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December 15-18: Program ............................................................12 December 15-18: Sing-along ........................................................15 Marvin Hamlisch: Biography ......................................................19 Jodi Benson: Biography..................................................................20 Ricky Manning: Biography ..........................................................22 Gary Mauer : Biography................................................................23 Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh : Biography ........................24 Betsy Burleigh: Biography ............................................................25 Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh: Roster ................................25 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 Ballet Theatre: Biography ........................................27
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.
Corporations .................................................................................. 38
Annual Fund Donors: Individuals..............................................30 Foundations & Public Agencies ..................................................37
Legacy of Excellence: Steinberg Society ....................................40 Legacy of Excellence: Sid Kaplan Tribute Program ................41 Legacy of Excellence: Endowed Chairs ....................................41 Commitment to Excellence Campaign ..........................................42
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
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Musicians ..............................4 Board of Trustees & Chairman’s Council ....................................6 Jack Heinz Society ............................................................................8 New Leadership Board....................................................................8 Pittsburgh Symphony Association................................................8 Friends of the PSO ............................................................................8 Administrative Staff........................................................................10 Heinz Hall Information & FAQ ..................................................46
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POPS CHALLENGE Only you can help us get there…
“The PSO has been awarded a $250,000 challenge grant from an anonymous donor to inspire Pops audiences to support the programming you love! This season, your gift to the Pops Artistic Excellence Fund will be matched dollar for dollar. “Below are listed some very special opportunities that you’ll receive if you participate at a leadership level. I would consider it a personal favor to me! MARVIN HAMLISCH Principal Pops Conductor
“I have great confidence in this audience! I know you can meet this challenge!”
$50,000 - Marvin Hamlisch Puts a Song in Your Heart Receive your very own song written and orchestrated by the winningest man in entertainment….Written especially for you, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and nobody does it better!
$10,000 - Supper Club with Marvin Hamlisch and the White Tie Group Enjoy an evening dining with Marvin Hamlisch and the members of the White Tie Group. You and three guests are guaranteed an evening full of sparkling conversation, rich with laughter and of course…music!
$1,000 - Named Seat in Heinz Hall Name your seat in Heinz Hall and make your mark on the bright future of this Orchestra!
Your support of the Pops Artistic Excellence Fund will… - Help us bring you the stars of the stage as well as the up and coming stars of tomorrow. - Enhance your experience with a new sound system. - Ensure that the great American songbook is preserved for future generations of PSO Pops fans!
YES! I want to help the PSO meet the Pops Challenge! □ I/we pledge to contribute to the Pops Artistic Excellence Fund with a gift of $50,000. □ I/we pledge to contribute to the Pops Artistic Excellence Fund with a gift of $10,000. □ I/we pledge to contribute to the Pops Artistic Excellence Fund with a gift of $1,000. □ I’m not sure how I’d like to participate, but would like more information. NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY
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Please call or email Jan Fleisher with questions: 412.392.3320 or jfleisher@pittsburghsymphony.org. Or online at www.pittsburghsymphony.org/make-your-mark Please note that 4.5% of your contribution will be used to fund expenses for the Commitment to Excellence Campaign. In accordance with Federal law, all contributions are tax-deductible less the fair market value of the benefits used. No goods or services were provided. Unless otherwise directed, all gifts will go directly to the PSO's endowment.
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SECOND VIOLIN
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G. CHRISTIAN LANTZSCH & DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY CHAIR
Louis Lev
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THE MORRISON FAMILY CHAIR
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
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Lawrence Loh
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Thomas Thompson BASS CLARINET
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Nancy Goeres j
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David Sogg h Philip A. Pandolfi
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James Rodgers j HORN
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Stephen Kostyniak d Zachary Smith x
THOMAS H. & FRANCES M.WITMER CHAIR
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE PERRY & BEE JEE MORRISON STRING INSTRUMENT LOAN FUND 4 pittsburghsymphony.org
Ronald Schneider
REED SMITH CHAIR HONORING TOM TODD
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 EQUITABLE RESOURCES, INC. CHAIR
IRVING (BUDDY) WECHSLER CHAIR
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
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Larry T.Brockway
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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
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Diana Block
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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*
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Richard P.Simmons Thomas Todd
Gregory G.Dell'Omo,Ph.D.
Joseph Rounds ORCHESTRA MEMBER,PSO
The Honorable Rich Fitzgerald
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James W. Rimmel
CHAIRMAN
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Elizabeth Etter SECRETARY
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MEMBERS
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MEMBERS
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EDUCATION & OUTREACH CHAIR
Elizabeth Etter
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Janice Jeletic
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Alexandra Kusic
VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE
Margaret Bovbjerg
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BOUTIQUE CHAIRS
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Cheryl Redmond
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Linda Stengel
VICE PRESIDENTS OF AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT
Doris Cope, M.D. Reshma Paranjpe, M.D. VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS
Cissy Rebich NEWSLETTER
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Gillian Cannell
MUSIC 101 CHAIR
Susie Prentiss CO-CHAIRS
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MIllie Ryan
Linda Stengel Michele Talarico
FINE INSTRUMENT FUND CHAIR
Chris Thompson
VICE PRESIDENTS MEMBERSHIP
Jennifer Martin Carolyn Maue
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HOLIDAY LUNCHEON CHAIRS
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Jan Chadwick Susie Prentiss Patty Snodgrass
PSA NIGHT AT THE SYMPHONY CHAIRS
Doris Cope, M.D. Reshma Paranjpe, M.D.
