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PROGRAM December 12-21 program...............................................................10 Sing Along Lyrics...............................................................................14 Todd Ellison biography......................................................................18 Kate Shindle biography....................................................................20 Ryan Vasquez biography...................................................................21 Christopher Sanders biography........................................................21 Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh biography...................................22 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School biography......................................28 Jim Cunningham biography............................................................30 Rick Sebak biography........................................................................31 Joe Wos biography...........................................................................32 Nancy Goeres biography...................................................................33 Philip Pandolfi biography.................................................................34 James Rodgers biography................................................................35 Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra biography......................................36 EVERY GIFT IS INSTRUMENTAL Individuals........................................................................................42 Foundations & Public Agencies.........................................................49 Corporations .....................................................................................50 Corporate Spotlight...........................................................................51 Legacy of Excellence..........................................................................52 Commitment to Excellence Special Named Gifts.............................54 INDIVIDUALS & HEINZ HALL INFORMATION Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Musicians........................................2 Board of Trustees ................................................................................3 Chairman’s Council & Jack Heinz Society...........................................5 New Leadership Board........................................................................5 Pittsburgh Symphony Association......................................................5 Administrative Staff.............................................................................7 Heinz Hall Information.....................................................................56
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HIGHMARK HOLIDAY POPS | HEINZ HALL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2014 AT 7:30 PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 AT 2:30 PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 AT 7:30 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2014 AT 2:30 PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2014 AT 2:30 PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2014 AT 7:30 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2014 AT 2:30 PM
Todd Ellison, conductor
Kate Shindle, vocalist Ryan Vasquez, vocalist Christopher Sanders, special guest Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, Betsy Burleigh, director Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School Jim Cunningham, narrator (Dec. 12-14) Rick Sebak, narrator (Dec. 20-21) Joe Wos, illustrator Nancy Goeres, bassoon Philip Pandolfi, bassoon James Rodgers, bassoon Traditional (arr. Dragon)
O Tannenbaum
Traditional (arr. Wilberg)
I Saw Three Ships
Franz Schubert
Ave Maria (arr. Foster; orch. Dechter) Mr. Vasquez
Anatoli Liadov (arr. Schmid) A Musical Snuff Box Op. 32 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School Sara Bareilles (arr. Ellison)
Love is Christmas Ms. Shindle
James M. Stephenson
Bassoon It Will Be Christmas Ms. Goeres Mr. Pandolfi Mr. Rodgers
Abbie Burt Betinis Buddy Kaye/Jules Loman
Run, Toboggan, Run
Christmas Alphabet (arr. Ellison) Santa
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George Frideric Handel
“Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah
Intermission Johann, Jr. Strauss
Tritsch-Tratsch (Chit-Chat), Polka, Opus 214
Hershy Kay
Pat-a-Pan
Marvin Hamlisch
Chanukah Lights (vocal arr. Page, orch. Bisbano) Ms. Shindle
Randol Alan Bass
The Night Before Christmas Mr. Cunningham (Dec. 12-14) Mr. Sebak (Dec. 20-21) Mr. Wos
Hugh Martin/Ralph Blane
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (arr. Bisbano) Mr. Vasquez
David W. Sager/ The Prayer Carole Foster (arr. Ross) Ms. Shindle
Mr. Vasquez
Todd Ellison/Brendan Cull A Place For You (arr. Starobin)
Santa
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Christmas Sing-Along Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Let It Snow Deck the Hall
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas
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Additional support for the Saturday, December 20 matinee performance is provided by Hefren-Tillotson. Additional support for the Saturday, December 20 evening performance is provided by the Dollar Bank Foundation. This weekend’s performances by co-principal trumpet Charles Lirette are made possible, in part, through the generous Annual Fund Support of Beth and Merrill Wymer.
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Delta is the official airline sponsor for 13 Most Wanted Men: Andy Warhol and the 1964 World’s Fair.
This exhibition was developed collaboratively by the Queens Museum and The Andy Warhol Museum. 13 Most Wanted Men: Andy Warhol and the 1964 World’s Fair is made possible by a generous grant from the Henry Luce Foundation.
Also on view:
Chuck Connelly: My America Marking his first solo museum show. Support for the Pittsburgh Biennial has been provided by The Fine Foundation; Hillman Family Foundations; the James L. Baker Memorial Fund, the Hollen Bolmgren Fund, and the W. Alfred Turner Memorial Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation; Richard King Mellon Foundation; Highmark; and an anonymous donor.
12Connelly, Idiot Box (detail), 2013, Courtesy of the artist Chuck
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SING ALONG! RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer Had a very shiny nose, And if you ever saw it, You would even say it glows. All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names, They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games. Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say, “Rudolph, with your nose so bright, Won’t you guide my sleigh to-night?” Then how the reindeer loved him, As they shouted out with glee: “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, You’ll go down in his-to-ry!”
LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW! Oh the weather outside is frightful; But the fire is so delightful, And since we’ve no place to go, Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! It doesn’t show signs of stopping And I brought some corn for popping, The lights are turned way down low, Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! When we finally kiss goodnight, How I’ll hate going out in the storm! But if you’ll really hold me tight, All the way home I’ll be warm. The fire is slowly dying And my dear, we’re still goodbye-ing, But as long as you love me so, Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
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DECK THE HALL Deck the hall with boughs of holly, Fa-la-la-la-la, La-la-la-la. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa-la-la-la-la, La-la-la-la. Don we now our gay apparel, Fa-la-la, La-la-la, La-la-la. Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa-la-la-la-la, La-la-la-la. See the blazing Yule before us, Fa-la-la-la-la, La-la-la-la. Strike the harp and join the chorus, Fa-la-la-la-la, La-la-la-la. Follow me in merry measure, Fa-la-la, La-la-la, La-la-la. While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa-la-la-la-la, La-la-la-la. Fast away the old year passes, Fa-la-la-la-la, La-la-la-la. Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa-la-la-la-la, La-la-la-la. Sing we joyous, all together, Fa-la-la, La-la-la, La-la-la. Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa-la-la-la-la, La-la-la-la.
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TODD ELLISON Internationally he has conducted at the Vienna Konzerthaus with Dawn Upshaw and Jerry Hadley, The Dublin Film Orchestra, Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Mexico City), World Science Festival at Lincoln Recently named music director and Center, Cole Porters’ Jubilee at Carnegie conductor of the new Encores! At City Hall, the Long Beach Symphony, New Haven Center production of The Band Wagon, his and York Symphonies. His musical The Black credits include Monty Python’s Spamalot and White Ball premieres in Chicago with (Best Musical Tony Award), La Cage aux the FWD Theatre Project this winter. Folles (Best Musical Revival Tony Award), 42nd Street (Best Revival Tony Award ), He has conducted more than 20 albums, Elton John’s Lestat, Annie, Michel Legrand’s including the Grammy Award-winning cast Amour, The Wild Party, On the Town, Once albums of his shows. He has accompanied Upon a Mattress (starring Sarah Jessica such stars as Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Parker), How To Succeed (starring Matthew Barry Manilow, Tyne Daly, Bea Arthur, Broderick), She Loves Me, Taller than a David Hyde Pierce, Tracey Ullman and Kelsey Grammar. Dwarf and A Class Act. Hailed by The New York Times as one of “Broadway’s Electric Conductors,” Ellison is one of the most accomplished and sought after music directors working today.
He was the music director of the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” at the famed Radio City Music Hall for several seasons. As Marvin Hamlisch’s music director, Ellison worked with him on his productions of Ballroom and The Nutty Professor directed by Jerry Lewis. For City Center’s Encores!, he conducted their acclaimed version of On The Town and was a guest pianist for No No, Nanette.
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Born in Essex, Conn., Ellison began his piano lessons at age six and is a graduate of Boston University School of Music with a degree in piano performance. He is thrilled to be back celebrating the holidays with the Pittsburgh Symphony.
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KATE SHINDLE
Kate Shindle has appeared on Broadway in Wonderland (Mad Hatter), Legally Blonde (Vivienne), Cabaret (Sally Bowles) and Jekyll & Hyde. Elsewhere, she has been seen in Revolution In The Elbow of Ragnar Agnarsson Furniture Painter (Asrun), Rapture Blister Burn (Catherine), After the Fall (Maggie), Restoration (Daphne) A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Helena), Enter Laughing (Angela), Children of Eden, Gypsy, Into the Woods, The Last Five Years, First Lady Suite, Sympathy Jones and many others. Shindle’s small but enthusiastic film/TV career includes Law & Order: SVU, Lucky Stiff, Capote, The Stepford Wives, Gossip Girl, White Collar and some stunning work as “Flight Attendant #1” on As The World Turns. Shindle is a longtime HIV/AIDS activist and aggressive advocate for marriage (and other types of) equality, and was the first to run the NYC Marathon to fundraise for Broadway Impact.
and The Advocate, and her first nonfiction book, Being Miss America: Behind the Rhinestone Curtain, was published this year by the University of Texas Press.” She is a Northwestern Alum and former Actors Equity Vice-President who very much enjoys a good single-malt scotch.
Her writing has appeared in The Daily Beast, For more, follow Shindle at twitter.com/ The Huffington Post, Newsweek, Salon kateshindle.
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RYAN VASQUEZ Ryan Vasquez is thrilled to be performing with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for the first time this holiday season.
