN C.J. BAIR VERONIKA CHERNYAVSKA RANDI LYNN EVANS ANYA FUCHS PATRICIA KANIOWSKI ALLA KOCHERGA GEV MANOUKIAN TESSA MARIE STEPHEN McCANN SNEJANA PETROVA LEONIDUS PROSKUROV TONY PUTUTAU LEO ROTENBERG RANGEL SPIROV
LOUIS VAN AMSTEL Conceived & Choreographed by
Lighting Designer
DRISCOLL OTTO Costumes by
RANDALL DESIGNS
Production Manager
MICHAEL WHITE Publicity
B. HARLAN BOLL LISA ENGLAND BHBPR
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WILL HOLLIS Associate Producer
CHRISTOPHER POWICH
Dance Captain
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MARVIN HAMLISCH LAST CONDUCTED THE PSO IN JUNE 2011.
marvin hamlisch Marvin Hamlisch’s life in music is notable for its great versatility as well as substance. As a composer, Hamlisch has won virtually every major award that exists: three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe awards; his groundbreaking show, A Chorus Line, received the Pulitzer Prize. He is the composer of many motion picture scores including his Oscar-winning score and song for The Way We Were and his adaptation of Scott Joplin’s music for The Sting, for which he received a third Oscar. His prolific output of scores for films include original compositions and/or musical adaptations for Sophie’s Choice, Ordinary People, The Swimmer, Three , Ice Castles, Take the Money and Run, Bananas, Save the Tiger and his latest effort The Informant! (Sept. 2009) starring Matt Damon, and directed by Steven Soderbergh.
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Marvin Hamlisch holds the position of Principal Pops Conductor for the National Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony and San Diego Symphony. Hamlisch was Musical Director and arranger of Barbra Streisand’s 1994 concert tour of the U.S. and England as well as of the television special, “Barbra Streisand: The Concert” (for which he received two of his Emmys). Hamlisch is a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music and Queens College (where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree). He believes in the power of music to bring people together. “Music can make a difference. There is a global nature to music, which has the potential to bring all people together. Music is truly an international language, and I hope to contribute by widening communication as much as I can.”
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Who’s Who In The Company EDYTA SLIWINSKA – is known
for being the only professional dancer on all 10 seasons of Dancing With The Stars, partnered with Evander Holyfield, George Hamilton, Joey Lawrence, John Ratzenberger, Cameron Mathison, Jason Taylor, Lawrence Taylor, Jeffrey Ross, Ashley Hamilton, and Aiden Turner. Edyta has been on the Dancing With The Stars tour and was featured in the fitness section of the new book. Edyta is a 5 time US National Finalist. In addition to many Polish commercials Edyta was featured in the “Kay Jewelers” commercial in the US and recently guest starred in CBS hit series CSI: NY. Edyta and Alec recently produced an instructional DVD “Dancing like the Pros” and a fitness DVD “Fitness with the Pros.” Edyta was born in Warsaw, Poland. She started to dance when she was 10 years old. Edyta became a successful ballroom dancer in Poland and achieved a world-class status representing Poland on International competitions all over the world. In addition to that she appeared in several Polish TV commercials and magazine adds. She moved to America in 2000 to pursue her dance career, after she met Alec Mazo at the ballroom dance competition in England. Edyta and Alec became a successful partnership ever since. They were four times US finalists and represented America on many international championships. Edyta has been on every Dancing With The Stars tour and modeled in the fitness section of Dancing With The Stars book.
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ANDREEV (aka Sasha) – was born in East Russia and began dancing at the age of 7. Quickly Sasha won championship in East Russian competitions in numerous age categories (junior, youth, and adults). He also won competition in Japan (2000) and China (Harbin 2003). In 2003 Sasha moved to Moscow where he graduated from Moscow University as well as competed in the finals of many international competitions. He relocated to US in 2007 and during his first year in US he won many major US competitions such as Emerald Ball in LA, 20 pittsburghsymphony.org
Empire state dance sport championships in New York, San Diego dance sport championships and Golden state challenge in Orange County.
LILIT AVAGYAN – Raised in
Armenia, she is 23 years old and has been dancing for 12 years. Lilit was trained in ballet for 9 years. She studied dance in Europe and moved to America on 2001. She was twice former national champion of the US. Lilit represented the country in 2008 in Australia. She was the semi-finalist of the Rising Star Competition in England. Winner of the Rising Star open-to-the-world competition in Florida in 2010. She is a guest performer on Dancing With The Stars and other televised showcases. Lilit has been teaching for 6 years. And she’s still dancing and competing around the country.
C.J. BAIR – C.J. began dancing at
age 16 at Center Stage Performing Arts Studios in Orem, UT. He specializes in Latin Ballroom and has competed in numerous competitions all over the world and has been trained by some of Dancesports top coaches. He later began dancing professionally in various theater productions such as Rick Robinson’s Evolutions of Dance, Return to Christmas and Latin Fusion. Shortly after he joined Louis Van Amstel’s touring production of Invitation to Dance. Since 2009 he has been touring with Ballroom with a Twist.
VERONIKA CHERNYAVSKA – Born in Lviv, Ukraine in 1987, Veronika Chernyavska started her dance career at the age of 8 practicing traditional folk dancing. Upon her arrival to the States at the age of 11, she started training in Latin American dancing. Veronika has had the privilege of working with world-renowned coaches including Louis Van Amstel, Shirley Ballas, and Allan Tornsberg. On the ballroom competition circuit throughout the States and abroad, Veronika has earned numerous titles in the Latin American division.
Currently, Veronika resides in Los Angeles, CA partnering with Tony Pututau. Together, they are a part of Louis Van Amstel’s traveling theater show Ballroom With A Twist. While at home, Veronika loves sharing her knowledge through teaching.
RANDI LYNN EVANS – Randi was born in Provo, UT and started dancing at the age of three. She trained in jazz, ballet, tap, hiphop, and gymnastics. While training at a competition studio, she had the opportunity to win many regional and national titles including NYCDA national outstanding dancer. She toured as an assistant with L.A. Dance Magic and NYCDA. After graduating from High School as the Dance Team Vice President, she moved to New York to pursue her dance career. Randi was an ensemble dancer for the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR and featured performer for Royal Caribbean Cruises Lines. While attending UVU, she auditioned for So You Think You Can Dance Season 5 and made the Top 20! After making it to the top 10 on the show, she then continued on to do the National 40 city tour for So You Think You Can Dance. She currently resides in Springville, UT with her husband of 3 1/2 years and her puppy Izzie. Randi hopes to continue pursuing her career and share her love of dance for many years to come.
ANYA FUCHS – has performed and worked as a dancer, actress, and choreographer throughout Europe, Latin America, and the United States. She is also the producer, writer and host of AnyaTV, a series that highlights inspirational subjects around the world. Some of her most current dance work includes being a professional dancer for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, Tours from 2007-2009 and a Finalist on the 2010 season of Dance You’re Ass Off. Anya also performed with Kenny G. this New Years at the MGM, Vegas and recently appeared on the “Game Show Awards,” and the Pussycat Doll’s music video “Hush Hush.” She has won numerous Ballroom and dance competition titles including U.S. Salsa Champion, and Finalist in
the World Mambo, American Rhythm, and ESPN world Salsa Championships. Some of her titles on Latin American television include three – time winner of the dance competition on the popular Latin television show Sabado Gigante. She appeared on their “Best of 2006” and “Best of 2008” episodes. Anya also placed 2nd. On the Mexican TVAZTECA program Quien tiene estrella Anya’s film and TV credits include appearances on Dancing With The Stars, Dance Your Ass Off, Dance With Me starring Chayenne and Vanessa Williams, The Guiding Light, the PBS special “The National Memorial Day Concert, National Geographic’s “The Incredible Human Machine,” and numerous TV commercials and music videos as well as Independent films. Anya has performed in Broadway shows such as SWING!, and performed on stage and screen with musical artists such as Luis Miguel, Marco Antonio Solis, Celia Cruz, Pilar Montenegro, and Nestor Torres. Anya currently lives in Los Angeles, www.anya.tv She is excited to be performing with the cast of Ballroom With A Twist!
GINA GLOCKSEN – is best known as the 9th place finalist of the 6th season of the megahit television show American Idol. Although Gina was often referred to as the ‘rocker chick’, her musical influences and abilities range far beyond the realm of rock. Gina’s original music infuses the passion and attitude of a rock n roll rebel with precision and soul of the modern ‘diva’. Since her time on American Idol, Gina has toured North America on the American Idols Live Tour and continues to perform around the country showcasing her original music. Gina recently rocked the stadiums by opening for Bret Michaels and his tour. While on the show, Gina’s genuine candor and charming wit made her a favorite of millions and it has helped her to continue her career in entertainment as a co-host on the FOX Reality show American Idol Extra. In addition to working in television Gina continues to write and record original music with the help of many great musicians including Samantha Maloney (former drummer of Hole and Motley Crue) and Geoff Repo (son of legendary pittsburghsymphony.org 21
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with her first solo album. “So Glad I’m Me." “So Glad I’m Me” resonates from start to finish, propelled by Jones’ expressive, full-bodied vocals. It’s the same arresting voice that electrified “American Idol” viewers with the “Dreamgirls” showstopper “And I Am Telling You” and later commanded the Broadway stage in Oprah Winfrey’s Tony Awardwinning musical “The Color Purple.” Whether Jones is delivering a gut-tugging ballad, a beat-infused party jam or a spiritual uplift, her voice never loses its soul-stirring fervor. Helping Jones craft her musical message were hit-making songwriter/producers Tony Nicholas (Patti LaBelle, Gerald Levert, Luther Vandross), Ro & Sauce (Brandy, Ne-Yo), Greg Curtis (Keyshia Cole, Yolanda Adams). Jones’ motivation and mesmerizing style date back to her childhood in Flint. Raised by her mother and grandmother, she was exposed to such legendary singers as Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle. Singing in chorale groups and a cappella choruses through high school, she entered and won the top prize at Flint’s local talent contest, “The Super Show,” in 1997. A two-year stint studying vocal performance at the University of Michigan left the high school graduate wanting to sing more than hit the books. But an eventual move to Baltimore proved a second time can be the charm. Having heard her sing on the job and at local events, Jones’ was encouraged to drive to New York to audition for the 2007 season of “American Idol.” It was while performing on the “American Idol” tour that Jones received a call to audition for “The Color Purple.” She anticipates more acting and singing roles on Broadway, TV and films, recording a gospel album and establishing a foundation to provide resources and support for single moms. But first up is winning more fans with “So Glad I’m Me.”