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Millie Ryan Frances Pickard Chris Thompson
AFFILIATES' DAY CHAIRS
Mary Ann Craig Cheryl Redmond
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Clare Hoke
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Robert Kemper
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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
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Shannon Capellupo DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS
Jan Fleisher
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Michael Karapandi
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Joanne Kowalok
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Stacy Corcoran
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MARVIN HAMLISCH,
CONDUCTOR
JODI BENSON, VOCALIST KEVIN GLAVIN, BASS RICKY MANNING, VOCALIST GARY MAUER, VOCALIST MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH, PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE SCHOOL PROGRAM TO BE SELECTED FROM: LEROY ANDERSON FRANK LOESSER (ARR. JACK MARTIN) MARVIN HAMLISCH (VOCAL ARR. PAGE, ORCH. BISBANO) TORME, MARTIN & BLANE (ARR. PIPPIN)
BETSY BURLEIGH, DIRECTOR
A Christmas Festival
MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH
Baby, It's Cold Outside
MS. BENSON, MR. MAUER
Chanukah Lights
MS. BENSON MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH
Chestnuts Pops Medley
A Christmas Song Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas MR. MAUER
TRADITIONAL
Christmas Sing-Along
TRADITIONAL
Danny Boy
NOEL, SHAYNE, & REGNEY (ARR. BARKER) NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV DAVID FOSTER (ARR. HANSON)
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Jingle, Bells It Came Upon A Midnight Clear Hark! The Herald Angels Sing O Come, All Ye Faithful MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH
MR. MANNING
Do You Hear What I Hear? MR. MAUER
“Flight of the Bumblebee” from The Tale of Tsar Saltan Grown-Up Christmas List MS. BENSON
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL
“Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah
MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH
MUSIC BY RICHARD RODGERS “My Favorite LYRICS BY OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN MS. BENSON (ORCH. BY ROBERT RUSSELL BENNETT) ADOLPHE ADAM (ARR. CLYDESDALE)
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
TRADITIONAL (ARR. STEPHEN MAGER) GRUBER/BERLIN (ARR. HARRIS, ORCH. PAGE) MIKLOS ROZSA (ARR. DANIEL ROBBINS)
CHARLES GLOVER (ARR. LUCK) FREDERICK LOEWE (ARR. GREEN) (ARR. LUCK)
Things” from The Sound of Music
O Holy Night
MS. BENSON MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH
MUSIC BY ALAN MENKEN “Part of Your LYRICS BY HOWARD ASHMAN MS. BENSON (ARR. BRUCE HEALEY, ORCH. GREGORY SMITH )
GILLESPIE & COOT (ARR. MORICZ)
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World” from Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
Selections from The Nutcracker
March Trepak Dance of the Mirlitons PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATER SCHOOL
Shepherds, Shake Off Your Drowsy Sleep! MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH
Silent Night/White Christmas
MS. BENSON, MR. MAUER MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH
Suite from King of Kings
Overture The Nativity Resurrection and Finale
The Rose of Tralee MR. MANNING
“They Call the Wind Maria” from Paint Your Wagon MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH
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This weekend’s performances by Charles Lirette, Co-Principal Trumpet, are made possible, in part, through the generous Annual Fund support of Beth and Merrill Wymer. Additional support for the Friday evening performance is provided by Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Gleason. Additional support for the Sunday afternoon performance is provided by Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. HOLIDAY SPONSOR
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MARVIN HAMLISCH LAST CONDUCTED THE PSO IN OCTOBER 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.
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.” pittsburghsymphony.org 19
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Jodi Benson
Jodi Benson is blessed and honored to have been inducted as a Disney Legend, serving the company for 25 amazing years. Benson has received worldwide recognition and critical acclaim as the beloved voice of Ariel in the Academy Award-winning Walt Disney animated feature film, The Little Mermaid as well as the voice of Tour Guide Barbie in Disney’s Toy Story II, winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Picture. In Toy Story 3, Benson was the effervescent voice of Barbie for Disney/Pixar. She also gave life to the spirited Weebo in Disney’s live action Flubber, co-starring Robin Williams. For Warner Brothers, she created the title voice of Thumbelina, a Don Bluth animated feature with songs by Barry Manilow. Benson’s film projects include The Little Mermaid III, The Little Mermaid II: Return To The Sea as Ariel, Lady and The Tramp II as Lady, 101 Dalmatians II as Anita, DreamWorks’s animated video Joseph: King of Dreams as his wife Asenath (starring Ben Affleck), and in Balto II and III as Jenna for Universal Studios. She appears as Sam, (Patrick Dempsey’s Assistant) in Disney’s feature film Enchanted as a real live person – with legs! Benson received Tony Award and Helen Hayes Award nominations for Best Actress in a Musical for creating the starring role of Polly in the Tony Award-winning Broadway Gershwin musical Crazy For You. Other Broadway credits include: creating the starring role of Doria Hudson in the Howard Ashman/Marvin Hamlisch musical Smile, Betty Bursteter in Cy Coleman’s Welcome To The Club, and Virginia in Kenny Ortega’s Marilyn: An American Fable. Internationally, Benson has had the honor of sharing the stage with her husband Ray Benson in the European Premiere of Gershwin’s My One and Only, starring as Miss Edythe Herbert. In Los Angeles, Benson starred as Bunny in the Reprise/UCLA production of Babes In Arms, Nellie Forbush in South Pacific (Pasadena Civic), Flora the Red Menace (Pasadena Playhouse), Ado Annie in Oklahoma! (Dorothy Chandler Pavilion), Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady (Alex Theatre), and as Florence Vassey in Chess (Long Beach Civic Light Opera) for which she won the Drama-League Award for Best Actress. 20 pittsburghsymphony.org
Benson can be heard on several recordings including Disney’s Songs From the Sea, Disney Classics, Splash Hits, The Little Mermaid soundtrack, and The Princess Collection; Varese Sarabande’s Unsung Musicals I and A Hollywood Christmas, EMI/Angel’s Crazy For You cast album, Warner Brothers’ Thumbelina soundtrack, and with EMI/Sparrow Records: Jodi Benson and the Beginners Bible I and II, Guideposts Junction -- a six-part video series and album. Her newest project for kids is a six-part DVD series entitled Babyfaith from the creators of Baby Einstein. Her animated television series include the newest Cartoon Network hit Camp Lazlo, the Emmy Award-winning The Little Mermaid, Pepper Ann, Pirates of Dark Water (HannaBarbera), P.J. Sparkles, the Barbie primetime series as the voice of Barbie, Disney’s animated series Hercules as Helen of Troy, Batman Beyond, The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy and The Wild Thornberry’s. On the concert stage, Benson appeared as the guest soloist at the Kennedy Center Honors for Ginger Rogers. She performed at the Hollywood Bowl with conductor John Mauceri in tributes to Rodgers and Hammerstein, the Gershwin brothers and Walt Disney. Benson has performed with The Philly Pops (Conductor Peter Nero), The National Symphony (Conductor Marvin Hamlisch), Cleveland, Dallas, Tokyo Philharmonic, San Francisco and Chicago. She has starred in Disney’s Premiere in Central Park with Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame premiere at the New Orleans Superdome, The Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary Spectacular, and Disney’s 100 Years of Magic. Jodi was thrilled to be a part of the christening ceremonies and inaugural cruises for our three Disney cruise ships. She is honored to be the resident guest soloist for the Walt Disney Company/Disney Cruise Line, ambassador for feature animation and a member of the Disney family all of these wonderful years. Benson gives thanks and praise to God for her family, friends, for her loving husband, Ray, and her precious children; son McKinley and daughter Delaney.