Born and raised in San Jose, Calif., Vasquez attended the University of Michigan, where he earned his BFA in musical theatre in 2014. While at school, Vasquez was involved in a myriad productions, ranging from Bat Boy (Bat Boy) to Crazy for You (Lank Hawkins), to Spring Awakening (Moritz), to Rent (Roger), and a workshop of the new Disney adaptation of Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Vasquez now works in New York City in various capacities as an actor, singer and musician. Since moving to New York in May, Vasquez has been lucky enough to work in close quarters with the Backstreet Boys, the Radio City Rockettes, seasoned directors and composers, and budding artists alike. In addition to being a part of some new and interesting work being done in New
York, Vasquez has performed regionally in theatres all over the country, such as Music Theatre Wichita (Tony in West Side Story, Lt. Cable in South Pacific, Pharaoh in Joseph...Dreamcoat, the St. Louis Muny (Les Misérables), and Farmers Alley Theatre (Henry in Next To Normal).
CHRISTOPHER SANDERS Christopher Sanders performed most recently in critically acclaimed performances as Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha and Emile in South Pacific. An award-winning actor and singer, he has performed in venues around the world working with George Hearn, Roddy McDowell, Carol Lawrence, John Raitt, Debbie Boone, Rosemary Clooney and Eddie Mekka. Additional theatrical credits include Fred/Petruchio(Kiss Me Kate), Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde (Jekyll and Hyde), The Beast (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), Javert (Les Miserables), Chauvelin (The Scarlet Pimpernel), Juan Peron (Evita), title role of Kopit and Yeston’s Phantom, Henry Higgins (My Fair Lady), and Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf (Into The Woods). His concert work includes engagements with the Knoxville Symphony, Pasadena Pops and The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber at the National Theatre and Concert Hall Taiwan. This year, he was a guest artist in Carmina Burana with the Bangor Symphony. photo credit: Simon Fowler
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Hailed as one of the finest choruses in the country, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh (MCP) is proud of its long artistic partnership with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) and looks forward to another exciting season at Heinz Hall. Primarily a volunteer chorus, the Mendelssohn Choir is composed of more than 100 singers whose passion and commitment enables them to perform alongside the world’s greatest musicians. Collectively, the members of the Choir volunteer more than 35,000 hours annually to bring the joys of choral music to Pittsburgh audiences. The women and men of the Mendelssohn Choir gave one of their most powerful and touching performances ever with the Pittsburgh Symphony on May 10, 2014 at New York’s Carnegie Hall to close the Spring for Music Festival. Called “an extraordinary performance of great subtlety, great musicality and simply great singing” by the Festival’s co-founder, Mary Lou Falcone, (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) and a “bold, meaningful experiment in programming” with the “impressive orchestra and chorus bringing dramatic purpose as well as musical distinction to the Requiem” (New York Times), the concert was a highly acclaimed choral tour de force.
and Earth” opened in October with a performance of Beethoven’s Mass in C and Brahms’ Schicksalslied featuring MCP Music Director Betsy Burleigh conducting the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra which performed as a guest artist on the Mendelssohn’s series. The season continues with a Valentine’s Day Cabaret, a performance of Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle in March, and an all-Gershwin concert in May. Under Burleigh’s direction, the Choir has earned high praise for its mastery of the great choral classics. Recent past performances include Aaron Copland’s In the Beginning and Mozart’s Great Mass to sold-out audiences at East Liberty Presbyterian Church, Brahms’ Requiem, and a critically acclaimed performance of Rachmaninoff’s a cappella masterwork, the Vespers, at St. Paul’s Cathedral.
As the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s “chorus of choice,” the Mendelssohn Choir has performed with 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 In addition to its performances with the Hickox, Zdenek Mácal, and Manfred Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Honeck. Performances of the Choir with Mendelssohn Choir produces its own the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra are concert series. The Mendelssohn Choir’s heard locally over WQED-FM (89.3) and 2014-2015 season entitled “Heaven distributed nationally by PRI.
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Committed to fostering the choral art form, the Mendelssohn Choir has numerous recordings, commissions and premieres to its credit, including works by Ned Rorem, Nancy Galbraith, and Derek Bermel. The Choir’s most recent recording released in fall 2011 is Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the Children’s Festival Chorus of Pittsburgh with Manfred Honeck conducting.
The Mendelssohn Choir seeks to foster the next generation of choral singers through the Junior Mendelssohn Choir, the region’s premier young adult chorus for youth in grades 8 to 12. For more information on the Mendelssohn and Junior Mendelssohn Choirs and upcoming performances go to themendelssohn.org.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Vance W. Torbert III, President Marian Block, M.D., Vice President Mary G. Bachorski, Treasurer Celia R. Perez, J.D., Secretary DIRECTORS Carey D. Andrew-Jaja, M.D. David C. Bodette, J.D.* Sarah Eldridge Nancy Grover Mike Henry Natalie Hudelson Guy Leonard John Milnthorp* J. Mark Munson, J.D. Cynthia L. Roth, Past President Larry Wright* Shelly A. Zerjav *Choir Representatives
DIRECTORS EMERITUS Constance J. Bernt Douglas A. Clark Bette Evans Cordelia Jacobs Mary Jane Jacques Arthur J. Kerr, Jr. Kwan II Lee, M.D. Paul R. Malmberg Joseph Schewe George Seeley ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Mary Ann Lapinski, Executive Director MaryColleen Seip, Chorus Manager
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Emily Stewart, Communications Manager Esther Berreth, Bookkeeper BOOM Supercreative, Marketing Consultants Tara Taylor, Graphic Design ARTISTIC STAFF Betsy Burleigh, Music Director Robert Page, Music Director Emeritus Maria Sensi Sellner, Associate Conductor Ellen Fast, Accompanist Walter Morales, Accompanist Karen Roethlisberger Verm, Accompanist JUNIOR MENDELSSOHN CHOIR STAFF Maria Sensi Sellner, Music Director Timothy Heavner, Assistant Conductor Uliana Kozhevnikova, Accompanist Emily Stewart, Chorus Manager CHORUS MEMBERS Salvatore A. Amelio Brian Anderson Regina Anesin Earle L. Ashbridge Rebecca Belan Sue Bertenthal
Lauren Berman Justin Blanding David C. Bodette Lauren Boyle†† Briana Brickner † Claudia Brown Elizabeth Atwood Burnette Jeff Cartwright-Smith Suzannah Chatlos Michael Conway Karen B. Crenshaw Kyle Crowley Fred Cullen Stephanie Sue Curtice † Amelia D’Arcy † Jolanta Doherty † Stephen Patrick Dragan Kyle Patrick Duff JoAnn Dull Lynn Streator Dunbar Charlotta Enflo Colin Farley † Ellen Fast †† Brian J. Filtz Jordan R. Fischbach Victoria Anne Fisher Zanna Fredland † Andrew Frey Deanna Golden † Andrew Gorenz †† Mary Kay Gottermeyer Kimberly Sparks Graham Marcus Graham Margaret L. Groninger Theresa Vosko Haas Samuel P. Harbison III John Hastings†† Timothy Heavner † James R. Heinrich Beth Rackley Hesselson Thomas Hill Deena L. Hower Matthew Hunt † Mary Jane Jacques Ed Jaicks Allison Johnston
Marsha L. Keefer † Alyssa Klaum Jeffrey Klefstad † Ryan Kok † Joseph G. Kraus Nathan Leard Kwan II Lee M. Denice Leonard Liana D. Alksnitis Lloyd Jennifer Loh Adam Loucks † Ashley Mac Jonathan MacDonald † Jessica Marcrum † Roy J. Matway Kassidy Mayernik Sibyl Mierley Stephanie Miller John Milnthorp
George Milosh † Bethany Mingle Euthumn Napier † Ernie Nelson Andrey Nemzer † Scott M. O’Neal † Susan Oerkvitz Timothy M. Ore†† Ann Paulini Edward F. Peduzzi Jr. Michael S. Pettersen John Phillips Jamie Rapaport Frank Rogel Gail Elizabeth Roup † MaryBeth Salama Janet L. Sarbaugh Brian Schmitz Marcia M. Seeley
MaryColleen Seip Maria Sensi Sellner Matthew Soroka Teresa Steigerwalt Emily Stewart Andrew Tennant Chris Thompson Rex Tien Bill Vandivier Camara Watkins Scott Williams David L. Wright Larry W. Wright Paul Yeater †† Joan Zolko † Professional Core †† Professional Core Alternate
BETSY BURLEIGH, DIRECTOR recent performance of Beethoven’s Mass in C and Brahms’ Schicksalslied with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Mozart’s Great Mass, Copland’s In the Beginning, Brahms’ Requiem, Bach’s B Minor Mass, and Rachmaninoff’s Vespers, in addition to preparing the choir to sing with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall. In 2009, she took the Mendelssohn Chamber Singers, a select sub-chorus 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 the Rhode Island Philharmonic. 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.