DAVID HERNANDEZ – Actor/
singer/songwriter, David Hernandez, gained national attention with his powerful voice and affable personality as an American Idol finalist. He began acting and singing at age six, starring in musicals and performing with various theatre companies throughout Arizona. He began writing original music and recording his material as a young teenager. A Phoenix native, Hernandez recently moved to Hollywood where he is writing new songs, working in the recording studio producing his newest music, and pursuing his passion for acting. He has already completed his first feature film as the lead in the movie Synthetic Truth. In addition to American Idol, David has showcased his talents on The Ellen Show, The Today Show, MTV’s TRL, EXTRA, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Teen Choice Awards, TV Guides’ Sexiest Stars, Idol Tonight, Idol Gives Back and FOX-TV. A once-in-alife-time invitation came knocking on David’s door. He was asked to sing at the Inaugural Kick-Off Celebration ball for President Barack Obama. He was honored to share the stage with Jamie Foxx, John Legend and Maroon 5, along with event hosts Jessica Alba and legendary TV producer, Norman Lear. David counts Stevie Wonder, Ne-yo, Donnie Hathaway, Alicia Keys, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson and David Foster among his musical influences. You can find David at: Facebook.com/DavidHernandezOnLine, HernandezFans.com, and CDBaby.com/artist/DavidHernandez LAKISHA JONES “I just want to sing.” That heartfelt declaration pinpoints the core essence of LaKisha Jones. Best known to millions of TV viewers as a top four finalist during the 2007 season of “American Idol,” the singer is ready to reclaim center stage—this time 22 pittsburghsymphony.org
PATRICIA KANIOWSKI – Born in
Sydney Australia, Patricia began dancing at the age of eight when her parents enrolled her in Jazz and Tap classes. Then at age 12, she was bitten by the ballroom dance bug and focused her passion for dancing and performing on ballroom ever since. Patricia’s dance education consisted of extensive 4
training in both latin and standard styles of ballroom dance. For latin ballroom, she trained intensively under the mentorship of Paul Green and competed around Australia and Europe, winning many championships. After only 3 years of competing, Patricia and her previous partner were runners up at the International Junior Latin Championships and Junior Australian Open Champions and had the honor of representing Australia at the World Youth Championships where they placed 10th. The following years her accolades included Australian Open Youth Latin Champion, South Pacific Youth Latin Champion, London Cup Junior Latin Champion, just to name a few. In 2002, Patricia was invited to join the touring show of Burn the Floor. After touring throughout the fifty states, she decided to return to the world of competitive dancing. In 2004, she moved to Houston, Texas and began training and teaching full-time. Turning professional in 2007 was the next stage of development in her bright career. Now, she is focused on latin ballroom and is currently ranked 10th in the United States. Patricia and her partner Andre Strinadko, were also ranked 27th at the International Championships and placed 8th in Rising Star Professional division. She has established an internationally successful reputation for teaching and lecturing and continues to train, compete and perform worldwide.
ALLA KOCHERGA – is 21 years old and is originally from Ukraine. She was raised in Los Angeles and started dancing at 10. Alla had a successful competitive career in the United States. She was a California Open Champion and a National finalist. In September of 2009 Alla became a cast member of Ballroom With A Twist and has been traveling across the nation and Canada ever since. TESSA MARIE – At 14 years old,
Tessa joined La Petite Ballet in Redding, CA where she reigned as the principal dancer for 4 years. During High School, she danced with the Moscow Ballet Russia Touring Company danc-
ing both the Chinese and Spanish roles in The Nutcracker. As a senior, Tessa joined the Dance Project Company participating in reviews of RENT, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE and RAGTIME. After winning a scholarship to one of the world’s leading Ballet Companies, The Joffrey Ballet, Tessa moved to NYC where she started Latin Ballroom then she quickly turned professional and continues to dance professionally.
GEV MANOUKIAN, of Armenian
descent, was born and raised in Kazakhstan. In 2003 Gev moved to Salt Lake City, UT, where he began his dancing career. As he continued developing in dance, he soon discovered a new transition in his style…the combination of break-dance, hip-hop, and classical movements all rolled into one. Gev engages audiences with his self-taught moves and passion. In 2004 Gev auditioned for the Hollywood blockbuster, High School Musical 2, and was chosen as a featured dancer. Two years later, he was cast as a principal dancer in movie, The American Mall. In 2008 Gev’s dancing talents took him to the nationwide auditions of the Fox reality, hit, TV show, So You Think You Can Dance where he made his way to the top 10 dancers. Since than he performed and could be seen with Whitney Houston, LeAnn Rhymes, music videos, Nickelodeons “Fresh Beat Band” and Ellen Degeneres, and AMA with Pink.
SNEJANA PETROVA – During her illustrious competitive dancing career, Snejana Petrova established herself as one of the top International Standard ballroom performers in the world, winning national Junior & Youth 10 dance championships in her native Russia and the United States as well as placing in the top 13 professional couples at the prestigious Blackpool dance festival in the UK. Born In Vlodivostok, Russia Snejana took up dancing at an early age of only 5 years old. After immigrating to the USA she took the top prize in youth and under 21 national championships repre-
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Who’s Who In The Company senting USA at the world championships two years in a row. At the age of only 16 she placed highly into the the Amateur finals in the US and won The Ohio Star Ball as well as Constitution State Challenge which is one of the most prestigious championships in US. In 2010 she became the champion of the most watched show in Mexico “Bailando Por Un Sueno” with her former partner Paul Barris. Snejana has also appeared in many guest performances on Dancing With The Stars as well as many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions in the USA and Europe.
enjoy teaching at Studio 22 in North Dallas, Texas.
LEO ROTENBERG (Swing) – Born in Odessa, Ukraine, Leo immigrated to the US in 1989. He started dancing when he was 8 years old at Dorothy Barrett’s Nation Academy of Performing Arts, where he studied ballet, hip hop, jazz, and tap. Leo began studying ballroom at age 12, under the instruction of Alexander and Nataliya Sinelnikov and has trained with many other world class coaches.He has competed in the International Latin category for 8 years, and has been a finalist in many state and national competitions. Some of his achievements include placing 1st at the 2005 Nevada Star Ball, 2nd at the 2005 California Open and 3rd at the 2005 US National Championships. He has appeared on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance? Season 4, placing among the top 40 dancers in America. Leo is mainly focused on performing and teaching and currently lives in Los Angeles.
LEONIDUS PROSCUROV – Lenny was recently a contestant on “So You Think You Can Dance.” He is a US Professional National Finalist Choreographer & a specialist of Ballroom and Latin International styles of dance with 20 years of experience. This US Professional National Finalist was born in Eastern Russia in a town called Komsomolsk-on-Amur. At the age of thirteen his family moved to Israel. Two years later he received an invitation from the Kaiser Dance Academy and moved to New York and later to Los Angeles. Lenny’s first teacher from Russia established the Ballroom Dance School in Los Angeles for youth athletes and he joined the Board of Trainers to become an even greater part of the Global dance community.
VON SMITH – First introduced to the world when his version of "And I Am Telling You (I'm Not Going)" became a sensation on YouTube, Von Smith has garnered a legion of fans and performed on some of the most celebrated stages in the U.S. including ABC's The View (by personal invitation of Rosie O'Donell), BET's 106th and Park, MTV News, VH1's Best Week ever, E Entertainment Television's The Soup, TV Azteca's La Academia, and perhaps the biggest stage, American Idol Season 8 as one of the top 17 finalists. Whether it be in front of a glorious symphony or rocking it out on tour, Von is proud to call the stage his home. Currently working on his first EP, with plans of a 2012 release.
TONY PUTUTAO – is from Provo,
Utah. He began ballroom dancing at age twelve. He has been a competitor since 1994 and a teacher and choreographer since 1998. He has won many Latin and standard competitions in the United States and Europe including the Irish International Open Latin Championships in 2000. Tony has performed in many dance productions including Odyssey Dance Theater, Louis Van Amstel’s Latin Revolution, and the 2007-08 North American tour of Dancing With The Stars. In 2008 Tony joined Louis Van Amstel’s ongoing theater dance production Ballroom With A Twist where he met his current partner Veronika Chernyavska. Whenever they’re not competing, Tony and Veronika 24 pittsburghsymphony.org
LOUIS VAN AMSTEL – was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on Friday morning June, 23rd 1972. Even though I was born in the city I lived my childhood in a very small town outside of Amsterdam.
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My dance life started at the age of 10 after my family decided it was important for my social skills to learn ballroom dancing. My grandparents were competitive ballroom dancers so it didn’t come as a surprise to many that I should follow in their footsteps. I learned to love competitive ballroom dancing because winning competitions gave me confidence, and I realized how competitive I actually was. Dancing gave me the opportunity to express feelings without saying a word and I also experienced it as therapy to deal with many emotional obstacles throughout my childhood. From the age of 15 I was traveling abroad representing my country in major dance competitions in both Ballroom and Latin. Those early international years gave me a lot of experience and the realization that if I wanted to make it big I needed to take risks and make major life altering decisions. I had to get an international partner, move to England and therefore stop traditional school. My mentor/coach, Ruud Vermey PhD and I convinced my parents (not sure if I didn’t want to finish school because of my career or just the excitement of not having to go anymore..lol) to permit me to terminate high school at 16 to pursue my dance career. My parents were torn, because they wanted me to finish my education. I totally agree now as an adult, but in hindsight I thank them and my school principal on my knees that they let me go. I took a huge risk by supporting my decision, because I was still under age. When I became world champion in 1994 that school principal who supported my decision was invited to the celebration party and in his speech he said “I could have lost my job over the decision to let you leave high school early, but now I’m so happy I did knowing you reached your dream. Your country is proud of you.” During the summer of 1989 I started a whole new rollercoaster in my life with my beloved British dance partner, Julie Fryer. It started as a crazy fast career boost. We learned, laughed, triumphed, lost, gained, cried, split up, got together again. Doors opened and closed, but with blood, sweat, and tears I found my intuition was my life saver on many occasions. Sometimes following your gut is more important than listening to others. I did and it helped me make life changing decisions when times got rough. With intu-
ition I felt my passion and love for dance made me happy and I became more sincere in my expression in dance and life. After three world Latin Dance championship gold medals in 1994, 1995 and 1996 I fulfilled more than one dream and was so appreciative for all of my blessings. I still felt an urge to do more. From my earliest age I was always been cross trained in many forms of dance and was educated in choreography as well , by my mentor, Ruud Vermey. I wanted to explore the world of bringing Ballroom Dance mixed with other forms of dance to the theater world. When I first came to NYC in 1991 I fell in love with the city. I told my friends that when I retired from competitive dancing in my late thirties I wanted to move to New York City. Well, as fate would have it I stopped competing at 26 and moved to New York City in June of 1997. I took the risk and followed my intuition once more. I packed my two suitcases, bought a ticket and moved to the Big Apple leaving my home country. A new chapter of my life had begun, and I had no idea what was in store for me. In that summer I had the pleasure of working with many amazingly talented dancers many of whom are now known to you as my colleagues on Dancing With The Stars. Not only was I coaching Tony Dovolani, Karina Smirnoff, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and his brother Val since my early days in NYC, but we became close friends. Now working on Dancing With The Stars together is amazing, especially since we have all known each other for so long.