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Richard Llewellyn Manning
Ricky Manning, a greater Pittsburgh native, is a Detective with the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office with 13 years of service. Ricky’s first inspiration was music and although his path has taken him to a career of civil service, he continues to vehemently pursue music, when he is not pursuing fugitives, on a daily basis. Ricky is a graduate of Central Catholic High School, the Allegheny County Police Training Academy, and Point Park University. Ricky is a singer, guitarist, percussionist, and highland bagpiper. Ricky was a member of the Carnegie Mellon University Pipes and Drums for 12 years and studied under the late, world renowned, Pipe Major Alasdair Gillies. Ricky sings a wide variety of music from rock, folk, classical and Celtic
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styles. Ricky performs with singer/songwriter Mark Pipas & The Sleaze Band and local Irish artist Sean McClorey, performing at a multitude of venues throughout the greater Pittsburgh area. Ricky has also recorded with local guitarist/songwriter James “Doc” Dougherty. Ricky got married in May to his beautiful wife Sarah Beth and they are expecting their first child. Ricky would like to dedicate his performance to the memory of fallen police officers whose families can only be with them in spirit during the holiday season.
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Gary Mauer
Gary Mauer was seen on Broadway as the Phantom in the Hal Prince production of The Phantom of the Opera, a role he previously performed on the national tour. Previously he starred in the Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera, performing the romantic leading role of Raoul. In addition, Mauer performed in the Broadway production of Les Misérables in the role of Enjolras, the revolutionary leader, a role he also performed with the national tour in the U.S. and Singapore. In addition, he performed the leading role of Gaylord Ravenal in the National Tour of Show Boat, opposite his wife, Elizabeth Southard. Mauer was also a featured soloist in the world tour of “The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber,” with Michael Crawford, bringing him to Japan, Australia, England, Scotland and culminating back in the U.S., where he performed for two weeks at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Regionally, his numerous credits include Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, Frederick in The Pirates of Penzance, Anthony in Sweeney Todd, Tony in West Side Story, Whizzer in March of the Falsettos and Danny in Baby. A graduate of the University of Arizona, Mauer has performed with symphony orchestras all over the world, including the Brazil Symphony Orchestra in Rio de Janeiro, the Cleveland Orchestra, Chicago Symphony (with Marvin Hamlisch), Colorado Symphony, Utah Symphony and Opera, Buffalo Philharmonic, Phoenix Symphony, San Diego Symphony, among many others. In October 2006, Mauer performed with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops and toured with Nero in Spain last summer. His busy concert schedule includes performances with the Pittsburgh Symphony with Marvin Hamlisch. He is the tenor soloist in the popular BRAVO Broadway! pittsburghsymphony.org 23
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Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh As Pittsburgh’s oldest continuing performing arts organization at 103 years young, The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh is passionate about choral music. By singing choral music at the highest level, the Choir combines the clarity of words with the mystical power of music so that the deepest and most universal of human expressions are magnified through a community of voices. As the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s “chorus of choice,” the Mendelssohn Choir has performed under the baton of some of the world’s foremost conductors including Lorin Maazel, Mariss Jansons, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Michael Tilson Thomas, Claudio Abbado, Mstislav Rostropovich, Leonard Slatkin, Charles Dutoit, André Previn, Sir Neville Marriner, Yan Pascal Tortelier, Helmuth Rilling, Ingo Metzmacher, Richard Hickox, Zdenek Mácal and Manfred Honeck. Performances of the Choir with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra are heard locally over WQED-FM (89.3) and distributed nationally by PRI. Under the direction of Betsy Burleigh, the Choir has become known for its mastery of the great choral classics. Most recently under her direction, the Mendelssohn Choir has performed Bach’s majestic Mass in B Minor and the Brahms Requiem to sold-out audiences at East Liberty Presbyterian Church and Dr. Burleigh led the chorus in a critically acclaimed performance of Rachmaninoff’s a cappella masterwork, the Vespers, at St. Paul’s Cathedral. The Choir has numerous commissions and premieres to its credit, including works by Ned Rorem, Nancy Galbraith and Derek Bermel. A leader and collaborator in the regional arts community, the Mendelssohn's artistic partners have included the Pittsburgh Opera, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, the River City Brass Band, the Children's Festival Chorus, the Duquesne University Tamburitzans and, most recently, the Senator John Heinz History Center as guest performers for the opening gala for the Vatican Splendor exhibit. The Mendelssohn Choir con24 pittsburghsymphony.org
tinues to garner critical accolades as it shares the joy of choral music with the more than 50,000 individuals who hear the Mendelssohn in performance each year. The more than 120 singers who comprise the Mendelssohn share a remarkable commitment to the art of making great choral music and collectively contribute more than 35,000 volunteer hours each year. Through its recordings and commissions of new choral works, the Mendelssohn Choir seeks to advance the choral art. The Choir’s most recent recording released in the fall of 2011 is Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the Children’s Festival Chorus of Pittsburgh with Manfred Honeck conducting. As part of its commitment to educating the next generation of choral musicians, approximately 50 high school singers participate in the Junior Mendelssohn Program. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Junior Mendelssohn which will be celebrated with a Junior Jubilee and Reunion. Junior Mendelssohn alumni can be found in concert halls and on opera stages throughout the world. The Junior Mendelssohn achieved national acclaim earlier this year when it was honored nationally with a 2011 American Prize for best vocal performance by a high school chorus. The Mendelssohn Choir is a Steinway Artist.
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Betsy Burleigh
Betsy Burleigh, Music Director of the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh since 2006, was named Artistic Director of the Providence Singers (Rhode Island) in 2011 and has served as Music Director of Chorus pro Musica (Boston, MA) since 2009. She has led the Mendelssohn in their own concert productions (most recently Brahms’ Requiem, Bach’s B Minor Mass, Rachmaninoff’s Vespers) in addition to preparing the choir to sing with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. In 2009 she took the Mendelssohn Chamber Singers, a select subchorus of 32, to sing an invited performance at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. As guest conductor, Burleigh has led the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Akron Symphony, the Canton Symphony, and will appear with the Rhode Island Philharmonic in the 2011-2012 season. Theater engagements have included music direction at Opera Cleveland and the Cleveland Public Theater. Also active as a clinician and festival conductor, she most recently led Cincinnati’s October Festival Choir in Haydn’s Theresienmesse. Burleigh’s performances have been critically acclaimed; her 2010 Chorus pro Musica rendition of Orff’s Carmina burana was praised as being both “nuanced” and “hairraising.” She won the 2000 Northern Ohio Live Achievement Award for best classical/opera performance and conducted the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus on an Emmy Award-winning concert for the 9/11 Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. She has prepared choruses for Manfred Honeck, Rafael Frubeck de Burgos, Jan Pascal Tortelier, Leonard Slatkin, Sir Andrew Davis, Christoph von Dohnanyi, Anton Coppola, Jane Glover, Jahja Ling, Nicholas McGegan, John Nelson, Yuri Temirkanov and Franz Welser-Möst, among others.