Betsy Burleigh, music director of the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh since 2006, is associate professor of music and the chair of the Department of Choral Burleigh’s conducting has been critically Conducting at the Jacobs School of Music at acclaimed; her 2012 Chorus pro Musica Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. performance of Haydn’s Creation was praised in the Boston Globe as an Burleigh has led the Mendelssohn Choir in “expansive, poetic reading,” and in the their own concert productions, including the Boston Phoenix as “a stirring and elegant, BIOGRAPHY 2014-2015 SEASON
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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 She has prepared choruses for Manfred University and the Massachusetts Institute Honeck, Rafael Frübeck de Burgos, Jan of Technology. She is a past Musical Pascal Tortelier, Leonard Slatkin, Sir Andrew Director of Boston’s Chorus pro Musica and Davis, Christoph von Dohnanyi, Anton the Providence Singers. Burleigh earned a Coppola, Jane Glover, Jahja Ling, Nicholas doctor of music degree at Indiana University, McGegan, John Nelson, Yuri Temirkanov a master’s degree at the New England Conservatory of Music, and a bachelor and Franz Welser-Möst, among others. of music education degree from Indiana Burleigh served as assistant director of University. She is an enthusiastic grower choruses for The Cleveland Orchestra from (and consumer) of heirloom tomatoes. lilting and expansive performance.” Her 2010 Chorus pro Musica rendition of Orff’s Carmina burana was praised as being both “nuanced” and “hair-raising.” 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.
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PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE SCHOOL As the official training institution of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT,) Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School is recognized as one of the nation’s finest schools for dance education and training. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Terrence S. Orr and School Co-Directors Marjorie Grundvig and Dennis Marshall, PBT School offers classical ballet training and a diverse dance curriculum to more than 900 students of all ages, levels and degrees of interest taught by faculty and guest teachers of international acclaim. Strengthened by daily exposure to PBT’s professional company of dancers, PBT School students experience training that extends from the studio to the main stage. 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 preballet, ballet foundations, and preparatory 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.
PBT’s current company roster. Students hail from places across the Americas, Canada, Europe and Asia. 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, contemporary dance and Pilates Mat. PBT’s Pilates Program combines classical Pilates training with professional dance experience resulting in a unique cross-training method preferred by many PBT Company Dancers and is open to the public. Each year, PBT School embarks on an audition tour, traveling across the United States auditioning students for a fiveweek Intensive Summer Program (ISP). Approximately 200 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 sprung Harlequin floors. Free parking is available. Live music accompanies most classes.
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JIM CUNNINGHAM WQED-FM’s artistic director, Jim Cunningham hosts the WQED-FM Morning Show weekday mornings and the nationally syndicated Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra broadcasts that air on Sundays. Cunningham grew up in Warren, Penn. During the ninth grade, he became involved with a radio club at school. He continued to work in radio while at Thiel College, serving as the general manager of the college radio station, WTGP-FM. During college and after graduation with degrees in English and business administration, Cunningham worked full-time for WGRP-FM & AM as an announcer, producer and account executive. Having worked as an intern for WQED-FM Pittsburgh while a student, Cunningham returned to the station to work part-time and a few months later was hired as a full-time announcer. Following graduation from Thiel, Cunningham earned a management certificate from the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Business with sponsorship from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Cunningham served as station manager of WQED-FM for 15 years. As such, Cunningham led the team that established WQEJ Johnstown; began 24-hour classical broadcasts; expanded live broadcasts in annual series from Carnegie Mellon, Duquesne University, Chautauqua New York, Heinz Hall and Heinz Chapel; initiated new programs including Symphony Weekend with Mariss Jansons; national distribution of concerts from the River City Brass Band and numerous holiday specials distributed nationally.
to Europe, Japan, South America, Australia and the Orient. Some of his most memorable broadcasts were sent from the Vatican, Red Square in Beijing, Moscow, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Sydney, Dublin, Edinburgh, Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam, London’s Proms, the Berlin Festival, Tanglewood in Lenox, Mass., Carnegie Hall in New York City, Chautauqua, Point State Park, and the Salzburg Music Festival in Austria where he produced and announced the first international live digital broadcast.
Cunningham taught music and art for the Carnegie Institute adult education program and currently teaches Unlocking the Classics for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Pittsburgh and for the Academy of Life Long Learning at Carnegie Mellon Cunningham served as the classical music University. critic for Pittsburgh magazine for 15 years. He produced and hosted more than 30 features Cunningham has served as a narrator and for WQED-TV’s nightly OnQ magazine. He’s a host for numerous classical music events, including interpreting all the roles in Copland’s regular pledge host for Channel 13. Lincoln Portrait for the Pittsburgh Symphony, In 2002, Cunningham became the host of Pittsburgh CAPA Orchestra and Westmoreland the Pittsburgh Speakers Series at Heinz Hall Symphony Orchestras. where he interviews and introduces 90-minute lectures by notables like Henry Kissinger, Cunningham is the host and producer of the Robert Redford, Elie Wiesel and many others. nationally distributed Pittsburgh Symphony Cunningham has traveled as a correspondent Orchestra broadcasts heard on more than with the Pittsburgh Symphony on 20 world tours 150 public radio stations. He has hosted 30
more than 100 pre-concert talks for Pittsburgh Symphony concerts. Cunningham’s work has been recognized with numerous Golden Quills from the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania, the Air Award from March of Dimes, the Gabriel Award from U.S. Catholic Broadcasters, the Opera Theater of Pittsburgh’s Millie Award, the Board of Directors of Chatham Baroque and the Pittsburgh Symphony’s Paul J. Ross Award for Excellence in Education and Audience Engagement. Cunningham regularly appears as a guest speaker, narrator or host at various cultural events, including Pittsburgh Chamber Music
pre-concert lectures. He hosts concerts at the Mellon Arena for Andre Rieu; Hartwood Acres, South Park and the Bach Beethoven and Brunch series for Pittsburgh; Citiparks at Mellon Park; and the Three Rivers Community Band Festival. He served on the boards of the City of Pittsburgh Arts Commission, Chatham Baroque, Citizens for the Arts in Pennsylvania and Eastern Public Radio. Currently, he is a board member of the Friends of the Carnegie Library, the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony, the Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society Executive Committee and the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble, the Steinway Society and the Pittsburgh Concert Society.
RICK SEBAK Rick Sebak makes unusual television programs. His slightly wacky documentaries now celebrate various aspects of modern American life and the unexpected charms of Pittsburgh. Audiences have learned to recognize his friendly narrative style and the unusual topics that he obviously loves. Since 1987 when he returned to his hometown of Pittsburgh to work at WQED, he has produced more than 25 documentaries about the history, the neighborhoods, the buildings, the people and the food of western Pennsylvania. His programs include Kennywood Memories, Things That Aren’t There Anymore, Pennsylvania Diners, The Strip Show, What Makes Pittsburgh Pittsburgh?, 25 Things I Like About Pittsburgh and Happy Holidays in Pittsburgh, among others. From 2010 through 2013, he also produced a regular weekly program titled It’s Pittsburgh & a Lot of Other Stuff, which covered many topics including Pittsburgh’s annual Dirty Dozen Bike Ride in a program that won the Mid-Atlantic Emmy for Best Sports Special. Sebak has also put together more than a dozen national programs for PBS that celebrate various aspects of modern American culture from sandwiches to cemeteries. His 1999
documentary titled A Hot Dog Program has become a perennial summertime favorite on PBS stations across the country. He is working now on A Few Good Places to Get a Piece of Pie and Some Really Great Bakeries, both to air probably in the summer 2015. Sebak was nominated for two prime-time Emmy Awards for his work on Fred Rogers: America’s Favorite Neighbor. He has received numerous local awards and recognitions, including 10 regional Emmy Awards and an honorary doctorate from Seton Hill University. BIOGRAPHY 2014-2015 SEASON
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JOE WOS Joe Wos is a freelance cartoonist, storyteller A master maze artist, Wos holds the world and writer from Pittsburgh. He has record for creating the world’s largest handperformed nationwide with his unique blend drawn maze. of storytelling and live cartoon illustration. A pop culture historian, Wos is the For the past 14 years, he has been the culture contributor for WESA’s Essential visiting resident cartoonist of the Charles M. Pittsburgh. A lifelong Pittsburgher, he has a passion and appreciation for this city Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, Calif. and its unique dialect. Always looking for innovative ways to incorporate cartooning into new mediums, His new book, The Three Little Pigsburghers, Wos has worked with the Pittsburgh is a reimagining of the classic tale as retold Symphony Orchestra illustrating live during in Pittsburghese. It is available for purchase at pigsburgh.com performances.
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NANCY GOERES Principal Bassoonist Nancy Goeres joined the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in 1984. Prior to coming to Pittsburgh, Goeres held similar positions with the Florida Orchestra, The Caracas Philharmonic and the Cincinnati Symphony. In addition to her appearances with the Pittsburgh Symphony, she performs regularly at the leading festivals around the country including Tanglewood, Marlboro, Sarasota, LaJolla and Mainly Mozart festivals, New York’s 92nd Street Y Series, Santa Fe Chamber Festival, Music in the Vineyards (CA) and Instrumenta Verano, Puebla, Mexico. She has also toured with Musicians from Marlboro. With Lorin Maazel and the Pittsburgh Symphony, she premiered Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s Bassoon Concerto, commissioned for her by the Pittsburgh Symphony Society. In addition to recording the Zwilich Concerto with the Pittsburgh Symphony and Lorin Maazel on the New World label, she has subsequently performed it with the Chamber Symphony of the Aspen Music Festival and at a conference of the International Double Reed Society. In 2004, she traveled to Cuba to conduct master classes and perform the concerto with the Havana Symphony. Other concerto performances with the Pittsburgh Symphony include Haydn’s Sinfonia concertante, John Williams’ bassoon concerto, The Five Sacred Trees, the Mozart Bassoon Concerto and the Rossini Bassoon Concerto.