DRISCOLL OTTO (Lighting Designer) NY & OFFBWAY Nike: Step It Up (New Amsterdam), Long Day’s Journey (Theatre Row), Shoshan Bean: A Happening (Lincoln Center Jazz), Wit and Wisdom (DTW), Twilight In Manchego & Rainbow Around The Sun (NYMF), I Have Loved Strangers (Ohio Theatre); REGIONAL: The Drowsy Chaperone (Zach Scott Theatre), The Beauty Plays (Dallas Theatre Center), Ballroom With A Twist (Dupont Theatre), Flora The Red Menace, Once On This Island & The Fantasticks (Reprise), A Grand Night For Singing, Hair, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee & Pete N’ Keely (Alpine Theatre Project), Showboat (Utah Festival Opera), Swing! & Violet (Plano Repertory Theatre), Don’t Dress For Dinner (Northern Stage), Figaro, The Cure At Troy &
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Elektra (Brown/Trinity Rep. Consortium) BROADWAY: Associate Lighting Designer on After Miss Julie, Race and Rock Of Age (Bway/Toronto/US National). Associate projection designer on Elf: The Musical. MFA: NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Thanks as always to my amazingly supportive wife, Amy. http://www.LoneStarNYC.com
CHRISTOPHER POWICH (Associate Producer) con-
ceived and directed both the Off-Broadway production of Ethel Merman’s Broadway (next at the El Portal) as well as the productions at the John Houseman Theater and the Pasadena Playhouse. Powich also wrote and directed Ms. McKenzie’s nationally acclaimed Symphony Pops tribute to Ethel Merman. He directed McKenzie and Carole Shelley in the reenactment of Ethel Merman and Mary Martin’s famous 1955 television medley at Rainbow and Stars Nightclub in New York. Powich directed the world premiere of the comedy Snap Shots by Ralph Federick’s at the O’Neill Theater in Waterford, CT, as well as, the Boston Company. He will direct Snap Shots for an Of-Broadway run in 2010. He recently was Tour Director for the American Idol show American Stars in Concert. He created, directed and performed in Class Act, a nightclub revue that toured on the East Coast. In that show, Powich continued his association with McKenzie, which started with their featured roles in The Most Happy Fella and Showboat. He also directed McKenzie’s nightclub act at Palsson’s in New York. He has directed Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman, Hal Linden, George Chakiris, Dick Van Patten and Steve Allen in Love Letters. He performed regionally in lead roles in The Music Man, Oklahoma!, The Most Happy Fella, Man of La Mancha, Oh, What a Lovely War, Hello, Dolly! Guys and Dolls, Forty Carats, Jazz Babies, A Face Worth Saving, and Oliver!. He is a co conspirator in the Blog Talk radio show “Radio Bupkis.”
MICHAEL WHITE (Production Manager) began a life-
long love affair with the American Theatre while still in High School. As a young actor, director, designer and technician, he won numerous awards in statewide theatre competitions and earned a scholarship to the prestigious University of Texas Department of Drama. In addition to his work onstage, he designed scenery, lighting, sound and special effects, and wrote and directed his first original play while still in High 26 pittsburghsymphony.org
School. By the time he graduated, he was already a veteran of nine Equity productions on the professional stage. After a distinguished collegiate career, Michael returned to the professional theatre wherein he served as an Actor, Director, Designer and Stage Manager in professional theatres from coast to coast. His numerous technical credits include Stage Managing Bermuda Avenue Triangle starring Renee Taylor, Joseph Bologna and Lainie Kazan, and the extended National Tour of The Odd Couple (Female Version) starring Barbara Eden, a show in which he also served as Assistant Director and Lighting Supervisor. As a director, he most recently helmed the National Touring Production of Say Goodnight, Gracie, and the World Premiere Production of playwright Lizzie Maxwell's Confessions of a Nice Jewish Girl. As an actor, Michael's credits range from Shakespeare, Williams and Albee to light comedies, including the box office record-setting tour of Hanky Panky. His performances have also been seen in numerous films and television shows. Of all the roles, all the assignments and all the hats he has worn in all the many shows, his all-time favorite remains the role of husband to his beloved wife, Jennifer and father to his cherished daughter, Michelle. And today, more than thirty-five years after it all began, that love affair with the American Theatre is still going strong. I
STAFF FOR “BALLROOM WITH A TWIST”
Conceived and Choreographed by .......................LOUIS VAN AMSTEL Associate Producer .........................................CHRISTOPHER POWICH Lighting Design..........................................................DRISCOLL OTTO Production Manager ..................................................MICHAEL WHITE Music Editor.....................................................................WILL HOLLIS Costumes...............................................................RANDALL DESIGNS Dance Captain ............................................VERONIKA CHERNYAVSKA Publicity.........................................B. HARLAN BOLL, LISA ENGLAND The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash is strictly prohibited.
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Jeremy Black, violin
“Melodic by Design” Thursday, October 27, 2011
Betsy Heston, bass
“Why the Bass?” Wednesday, November 30, 2011
William Caballero, horn
“A Triple Horn for a Triple Concerto” Thursday, February 16, 2012
Ron Samuels, clarinet
“The Clarinet: Last Will and Testament” Thursday, March 22, 2012
Lawrence Loh and Thomas Hong “Confessions of a Staff Conductor” Thursday, May 10, 2012
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EVERY GIFT IS INSTRUMENTAL The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is pleased to acknowledge the following members of our donor family who have made generous gifts of $500 or above to the Annual Fund in the past year. Those who have made a new gift or increased their previous gift are listed in italics. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy; however, if we have not listed you correctly, please call Thank You! 412.392.4842.
INDIVIDUALS MAESTRO’S CIRCLE $100,000+ Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Juergen Mross The musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Dick & Ginny Simmons Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Usher Arthur & Barbara Weldon BENEFACTOR’S CIRCLE $50,000 - $99,999 Audrey & Jerry McGinnis Perry* & BeeJee Morrison Richard E. Rauh FOUNDER’S CIRCLE $25,000 - $49,999 Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. James Agras Bill & Loulie Canady Randi & L. Van V. Dauler, Jr. Steven G. & Beverlynn Elliott Mr. & Mrs. Ira H. Gordon Mr.* & Mrs. Stanley R. Gumberg Drue Heinz Elsie & Henry Hillman 28 pittsburghsymphony.org
Audrey R. Hughes Mr. Steven T. Schlotterbeck Tom & Jamee Todd Jon & Carol Walton Helge & Erika Wehmeier CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE $20,000 - $24,999 Anonymous John H. Hill Barbara Jeremiah Rick & Laurie Johnson Deborah Rice $15,000 - $19,999 Mr. & Mrs. Edward S. Churchill Rev. James K. & Sara Donnell L. Patrick & Marsha Hassey Tom & Dona Hotopp Douglas B. McAdams Joanne B. Rogers Mr. Max Starks & Dr. Tiffany Calloway Starks Elizabeth Burnett & Lawrence Tamburri
GUARANTOR’S CIRCLE $10,000 - $14,999 Anonymous (2) Benno & Connie Bernt Nadine E. Bognar Kathryn & Michael Bryson Jane & Rae R. Burton Dr. Rebecca J. Caserio Ron & Dorothy Chutz Roy & Susan Dorrance Jean & Sigo Falk Robert W. & Elizabeth C. Kampmeinert Nancy & Jeff Leininger Janet & Donald Moritz Bob & Joan Peirce Pauline Santelli The David S. & Karen A. Shapira Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Shoop, Jr. John P. & Elizabeth L. Surma Craig A. Tillotson Ellen & Jim Walton James & Susanne Wilkinson Dr. & Mrs. Merrill F. Wymer
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DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $7,500 - $9,999 Allen Baum & Elizabeth Witzke-Baum Mr. & Mrs. G. Nicholas Beckwith, III Michael & Carol Bleier Joseph* & Virginia Cicero Dr. & Mrs. Martin Earle Caryl & Irving Halpern Joseph & Dorothy Jackovic James & Joan Moore Mr. & Mrs. Frank Brooks Robinson Alece & David Schreiber
Doris L. Litman Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McConomy Robert & Dana McCutcheon Devin & Shannon McGranahan Mr. & Mrs. Martin G. McGuinn Dr. Kenneth & Mrs. Tracey Melani Marilyn & Allan H. Meltzer Sam Michaels Robert D. Mierley Family Foundation Betty & Granger Morgan Gerald Lee Morosco & Paul Ford, Jr. Mildred S. Myers & William C. $5,000 - $7,499 Frederick Anonymous (2) Shelley, Dana, & Arthur Palmer Alan L. & Barbara B. Ackerman Dale & Michele Perelman Mr. & Mrs. Francis A. Balog Dr. & Mrs. William R. Poller in Dan & Kay Barker honor of our four grandsons Ms. Spencer Boyd Mr. & Mrs. John R. & Svetlana S. Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Brent Price Larry & Tracy Brockway Mr. & Mrs. William E. Rinehart Dr. & Mrs. Sidney N. Busis Millie & Gary Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Calihan Mr. & Mrs. William F. Roemer Mr. & Mrs. E. V. Clarke Nancy Schepis Mr.* & Mrs. Eugene Cohen Robert & Janet Squires Estelle Comay & Bruce Rabin Marcia & Dick Swanson Basil & Jayne Adair Cox Dorothea & Gerald* Thompson Ruby A. Cunningham Mrs. Carol H. Tillotson Alison H. & Patrick D. Deem Jane F. Treherne-Thomas Philip J. & Sherry S. Dieringer Thomas L. & Bonnie W. William S. Dietrich, II VanKirk Mr. & Mrs. J. Christopher Dr. Michael J. White & Mr. Donahue Richard LeBeau Mr.* & Mrs. Thomas J. Donnelly Rachel W. & Francis X. Wymard Mr. William J. Fetter Mr. & Mrs. Milton Fine AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE Terri H. Fitzpatrick $2,500 - $4,999 Robert & Jeanne Gleason Anonymous (5) Gail & Gregory Harbaugh Barbara & Marcus Aaron, II Mr. & Mrs. J. Brett Harvey Dr. Carmen E. Ackmann & Mr. Christiane & Manfred Honeck Ted E. Ackmann Mrs. Milton G. Hulme Dr. & Mrs. John C. Barber Elizabeth S. Hurtt Philip & Melinda Beard Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jamison, Jr. Michael & Sherle Berger Eugene F. & Margaret Moltrup David Blair & Marianne Jannuzi Foundation Bokan-Blair Mr. & Mrs. Craig Jordan Marian & Bruce Block Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Kahn Diana Block & Christopher Kiehl Mr. & Mrs. R. Drew Kistler Mrs. William A. Boyd D. H. Lee, Jr. Gary & Judy Bruce Sally Minard & Walter Limbach Kathryn & Michael Bryson