Burleigh served as Assistant Director of Choruses for The Cleveland Orchestra from 1998 until 2009, and as Chorus Master for Cleveland Opera from 2002-2006. From 1994-2010 she was Coordinator of Choral and Vocal Music at Cleveland State University, where she achieved the rank of Full Professor. Her career began in Boston, where she was Music Director of The Master Singers, the Longy Chamber Singers, the Cambridge Madrigal Singers, and held teaching positions at Tufts University, Clark University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Burleigh earned a doctor of music degree at Indiana University, a master’s degree at the New England Conservatory of Music, and a bachelor of music education degree from Indiana University. She is an enthusiastic grower (and consumer) of heirloom tomatoes. Betsy Burleigh last prepared the Mendelssohn Choir for a performance with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in February 2011.
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SEASON 2011-2012 SEASON 2011-2012
OFFICERS
Cynthia L. Roth PRESIDENT
Marian Block, M.D. VICE PRESIDENT
Mary G. Bachorski TREASURER
Terri S. Blanchette SECRETARY
DIRECTORS
Carey Andrew-Jaja, M.D. Philip E. Beard Shelley Bould Campbell Douglas A. Clark Sarah Eldridge Nancy Grover Nancy Klimcheck Steven Kohler Susan Kukic Victoria Kush Robert B. Moir Scott O’Neal MaryBeth Salama,M.D. Sharon Enos Sclabassi Christine Thompson Vance W.Torbert III DIRECTORS EMERITUS
Jeanne C. Ashe Constance J. Bernt § Bette Evans Cordelia Jacobs Arthur J. Kerr, Jr. Paul R. Malmberg
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Mary Ann Lapinski EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MaryColleen Seip CHORUS MANAGER
Emily Stewart
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Ronia Holmes
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
David Nutt
MARKETING ASSOCIATE
Elizabeth Thogerson
JUNIOR MENDELSSOHN JUBILEE COORDINATOR
Esther Berreth BOOKKEEPER
ARTISTIC STAFF
Betsy Burleigh MUSIC DIRECTOR
Robert Page
MUSIC DIRECTOR EMERITUS
Susan Medley
ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR AND DIRECTOR, JR. MENDELSSOHN
Maria Sensi Sellner ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR
Benjamin Filippone CONDUCTING ASSISTANT
Walter Morales ACCOMPANIST
Karen Roethlisberger ACCOMPANIST
Rob Frankenberry ACCOMPANIST
CHORUS MEMBERS
Salvatore A. Amelio Brian Anderson Regina Anesin Earle L. Ashbridge Chuck Beard † Susan M. Beresik Robert Bildstein David Bodette Roland L. Bowen † Elizabeth Atwood Burnette Christopher Chovan Sarah College Michael Conway Ted Cooper Karen B. Crenshaw Barbara Crigler Amelia D’Arcy † Beth Damesimo D. Kenneth Davies Karen DeVries Bethann DiLione † Jolanta Doherty † Mark Doncic †† Mary B. Doohan Stephen Patrick Dragan Kyle Duff Lynn Streator Dunbar Christine L. Elek Linda Evans Wiltrud Fassbinder
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Benjamin Filippone † Brian J. Filtz Lynnea Rose Fiorentino Jordan R. Fischbach Marietta FischesserMetze † Victoria Fisher Alexander Flurie Zanna Fredland †† Mark Gilbert Chris Girardi Deanna Golden †† David Gordon Mary Kay Gottermeyer Kimberly Sparks Graham Marcus Graham Margaret L. Groninger Theresa Vosko Haas Samuel P. Harbison III Marie Hattman Beth Rackley Hesselson Adam Hill † Deena L. Hower Michael J. Jackson Mary Jane Jacques Ed Jaicks Jeff Jezerc Holly Johnson Allison Johnston Marsha L. Keefer †† Ryan Keeling † Brett M. Kenna Bruce E. Klimcheck † Nancy M. Klimcheck † Andrew S. Knox Ryan Kok †† Joseph G. Kraus Nathan Leard Kwan II Lee M. Denice Leonard Kathy Linger † Liana D. Alksnitis Lloyd Jennifer Loh Stephanie Lowden Jonathan MacDonald † Kate Manukyan L. Glenn Matteson Susan A. Medley John Milnthorp Karl Naden Euthumn W. Napier Christopher Neff
Scott M. O’Neal † Andrey Nemzer †† Susan Oerkvitz Timothy M. Ore Michael Painter Edward F. Peduzzi Jr. Michael S. Pettersen John Phillips Cynthia Gail Pratt † Holly Reed Frank Rogel Justin M. Ross Gail Elizabeth Roup MaryBeth Salama Janet L. Sarbaugh Marcia M. Seeley MaryColleen Seip Maria Sensi Sellner Stephen Schall † Candice Shaughnessy † Matthew Soroka Emily Stewart Crystal J. Stryker †† Cody Sweet Elizabeth Thogerson Chris Thompson Marissa Ulmer Bill Vandivier Valerie S.Vernon † Sarah Webster Vodrey Mariana Sonntag Whitmer Katy Shackleton Williams† David Wilson David L.Wright Larry W.Wright Laura Connor Zajdel Benjamin Zaksek Alexander Zaretsky Joan Zolko § CHAIRMAN EMERITA
† PROFESSIONAL CORE
†† PROFESSIONAL CORE ALTERNATE THE MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH IS A STEINWAY ARTIST
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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School While the founding of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) School pre-dates that of the company, the two were merged under the direction of Patrick Franz, PBT’s Artistic Director from 1977-1982. The Pre-Professional Division of the school experienced a surge of growth and development under the direction of Patricia Wilde, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director from 1982-1998. Today, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School (PBT School) is recognized as one of the nation’s finest schools for dance education and training. The School is under the direction of internationally renowned PBT Artistic Director Terrence S. Orr, School Directors Marjorie Grundvig and Dennis Marshall. PBT School offers a thorough and well-rounded dance education for more than 800 students of all ages, levels, and degrees of interest - taught by faculty and guest teachers of international acclaim. The school works to instill a long-term value of the art form in each student while emphasizing the study of diverse, high quality curriculum in a positive and inspirational learning environment. PBT School provides classical ballet training through four divisions: children’s, student, preprofessional (high school & graduate), and Adult. The children’s division introduces very young children to dance through Pre-Ballet and Beginning Ballet classes. As students move into the student division, they begin studying classical
technique. Many students in this division have the opportunity to audition for and perform in Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s annual presentation of The Nutcracker and other repertoire productions. The pre-professional division (high school & graduate) is the keystone of the school, training the next generation of professional dancers. Admission to this program is by audition and invitation only. The adult division’s open ballet classes are offered for adults in beginning through advanced level ballet. cardio kickboxing, hip hop, pilates mat classes and private pilates sessions are also offered. Each year, PBT School embarks on an audition tour, traveling across the United States auditioning students for a five-week Intensive Summer Program (ISP). Approximately 150 students attend the ISP program. From this group, select students are invited to attend the pre-professional program each year. The school’s modern and air-conditioned facility is conveniently located in Pittsburgh’s famed Strip District, just 1.5 miles from the heart of downtown Pittsburgh. It features five spacious studios with brand new sprung Harlequin floors. Free parking is available. Live music accompanies most classes.