In the United States, she often works with the students of the New World Symphony in Miami Beach, the Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute of Music. She is a member of the faculty of the School of Music at Carnegie Mellon University, where she not only trains the next generation of musicians, but also conducts workshops for bassoonists around the country via the Internet. Since 1991, she can be found in the summer teaching and performing with the Aspen Music Festival and School.
A native of Lodi, Wis., her principal teachers were Sherman Walt and Richard Lottridge. Goeres holds the Pittsburgh Symphony’s Mr. & Mrs. William Genge and Mr. & Mrs. James E. Lee Principal Bassoon Chair. She is also a member of the board of directors of the An active teacher, Goeres has given master Woodlands Foundation, which is involved with classes in Europe, Canada, Mexico, South bringing music to children with disabilities and America and returns frequently to China. chronic illness.
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PHILIP PANDOLFI Born in Boston and raised in Milwaukee and St. Louis, bassoonist Philip Pandolfi has been a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony since 1995. After undergraduate studies at Indiana University and a Master’s degree from Temple University, Pandolfi was selected from more than 1,000 applicants for the inaugural season of the New World Symphony, in 1988. He spent three seasons in the Miami-based ensemble, performing in the United States, South America and Europe. Prior to his appointment in the Pittsburgh Symphony, Pandolfi spent two seasons each in the Montreal Symphony and the Florida Orchestra (Tampa), and has also performed with the Chicago and St. Louis symphony orchestras. He has been principal bassoonist of the Peninsula Music Festival in Door County, Wis. since 1998. with the Pittsburgh Chamber Music Project, the Shadyside Concert Series and A busy chamber musician in Miami, Tampa on numerous faculty recitals at Duquesne and Montreal, Pandolfi has performed and Carnegie Mellon.
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JAMES RODGERS James Rodgers has been the principal contrabassoonist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since September 2001. Formerly, he was the principal bassoonist with the Jacksonville Symphony, associate principal bassoonist with the Florida Orchestra, second bassoonist with the Houston Symphony, and contrabassoonist with the Colorado Symphony. Summer activities have included the Grand Tetons Music Festival, Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, Colorado Music Festival, National Orchestral Institute and Tanglewood Music Center. He studied bassoon with Norman Herzberg at the University of Southern California, and with Benjamin Kamins at the Rice University Shepherd School of Music. He also studied bassoon with Andrew Radford, and contrabassoon with Gregg Henegar dulcian whenever possible. As a pioneer of electric/acoustic bassoon and contrabassoon A founding member of the Pittsburgh Reed development, Rodgers is ever creatively Trio, Rodgers has performed to critical exploring the possibilities of his instruments’ acclaim with symphony colleagues Scott capabilities, both in sound and genre. Bell (oboe) and Ron Samuels (clarinet). Their many and varied concerts have been heard Rodgers lives in Moon Township with his locally, nationally and abroad. An avid early wife, Sue, a clarinetist and dietitian/diabetes music enthusiast, Rodgers likes to perform on educator, and their feline family.
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THE PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, known for its artistic excellence for more than 117 years, is credited with a rich history of the world’s finest conductors and musicians, and a strong commitment to the Pittsburgh region and its citizens. Past music directors have included Fritz Reiner (1938-1948), William Steinberg (1952-1976), Andre Previn (1976-1984), Lorin Maazel (1984-1996) and Mariss Jansons (1995-2004). This tradition of outstanding international music directors was furthered in fall 2008, when Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck became music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony. The orchestra has been at the forefront of championing new American works, and gave the first performance of Leonard Bernstein’s Symphony No. 1 “Jeremiah” in 1944. The Pittsburgh Symphony has a long and illustrious history in the areas of recordings
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EVERY GIFT IS INSTRUMENTAL The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts are pleased to acknowledge the following members of our donor family who have made generous gifts of $500 or more to the Annual Fund during 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 you are not listed correctly, please call 412.392.4880. Thank you! MAESTRO’S CIRCLE
$15,000 - $19,999
Nadine E. Bognar/E.J. Bognar, Inc. Anonymous Kathryn & Michael Bryson Pittsburgh Symphony Association & Affiliates Ron & Dorothy Chutz Dick & Ginny Simmons James K. & Sara C. Donnell Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Graham BENEFACTOR’S CIRCLE Mrs. Nancy K. Hansen $50,000 - $99,999 Rich & Scheryl Harshman Vivian & Bill Benter Nancy & Jeff Leininger Rick & Laurie Johnson Mr. & Mrs. John W. Lynch Perry* & BeeJee Morrison Juergen F. Mross, Naples, FL David & Carol McCormish Devin & Shannon Steve & Brenda McGranahan Schlotterbeck Pittsburgh Symphony North Jon & Carol Walton Arthur & Barbara* Weldon Joanne Byrd Rogers James & Susanne Wilkinson Robert P. Zinn & Darlene R. Berkovitz FOUNDER’S CIRCLE GUARANTOR’S CIRCLE $100,000 +
$25,000 - $49,999
Anonymous James & Electra Agras Tony & Linda Bucci Bill & Loulie Canady Randi & L. Van V. Dauler, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. J. Christopher Donahue Steven & Beverlynn Elliott Marcia M. Gumberg Drue Heinz Elsie & Henry Hillman Audrey R. Hughes Douglas B. McAdams Gerald McGinnis Tom & Jamee Todd Ellen & Jim Walton Helge & Erika Wehmeier CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE $20,000 - $24,999
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$10,000 - $14,999
Andrew & Michelle Aloe Michele & Pat Atkins Allen Baum & Elizabeth Witzke-Baum Mr. & Mrs. Benno Bernt Mr.* & Mrs. Edward S. Churchill Mr. & Mrs. E. V. Clarke Betty Diskin in memory of her beloved husband Arthur J. Diskin, Esq. and their sons William & Robert Roy & Susan Dorrance Barbara & Bob Egan Mr. & Mrs. Milton Fine Hans & Leslie Fleischner Frank & Angela Grebowski Christiane & Manfred Honeck Joseph & Dorothy Jackovic Craig Jordan & Elaine KoziarJordan Mr. & Mrs. R. Drew Kistler Sheldon Marstine Mr. & Mrs. James W. McGlothlin
Betty & Granger Morgan Janet & Donald Moritz Richard E. & Alice S. Patton Mr. & Mrs. John R. & Svetlana S. Price Mary Alice Price Cheryl & James Redmond Abby & Reid Ruttenberg Pauline Santelli The David S. & Karen A. Shapira Foundation Jill & Craig Tillotson Jan & Anthony Tomasello Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Usher Dr. Michael J. White & Mr. Richard LeBeau Dr. & Mrs. Merrill F. Wymer In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. John W. Zoerb DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $7,500 - $9,999
Larry & Tracy Brockway Jane & Rae R. Burton James & Margaret Byrne Jerry & Mimi Davis Dr. & Mrs. Martin Earle Henry & Ann Fenner Barbara Jeremiah Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McConomy Mildred S. Myers & William C. Frederick Elliott S. Oshry Dr. & Mrs. William R. Poller in honor of our four grandsons Richard E. Rauh Mr. & Mrs. Frank Brooks Robinson Mr. & Mrs. John T. Ryan III Millie & Gary Ryan Alece & David Schreiber Carol Hefren Tillotson
$5,000 - $7,499
Anonymous Alan L. & Barbara B. Ackerman Dr. & Mrs. John C. Barber Edwin H. Beachler Philip & Melinda Beard Noah Bendix-Balgley Michael & Sherle Berger Ted & Kathie Bobby Ms. Spencer Boyd Dr. Alan & Marsha Bramowitz Mr. & Mrs. Christopher* Brent Barbara & David Burstin Dr. & Mrs. Sidney N. Busis Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Calihan James C. Chaplin Joseph* & Virginia Cicero Basil & Jayne Adair Cox Randall Crawford & Ellen Goodman Ruby A. Cunningham Alison H. & Patrick D. Deem Philip J. & Sherry S. Dieringer June & Barry Dietrich Carol & Brian Duggan Dr. James H. & Mary E. Duggan Mr. William J. Fetter Terri H. Fitzpatrick Robert & Jeanne Gleason Mr. & Mrs. Irving J. Halpern Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Henderson In Honor of Helge & Erika Wehmeier Dr. & Mrs. Allen Hogge Gerald & Diane Holder Mrs. Milton G. Hulme Elizabeth S. Hurtt Robert W. & Elizabeth C. Kampmeinert Bill & Tricia Kassling Judith & Lester* Lave D. H. Lee Jr.