Charles* & Patricia Burke James & Margaret Byrne Mr. & Mrs. Frank V. Cahouet Gail & Rob Canizares James C. & Carol* C. Chaplin Roger & Judy Clough Charles C. Cohen & Michele M. McKenney Bill & Cynthia Cooley Mr. & Mrs. G. A. Davidson, Jr. Ms. Jamini Davies Ada & Stanford Davis June & Barry Dietrich Elaine A. Dively Dr. James H. Duggan & Mary E. Duggan Mr. Frank R. Dziama Frederick & Ruth Egler Marlene & Louis Epstein Ms. Kelly G. Estes & Mr. Hank Snell Henry & Ann Fenner Mr. & Mrs. Hans Fleischner Kimberly & Curtis Fleming J. Tomlinson Fort Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Gailliot Gary & Joanne Garvin Mrs. Merle Gilliand Nancy Goeres & Michael Rusinek Mildred B. & Malcolm Goldsmith Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Mrs. Lee C. Gordon George & Jane Greer Mr. & Mrs. George V. Grune, Jr. Ira & Anita Gumberg Mr. & Mrs.* Charles H. Harff Carolyn Heil Karen & Thomas Hoffman Dr. & Mrs. Allen Hogge Dorothy A. Howat Leo & Marge Kane Mr. & Mrs. David N. Kaplan Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. Kerr, Jr. Sydelle Kessler Cliff & Simi Kress Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lane Judith & Lester* Lave Arthur S. Levine, M.D. In memory of Elliot (Bud) Lewis Barry Lhormer & Janet Markel Tom & Gail Litwiler Mr. & Mrs. Howard M. Love pittsburghsymphony.org 29
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Mary Lou & Ted N. Magee *Jeanne R. Manders Lucine & John Marous James C. & Jennifer Martin Dave & Kathy Maskalick Victoria & Alicia McGinnis George & Bonnie Meanor Mary Ellen Miller Montgomery IP Associates Betty & John Mussler Barbara & Eugene Myers Maurice & Nancy Nernberg Eliza & Hugh Nevin Fritz Okie H. Ward & Shirley Olander Elliott S. Oshry Thaddeus A. Osial, Jr. M.D. & Linda E. Shooer Robert & Lillian Panagulias Richard E. & Alice S. Patton Eric & Sharon Perelman Mr. & Mrs. William C. Pohlmann Dr. Tor Richter in memory of Elizabeth W. Richter James W. & Erin M. Rimmel Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Riordan Mr. & Mrs. Daniel M. Rooney Abby & Reid Ruttenberg Donald D. Saxton, Jr. in memory of Barbara Morey Saxton Karen Scansaroli Mrs. Virginia W. Schatz Leonard & Joan Scheinholtz Michael Shefler Kay L. Shirk Dr. Marcia Landy & Dr. Stanley Shostak Dr. Ralph T. Shuey & Ms. Rebecca L. Carlin Paul & Linda Silver Mr. & Mrs. Harry Steele Lowell & Jan Steinbrenner Drs. Michael & Beverly Steinfeld Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Stept Theodore & Elizabeth Stern Mr. & Mrs. Harold H. Stroebel Margaret Tarpey & Bruce Freeman Richard & Sandra Teodori Mr. & Mrs. Harry A. Thompson, II Mr. & Mrs. Arthur W. Ticknor 30 pittsburghsymphony.org
Cyert Family Foundation Marion S. Damick Jerry & Mimi Davis Alfred R. de Jaager Jim & Peggy Degnan James N. Dill, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James R. Drake John & Gertrude Echement Linda & Robert Ellison Donna & Bob Ferguson Marvin Fields & Kate Brennan ENCORE CLUB Albert L. Filoni $1,500 - $2,499 Mr. & Mrs. James A. Fisher Anonymous (9) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Fisher Mrs. Ernest Abernathy Chauncey & Magdaline Frazier Andrew & Michelle Aloe Dina & Jerry Fulmer Dr. Madalon Amenta Dr. & Mrs. J. William Futrell The Rev. Drs. A. Gary & Judy Keith & Susan Garver Angleberger Mr. & Mrs. Ronald E. Gebhardt Joan F. Apt Ms. Alice V. Gelormino Mrs. Jane Callomon Arkus Mr. & Mrs. David C. Genter Mr. & Mrs. David J. Armstrong Rick & Stephanie Green Michele & Pat Atkins Dr. & Mrs. Sanford A. Gordon Dr. & Mrs. Alan A. Axelson Mr. & Mrs. William H. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Barensfeld Gullborg Mrs. Barbara C. & Mr. Ralph J. William & Victoria Guy Bean, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. George K. Hanna Fred & Sue Bennitt Eric & Lizz Helmsen Jeanne & Richard F. Berdik Greg & Mary Hempfling Dr. Michael & Barbara Bianco Jay Frey & Michael Hires Mr. Michael E. Bielski Mr. & Mrs. C. T. Hiteshew Philip & Bernice Bollman Alysia & Robert Hoyt Betsy Bossong Dr. & Mrs. John W. Hoyt Dr. Carole B. Boyd Micki Huff Bozzone Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hunley Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth S. Brand Mary Lee & Joe Irwin Gary & Connie Brandenberger Alice Jane & Paul R. Jenkins Mr. & Mrs. James H. Bregenser Mr. & Mrs. Jayant Kapadia Jill & Chuck Brodbeck Gerri Kay Myron David Broff Judge William Kenworthy & Roger & Lea Brown Mrs. Lucille Kenworthy Howard & Marilyn Bruschi Gloria Kleiman Harmon K. Ziegler & David L. James & Jane Knox Buchta Ms. Dawn Kosanovich William Burchinal George & Alexandra Kusic Dr. & Mrs. John A. Burkholder Dr. Joseph & AnnaMae Lenkey Gene & Sue Burns Dr. Michael Lewis & Dr. Katia Dr. Bernadette G. Callery & Dr. Sycara Joseph M. Newcomer Roslyn M. Litman Susan S. Cercone George & Jane Mallory Mrs. Arthur L. Coburn, III Dr. Richard Martin in Memory of Mark & Sherri Cohen Mrs. Lori Martin Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Alan Cope Carolyn Maue & Bryan Hunt Rose & Vincent A. Crisanti Jean H. McCullough
John & Nancy Traina Konrad & Gisela Weis Carolyn & Richard Westerhoff Seldon & Susan Whitaker Dr. & Mrs. George R. White Jim* & Mary Jo Winokur Harvey & Florence Zeve Dorothea K. Zikos Robert P. Zinn & Dr. Darlene Berkovitz
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Mary A. McDonough Margaret J. McGowan Alan & Marilyn McIvor Sherman & Sue McLaughlin Susan Lee Meadowcroft Muriel R. Moreland Abby L. Morrison Lesa B. Morrison, Ph..D. Dr. & Mrs. Etsuro K. Motoyama Gerd D. & Helen Mueller Dr. Cora E. Musial Dr. David L. Obley Mr. & Mrs. Patrick M. O’Donnell Dr. Karl R. Olsen & Dr. Martha E. Hildebrandt Ellen Ormond Warren & Rena Ostlund Mr. & Mrs. James Parker Drs. J. Parrish & C. Siewers Seth & Pamela Pearlman Connie & Mike Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Edward V. Randall, Jr. Cheryl & James Redmond Mr. & Mrs. Philip R. Roberts Mr. Stephen Robinson Dr. Lee A. & Rosalind* Rosenblum Mr. & Mrs. Stanley C. Ruskin Dr. Carlos R. Santiago Mr. David M. Savard Joseph Schewe, Jr. Esther Schreiber Dr. Allan & Mrs. Brina D. Segal Preston & Annette Shimer Dr. & Mrs. Dennis P. Slevin Manny H. & Ileane Smith Marisa & Walter C. Smith Sandy & Mr. Edgar Snyder Hon. & Mrs. William L. Standish Lewis M. Steele & Ann Labounsky Steele Mr. & Mrs. James E. Steen Barbara & Lou Steiner Jeff & Linda Stengel Fred & Maryann Steward Dick & Thea Stover C. Dean Streator Mr. & Mrs. Frank Talenfeld Dr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Walter W. Turner Bob & Denise Ventura
Jim Walker & Jonnie Viakley Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Vismor Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Vogel Dr. Ronald J. & Patricia J. Wasilak Ms. Sally Webster & Ms. Susan Bassett Mr. & Mrs. Raymond B. White Mr. & Mrs. Thomas White Elizabeth B. & Frank L. Wiegand, III Sarah C. Williams & Joseph Wilson, III Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Witmer Naomi Yoran Hugh D. & Alice C. Young Miriam L. Young Mr. & Mrs. Charles Zellefrow
Vange & Nick Beldecos Judith Bell Edgar & Betty Belle Rudy & Barbara Benedetti Eleanor H. Berge Ms. Evelyn Berger Dr. Peter & Judy Berkowitz Mrs. Georgia Berner & Mr. James Farber Nancy Bernstein & Robert Schoen Robert S. Bernstein & Ellie K. Bernstein Fund Don Berry Dr. & Mrs. Albert W. Biglan Harry S. Binakonsky, M.D. Franklin & Bonnie Blackstone W. Gerald & Carolyn E. Blaney Mr. & Mrs. Harry E. Blansett, Jr. SYMPHONY CLUB Diane C. Blanton $500 - $1,499 Richard & Susan Bloom Anonymous (27) Joseph & Shirley Bonner Mr. & Mrs. Gary Abbs Donald W. & Judith L. Borneman Frederic & Deborah Acevedo Mr. Albert Bortz Mary Beth Adams Dana & Margaret Bovbjerg Dr. Lawrence Adler & Ms. Dr. & Mrs. A’Delbert Bowen Judith Brody Robert N. Brand R. Ward Allebach & Lisa D. Mr. & Mrs. William H. Brandeis Steagall Hugh & Jean Brannan Mr. Christopher D. Allen & Ms. Gerda & Abe Bretton Claudia Mahave Mary & Russell Brignano David & Andrea Aloe Suzy & Jim Broadhurst Donald D. Anderson Suzanne Broughton & Richard Mrs. Doris Anderson Margerum Craig & Dawn Andersson Nicholas Brown Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Nancy & John Brownell Angerman Mr. & Mrs. David A. Brownlee Mr. & Mrs. Charles Armitage Timothy & Linda Burke James & Susanne Armour Mr. & Mrs. James Burnham Gerry & Jack* Armstrong Rev. Glen H. & Carol Burrows James* & Ruth Bachman Barbara & David Burstin Lorraine E. Balun James & Judith Callomon Dr. Esther L. Barazzone Andrés Cárdenes & Monique Robert & Loretta Barone Mead Robert C. Barry, Jr. & Nancy L. Dr. Albert A. Caretto Bromall Charles & Donna Cashdollar Robert Bastress & Barbara Janet E. Chadwick Fleischauer Dr. Thomas S. Chang Barbara N. Baur Monsignor Willliam G. Vitasta Bazaz & Sheen Sehgal Charnoki, P.A. Fund in Memory of Dr. Craig D. Choate Kuldeep Sehgal Mr. Kenneth Christman Dorothy Becker Dr. & Mrs. Albert E. Chung Kenneth & Elsa Beckerman David Clark & Janese Abbott Yu-Ling & Gregg Behr in memory of Perry Morrison pittsburghsymphony.org 31
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Mr. & Mrs. William Clarkson William & Elizabeth Clendenning Mrs. Sarah Clendenning & Mr. Un Kim Mr. & Mrs. Philip Coachman Stuart & Cathryn Coblin Christine & Howard Cohen Jared L. & Maureen B. Cohon Alan & Lynne Colker Dale Colyer Mr. & Mrs. Jack Cornelius Barton & Teri Cowan Susan & George Craig Susan O. Cramer Melvin R. Creeley David & Marian Crossman Mr. & Mrs. Daniel G. Crozier John D. & Laurie B. Culbertson Susan Campbell & Patrick Curry Zelda Curtiss Cynthia Custer Dr. & Mrs. Richard Daffner Joan & Jim Darby Mr. & Mrs. William J. Darr Norina H. Daubner Joan Clark Davis Marlene & Richard Davis Janis A. Davis Bruce & Rita Decker Charles S. Degrosky Captain & Mrs. Ronald M. Del Duca, USN (ret.) Dr. & Mrs. Gregory G. Dell’Omo Mr. & Mrs. Lynn & David DeLorenzo Dr. Jau-Shyong Deng Mr. & Mrs. Edward DePersis Mr. & Mrs. Victor J. DiCarlo Mrs. Tika Dickos Richard & Joan DiSalle Docimo Family Mr. & Mrs. Todd Donovan Dr. Jane Donovan & Dr. W. G. Donovan Anthony V. Dralle Mary Jo Dressel Mary A. Duggan Jeff & Wendy Dutkovic Mr. & Mrs. Wm. F. Edsall Mary Jane Edwards In Memory of Judith R. Eidemueller 32 pittsburghsymphony.org