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You don’t have to live with painful varicose and spider veins. Should I Have My Veins Evaluated? Q & A WITH A VEIN SPECIALIST: While finishing charts at the end of my day, I took a few moments to listen to my staff answer questions for a patient on the phone. The questions asked were very important as were the answers that were given. Here are some examples: What is Phlebology? Phlebology is the branch of medicine that deals with veins and the disease of veins. Two organizations dedicated to the advancement of this field are The American College of Phlebology and the American Venous Forum.
I had a free screening at a health fair and was told that I don't have venous disease, but I still have aching, pain and discoloration at the ankles. What should I do? While free screenings can be informative, remember that this is just a brief glance into a patient's venous system. A complete venous exam and venous mapping by a board-certified phlebologist is best to determine if a patient has venous disease. Since a proper venous ultrasound is such an integral part of this evaluation, the American College of Phlebology has set requirements for it that include the following: • A venous ultrasound should be ordered by a physician. • A lower extremity ultrasound should study the entire leg, from ankle to groin. Failure to identify and treat all sources of reflux may result in out right treatment failure. • Evaluation of the venous system should be per formed with the patient in the upright position. Sitting or lying down are inappropriate for the detection of reflux or the measurement of vein diameters. • A venous ultrasound should be performed by a trained physician or a registered vascular ultra sound technician (RVT) and then interpreted by a physician.
Why should I see a board- certified phlebologist to evaluate my varicose veins When it comes to any aspect of your health care, it is important to be proactive in the choice and research of who will become medically responsible for your evaluation and treatment. Though venous disease is not always a visible ailment, it can be a serious health problem leading to more serious issues, so choosing a specialist, or board certified phlebologist for your venous care is a wise decision. Board certification in phlebology identifies a physician who has taken the extra step of becoming specialized in the treatment of venous disease. Not only is the physician often a member of organizations such as the American College of Phlebology (ACP) and the American Venous Forum (AVF) but they have met additional requirements set by the certifying board. After meeting these requirements, he or she must then pass a certifying exam allowing the physician to identify him or herself as If I have had an evaluation elsewhere, can I still be board-certified. evaluated in your office? Of course. A free evaluation is commonly ‘ free’ Is membership the same as board certification? because patients are often not meeting with a physiThis question is particularly important as it cian, a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner, so defines the specialty of a phlebologist. While a this visit cannot be billed to insurance. However, physician may be a member of many different most insurances allow for a second opinion. If you organizations, these organizations only require an have any questions about the second opinion being interest in the field for joining. Thus membership covered, contact member services on the back of is unlike board certification where qualification is your insurance card. determined through training and testing. Here’s how the ACP defines its board certification: “The This Industry Insight was written establishment of a Board Certification Exam brings recognition to both the field of phlebology by Theresa Schneider. and those providers in the field who have the Terrance R. Krysinski, MD knowledge, skills and experience to provide General Surgeon quality care to phlebology patients.” Board Certified Phlebologist
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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 Mr. Steven T. Schlotterbeck 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 Audrey R. Hughes 30 pittsburghsymphony.org
Tom & Jamee Todd Jon & Carol Walton Helge & Erika Wehmeier James & Susanne Wilkinson 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) Michele & Pat Atkins
Allen Baum & Elizabeth Witzke-Baum 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 Dr. & Mrs. Merrill F. Wymer DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $7,500 - $9,999 Michael & Carol Bleier Joseph* & Virginia Cicero Dr. & Mrs. Martin Earle Caryl & Irving Halpern
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Dr. Kenneth & Mrs. Tracey Melani Marilyn & Allan H. Meltzer Sam Michaels Robert D. Mierley Family Foundation $5,000 - $7,499 Betty & Granger Morgan Anonymous (2) Gerald Lee Morosco & Paul Alan L. & Barbara B. Ackerman Ford, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Francis A. Balog Mildred S. Myers & William C. Dan & Kay Barker Frederick Mr. & Mrs. G. Nicholas Elliott S. Oshry Beckwith, III Shelley, Dana, & Arthur Palmer Noah Bendix-Balgley Dr. & Mrs. William R. Poller in Ms. Spencer Boyd honor of our four grandsons Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Brent Mr. & Mrs. John R. & Svetlana S. Larry & Tracy Brockway Price Dr. & Mrs. Sidney N. Busis Mr. & Mrs. William E. Rinehart Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Calihan Mr. & Mrs. William F. Roemer James C. Chaplin Millie & Gary Ryan 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 Mrs. Carol H. Tillotson Ruby A. Cunningham Jane F. Treherne-Thomas Alison H. & Patrick D. Deem Thomas L. & Bonnie W. Philip J. & Sherry S. Dieringer VanKirk William S. Dietrich, II* Dr. Michael J. White & Mr. Mr. & Mrs. J. Christopher Richard LeBeau Donahue Nozomi Williams in Honor of Mr.* & Mrs. Thomas J. Donnelly Sally Webster & Susan Bassett Mr. William J. Fetter Rachel W. & Francis X. Wymard Mr. & Mrs. Milton Fine AMBASSADORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CIRCLE Terri H. Fitzpatrick $2,500 - $4,999 Robert & Jeanne Gleason Anonymous (7) Gail & Gregory Harbaugh Barbara & Marcus Aaron, II Mr. & Mrs. J. Brett Harvey Christiane & Manfred Honeck Dr. Carmen E. Ackmann & Mr. Ted E. Ackmann Mrs. Milton G. Hulme Dr. & Mrs. John C. Barber Elizabeth S. Hurtt Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Jamison, Jr. Philip & Melinda Beard Dr. & Mrs. David Beaudreau Eugene F. & Margaret Moltrup Michael & Sherle Berger Jannuzi Foundation David Blair & Marianne Mr. & Mrs. Craig Jordan Bokan-Blair Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Kahn Marian & Bruce Block Mr. & Mrs. R. Drew Kistler Diana Block & Christopher Kiehl D. H. Lee, Jr. Mrs. William A. Boyd Anne Lewis Sally Minard & Walter Limbach Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Brand Gary & Judy Bruce Doris L. Litman Charles* & Patricia Burke Mr. & Mrs. Thomas James & Margaret Byrne McConomy Mr. & Mrs. Frank V. Cahouet Robert & Dana McCutcheon Devin & Shannon McGranahan Gail & Rob Canizares Mr. & Mrs. Martin G. McGuinn Roger & Judy Clough Joseph & Dorothy Jackovic James & Joan Moore Mr. & Mrs. Frank Brooks Robinson Alece & David Schreiber