Arthur S. Levine, M.D. & Linda S. Melada Mary Lou & Ted N. Magee Robert & Dana McCutcheon Mr. & Mrs. Martin G. McGuinn Sam Michaels Robert D. Mierley Family Foundation II Morby Family Charitable Foundation H. Ward & Shirley Olander Steven C. & Tami Pederson Catherine & Bill Perez Dr. Tor Richter in memory of Elizabeth W. Richter James W. & Erin M. Rimmel Dr. & Mrs. William E. Rinehart Mr. & Mrs. William F. Roemer Karen Scansaroli Mrs. Virginia W. Schatz Nancy Schepis Michael Shefler Robert & Janet Squires Subra & Mary Suresh John P. & Elizabeth L. Surma Symphony East Jodi & Andrew Weisfield Seldon Whitaker In Memory of Susan Whitaker Barbara & Bruce Wiegand William Winkenwerder Jr., M.D. Rachel W. Wymard AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE
Gary & Judy Bruce Charles* & Patricia Burke Mr. & Mrs. Frank V. Cahouet Gail & Rob Canizares Judy Clough Charles C. Cohen & Michele M. McKenney Bill & Cynthia Cooley Alan & Hazel Cope Rose & Vincent A. Crisanti Ms. Sheryl Ann Cupps Cyert Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. G. A. Davidson Jr. Jamini Vincent Davies Ada Davis Robert & Renee Denove Mr. Frank R. Dziama Edith H. Fisher Curt & Kim Tillotson Fleming Mr. William R. Forsythe J. Tomlinson Fort Janet M. Frissora Dina & Jerry Fulmer Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Gailliot Gary & Joanne Garvin Mr. & Mrs. Ronald E. Gebhardt Dr. Robert J. & Susan J. Gluckman Nancy Goeres & Michael Rusinek Dr. & Mrs. Sanford A. Gordon Mr. James Gorton & Mrs. Gretchen Van Hoesen George & Jane Greer Mr. & Mrs. George V. Grune Jr. William & Victoria Guy $2,500 - $4,999 Jim & Marnie Haines Anonymous (6) Charles H. Harff The Barbara and Marcus Aaron Fund of The Mr. & Mrs. J. Brett Harvey Pittsburgh Foundation Carolyn Heil Andrea & David Aloe Dan & Gwen Hepler Jane Callomon Arkus Mr. & Mrs. C. T. Hiteshew Joseph E. Bailey Sr. Dorothy A. Howat Barbara L. Barry Alysia & Robert Hoyt Dr. & Mrs. David Beaudreau Hyman Family Foundation Nick & Dotty Beckwith Alice Jane Jenkins Martha L. Berg Leo & Marge Kane Marian & Bruce Block Gerri Kay* Don & Judy Borneman Arthur J. Kerr Jr. Betsy Bossong Sydelle Kessler Dana & Margaret Bovbjerg Charles & Kathleen Kovac Mr. & Mrs.* Kenneth Brand Cliff & Simi Kress Hugh & Jean Brannan Susan Oberg Lane
Dr. Joseph & AnnaMae Lenkey Barry Lhormer & Janet Markel Doris L. Litman Tom & Gail Litwiler Mark & Joan Lombardi Mrs. John Marous James & Jennifer Martin Dave & Kathy Maskalick Victoria & Alicia McGinnis Margaret J. McGowan George & Bonnie Meanor Marilyn & Allan Meltzer Montgomery IP Associates Gerald Lee Morosco & Paul Ford Jr. Jim & Susan Morris in Honor of Kay Stolarevsky Abby L. Morrison Barbara & Eugene Myers Constance Nelson Dr. & Mrs. Michael L. Nieland Fritz Okie Paul & Nancy O’Neill Charitable Trust Dr. Thaddeus A. Osial Jr. & Linda Shooer Osial Robert & Lillian Panagulias Drs. James Parrish & Christiane Siewers Mr. & Mrs. William A. Partain Mr. & Mrs. William Pohlmann Ned & Sally Randall Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Riordan Mr. & Mrs. James E. Rohr Mr. & Mrs. Daniel M. Rooney Judy & Stanley Ruskin Dr. Alan Russell Donald D. Saxton Jr. in memory of Barbara Morey Saxton Leonard* & Joan Scheinholtz Dr. & Mrs. Harry E. Serene Dr. Stanley Shostak & Dr. Marcia Landy James & Janet Slater Manny H. & Ileane Smith Marisa & Walter C. Smith Lowell & Jan Steinbrenner Jeff & Linda Stengel Edward & Rebecca Stephan Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Stept
Theodore & Elizabeth Stern Fred & Maryann Steward Mr. & Mrs. Frank Talenfeld Margaret Tarpey & Bruce Freeman Dr. Sharon Taylor & Dr. Philip Rabinowitz Richard & Sandra Teodori Dr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Harry A. Thompson II John & Nancy Traina Jim Walker & Jonnie Viakley Dr. Ronald J. & Patricia J. Wasilak Dr. Konrad & Mrs. Konrad M. Weis Carolyn & Richard Westerhoff Miriam L. Young Harvey* & Florence Zeve Dorothea K. Zikos ENCORE CLUB $1,500 - $2,499
Anonymous (5) Mrs. E.L. Abernathy Mr. & Mrs. Francis A. Balog Lorraine E. Balun, in memory of Phyllis E. Zimmerman Barbara C. & Ralph J. Bean Jr. Fred & Sue* Bennitt Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Berdik Dr. Michael & Barbara Bianco Mr. Michael E. Bielski Gerald & Carolyn Eberly Blaney Paul E. Block Philip & Bernice Bollman Ted Bosquez Dr. Carole B. Boyd Bozzone Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. James H. Bregenser Lawrence R. Breletic & Donald C. Wobb Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Bridges Jill & Chuck Brodbeck Myron David Broff* Roger & Lea Brown Mr. & Mrs. David A. Brownlee Howard & Marilyn Bruschi Timothy & Linda Burke Gene & Sue Burns
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Dr. Bernadette G. Callery* & Dr. Joseph M. Newcomer Susan S. Cercone Mrs. Arthur L. Coburn III Judge Maurice B. Cohill Jr. Sen. Herbert B. & Linda Conner Marion S. Damick Alfred R. de Jaager Dan & Dee Delaney Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Dell Michelle Ann Duralia John & Gertrude Echement Linda & Robert Ellison Marlene & Louis Epstein Ms. Kelly G. Estes & Mr. Hank Snell Donald & Judith Feigert John H. Feist, M.D. Mrs. Orlie S. Ferretti Albert L. Filoni Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Fisher Dr. Edward L. Foley Chauncey & Magdaline Frazier Dr. & Mrs. J. William Futrell Keith & Susan Garver Alice V. Gelormino Franklyn & Dale Gorell Laurie Graham Rick & Stephanie Green Dr. Alberto M. Guzman Mrs. Ellen Hagerty Mr. & Mrs.* George K. Hanna Rev. Diana D. Harbison Paul T. Harper Bob & Georgia Hernandez Douglas & Antionette Hill Dr. Joseph & Marie Hinchcliffe Dr. & Mrs. John W. Hoyt Micki Huff Joan M. Hurrell Mary Lee & Joe Irwin Barbara Johnstone Jackie & Ley Jones Mr. & Mrs. Jayant Kapadia Mr. & Mrs. David N. Kaplan Rolf & Florence M. Kayser Gloria Kleiman James & Jane Knox Lewis & Alice Kuller George & Alexandra Kusic Dr. & Mrs. Howard N. Lang Father Ronald P. Lengwin 44
Sally Levin Claire & Larry Levine Harriet, Barbara, Marc, Scott and Kim Lewis in memory of Elliott (Bud) Lewis Dr. Michael Lewis & Dr. Katia Sycara Elsa Limbach Roslyn M. Litman In Memory of Norval W. Lyle Francis & Debbie Lynch Neil & Ruth Mac Kay George & Jane Mallory Dr. Richard Martin in memory of Mrs. Lori Martin Carolyn Maue & Bryan Hunt Bill Maurer & Carol Jean McKenzie Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Maxwell Jean H. McCullough Dr. & Mrs. J. B. McGee Alan & Marilyn McIvor Sherman & Sue McLaughlin Nessa Green Mines Constance C. Morrison Lesa B. Morrison, Ph. D Dr. & Mrs. Etsuro K. Motoyama Harry & Kathleen Nagel Maurice & Nancy Nernberg Maureen S. O’Brien Mr. & Mrs. Patrick M. O’Donnell Dr. Karl R. Olsen & Dr. Martha E. Hildebrandt Ellen Ormond Seth & Pamela Pearlman Connie & Mike Phillips Mr. & Mrs. E. Kears Pollock Mrs. Mildred M. Posvar Ms. Sandy Pysh & Mr. Rich Somplatsky Charles & Patricia Ransom Stephen G. Robinson Dr. Lee A. & Rosalind* Rosenblum Rich & Linda Ruffalo Dr. James R. Sahovey Juerg* & Lois Saladin Drs. Guy & Mary Beth Salama Thomas & Perri Schelat Joseph Schewe Jr. Esther Schreiber Jolie Schroeder Robert J. & Sharon E. Sclabassi
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond V. Shepherd Jr. Preston & Annette Shimer Kay L. Shirk Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Shoop Jr. Dr. Ralph T. Shuey & Ms. Rebecca L. Carlin Marilyn G. Shure Constance Silipigni Paul & Linda Silver Juliet Lea Hillman Simonds Mr. Frank Simpkins Dennis & Susan Slevin Bill & Patty Snodgrass Mrs. Alice R. Snyder Marcie Solomon & Nathan Goldblatt The Honorable & Mrs. William L. Standish Lewis M. Steele & Ann Labounsky Steele Barbara & Lou Steiner Dr. & Mrs. Ron Stoller Dick & Thea Stover Mr. & Mrs. Harold H. Stroebel Judith & Steve Thomas Bob & Bette Thomson Jill Thomson Mr. & Mrs. Arthur W. Ticknor Rosalyn & Albert Treger Jane F. Treherne-Thomas Albert & Megan Trezza Mr. & Mrs. Walter W. Turner Drs. Ben Van Houten & Victoria Woshner Bob & Denise Ventura Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Vest Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Vismor Mr. & Mrs. Burt Wald C. Robert Walker Frank & Heide Wenzel Mr. & Mrs. Raymond B. White James R. Whitehead Elizabeth* & Frank Wiegand Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Witmer Ellie & Joe Wymard Naomi Yoran Mr. & Mrs. Charles Zellefrow Simone Ziegler SYMPHONY CLUB $500 - $1,499