Christopher & Gretchen Elkus Eugene & Katrin Engels Arnold & Eva Engler Jane M. Epstine Charitable Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Dr. Timothy Evans Tibey & Julian Falk Dr. & Mrs. John H. Feist Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Ferlan Madelyn & John Fernstrom Mrs. Orlie S. Ferretti Ms. Janet Fesq Dr. Joseph Fine Mr. & Mrs. David Fitzsimmons Jane Flanders* Jan Fleisher & Rob Boulware Suzanne Flood Dr. & Mrs. Edward L. Foley Mrs. Barbara E. Forrester Janice & Larry Foulke Mr. & Mrs. K. H. Fraelich, Jr. Mrs. Natalie H. Friedberg Friends of the PSO John & Elaine Frombach Mr. & Mrs. Frank B. Fuhrer, III Normandie Fulson Ann & Bruce Gabler Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Gallagher Gamma Investment Corporation Marlene E. Gardner Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Gaudelli Joan & Stuart Gaul Pete Geissler Dr. & Mrs. Brian Generalovich Dr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Gerber Mr. & Mrs. William P. Getty Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Getze Jane N. Gilbert Revs. Gaylord & Catherine Gillis Mike & Cordy Glenn Dolores Gluck Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Goble Walter I. Goldburg Samuel H. Golden Mr. Thomas W. Golightly & Rev. Carolyn J. Jones Dr. & Mrs. C. B. Good Mr. James Gorton & Mrs. Gretchen Van Hoesen The Graf Family Laurie Graham Ms. Rosanne Granieri & David Macpherson David & Nancy Green
Charlotte T. Greenwald Dr. & Mrs. M. Joseph Grennan Mr. & Mrs. Steven Gridley Hanna Gruen Dr. & Mrs.* Alberto Guzman Jerome P. & Claire B. Hahn Marnie & Jim Haines Mr. & Mrs. Van Beck Hall Mr. & Mrs. Henry E. Haller Marjorie Burns Haller Jim & Mary Hamilton Jeanne M. Hanchett Susan & David Hardesty Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Harris Ms. Christine A. Hartung Mr. & Mrs. Calvin R. Hastings Mr. & Mrs. Jack W. Hausser Cathy & John Heggestad Ms. Martha S. Helmreich in Honor of my mother, Anne J. Schaff Paul Hennigan Mr. & Mrs. Daniel H. Hepler Bob & Georgia Hernandez Marianne & Marshall Hess Douglas & Antionette Hill Dr. & Mrs. John B. Hill Dr. Joseph & Marie Hinchcliffe Mr. Carlyle Hoch Ms. Donna Hoffman & Mr. Richard Dum Philo & Erika Holcomb Katherine Holter Dr. & Mrs. Elmer J. Holzinger Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Hooton Mr. & Mrs. G.T. Horne Thomas O. Hornstein Charitable Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Hope H. Horst Drs. Mary & John Hotchkiss Anne K. Hoye Mr. & Mrs. Alan R. Huffman Mr. & Mrs. Elwood T. Hughes Jean & Richard Humphreys Robert & Gail Hunter Joan M. Hurrell Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. Hyland, Jr. George L. Illig, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. David Iwinski, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Vincent J. Jacob Dr. & Mrs. Samuel A. Jacobs Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Willcox Jenkins
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Richard C. Alter & Eric D. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Johnson Tom & Cathie Johnson Mrs. Barbara B. Johnston Barbara Johnstone Ley & Jackie Jones Dr. Raymond M. Juriga Richard & Barbara Kahlson Alice & Richard Kalla Daniel & Carole Kamin Julie & Jeffrey Kant Dr. & Mrs. Peter D. Kaplan Rhian Kenny Ruth Ann & Eugene Klein Lynn & Milton Klein Peggy C. Knott Hetty* & James Knox Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Kobus Ms. Marilyn Koch Nancy & Bill Koch Dr.* & Mrs. Kian S. Kooros William B. & Karen M. Kost Stephen Kostyniak Carly, Catherine & Kim Koza Helen Aldisert & William L. Krayer Alice & Lewis Kuller Robert A. & Alice Kushner Betty Lamb Dr. Michael Landay A. Lorraine Laux Marvin & Gerry Lebby Mr. David W. Lendt Father Ronald P. Lengwin Robert W. Lenker Sally Levin Claire & Larry Levine Dr. & Mrs. Herbert & Barbara Levit Mrs. William E. Lewellen, III Phillip & Leslie Liebscher Robert & Janet Liljestrand Elsa Limbach Mr. & Mrs. Kurt L. Limbach Mr. & Mrs. James T. Linaberger Constance T. Long Don & Hanne Lorch Mrs. Sybil S. Lowy Francis & Debbie Lynch Rosemarie & Jeffrey Lynn Pat & Don MacDonald William & Nora MacDonald Neil & Ruth MacKay
Prof. Heather MacLean John K. Maitland Mr. & Mrs. Robert Malnati Carl & Alexis Mancuso Pam & Charley Mansell Mr. & Mrs. Bernard S. Mars Thomas & Elizabeth Massella Dr. William Matlack & Leslie Crawford Matlack Kenneth & Dr. Carol N. Maurer Ms. Sidney F. McBride Mr. & Mrs. Jon W. McCarter McCarthy Rail Insurance Managers, Inc. Mr. Samuel A. McClung Jonathan & Kathryn McClure Paula & Bob McCracken Mrs. Samuel K. McCune Keith McDuffie Mary & R. Lee McFadden Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. McGarry Carol Jean McKenzie Jean & John McLaughlin Mr. & Mrs. William P. Meehan Mr. David Givens & Mr. Stephen Mellett In Memory of William C. Menges Robert & Elizabeth Mertz Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Mrs. William Metcalf, III Mr. & Mrs. Roger F. Meyer Bridget & Scott Michael Robert & Miriam Miller Mr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Miller Dr. & Mrs. Vincent P. Miller, Jr. Mr. David J. Millstein Dr. Samuel* & Nessa Mines Phyllis S. Mizel* Paul & Connie Mockenhaupt Mr. Jason Mooney Amy & Ira M. Morgan Jim & Susan Morris in Honor of Kay Stolarevsky Connie & Bruce Morrison Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Morrow Frank & Brenda Moses Mr. & Mrs. Richard Munsch David & Joan Murdoch Mary & Jim Murdy Terrence H. Murphy P. & A.M. Nagem Dr. & Mrs. Donald D. Naragon Dr. & Mrs. Michael S. Nathanson
Dr. & Mrs. Dennis W. Nebel Constance Nelson Dr. Nancy Z. Nelson Rev. Robert & Mrs. Suzanne Newpher Patricia K. Nichols Renee K. Nicholson Mr. & Mrs. David Nimick Charles & Lois Norton Heidi Novak Dr. & Mrs. Harry M. Null Maureen S. O’Brien Dr. & Mrs. Kook Sang Oh Paul & Nancy O’Neill Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Orr Dee Jay Oshry & Bart Rack Sandy & Gene O’Sullivan Dr. & Mrs. Henry Overbeck Dr. Paul M. Palevsky & Dr. Sharon R. Roseman Mr. & Mrs. William A. Partain Dr. Anthony William Pasculle Patricia Passeltiner John & Joan Pasteris Kenneth Patterson Camilla B. Pearce Mr. & Mrs. Gerald F. Pellett Daniel M. Pennell Dr. Jeffrey & Francesca Peters Ms. Dorothy Philipp Mr. & Mrs. Jon R. Piersol Drs. Robert & Kathy Piston Edward & Mary Ellen Pisula Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Porkolab David & Marilyn Posner Mrs. Mildred M. Posvar Eberhard Pothmann Mrs. Shirley Pow Ann & Malvern Powell Ms. Mary Alice Price Nancy S. Price* Myrna & Gerald Prince Mercedes & John Pryce Robert & Mary Jo Purvis Mr. & Mrs. C. J. Queenan, Jr. Fran Quinlan Dr. * & Mrs. Donald H. Quint Barbara Rackoff James & Carol Randolph Barbara M. Rankin Drs. Bruce & Jane Raymond Dr. & Mrs. John A. Redfield Paul & Dorothy Reiber Eric & Frances Reichl pittsburghsymphony.org 33
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Ms. Victoria Rhoades Carraro Dr. & Mrs. J. Merle Rife Mavis & Norman Robertson Edgar R. & Betty A. Robinson Mr. & Mrs. James E. Rohr Mr. & Mrs. C. Arthur Rolander Mr. & Mrs. Howard M. Rom Elaine Rosecrans Janice G. Rosenberg Mr. & Mrs. Byron W. Rosener, III Mrs. Louisa Rosenthal Carol & Scott Rotruck Dr. & Mrs. Wilfred T. Rouleau Joseph Rounds Melvin & Jeanne Rudov Mr. & Mrs. Edmund S. Ruffin, III Mr. R. Douglas Rumbarger Mr. Robert Rupp Mr. Leo P. Russell Murray & Shirley Rust Mrs. John M. Sadler Dr. James R. Sahovey Merrilee H. Salmon Dr. & Mrs. Isamu Sando Bill McAllister & Janet Sarbaugh Charlie Ward & Marita Schardt Albert & Kathleen Schartner Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Schelat Ann & Bill Scherlis Dr. Melvin & Catherine Schiff Mr. & Mrs. George Schneider Mr. & Mrs. K. George Schoeppner Bernie & Cookie Soldo Schultz Mr. & Mrs. Harry W. Schurr, II Mary Ann Scialabba George & Marcia Seeley Mr. & Mrs. David P. Segel Aleen Mathews Shallberg & Richard Shallberg Richard F. & Linda W. Shaw Judith D. Shepherd Mr. & Mrs. Raymond V. Shepherd, Jr. Dr. Charles H. Shultz Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Shure Rhoda & Seymour Sikov Marjorie K. Silverman Marilyn & Norman A. Sindler Ms. Ann Slonaker Wallace & Patricia Smith Elaine & William Smith 34 pittsburghsymphony.org
Bill & Patty Snodgrass Mrs. Alice R. Snyder Marjorie A. Snyder Marcie Solomon & Nathan Goldblatt David Solosko & Sandra Kniess Fund Dr. & Mrs. Edward M. Sorr in support of music and wellness Dr. Horton C. Southworth Samuel & Judith Spanos Richard C. Spine & Joyce Berman Henry Spinelli John Spohler in Memory of Perry Morrison Janet H. Staab Jim & Judy Stalder Patricia D. Staley Gary & Charlene Stanich Shirley & Sidney Stark, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Terence Starz Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Stayer William H. Steele Bronna & Harold Steiman Gene & Charlene Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Bernard P. Stoehr and Family Dr. & Mrs. Ron Stoller in memory of Joanne Smaldino In Memory of Miss Jean Alexander Moore Mona & E.J. Strassburger Richard A. Sundra, in Loving Memory of Patricia Sundra C.J. Sylak, Jr. Stuart & Liz Symonds Carol L. Tasillo Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. William H. Taylor, Jr. Gordon & Catherine Telfer Mr. Philip C. Thackaray Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Thompson Mr. & Mrs. George H. Thompson Bob & Bette Thomson Gail & Jim Titus Denny & Colleen Travis Rosalyn & Albert Treger Paul A. Trimmer Jeff & Melissa Tsai Eric & Barbara Udren Diane & Dennis Unkovic Theo & Pia Van De Venne Suzan M. Vandertie