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 Kenneth & Lillian Goldsmith 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 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 pittsburghsymphony.org 31
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Maurice & Nancy Nernberg Eliza & Hugh Nevin Fritz Okie 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 Dorothea & Gerald* Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Harry A. Thompson, II Mr. & Mrs. Arthur W. Ticknor John & Nancy Traina Konrad & Gisela Weis Carolyn & Richard Westerhoff Seldon & Susan Whitaker Dr. & Mrs. George R. White Jim* & Mary Jo Winokur Naomi Yoran Harvey & Florence Zeve Dorothea K. Zikos Robert P. Zinn & Dr. Darlene Berkovitz ENCORE CLUB 32 pittsburghsymphony.org
$1,500 - $2,499 Anonymous (7) Mrs. Ernest Abernathy Andrew & Michelle Aloe Dr. Madalon Amenta Joan F. Apt Mrs. Jane Callomon Arkus Mr. & Mrs. David J. Armstrong Dr. & Mrs. Alan A. Axelson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Barensfeld Mrs. Barbara C. & Mr. Ralph J. Bean, Jr. Fred & Sue Bennitt Jeanne & Richard F. Berdik Dr. Michael & Barbara Bianco Mr. Michael E. Bielski Philip & Bernice Bollman Betsy Bossong Dr. Carole B. Boyd Bozzone Family Foundation Gary & Connie Brandenberger Hugh & Jean Brannan Mr. & Mrs. James H. Bregenser Lawrence R. Breletic & Donald C. Wobb Jill & Chuck Brodbeck Myron David Broff Roger & Lea Brown Howard & Marilyn Bruschi David L. Buchta & Harmon K. Ziegler William Burchinal Dr. & Mrs. John A. Burkholder Gene & Sue Burns Dr. Bernadette G. Callery & Dr. Joseph M. Newcomer Susan S. Cercone Mrs. Arthur L. Coburn, III Christine & Howard Cohen Mark & Sherri Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Alan Cope Rose & Vincent A. Crisanti Cyert Family Foundation Marion S. Damick Jerry & Mimi Davis Alfred R. de Jaager Jim & Peggy Degnan Armand C. Dellovade James N. Dill, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James R. Drake John & Gertrude Echement Linda & Robert Ellison Donna & Bob Ferguson Marvin Fields & Kate Brennan Albert L. Filoni
Mr. & Mrs. James A. Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Fisher Chauncey & Magdaline Frazier Dina & Jerry Fulmer Dr. & Mrs. J. William Futrell Keith & Susan Garver Mr. & Mrs. Ronald E. Gebhardt Ms. Alice V. Gelormino Mr. & Mrs. David C. Genter Dr. Robert Joel Gluckman & Susan Johnson Dr. & Mrs. Sanford A. Gordon Rick & Stephanie Green Mr. & Mrs. William H. Gullborg William & Victoria Guy Mr. & Mrs. George K. Hanna Eric & Lizz Helmsen Jay Frey & Michael Hires Mr. & Mrs. C. T. Hiteshew Alysia & Robert Hoyt Dr. & Mrs. John W. Hoyt Micki Huff Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hunley Phillip Injeian Mary Lee & Joe Irwin Alice Jane & Paul R. Jenkins Barbara Johnstone Jackie & Ley Jones Mr. & Mrs. Jayant Kapadia Gerri Kay Judge William Kenworthy & Mrs. Lucille Kenworthy Gloria Kleiman James & Jane Knox Ms. Dawn Kosanovich George & Alexandra Kusic Dr. Joseph & AnnaMae Lenkey Dr. Michael Lewis & Dr. Katia Sycara Roslyn M. Litman George & Jane Mallory Dr. Richard Martin in Memory of Mrs. Lori Martin Carolyn Maue & Bryan Hunt Jean H. McCullough 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
individual donors
Gerd D. & Helen Mueller Dr. Cora E. Musial Mr. & Mrs. Patrick M. O’Donnell H. Ward & Shirley Olander 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 Drs. Guy & Mary Beth Salama Mr. David M. Savard Thomas & Perri Schelat 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
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 SYMPHONY CLUB Harry S. Binakonsky, M.D. $500 - $1,499 Franklin & Bonnie Blackstone Anonymous (27) W. Gerald & Carolyn E. Blaney Mr. & Mrs. Gary Abbs Mr. & Mrs. Harry E. Blansett, Jr. Frederic & Deborah Acevedo Diane C. Blanton Mary Beth Adams Richard & Susan Bloom Dr. Lawrence Adler & Ms. Joseph & Shirley Bonner Judith Brody Donald W. & Judith L. Borneman R. Ward Allebach & Lisa D. Mr. Albert Bortz Steagall Dana & Margaret Bovbjerg Mr. Christopher D. Allen & Ms. Dr. & Mrs. A’Delbert Bowen Claudia Mahave Matthew & Leslie Braksick David & Andrea Aloe Robert N. Brand Donald D. Anderson Mr. & Mrs. William H. Brandeis Mrs. Doris Anderson Gerda & Abe Bretton Craig & Dawn Andersson Mary & Russell Brignano Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Mary L. Briscoe Angerman Suzy & Jim Broadhurst The Rev. Drs. A. Gary & Judy Suzanne Broughton & Richard Angleberger Margerum Mr. & Mrs. Charles Armitage Nicholas Brown James & Susanne Armour Nancy & John Brownell Geraldine Armstrong Mr. & Mrs. David A. Brownlee James* & Ruth Bachman Timothy & Linda Burke Mr. & Mrs. Robert Y. Ball Mr. & Mrs. James Burnham Lorraine E. Balun Rev. Glen H. & Carol Burrows Dr. Esther L. Barazzone Barbara & David Burstin Robert & Loretta Barone James & Judith Callomon Robert C. Barry, Jr. & Nancy L. Andrés Cárdenes & Monique Bromall Mead Robert Bastress & Barbara Dr. & Mrs. Albert Caretto, Jr. Fleischauer Charles & Donna Cashdollar Barbara N. Baur Janet E. Chadwick Vitasta Bazaz & Sheen Sehgal Dr. Thomas S. Chang Fund in Memory of Monsignor Willliam G. Dr. Kuldeep Sehgal Charnoki, P.A. Dorothy Becker Peggy & Joe Charny Kenneth & Elsa Beckerman Craig D. Choate Yu-Ling & Gregg Behr Mr. Kenneth Christman Vange & Nick Beldecos Dr. & Mrs. Albert E. Chung Judith Bell David Clark & Janese Abbott in Edgar & Betty Belle Memory of Perry Morrison Bendix-Balgley Fund of the Tides Mr. & Mrs. William Clarkson Foundation William & Elizabeth Rudy & Barbara Benedetti Clendenning Eleanor H. Berge Elizabeth B. & Frank L. Wiegand, III Sarah C. Williams & Joseph Wilson, III Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Witmer Hugh D. & Alice C. Young Miriam L. Young Mr. & Mrs. Charles Zellefrow
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Mrs. Sarah Clendenning & Mr. Un Kim Mr. & Mrs. Philip Coachman Stuart & Cathryn Coblin 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 Janis A. Davis Joan Clark Davis Marlene & Richard Davis Bruce & Rita Decker Charles S. Degrosky Captain & Mrs. Ronald M. Del Duca, USN (ret.) Dr. & Mrs. Gregory G. Dellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Christopher & Gretchen Elkus Eugene & Katrin Engels Arnold & Eva Engler Dr. Timothy Evans Tibey & Julian Falk Dr. & Mrs. John H. Feist Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Ferlan 34 pittsburghsymphony.org