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Janese A. Abbott & David E. Clark Barbara & Otto Abraham Deborah L. Acklin Mary Beth Adams Dr. & Mrs. Siamak Adibi R. Ward Allebach & Lisa D. Steagall Erin and Kevin Allen Richard C. Alter & Eric D. Johnson Donald & Kathleen Anderson Ronald Anderson Craig & Dawn Andersson Anne B. Angerman Rev. Drs. A. Gary & Judy Angleberger Joan Apt Yoshio Arai Warren J. Archer & Madeline C. Archer Rod & Tammy Ardolino James & Susanne Armour Mr.* & Mrs. David J. Armstrong Dr. Donald & Joann Atkinson Dr. & Mrs. Robert B. Atwell Dr. & Mrs. Alan A. Axelson Ruth Bachman in Memory of James Bachman Sidney Baker Donna L. Balewick MD Dr. Esther L. Barazzone Wendy & David Barensfeld Dr. Barbara Barnes Joe & Sandra Barnes Richard C. Barney Robert & Loretta Barone Martin & Bridgett Bates Robert & Janet Baum John & Betsy Baun Barbara N. Baur Vitasta Bazaz & Sheen Sehgal Fund in Memory of Dr. Kuldeep Sehgal David & Gail Becker Kenneth & Elsa Beckerman Vange & Nick Beldecos Judith Bell Edgar* & Betty Belle Rudy & Barbara Benedetti Eleanor H. Berge Ron & Nancy Bergey Dr. Peter & Judy Berkowitz Mrs. Georgia Berner & Mr. James Farber
Dr. Lawson Bernstein Robert S. Bernstein & Ellie K. Bernstein Fund Ms. Robin Joan Bernstein & Mr. H. Seigle* Don Berry Marilyn & Guy Berry Henry & Charlotte Beukema Drs. Barbara & Al Biglan Harry S. Binakonsky, M.D. Dr. Paul Birckbichler Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Birsic Rob & Hongwei Bittner Franklin & Bonnie Blackstone Harry & Gayle Blansett Michael & Carol Bleier Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Block Clifford Bob & Joan Miles Sandi & Jim Bobick Steve & Jeanne Boehmer Marianne Bokan-Blair Jim & Debbie Boughner Dr. & Mrs. A’Delbert Bowen William & Elizabeth Bowers Mr. & Mrs. William H. Brandeis Gary & Connie Brandenberger Sue & Mark Breedlove Gerda & Abe Bretton Mary & Russell Brignano Mary L. Briscoe Judy Brody & Lawrence Adler Suzanne Broughton & Richard Margerum Mr. & Mrs.* Earle O. Brown Jr. Timothy R. Brown & Heidi K. Bartholomew Nancy & John* Brownell Lois R. Brozenick Dr. & Mrs. John A. Burkholder James & Anne Burnham Dr. Stuart S. Burstein Nicholas Butera & Grace Wagner Michael F. Butler Christopher & Nancy Caldwell James & Judith Callomon Susan Campbell & Patrick Curry Andrés Cárdenes & Monique Mead
Dr. Albert A. Caretto Richard & Jeanne* Carter Charles & Donna Cashdollar David & Kathryn Cashman Dr. & Mrs. Richard G. Cassoff Janet E. Chadwick Sue Challinor & Matt Teplitz Mr. Flavio & Tatjana M. Chamis Dr. Thomas S. Chang Deborah & David Chapman Peggy & Joe Charny Ms. Amy Chen Craig D. Choate Kenneth & Celia Christman Dr. & Mrs. Albert E. Chung Ralph & Phyllis Cioffi Edward Cipriano William R. Clarkson & Dr. Andrea Velletri Robert & Elizabeth Clemens Elizabeth & William Clendenning Stuart & Cathryn Coblin Jared L. & Maureen B. Cohon Alan & Lynne Colker In Loving Memory of Johnathan Heath College Dale Colyer Estelle Comay & Bruce Rabin Connell Leonard Family Lin & Anne Cook R. Bruce Cooper Dr. & Mrs. Cleon L. Cornes Sheila Corrall & Ray Lester Patricia Cover Barton & Teri Cowan Ms. Eileen Cox Hanley B. Cox Mary Ann Craig, D.M.E. Susan & George Craig Susan O. Cramer David* & Marian Crossman John D. & Laurie B. Culbertson Kent & Merle Culley Mr. S. A. Cunningham Zelda Curtiss Cynthia Custer Mr. & Mrs. Cyrus Daboo Dr. & Mrs. Richard H. Daffner Mr. Enrico & Mrs. Federica Dallavecchia Joan & Jim Darby
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Darr Norina H. Daubner Dr. & Mrs. K. C. Davides Constance P. Davis Joan Clark Davis Bruce & Rita Decker Jim* & Peggy Degnan In Honor of Dr. & Mrs. William E. Rinehart Charles S. Degrosky Dr. & Mrs. Gregory G. Dell’Omo Lynn & David DeLorenzo Dr. Richard S. DeLuca Edward U. DePersis Patrick C. Derrico Frank D. & Mary K. Devono Valerie DiCarlo Mr. & Mrs. Victor DiCarlo Alfred & Eileen Diorio Peter Ditsch D.J. Knowles Dodds Holland & Susan Donaldson Lisa Donnermeyer Mr. & Mrs. Todd Donovan Doris Dowling Mr. & Mrs. James R. Drake Anthony V. Dralle Dristas, Thomas & Teresa Mr. John M. & Ms. Victoria W. Duff Mr. David Duffee & Ms. Rebecca Catelinet Mary A. Duggan David & Lisa Durbin Jeff & Wendy Dutkovic John & Elizabeth Eckenrod Mr. & Mrs. David H. Ehrenwerth Christopher* & Gretchen Elkus Mr. Jack W. & Mrs. Mary Jo Elliott Katrin & Eugene Engles Jr. Arnold & Eva Engler Mindy & Richard Epstein Dan & Nancy Fales Joan Feldman Charles E. Felix Martin & Suzanne Fenster Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Ferlan Madelyn & John Fernstrom Dana H. Ferry Janet Fesq Dr. Joseph Fine
Dr. A.M. & Jeanne Blend Finton Nancy A. Fitch Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R.Fitzgerld Warren & Joan Fitzpatrick Ms. Ann P. Flaherty Mr. Mark F. Flaherty Mr. & Mrs. James Flanigan Jan Fleisher Michael J. Flinn & Eileen Flinn Suzanne Flood Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Fonseca Mr. & Mrs. Edward Fortwangler Mr. & Mrs. K. H. Fraelich Jr. Christina Friday Eleanor Friedman Friends of the PSO Reanette & Steve Frobouck Elaine & John Frombach F. Thomas Fruehstorfer Mrs. Fran Frye Dr. & Mrs. Freddie H. Fu Lorie Fuller Normandie Fulson Mr. Gabriel C. Fusco Bruce & Ann Gabler Dr. Kent Galey & Dr. Karen Roche Gamma Investment Corporation Dr. & Mrs. Keith Garbutt Ronald & Marlene Gardner Dr. & Mrs. Marc E. Garfinkel Hans & Gudrun Garkisch Beth & Phil Gasiewicz Joan & Stuart Gaul K. Gavigan & Wm. B. Dixon Pete Geissler Mr. & Mrs. David C. Genter Anne & Rob German Mr. & Mrs. William P. Getty Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Getze Revs. Gaylord & Catherine Gillis Barbara & Fred Gilman Mr. David Givens & Mr. Stephen Mellett Mike & Cordy Glenn Virgil Gligor & Alicia Avery Daniel & Marcia Glosser Fund Mr. & Mrs. Harry M. Goern Mr. & Mrs. Ted Goldberg
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Walter L. Goldburg Bernard Goldstein, M.D. & Russellyn Carruth Thomas W. Golightly* & Rev. Dr. Carolyn J Jones Dr. & Mrs. C. B. Good Richard E. Gordon & June F. Swanson Ms. Rita J. Gould The Graf Family Dr. Lora D. Graves & Dr. Bryan D. Dye David & Nancy Green Lori Greene & Chris Decker Charlotte T. Greenwald Mr. & Mrs. Steven Gridley Ernest J. Grindle Margaret L. Groninger D.T. Gruelle Specialty Logistics Ms. E. A. Gundelfinger Andrew Gurcak & Elaine Lees Kristine Haig & John Sonnenday John and Judith Hall Mr. & Mrs. Van Beck Hall Jeanne M. Hanchett & Phillips P. Wedemeyer Susan & Wilfred Hansen Gail & Gregory Harbaugh Jeanie & Ben Hardesty Susan & David Hardesty Charles Harris & Darlene Nowak in honor of William & Kathleen Caballero Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Harris Mary O. Harrison Mr. Robert Hartman Ms. Christine A. Hartung James & Ann Harty Cal & Donna Hastings Mr. Phillip Hazlet Greg Haughey Barbara A. Hays Cathy & John Heggestad Dr. & Mrs. Fred P. Heidenreich In Memory of John G. Heidish Ms. Martha S. Helmreich in Honor of my mother, Anne J. Schaff Eric & Lizz Helmsen Paul & Colleen Hennigan Marianne & Marshall Hess Professor Benjamin E. Hicks Dr. & Mrs. John B. Hill 46