Edward L. & Margaret Vogel John & Linda Vuono Linda & Don Wagenheim Wagner Family Charitable Trust Suzanne & Richard Wagner Bill & Sue Wagner John & Irene Wall Mr. & Mrs. John Wandrisco Mr. W.L. & Dr. B.H. Ward Mr. & Mrs. L.A. Waterman, Jr. Ellen Mandel & Lawrence Weber Marvin & Dot Wedeen Elaine Weil William C. Weil Jodi & Andrew Weisfield Bill Weiss Norman & Marilyn Weizenbaum Mr. & Mrs. James P. Welch Nancy Welfer J.B. Weller Frank & Heide Wenzel Mrs. Louis A. Werbaneth Nancy Werner Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Westerberg Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Wettach James Whitehead Philip R. Wills Dr. Ann G. Wilmoth Mr. & Mrs. Miles C. Wilson James & Ramona Wingate Marie & Daniel Winschel Sidney & Tucky Wolfson Ellie & Joe Wymard Rufus J. Wysor Mark & Judy Yogman Marlene & John Yokim Dr. & Mrs. Jack Yorty Dr. Mark C. Zemanick Mr. & Mrs. Walter Ziatek Simone Ziegler The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra would like to thank the generous individuals whose gifts we cannot recognize due to space constraints. Please read their names on our website at pittsburghsymphony.org. Current as of September 30, 2011
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foundations & public agencies
FOUNDATIONS & PUBLIC AGENCIES
Anonymous (1) Allegheny County Allegheny Regional Asset District The Almira Foundation Bessie F. Anathan Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Benjamin and Fannie Applestein Charitable Trust Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Meyer & Merle Berger Family Foundation, Inc. Allen H. Berkman and Selma W. Berkman Family Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation The Louis & Sandra Berkman Foundation H. M. Bitner Charitable Trust Maxine and William Block Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Paul and Dina Block Foundation Bruce Family Foundation Henry C. Frick Educational Fund of The Buhl Foundation Jack Buncher Foundation Anne L. and George H. Clapp Charitable and Educational Trust Compton Family Foundation The Rose Y. and J. Samuel Cox Charitable Fund Cyert Family Foundation Kathryn J. Dinardo Fund Peter C. Dozzi Family Foundation Eden Hall Foundation Mary McCune Edwards Charitable Lead Trust Lillian Edwards Foundation Eichleay Foundation Jane M. Epstine Charitable Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Fair Oaks Foundation, Inc. Falk Foundation The Audrey Hillman Fisher Foundation, Inc. Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation Goldberg Family Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation The Grable Foundation Hansen Foundation The Heinz Endowments Elsie H. Hillman Foundation The Emma Clyde Hodge Memorial Fund May Emma Hoyt Foundation Milton G. Hulme Charitable Foundation Roy A. Hunt Foundation Hyman Family Foundation Eugene F. and Margaret Moltrup Jannuzi Foundation Howard G. and Frances Y. Jones Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Thomas Marshall Foundation Massey Charitable Trust Ruth Rankin McCullough Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Richard King Mellon Foundation R.K. Mellon Family Foundation Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation through USArtists International Howard and Nell E. Miller Foundation Millstein Charitable Foundation The Charles M. Morris Charitable Trust National Endowment for the Arts Vernon C. Neal & Alvina B. Neal Fund A.J. & Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust Parker Foundation W. I. Patterson Charitable Foundation Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development Anna L. & Benjamin Perlow Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Pauline Pickens Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation The Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh Symphony Association The Platt Family Foundation Norman C. Ray Trust The Donald & Sylvia Robinson Family Foundation The William Christopher & Mary Laughlin Robinson Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Rossin Foundation Ryan Memorial Foundation James M. & Lucy K. Schoonmaker Foundation The Mrs. William R. Scott Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Scott Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Snavely Family Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Alexander C. and Tillie S. Speyer Foundation Symphony East Symphony North Symphony South Tippins Foundation Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust Wallace Family Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Rachel Mellon Walton Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Weiner Family Foundation Samuel and Carrie Arnold Weinhaus Memorial Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Robert and Mary Weisbrod Foundation Hilda M. Willis Foundation Phillip H. and Betty L. Wimmer Family Foundation Current as of September 29, 2011
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CORPORATIONS Includes annual corporate donations and sponsorships BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION SIGNATURE CIRCLE $75,000 AND ABOVE Acusis Allegheny Technologies Incorporated BNY Mellon EQT Corporation Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield PNC DIAMOND CIRCLE $40,000 - $74,999 Bobby Rahal Automotive Group PLATINUM CIRCLE $20,000 - $39,999 Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Company Delta Air Lines Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh First Niagara Giant Eagle H. J. Heinz Company Foundation LANXESS Corporation MSA Charitable Foundation PPG Industries Foundation Peoples Natural Gas Thorp Reed & Armstrong LLP Triangle Tech Group United States Steel Corporation UPMC & UPMC Health Plan GOLD CIRCLE $10,000 - $19,999 Anonymous American Eagle Outfitters Foundation Bayer USA Foundation Bobby Rahal Volvo Citigroup Clearview Federal Credit Union Cohen & Grigsby, P.C. Dollar Bank Fairmont Pittsburgh & Habitat Restaurant The Frank E. Rath-Spang & Company Charitable Trust 36 pittsburghsymphony.org
Hefren-Tillotson Macy’s Foundation Pittsburgh Steelers Sports, Inc. Sarris Candies, Inc. SILVER CIRCLE $5,000 - $9,999 Alcoa Foundation AlphaGraphics in the Cultural District American Environmental Services, Inc. Ansaldo STS USA, Inc. Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Calgon Carbon Corporation Chesapeake Energy Corporation The Common Plea Catering Inc. Deloitte Ernst & Young LLP Federated Investors, Inc. Gleason, Inc. Heritage Valley Health System KPMG LLP Levin Furniture Mascaro Construction Company MEDRAD Morgan Stanley Mylan Pharmaceuticals Oliver Wyman PwC Reed Smith LLP Ruth’s Chris Steak House Schreiber Industrial Development Co. SYCOR Trombino Piano Gallerie West Penn Allegheny Health System BRONZE CIRCLE $2,500 - $4,999 A.C. Dellovade, Inc. Angelo, Gordon & Co. Bank of America Merrill Lynch Burrell Group, Inc. Cipriani & Werner PC Elite Coach Transportation Fort Pitt Capital Group Koppers Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc. Marsh USA Inc.
Mozart Management Pittsburgh Corning Corporation Pittsburgh Valve & Fitting Co. Silhol Builders Supply The Techs WPXI-TV BUSINESS PARTNERS PEWTER LEVEL $1,000 - $2,499 Berner International Corp Bowles Rice Attorneys at Law Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. Elements Contemporary Cuisine Ellwood Group, Inc. FISERV Hughes Television Productions Jendoco Construction Corporation Kerr Engineered Sales Company Lidia’s Italy Pittsburgh MacLachlan, Cornelius & Filoni, Inc. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Nocito Enterprises, Inc. Oxford Development Company Rothman Gordon PC Six Penn Kitchen Stringert, Inc. Tube City IMS, LLC United Safety Services, Inc. Wampum Hardware Inc PARTNER LEVEL $500 - $999 Allegheny Valley Bank Big Burrito Restaurant Group Bombardier The Buncher Company Cantor and Pounds Dental Associates Consolidated Communications Crawford Ellenbogen LLC Enterprise Bank General Wire Spring Co. Goehring, Rutter & Boehm Hamill Manufacturing Company Hertz Gateway Center, LP Hoffman Electric, Inc. Horovitz, Rudoy & Roteman The Jas H. Matthews Educational & Charitable Trust John B. Conomos, Inc.
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K&I Sheet Metal, Inc. Lucas Systems, Inc. McKamish, Inc. Meyer Unkovic & Scott LLP Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. Modany-Falcone, Inc. Modern Reproductions, Inc. Neville Chemical Company O’Neal Steel, Inc. PGT Trucking
Pzena Investment Management, LLC Scott Metals Inc. Triad USA Wagner Agency, Inc. Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc.
We would like to thank all corporations that contribute to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Please see our website for a complete listing at pittsburghsymphony.org. Current as of October 4, 2011
2011 Sssssssssizzlin’ Symphony Salon
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Sunday, November 13, 2011 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Reed Smith Centre Call to Reserve 412-392-3303 Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, fabulous silent auction and the heated rhythms of the South American beat performed by the PSO Percussion Section. $75 per person. Presented by the Pittsburgh Symphony Association. Proceeds to benefit the PSO. pittsburghsymphony.org 37
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In addition to income from the Annual Fund, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is dependent on a robust Endowment to assure its financial stability. Gifts from Legacy of Excellence programs are directed to the endowment account to provide for the PSO's future. The Steinberg Society honors donors who have advised the PSO in writing that they have made a provision for the orchestra through their estate plans. Members of the Sid Kaplan Tribute program have made a planned gift to the endowment of $10,000 or more to commemorate a particular person or event. Endowed Naming Opportunities for guest artists, musicians' chairs, concert series, educational programs or designated spaces allow donors to specify a name or tribute for ten years, twenty years or in perpetuity. For additional information, call 412.392.3320.