Madelyn & John Fernstrom Mrs. Orlie S. Ferretti Ms. Janet Fesq Dr. Joseph Fine Mr. & Mrs. David Fitzsimmons Mr. Mark F. Flaherty 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 Lorie Fuller 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. Ted Goldberg 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 Jana & Fil Hearn Cathy & John Heggestad Dr. & Mrs. Fred P. Heidenreich Ms. Martha S. Helmreich in Honor of my mother, Anne J. Schaff Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Henderson 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 Clare & Jim Hoke 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 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 Richard C. Alter & Eric D. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Johnson Tom & Cathie Johnson Mrs. Barbara B. Johnston Dr. Raymond M. Juriga Richard & Barbara Kahlson
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Alice & Richard Kalla Daniel & Carole Kamin Julie & Jeffrey Kant Dr. & Mrs. Peter D. Kaplan Flo & Bob Kenny 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 Madeline Kramer in Memory of Fred Kramer Helen Aldisert & William L. Krayer Alice & Lewis Kuller Robert A. & Alice Kushner Betty Lamb Dr. Michael Landay Dr. & Mrs. Howard N. Lang A. Lorraine Laux Earl & Marilyn Latterman Marvin & Gerry Lebby Mr. David W. Lendt Father Ronald P. Lengwin Robert W. Lenker Sally Levin Claire & Larry Levine 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 Hank Mader John K. Maitland Mr. & Mrs. Robert Malnati Carl & Alexis Mancuso Pam & Charley Mansell Mr. & Mrs. Bernard S. Mars
Thomas & Elizabeth Massella Helen F. Mathieson 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 Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Mellon Barbara Sachnoff Mendlowitz 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 Dr. & Mrs. Donald B. Middleton Robert & Miriam Miller Mr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Miller Dr. & Mrs. Vincent P. Miller, Jr. Dr. Samuel* & Nessa Mines Catherine Missenda Phyllis S. Mizel* Paul & Connie Mockenhaupt Mr. Jason Mooney Amy & Ira M. Morgan Jim & Susan Morris in Honor of Kay Stolarevsky Connie & Bruce Morrison Dr. & Mrs. William S. Morrison Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Morrow Frank & Brenda Moses Mr. & Mrs. Richard Munsch David & Joan Murdoch Mary & Jim Murdy Terrence H. Murphy 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 Dr. Sean Nolan Charles & Lois Norton Heidi Novak Dr. & Mrs. Harry M. Null Maureen S. O’Brien Dr. & Mrs. Kook Sang Oh Paul & Nancy O’Neill Vince Ornato Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Orr Dee Jay Oshry & Bart Rack John A. Osuch Sandy & Gene O’Sullivan Dr. & Mrs. Henry Overbeck Doug & Suzanne Owen 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 Myrna & Gerald Prince Mercedes & John Pryce Robert & Mary Jo Purvis Mr. & Mrs. C. J. Queenan, Jr. Fran Quinlan Dr. * & Mrs. Donald H. Quint James & Carol Randolph Barbara M. Rankin Drs. Bruce & Jane Raymond Dr. & Mrs. John A. Redfield Paul & Dorothy Reiber Eric & Frances Reichl Ms. Victoria Rhoades Carraro Dr. & Mrs. J. Merle Rife pittsburghsymphony.org 35
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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 Tamiko Sampson Dr. & Mrs. Isamu Sando Bill McAllister & Janet Sarbaugh Stephen & Susan Sargent Sally & Keith Saylor 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 Sharon Semenza 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 36 pittsburghsymphony.org
Elaine & William Smith Bill & Patty Snodgrass Mrs. Alice R. Snyder Marjorie A. Snyder Marcie Solomon & Nathan Goldblatt David Solosko & Sandra Kniess Fund Kristine Haig & John Sonnenday 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 Janet H. Staab Jim & Judy Stalder Patricia D. Staley Gary & Charlene Stanich Dr. James Staples 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. William H. Taylor, Jr. Gordon & Catherine Telfer Sue Challinor & Matt Teplitz 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 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. 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 Dr. Ann G. Wilmoth Mr. & Mrs. Miles C. Wilson James & Ramona Wingate Marie & Daniel Winschel Sheryl & Bruce Wolf 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 December 1, 2011
*deceased
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 Charitable Trust 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 The 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 Fine 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 The Lewis A. and Donna M. Patterson Charitable Foundation W. I. Patterson Charitable Foundation The Lewis A. and Donna M. 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 The H. Glenn Sample Jr. MD Memorial Trust 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 December 1, 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 Alcoa Foundation Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Company Delta Air Lines Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh 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 Citigroup Clearview Federal Credit Union Cohen & Grigsby, P.C. Dollar Bank 38 pittsburghsymphony.org
Ernst & Young LLP Fairmont Pittsburgh & Habitat Restaurant The Frank E. Rath-Spang & Company Charitable Trust Hefren-Tillotson Macy’s Foundation Pittsburgh Steelers Sports, Inc. Sarris Candies, Inc. SILVER CIRCLE $5,000 - $9,999 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 Eat’n Park Restaurants Federated Investors, Inc. Gleason, Inc. Heritage Valley Health System KPMG LLP Levin Furniture Mascaro Construction Company MEDRAD Morgan Stanley Mozart Management 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 Angelo, Gordon & Co.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Burrell Group, Inc. Cipriani & Werner PC Dominion Resources Elite Coach Transportation Fort Pitt Capital Group Koppers Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc. Marsh USA Inc. Pittsburgh Corning Corporation Pittsburgh Valve & Fitting Co. Silhol Builders Supply The Techs WPXI-TV BUSINESS PARTNERS PEWTER LEVEL $1,000 - $2,499 A.C. Dellovade, Inc. Berner International Corp Bowles Rice Attorneys at Law Bridges & Company, Inc. Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. Elements Contemporary Cuisine Ellwood Group, Inc. ESB Bank 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. Trebuchet Consulting LLC Tube City IMS, LLC United Safety Services, Inc. Wampum Hardware Inc PARTNER LEVEL $500 - $999
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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. K&I Sheet Metal, Inc. Lucas Systems, Inc. McKamish, Inc. Meyer Unkovic & Scott LLP Attorneys at Law 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 December 6, 2011
PURRRRFECT FOR THE HOLIDAYS….