Pete & Rebecca Hoch Mr. Richard Hodos Ms. Donna Hoffman & Mr. Richard Dum Greg & Amy Hogue Clare & Jim Hoke Philo & Erika Holcomb Katherine Holter Dr. & Mrs. Elmer J. Holzinger Ms. Madeleine Hombosky Tom & Mary Hooten Mr.* & Mrs.* Lewis J. Hoover Thomas O. Hornstein* Charitable Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Joseph W. Hostetler 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.* Anthony C. Infanti Robert & Rose Marie Izzo Mr. & Mrs. Vincent J. Jacob Dr. & Mrs. Samuel A. Jacobs Lynne & Blair Jacobson David & Terry Jancisin Dr. & Mrs. Edward W. Jew Jr. Dawn M. Johnson Janis & Jonas Johnson Joanne K. Johnson Tom & Wendy Jones in Honor of Chris Wu John & Maureen Joyce Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kahlson Alice & Richard Kalla Daniel G. & Carole L. Kamin Dr. & Mrs. Peter D. Kaplan Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Kara Jim Keller & Mary Ellen Hoy Flo & Bob Kenny Rhian Kenny Jayne & Niles Kenyon The Kessler Family Greta Keverline Ellen Kiam & William B. Troy Mr. Milton B. Kimura Norman L. Kimes Ruth Ann & Eugene Klein Stuart L. & Ann K. Knoop Peggy C. Knott Ms. Marilyn Koch Bob & Susie Kopf
Ms. Dawn Kosanovich David Kremen Drs. Fotios & Linda Koumpouras Mr. & Mrs. John Krolikowski Phyllis Jo Kubey Robert A. & Alice Kushner Rose M. Kutsenkow Mr. Nicholas Kyriazi Betty Lamb Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Landay Ronald & Lida Larsen Earl & Marilyn Latterman Kathy & Hank Lawrence Marvin & Gerry Lebby Drs. Grace & Joon Lee Ms. Janet Lee & Mr. Matthew Rosengart Diana K. Lemley MD & Paul L. Shay MD Mr. David W. Lendt Robert W. Lenker Dr. Herbert & Barbara Levit Mrs. William E. Lewellen III Anne Lewis Philip & Leslie Liebscher Robert & Janet Liljestrand Mr. & Mrs. Kurt L. Limbach Walter F. Limbach Jim & Sandi Linaberger W. F. Lindgren Ken & Hope Linge Lawrence & Jacqueline Lobl Mr. & Mrs.* Thomas J. Locke Margery J. Loevner Don & Hanne Lorch Mrs. Howard M. Love Eddie Lowy & Ricardo CortĂŠs Annette Lutz Edward Lynch & Regina Lindsey-Lynch In Memory of James Lyne Daphne & John Lynn Mrs. Guinevere R. Mabunay Pat & Don MacDonald William & Nora MacDonald Dr. & Mrs. George J. Magovern Jr. John K. Maitland Louise & Michael Malakoff Mr. & Mrs. William G. Malter Carl & Alexis Mancuso Drs. Ellen Mandel & Lawrence Weber Mr. & Mrs. Jay R. Mangold Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Marinelli Bernard & Barbara Mars John & Cathy Mary Helen F. Mathieson Dr. William Matlack & Leslie Crawford Matlack Karen Matthews Kenneth & Dr. Carol N. Maurer Sidney McBride Dale & Dr. Marlene* McCall Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy McCamic Mr. & Mrs. Jon W. McCarter Patrick & Michelle McCarthy McCarthy Rail Insurance Managers, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Charles E. McChesney Mr. Richard E. McClain Mr. Samuel A. McClung Jonathan & Kathryn McClure Mary C. McCormick Paula & Bob McCracken Mr. Bernard J. McCrory Mrs. Samuel K. McCune Nancy McDonald Mary A. McDonough Keith McDuffie Kent & Martha McElhattan Mary & R. Lee McFadden Barbara McKenna & Family Alexis & Andrew McKinley Jean S. McLaughlin Susan Lee Meadowcroft Mr. & Mrs. William P. Meehan Mr. & Mrs. William J. Mehaffey Barbara M. Meharey Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Mellon Suzanne K. Mellon Peter & Memi Melotti Mark & Amy Mendicino Barbara Sachnoff Mendlowitz In Memory of William C. Menges Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Merriman 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
Ms. Laurie Miller Mary Ellen Miller Robert & Miriam Miller Mr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Miller Dr. & Mrs. Vincent P. Miller Jr. Jack Millstein Frank C. & Judy L. Mindicino Mr. & Mrs. M. Lee Minter Jeffrey Mishler Ann & Mark Mizer Paul & Connie Mockenhaupt Amy & Ira* M. Morgan Bill & Jane Morgan Mr. Gary Morrell Dr. Harvey M. Morris Eric Von Morton Frank & Brenda Moses Michael & Cynthia Mullins Hilde Munck & Eckard Munck Richard & Martha Munsch Arthur J. Murphy Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Albert C. Muse Mr. George Mycoff James & Marlee Myers Roger & Michelle Myers Dr. & Mrs. Donald D. Naragon Dr. & Mrs. Dennis W. Nebel Dr. Nancy Z. Nelson Rev. Robert & Suzanne Newpher Patricia K. Nichols Mr. & Mrs. David Nimick Karen Kelley Noble Hide & Julia Miller Nobumori Dr. Sean Nolan Mark & Nikki Nordenberg Charles A. Norton James & Lindsey Nova Dr. & Mrs. Harry M. Null Dr. Everett F. Oesterling & Mrs. Joyce Oesterling Mr. & Mrs. Hale Oliver John Orndorff Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Orr Dee Jay Oshry & Bart Rack John A. Osuch Sandy & Gene O’Sullivan Russell G. & Karen Overfield Paul M. Palevsky, MD & Sharon R. Roseman, MD Dr. & Mrs. A. H. Panahandeh
Dr. Armand J. Panson Pamela & Ronald Pape Pauline R. Parker John & Joan Pasteris Carol & Richard Patterson Kenneth & Rose Patterson Mr. & Mrs. James Patton Camilla Brent Pearce Mr. & Mrs. Gerald F. Pellett Daniel M. Pennell Dale & Michele Perelman Eric & Sharon Perelman Bill & Stella Perrine Dr. Jeffrey & Francesca Peters Judy Petty Mr. & Mrs. Harry A. Pfendler Jr. Ms. Dorothy Philipp Mr. & Mrs. Jon R. Piersol Ed & Mary Ellen Pisula Larry & Nancy Podey Drs. Mary & Raymond Pontzer Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Porkolab David & Marilyn Posner Shirley Pow Ann & Mal Powell Richard O. Price Bob & Mary Jo Purvis Mrs. Jean Purvis Andrew & Liberty Pyros Mr. & Mrs. C. J. Queenan Jr. Fran Quinlan Janet K. Quint Ms. Barbara Rackoff Nancy & Bill Rackoff, ASKO Philanthropic Fund Betty Radvak-Shovlin Susan M. Rakfal, MD James D. & Carol L. Randolph Barbara M. Rankin Mr. Leonard E. Rausch Mr. Joseph J. Regna Jr. Paul & Dorothy Reiber Eric & Frances Reichl Mr. & Mrs.* James H. Rich Dr. & Mrs. J. Merle Rife Mr. & Mrs. Philip R. Roberts Sam & Diana Robinson Bette & Howard M. Rom Janice G. Rosenberg Dr. Pinchas Rosenberg Shoshana & Jerry Rosenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Byron W. Rosener III Mrs. Louisa S. Rosenthal Carol & Scott Rotruck Dr. & Mrs. Wilfred T. Rouleau Dr. Joel S. Rozen Harvey & Lynn Rubin Mr. & Mrs. Edmund S. Ruffin III Mr. Robert Rupp Mr. Leo P. Russell Shirley & Murray Rust Mrs. John M. Sadler Tamiko Sampson Dr.* & Mrs. Isamu Sando Dr. Carlos R. Santiago Mr. & Mrs. Ferd Sauereisen Sally & Keith Saylor Lawrence P. & Sharron A. Schaefer Eric Schaffer & Michelle Gray-Schaffer Albert & Kathleen Schartner Christopher & Jennifer Scheib Ann & Bill Scherlis Dr. & Mrs. Melvin M. Schiff Joe & Nancy Schmitt Mr. & Mrs. George Schneider Mrs. Shirley Schneirov Ms. Carol Schuler Bernie & Cookie Soldo Schultz Mr. & Mrs. Harry W. Schurr II Mary Ann Scialabba Louise & Franco Sciannameo Barry & Celinda Scott Mr.* & Mrs. Jobst W. Seehausen George & Marcia Seeley Mr. & Mrs. David P. Segel Mr. & Mrs. John M. Seifarth Rebecca A. Seip Michael Sexauer Aleen Mathews Shallberg & Richard Shallberg Mrs. Sue Shapera Judith D. Shepherd Dr. Charles H. Shultz Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Shure Rhoda & Seymour* Sikov Lee & Myrna Silverman Marjorie K. Silverman Marilyn & Norman A. Sindler Lois & Bill Singleton
Dr. Carol Slomski Ms. Ann Slonaker Bobbie & Keith Smith Don & Beth Smith Kathleen Opat Smith Margaret C. Smith Nancy N. Smith Rep. Sam & Donna Smith Wallace & Patricia Smith Mrs. Barney Snyder Sandy & Mr. Edgar Snyder J. Soffietti David Solosko & Sandra Kniess Fund Dr. & Mrs. Edward M. Sorr in support of music & wellness Herbert H. & Barbara South Drs. Horton C.* & Jannene M. Southworth Samuel & Judith Spanos Mr. & Mrs. Alexander C. Speyer III Richard C. Spine & Joyce Berman Henry Spinelli Janet H. Staab Mr. & Mrs.* Jack Stabile Mr. & Mrs. James C. Stalder Gary & Charlene Stanich Ms. Carrie M. Stanny Dr. James Staples Shirley & Sidney Stark Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Stayer Charles & Rachel Stegeman Bronna & Harold Steiman Mr. Frederick Steinberg Jerry Stephens Dr. & Mrs. Mervin S. Stewart Dr. & Mrs. Ron Stoller Mr. Ray C. Stoner In Memory of Miss Jean Alexander Moore Mona & E.J. Strassburger C. Dean Streator Mr. Su & Ms. Van Dusen Judy & Joe Sufrin Peter Sullivan Richard A. Sundra, in Loving Memory of Patricia Sundra Drs. Gary & Heidi Swanson Joel & Maria Swanson Robert Swendsen & Roberta Klatzky Stu & Liz Symonds in Memory of Roger Sherman