STEINBERG SOCIETY Anonymous (13) Siamak and Joan Adibi Rev. Drs. A. Gary & Judy Angleberger The Joan & Jerome* Apt Families Francis A. Balog Robert & Loretta Barone Patricia J. Bashioum* Scott J. Bell Mr.* & Mrs.* Allen H. Berkman Dr. Elaine H. Berkowitz Benno & Constance Bernt Marilee Besanceney* Michael Bielski Ruth M. Binkley* Thomas G. Black Barbara M. Brock Gladys B. Burstein Helen B. Calkins * Janet T. Caputo* Bernard Cerilli* Judy & Michael Cheteyan Educational/Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. David W. Christopher Mr. & Mrs. Edward S. Churchill Dr. Johannes Coetzee* Mr.* & Mrs. Eugene S. Cohen Basil & Jayne Adair Cox Rose Y. Cox* Chester* & Caroline* Davies Jean Langer Davis* Katherine M. Detre* Dr.* & Mrs*. Daniel J. Dillon In memory of Stuart William Discount Mr.* & Mrs. Thomas J. Donnelly Mrs. Philip D'Huc Dressler* Frank R. Dziama Steven G. & Beverlynn Elliott Jane M. Epstine* Emil & Ruth* Feldman Mrs. Loti Gaffney Keith and Susan Garver Mr.* & Mrs.* William H. Genge Ken & Lillian Goldsmith C. Ruth Gottesman* Anna R. Greenberg May Hanson* Elizabeth Anne Hardie Charles & Angela Hardwick Carolyn Heil 38 pittsburghsymphony.org
Eric & Lizz Helmsen Mr.* & Mrs.* Benson Henderson Mr. John H. Hill Doris M. Hunter, M.D.* Mr.* & Mrs.* William C. Hurtt Philo & Erika Holcomb Ms. Seima Horvitz Florence M. Jacob* Esther G. Jacovitz Eugene F. and Margaret Moltrup Jannuzi Foundation Patricia Prattis Jennings Jane I. Johnson* Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Kahn Mr. Sid Kaplan* Lois S. Kaufman Miss Virginia Kaufman* Stephen & Kimberly Keen Mr. Arthur J. Kerr, Jr. Ms. Bernadette Kersting Dr. Laibe A.* & Sydelle Kessler Walter C. Kidney* John W. Kovic, Jr.* Mildred Koetting* Raymond Krotec* Mr.* & Mrs.* G. Christian Lantzsch Stanley & Margaret Leonard Frances F. Levin Margaret M. Levin* Martha Mack Lewis* Doris L. Litman Penny Locke Edward D. Loughney* Lauren & Hampton Mallory Beatrice Malseed* Jeanne R. Manders Dr. Richard Martin in memory of Mrs. Lori Martin Dr. Marlene McCall Elizabeth McCrady* J. Sherman and Suzanne S. McLaughlin George E. Meanor Mary K. Michaely * Catherine Missenda Dr. Mercedes C. Monjian Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Mooney Dr. Michael Moran Perry* & BeeJee Morrison Mildred S. Myers Dr. Nancy Z. Nelson
Eda M. Nevin* Rhonda & Dennis Norman Rose Noon* Thaddeus A. Osial, Jr. M.D. Irene G. Otte* Mrs. Dorothy R. Rairigh* Barbara M. Rankin Richard E. Rauh Cheryl & James Redmond Mr. & Mrs. William E. Rinehart Yvonne V. Riefer* Martha Robel* Donald & Sylvia Robinson Mr. & Mrs. David M. Roderick Mr.* & Mrs. William R. Roesch Charlotta Klein Ross Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Ryan Virginia Schatz Nancy Schepis In Memory of Isaac Serrins from Mrs. Isaac Serrins Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Simmons Audrey I. Stauffer Dr. & Mrs. Leonard A. Stept In Honor of Dr. Raymond Stept from His Loving Family Mrs. Margaret Stouffer in memory of Miss Jean Alexander Moore In Loving Memory of Father and Grandfather William Steinberg from Silvia Tennenbaum & Family Richard C. Tobias* Tom & Jamee Todd Mr. & Mrs. Gideon Toeplitz Mrs. Jane Treherne-Thomas Eva & Walter J. Vogel Mr. & Mrs. George L. Vosburgh In Memory of Isaac Serrins from Mr. & Mrs. Ira Weiss David G. Weiss* Brian Weller Donald Frederick Wahl* Mr. & Mrs. Raymond B. White Sara Cancelliere Wiegand * James & Susanne Wilkinson Mr.* & Mrs.* Arnold D. Wilner Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Witmer Patricia L. Wurster Rufus J. Wysor Naomi Yoran Miriam L. Young
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SID KAPLAN TRIBUTE PROGRAM
The Sid Kaplan Memorial Hallway given by David Kaplan in appreciation of generous gifts commemorating family and friends In Honor of Dr. Raymond Stept from his loving family
In Honor of Mariss & Irina Jansons and friendship from Dr. Laibe* & Sydelle Kessler Honoring my dear friend, Marvin Hamlisch, from Mina Kulber
ENDOWED CHAIRS Principal Horn Chair, given by an Anonymous Donor First Violin Chair, given by Allen H. Berkman in memory of his beloved wife, Selma Wiener Berkman Michael & Carol Bleier Horn Chair given in memory of our parents, Tina & Charles Bleier and Ruth & Shelley Stein Jane & Rae Burton Cello Chair Cynthia S. Calhoun Principal Viola Chair Virginia Campbell Principal Harp Chair Ron & Dorothy Chutz First Violin Chair Johannes & Mona L. Coetzee Memorial Principal English Horn Chair George & Eileen Dorman Assistant Principal Cello Chair Albert H. Eckert Associate Principal Percussion Chair Beverlynn & Steven Elliott Associate Concertmaster Chair Jean & Sigo Falk Principal Librarian Chair Endowed Principal Piccolo Chair, given to honor Frank and Loti Gaffney William & Sarah Galbraith First Violin Chair Ira & Nanette Gordon – The Gracky Fund for Education & Community Engagement Caryl & Irving Halpern Cello Chair William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Vira I. Heinz Music Director Chair Principal Pops Conductor Chair Endowed by Henry & Elsie Hillman Tom & Dona Hotopp Principal Bass Chair
Milton G. Hulme, Jr. Guest Conductor Chair given by Mine Safety Appliances Company Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin F. Jones III, Principal Keyboard Chair Virginia Kaufman Resident Conductor Chair, Lawrence Loh Stephen & Kimberly Keen Bass Chair G. Christian Lantzsch & Duquesne Light Company Principal Second Violin Chair Mr. & Mrs. William Genge and Mr. & Mrs. James E. Lee Principal Bassoon Chair Nancy & Jeffery Leininger First Violin Chair Edward D. Loughney CoPrincipal Trumpet Fiddlesticks Family Concert Series Endowed by Gerald & Audrey McGinnis Honoring The Center for Young Musicians Mr. & Mrs. Martin G. McGuinn Cello Chair Dr. William Larimer Mellon, Jr. Principal Oboe Chair, given by Rachel Mellon Walton Messiah Concerts Endowed by the Howard & Nellie E. Miller Chair Donald I. & Janet Moritz and Equitable Resources, Inc. Associate Principal Cello Chair The Perry & BeeJee Morrison String Instrument Loan Fund The Morrison Family Associate Principal Second Violin Chair Mildred S. Myers & William C. Frederick Co-Principal Oboe Chair Jackman Pfouts Principal Flute Chair, given in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Jackman by Barbara Jackman Pfouts
In Loving Memory of Martin Smith, PSO Horn, 1980-2005, from his siblings Todd Smith, Judy Dupont, & Susan Noble
Pittsburgh Symphony Association Principal Cello Chair Reed Smith Chair honoring Tom Todd Horn Chair James W. & Erin Rimmel Percussion Chair Mr. & Mrs. William E. Rinehart Oboe Chair Donald M. & Sylvia Robinson Family Foundation Guest Conductor Chair Martha Brooks Robinson Principal Trumpet Chair Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Silberman Principal Clarinet Chair Mr. and Mrs. Willard J. Tillotson Jr. Viola Chair Tom & Jamee Todd Principal Trombone Chair Trumpet Chair, given by an anonymous donor Rachel Mellon Walton Concertmaster Chair, given by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mellon Scaife Jacqueline Wechsler Horn Chair given in memory of Irving (Buddy) Wechsler Barbara Weldon Principal Timpani Chair Hilda M. Willis Foundation Flute Chair Thomas H. & Frances Witmer Assistant Principal Horn Chair The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra wishes to thank individuals who have made gifts or provisions through the Legacy of Excellence programs. If you find that your name has not been listed and should be, or if you would like additional information about making gifts to the endowment, please call 412.392.3320. Current as of October 4, 2011 *deceased pittsburghsymphony.org 39
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COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is grateful to our Commitment to Excellence Campaign donors and is pleased to acknowledge the following members of our donor family who have made gifts of $1,000 or more to the Commitment to Excellence Campaign. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy; however, if we have not listed you correctly, please call 412.392.2887.
$1,000,000+ Anonymous (1) BNY Mellon The Buncher Family Foundation Eden Hall Foundation Beverlynn & Steven Elliott The Heinz Endowments Elsie & Henry Hillman The Estate of Virginia Kaufman The Richard King Mellon Foundation PNC R.P. Simmons Family Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program Arthur and Barbara Weldon $500,000 - $999,999 Anonymous Roy & Susan Dorrance The Giant Eagle Foundation Mr. & Mrs.* J. Robert Maxwell Catharine M. Ryan & John T. Ryan III Tom & Jamee Todd $250,000 - $499,999 Allegheny Technologies Incorporated Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Edward S. & Jo-Ann M. Churchill Mr. & Mrs. J. Christopher Donahue Mr. & Mrs. Ira H. Gordon Drue Heinz Trust Tom & Dona Hotopp G. Christian Lantszch* Lillian Edwards Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McConomy Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Usher Thomas H. and Frances M. Witmer $100,000 - $249,999 Anonymous (3) Rae & Jane Burton Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Calihan The Estate of Johannes Coetzee Randi & L.Van V. Dauler, Jr., Emma Clyde Hodge Memorial Fund EQT Corporation The Estate of Beatrice Malseed The Estate of Donald F. Wahl 40 pittsburghsymphony.org
Falk Foundation & Sigo and Jean Falk Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Gailliot Ira & Anita Gumberg Hansen Foundation Hefren-Tillotson Rick & Laurie Johnson Nancy & Jeff Leininger Mr. & Mrs. Martin G. McGuinn Perry* & BeeJee Morrison Rachel Mellon Walton Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William E. Rinehart Samuel and Carrie Arnold Weinhaus Fund Edward D. Loughney* Bill* & Carol Tillotson Jon & Carol Walton Helge & Erika Wehmeier James & Susanne Wilkinson Hilda M. Willis Foundation $50,000 - $99,999 Estate of Florence M. Jacob Benno & Constance Bernt Michael & Carol Bleier Kathryn & Michael Bryson Sidney & Sylvia Busis Ann & Frank Cahouet Ron & Dorothy Chutz Basil & Jayne Adair Cox Pamela R. & Kenneth B. Dunn Barbara Jeremiah Goldman Sachs Gives A. W. Mellon Foundation James & Joan Moore Donald I. & Janet Moritz Mildred S. Myers & William C. Frederick Elliott S. Oshry Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Reed Smith LLP Abby & Reid Ruttenberg John P. & Elizabeth L. Surma Jacquelin G. Wechsler $25,000-$49,999 Anonymous (1) Alan L. & Barbara B. Ackerman Larry & Tracy Brockway Robert C. Denove Martin & Lisa Earle Eichleay Foundation Ernst & Young LLP Nancy Goeres & Michael Rusinek Ms. Anna Greenberg
Robert W. & Elizabeth C. Kampmeinert Stephen & Kimberly Keen Mrs. H.J. Levin Betty & Granger Morgan The Pittsburgh Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Frank Brooks Robinson Mr. & Mrs. William F. Roemer Stan & Carole Russell Karen Scansaroli James M. & Lucy K. Schoonmaker Foundation Schreiber Industrial Development Co. Mr. & Mrs. James E. Steen The Estate of Joan Dillon Milton & Nancy Washington Harvey & Florence Zeve $10,000 - $24,999 Anonymous (1) William & Frances Aloe Charitable Foundation The Louis & Sandra Berkman Foundation Michael E. Bielski Estate of Ruth M. Binkley Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Booker AndrĂŠs CĂĄrdenes & Monique Mead James C. & Carol* C. Chaplin Joseph* & Virginia Cicero The Estate of Richard C. Tobias The Estate of Jane I. Johnson Greg & Ellen Jordan Ruth Feldman* & Emil Feldman Elizabeth H. Genter David & Nancy Green Caryl & Irving Halpern David G. Hammer The Walt Harper Memorial Fund W.S. & Linda J. Hart Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Karen & Thomas Hoffman Ms. Seima Horvitz Mark Huggins & Bonnie Siefers David & Melissa Iwinski Eric & Valerie Johnson Rhian Kenny Judith & Lester* Lave Carolyn Maue & Bryan Hunt Douglas B. McAdams Alicia & Victoria McGinnis Mary Ellen Miller