NANCY GOERES, PRINCIPAL BASSOON, AND MICHAEL RUSINEK, PRINCIPAL CLARINET, WITH THEIR SHELTER CATS BUTTERS AND MURPHY.
an engraved “Paw Brick” Support the PSO’s Commitment to Excellence Campaign AND local animal shelters. Bricks are engraved with your special message and accented with a paw print. A portion of the proceeds supports either The Western Pennsylvania Humane Society or The Animal Rescue League. You can help us build a brighter future for the PSO and our four-legged friends!
Commitment to Excellence
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LVERMILION@PITTSBURGHSYMPHONY.ORG OR CALL 412.392.2887
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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 Eric & Lizz Helmsen 40 pittsburghsymphony.org
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 Michael Shefler 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Gracky Fund for Education & Community Engagement Susan S. Greer Memorial Trumpet Chair, given by Peter Greer 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 Pittsburgh Symphony Association Principal Cello Chair
In Loving Memory of Martin Smith, PSO Horn, 1980-2005, from his siblings Todd Smith, Judy Dupont, & Susan Noble
Reed Smith Chair honoring Tom Todd Horn Chair James W. & Erin Rimmel Percussion Chair Mr. & Mrs. William E. Rinehart Oboe Chair Donald & 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 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 December 1, 2011 *deceased
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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 Jon & Carol Walton 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
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Randi & L.Van V. Dauler, Jr., Emma Clyde Hodge Memorial Fund EQT Corporation The Estate of Beatrice Malseed The Estate of Donald F. Wahl Falk Foundation & Sigo and Jean Falk Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Gailliot Goldman Sachs Gives 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 Helge & Erika Wehmeier James & Susanne Wilkinson Hilda M. Willis Foundation
$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
$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 Estate of Olga T. Gazalie Barbara Jeremiah 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
$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. Chaplin Virginia K. 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
commitment to excellence 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 Maureen S. O'Brien Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. O'Brien Thaddeus A. Osial, Jr. M.D. & Linda E. Shooer Estate of Audrey I. Stauffer Mr. & Mrs. John R. Price Deborah Rice James W. & Erin M. Rimmel Max & Tiffany Starks Elizabeth Burnett & Lawrence Tamburri The Chester A. Davies Trust Mrs. Evette Wivagg 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 Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. Kerr, Jr. Douglas W. Kinzey Cliff & Simi Kress Betty L. Lamb Jeanne R. Manders* 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 John H. Ashton Dr. & Mrs. Alan A. Axelson Kathleen & Joseph Baird Mr. & Mrs. David E. Barensfeld 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 Jim & Debbie Boughner 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 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 Bruce & Ann Gabler Dr. R. Kent Galey & Dr. Karen Roche
Gamma Investment Corporation Kathleen Gavigan & William B. Dixon Mr. & Mrs. James Genstein Bernard Goldstein, M.D. & Russellyn Carruth Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Graham John F. Gray Mr. & Mrs. Frank T. Guadagnino Kristine Haig & John Sonnenday Deirdre & Brian Henry Carol E. Higgins Adam & Allison Hill Kelvin Hill Esther & Terry Horne Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O. Hornstein David & Mary Hughes Mary Lee & Joe Irwin Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Jacobs, Jr. Maureen Jeffrey Trust Susan & Wyatt Jenny Leo & Marge Kane Joan M. Kaplan Mr. Navroz J. Karkaria Judge William Kenworthy & Mrs. Lucille Kenworthy Jan & Guari Kiefer Aleta J. & Paul King Carly, Catherine & Kim Koza Elaine & Carl Krasik In Memory of Jack Larouere Mike LaRue & Judy Wagner Mr. & Mrs. Frederick C. Leech John Lenkey III Dr. Joseph & AnnaMae Lenkey Frances F. Levin Ken & Hope Linge Tom & Gail Litwiler E.D. Loughney MacLachlan, Cornelius & Filoni, Inc. Mary Lou & Ted N. Magee Carl & Alexis Mancuso In Memory of Elizabeth & Leonard Martin 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 John & Joan Pasteris Camilla B. Pearce and Dan Gee* pittsburghsymphony.org 43
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Joseph & Suzanne Perrino Ms. Mary Alice Price Symphony East Barbara Rackoff Bruce S. Reopolos Mr. & Mrs. Philip R. Roberts Betty & Edgar R. Robinson Bruce & Susy Robison Dr. Lee A. & Rosalind* Rosenblum Charlotta Klein Ross Joseph Rounds Millie & Gary Ryan Gail Ryave & Family Mary Sedigas Allyn R. Shaw, William M. Shaw III & Family, Susan Wambold Michael Shefler Mr. & Mrs. Raymond V. Shepherd, Jr. Dr. Ralph T. Shuey & Rebecca L. Carlin
Paul & Linda Silver Laurie & Paul Singer Lois & Bill Singleton Marjorie A. Snyder Marcie Solomon & Nathan Goldblatt Martin Staniland & Alberta Sbragia Shirley & Sidney Stark, Jr. Sarah & Thomas St. Clair Jeff & Linda Stengel Stringert, Inc. Peter Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Frank Talenfeld Dorothea & Gerald* Thompson Jeff & Melissa Tsai Drs. Ben Van Houten & Victoria Woshner John and Linda Vuono 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 December 1, 2011 *deceased
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 William S. Dietrich, II* ................................................................Endowment for PSO Education Programs Mr. & Mrs. J. Christopher Donahue ................................................................................Music for the Spirit 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 Hillman ..................The Henry L. Hillman Endowment for International Performances Ms. Seima Horvitz ........................................................................................................................Garden Bench David & Melissa Iwinski ..........................................................................................................Stage Left Door Lillian Edwards Foundation..........................................................................................Heartstrings Program Mr. & Mrs.* J. Robert Maxwell............................................................................President and CEOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Alece & David Schreiber ............................................................................................................Garden Bench Harvey & Florence Zeve..............................................................................................................Garden Bench Current as of December 1, 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.
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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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