commitment to excellence Maureen S. O'Brien Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. O'Brien Thaddeus A. Osial, Jr. M.D. & Linda E. Shooer Mr. & Mrs. John R. Price Deborah Rice James W. & Erin M. Rimmel Max & Tiffany Starks Elizabeth Burnett & Lawrence Tamburri The Chester A. Davies Trust Rachel W. Wymard Seldon & Susan Whitaker Dr. & Mrs. Merrill F. Wymer $5,000-$9,999 Jim & Jane Barthen Scott Bell Allan J. & Clementine K. Brodsky Roger & Judy Clough Estelle Comay & Bruce Rabin Philip J. & Sherry S. Dieringer Mr. & Mrs. David Ehrenwerth Mr. Ian Fagelson Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Ferlan Mr. & Mrs. Ronald E. Gebhardt Gail & Gregory Harbaugh Mr. & Mrs.* Charles H. Harff Eric & Lizz Helmsen Richard & Alice Kalla Douglas W. Kinzey Cliff & Simi Kress Betty L. Lamb Scott & Bridget Michael Mr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Miller Robert Moir & Jennifer Cowles Mary & Jim Murdy Mr. & Mrs. Hale Oliver Mr. & Mrs. Michael B. Pollack Tor Richter in memory of Tibbie Richter Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Stept Dick & Thea Stover Becky & Herb Torbin Jane F. Treherne-Thomas Dr. Michael J. White & Mr. Richard L. LeBeau Robert P. Zinn & Dr. Darlene Berkovitz
$1,000 - $4,999 Anonymous (7) Mr. Thomas L. Allen Joan & Jerome* Apt & Family Dr. & Mrs. Alan A. Axelson Kathleen & Joseph Baird Richard C. Barney Robert W. & Janet W. Baum Philip & Melinda Beard Yu-Ling and Gregg Behr Patti & Sandy Berman
Georgia Berner Drs. Barbara & Albert Biglan Marian & Bruce Block Nadine E. Bognar Betsy Bossong Lois R. Brozenick Howard & Marilyn Bruschi Doug Burns Burrell Group, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Cameron Mr. & Mrs. Brian and Shannon Capellupo Gloria R. Clark Mr. Ray Clover Dr. Richard L. & Sally B. Cohen Bill & Cynthia Cooley Stacy Corcoran Rose & Vincent Crisanti Patricia Criticos Donna Dierken Dado Ada & Stanford Davis Dr. & Mrs. Gregory G. Dell'Omo Valerie DiCarlo William S. Dietrich, II June & Barry Dietrich Lisa Donnermeyer Francis & Gene Fairman III In Honor of Ruth Feldman* & Emil Feldman Jan Fleisher & Rob Boulware Friends & Family of Stanford P. Davis Dr. R. Kent Galey & Dr. Karen Roche Gamma Investment Corporation Kathleen Gavigan & William B. Dixon Mr. & Mrs. James Genstein Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Graham John F. Gray Mr. & Mrs. Frank T. Guadagnino Carol E. Higgins Adam & Allison Hill Kelvin Hill Esther & Terry Horne Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O. Hornstein Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Jacobs, Jr. Susan & Wyatt Jenny Leo & Marge Kane Joan M. Kaplan Mr. Navroz J. Karkaria Judge William Kenworthy & Mrs. Lucille Kenworthy Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. Kerr, Jr. Jan & Guari Kiefer Aleta J. & Paul King Elaine & Carl Krasik In Memory of Jack Larouere Mr. & Mrs. Frederick C. Leech Dr. Joseph & AnnaMae Lenkey Frances F. Levin Ken & Hope Linge
E.D. Loughney MacLachlan, Cornelius & Filoni, Inc. Mary Lou & Ted N. Magee Carl & Alexis Mancuso Dave & Kathy Maskalick Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Massaro, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Water T. McGough, Jr. George & Bonnie Meanor Marilyn & Allan Meltzer Burl J. F. Moone, III Arthur J. Murphy, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Perry Napolitano Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Nussbaum Roger & Sarah Parker Camilla B. Pearce and Dan Gee* Joseph & Suzanne Perrino Symphony East Barbara Rackoff Bruce S. Reopolos Mr. & Mrs. Philip R. Roberts Betty & Edgar R. Robinson Bruce & Susy Robison Dr. Lee A. & Rosalind* Rosenblum Joseph Rounds Millie & Gary Ryan Gail Ryave & Family Mary Sedigas Allyn R. Shaw, William M. Shaw III & Family, Susan Wambold Mr. & Mrs. Raymond V. Shepherd, Jr. Dr. Ralph T. Shuey & Rebecca L. Carlin Paul & Linda Silver Laurie & Paul Singer Lois & Bill Singleton Marcie Solomon & Nathan Goldblatt Shirley & Sidney Stark, Jr. Jeff & Linda Stengel Stringert, Inc. Peter Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Frank Talenfeld Dorothea & Gerald* Thompson Jeff & Melissa Tsai Jim* & Mary Jo Winokur Scott & Stacy Weber Marvin & Dot Wedeen Jodi & Andrew Weisfield Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Wright Mr. & Mrs. Richard Zahren We would like to thank all of our donors to the Commitment to Excellence Campaign. A complete listing can be found on our website at pittsburghsymphony.org Current as of October 4, 2011 *deceased pittsburghsymphony.org 41
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SPECIAL NAMED GIFTS BNY Mellon ....................Recordings & Electronic Media, and Artistic Excellence Programs Benno & Constance Bernt ..................................................................................Stage Right Door Rae & Jane Burton ....................................................................................................Garden Bench Randi & L. Van V. Dauler, Jr. ....................................Mozart Room Elevator & Garden Bench Roy & Susan Dorrance ..................................................................................Music for the Spirit EQT Corporation ..............Community Engagement & EQT Student Side-By-Side Program Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Gailliot ......................................................................................Grand Piano Goldman Sachs Gives ..........................................................Community Engagement Concerts Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield ..............................................Music and Wellness Program Elsie & Henry HillmanThe Henry L. Hillman Endowment for International Performances David & Melissa Iwinski ......................................................................................Stage Left Door Lillian Edwards Foundation......................................................................Heartstrings Program Mr. & Mrs.* J. Robert Maxwell ........................................................President and CEO’s Office Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ............................................................Grand Tier Door - Right Center PNC................................................................PNC Walkway at Heinz Hall and PNC Tiny Tots Mr. & Mrs. William E. Rinehart ................................................................................Grand Piano Mr. & Mrs. William F. Roemer ................................................................................Garden Bench Catharine M. Ryan & John T. Ryan, III ........................................................Music for the Spirit Harvey & Florence Zeve..........................................................................................Garden Bench Current as of October 4, 2011
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HEINZ HALL BOX OFFICE Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday from Noon to 4 p.m. Weekend hours vary based on performance times. Tickets may be purchased by calling 412.392.4900 and are also available at Theater Square Box Office.
THE LATECOMER’S GALLERY, located behind the Main Floor, affords patrons who arrive after the beginning of a concert the opportunity to enjoy the performance until they can be seated. Latecomers will be seated at suitable intervals during the program, at the discretion of the conductor. The Latecomer’s Gallery is also available for parents with younger children. THE MOZART ROOM AT HEINZ HALL Just seconds away from your seats, enjoy an all new dining experience with The Common Plea. pittsburghsymphony.org/mozartroom Reservations at 412.392.4879.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, such as requests for wheelchair accessible locations, may be made when purchasing tickets. Hearing assistance devices are available in the Entrance Lobby. Doormen and ushers are also available for assistance with these needs. RESTROOMS are located on the Lower, Grand Tier and Gallery levels and off the Garden and Overlook rooms; a wheelchair-accessible restroom is on the Main Floor. FOR LOST AND FOUND ITEMS, call 412.392.4844 on weekdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. THE ELEVATOR is located next to the Grand Staircase.
HEINZ HALL IS A NON-SMOKING BUILDING AND HAS A NO SMOKING POLICY.
AN ATTENDED COAT CHECKROOM is available in the Dorothy Porter Simmons Family Regency Room, located on the Lower Level or in the Grand Lobby. Coin-operated lockers are located on the Lower, Grand Tier and Gallery levels. REFRESHMENT BARS are located in the Garden and Overlook rooms and in the Grand Tier Lounge. Intermission beverages may be ordered prior to performances. Water cups are available in the restrooms.
FIRE EXITS are to be used ONLY in case of an emergency. If the fire alarm is activated, follow the direction of Heinz Hall ushers and staff to safely evacuate the theater.
CONCIERGE SERVICE, in the Entrance Lobby, is available to assist with information about Heinz Hall, the Cultural District and area attractions and to help with dining, hotel, entertainment and transportation concerns.
THE EMERGENCY REGISTRY BOOK, for the convenience of physicians and others who may be called in an emergency, is located at the concierge desk. Please turn off cellular phones and pagers upon entering the theater and refer all emergency calls to 412.392.2880.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AT CONCERTS: Penny Vennare, Event Supervisor; Tina Castrodale, Concierge; Ron Ogrodowski, Concierge. 44 pittsburghsymphony.org
Can I organize a group for a concert? Absolutely. With a group ticket purchase you receive discounted tickets, priority seats, personalized service and free reception space. For more information, call 412.392.4819 or visit our website at pittsburghsymphony.org/groups
What time should I arrive for concerts? You may want to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to concert start time to allow time for parking, entering the hall and finding your seat. BNY Mellon Grand Classics patrons have the opportunity to attend Concert Preludes, which begin one hour before the concert in the auditorium. What should I wear to concerts? There is no official dress code for events in Heinz Hall. Many patrons wear business attire, and many prefer to be more casual. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable.
May I bring my children? Introducing small children to music is important to the PSO and we welcome young children to our youth concerts and Fiddlesticks Family Series. Children, approximately age six and over, are welcome at all performances with a purchased ticket. The Latecomer’s Gallery and lobby video monitors are always options for restless children. May I take pictures? All still and video photography, or audio recording are strictly prohibited at all times.
How will I find parking? Pittsburgh’s Cultural District can be very busy but guaranteed prepaid parking is available to all ticketholders in the Sixth & Penn garage across from Heinz Hall. Ask about prepaid parking when you order your tickets.
What can I do to support the PSO? Your ticket purchase supports the PSO and we thank you! However, ticket sales only cover a portion of our operating costs. To make a tax-deductible gift to the PSO, contact our Donor Relations department at 412.392.4880 or visit us online at pittsburghsymphony.org How can I get someone from the PSO to speak at our event? The volunteers of the Speakers Bureau would like to share their passion for the PSO with the community by providing a speaker for you and your organization. If you are interested, please call 412.392.2235.
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