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Tom & Karen Tabor Dr. Jocelyn Tan & Dr. Alaa Shalaby Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Tannenbaum Mr. & Mrs. William H. Taylor Jr. Gordon & Catherine Telfer Mr. Paul Teplitz Mr. Doug Thomas Dorothea Thompson Mayor John A. Thompson Mary Lloyd & George Thompson Mrs. Sonya Thornbecke Jim & Gail Titus Melissa Trax & Adam Kupec Mr. & Mrs. Clifton C. Trees Paul A. Trimmer Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Trombetta Jeff & Melissa Tsai Jeffrey Turner & Tonya Stefko Eric & Barbara Udren Mary & Gerald Unger Diane & Dennis Unkovic Theo & Pia Van De Venne
Suzan M. Vandertie Dr. Filomena F. Varvaro Mary Vasilakis Dr. & Mrs. James E. Vaux Cate & Jerry Vockley Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Vogel Edward L. & Margaret Vogel Drs. Joan Vondra & Thomas Chang John & Linda Vuono Jan Wagner Judy Wagner & Mike LaRue Wagner Family Charitable Trust Suzanne & Richard Wagner Kevin & Jennifer Walker John & Irene Wall Mr. W.L. & Dr. B.H. Ward Tony & Pat Waterman Ms. Sally Webster & Ms. Susan Bassett Drs. John & Carla Weidman Cynthia & Dr. Michael Weisfield Norman & Marilyn Weizenbaum
Mr. & Mrs. James P. Welch Jim & Jinny Welker Jane Wentling Mrs. Louis A. Werbaneth Bernard & Sheila Werner Nancy Werner Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Westerberg Rebecca M. Wharton Mr. & Mrs. Thomas White Robert Wickesberg & Susan Noffke Mr. Norm Wien Dr. Philip M. Wildenhain & Dr. Sarah L. Wildenhain Dr. Bruce L. Wilder Ken & Trudie Wilkins Nozomi Williams Robert & Carole Williams Robert E. Williams Ruth O. Williams Mr. & Mrs. Miles C. Wilson James & Ramona Wingate Sheryl & Bruce Wolf Sidney & Tucky Wolfson Dr. & Mrs. D. Scott Wood Mr. Christopher Wu & Mrs. Annette Wu
Drs. Barry & Iris Wu Dr. & Mrs. John A. Yauch Mark & Judy Yogman Susan A. Yohe Alice L. Young Hugh D*. & Alice C. Young Mr. Joe Yzurdiaga Frank A. Zabrosky Mr. & Mrs. Richard Zahren Joan & Isaias Zelkowicz Mr. & Mrs. Walter Ziatek Patricia Zimba *deceased We would like to thank all individuals who contribute to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra & Heinz Hall. Please see our website at pittsburghsymphony.org for a complete listing. Current as of Dec.1, 2014
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FOUNDATIONS & PUBLIC AGENCIES Allegheny County Economic Development 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 The Benter Foundation Meyer & Merle Berger Family Foundation, Inc. Allen H. Berkman and Selma W. Berkman Charitable Trust Maxine and William Block Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Paul and Dina Block Foundation Henry C. Frick Educational Fund of The Buhl Foundation Jack Buncher Foundation Anne L. and George H. Clapp Charitable and Educational Trust Compton Family Foundation The Rose Y. and J. Samuel Cox Charitable Fund Jean Hartley Davis and Nancy Lane Davis Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Dietrich Charitable Trust Peter C. Dozzi Family Foundation Eden Hall 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. Goldberg Family Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation The Grable Foundation Grune Family Foundation Hansen Foundation William Randolph Hearst 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
Eugene F. and Margaret Moltrup Jannuzi Foundation Lawrence County Martha Mack Lewis Foundation Edward D. and Opal C. Loughney Foundation Thomas Marshall Foundation Massey Charitable Trust Ruth Rankin McCullough Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation McKinney Charitable Foundation The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Richard King Mellon Foundation Howard and Nell E. Miller Foundation National Endowment for the Arts A.J. & Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust Parker Foundation The Lewis A. and Donna M. Patterson Charitable Foundation W. I. Patterson Charitable Foundation Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development Anna L. & Benjamin Perlow Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Pauline Pickens Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh Symphony Association Norman C. Ray Trust The Donald & Sylvia Robinson Family Foundation The William Christopher & Mary Laughlin Robinson Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Ryan Memorial Foundation Salvitti Family Foundation James M. & Lucy K. Schoonmaker Foundation The Mrs. William R. Scott Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation W.P. Snyder III Charitable Fund Alexander C. and Tillie S. Speyer Foundation Tippins Foundation The Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust Rachel Mellon Walton Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Current as of Dec.1, 2014
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Consolidated Communications Enterprise Bank American Eagle Outfitters $75,000 and above General Wire Spring Co. Bayer Healthcare R&I Allegheny Technologies Goehring, Rutter & Boehm Bayer USA Foundation Business Partners Incorporated (ATI) Gordon Terminal Service Co. c3controls PEWTER LEVEL BNY Mellon Hamill Mfg. Co. $1,000 - $2,499 The Common Plea EQT Foundation Catering Inc. Hertz Gateway Center, LP AlphaGraphics in the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Deloitte Cultural District John B. Conomos, Inc. Shield Calgon Carbon Corporation Joyce’s Jewelry Boutique ELG Haniel Metals Corp. PNC Farmers & Merchants Bank Clayton Engineering K & I Sheet Metal, Inc. Company of Western PA Lucas Systems, Inc. DIAMOND CIRCLE Coury Financial Group Levin Furniture Marketing Support Network $40,000 - $74,999 ESB Bank Mascaro Construction Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP MSA Company First Commonwealth Bank Attorneys at Law Mylan Pharmaceuticals Flaherty & O’Hara, P.C. Mitsubishi Electric Power PLATINUM CIRCLE Oliver Wyman Products, Inc. Hughes Television $20,000 - $39,999 Productions PwC Modany-Falcone, Inc. Cohen & Grigsby, P.C. Jendoco Construction Reed Smith LLP Neville Chemical Company Corporation Federal Home Loan Bank of Schreiber Industrial Pzena Investment Pittsburgh Jennmar Corporation Development Co. Management, LLC First National Bank of Trumbull Corporation and Kerr Engineered Sales Rebecca L. Pounds DDS LLC Pennsylvania Company P.J. Dick Incorporated Scott Metals Inc. Giant Eagle Lawrence County Tourist Walter Long Manufacturing Promotion Agency H. J. Heinz Company BRONZE CIRCLE Company Foundation MacLachlan, Cornelius & $2,500 - $4,999 Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Filoni, Inc. LANXESS Corporation Co., LPA A.C. Dellovade, Inc. McKamish, Inc. Macy’s Westmoreland Mechanical Angelo, Gordon & Co. Nocito Enterprises, Inc. Testing & Research, Inc. PPG Industries Foundation Bank of America Merrill Practice Growth Partners Lynch Triangle Tech Group We would like to thank all Rothman Gordon PC BB&T Trib Total Media corporations who contribute to the Sarris Candies, Inc. Berner International Corp. United States Steel Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra & Corporation Six Penn Kitchen Heinz Hall. Please see our website Big Burrito Restaurant at pittsburghsymphony.org for a Group Steptoe & Johnson PLLC complete listing. Buchanan Ingersoll & GOLD CIRCLE Stringert, Inc. Rooney PC $10,000 - $19,999 The Techs Cipriani & Werner PC Citigroup Trebuchet Consulting LLC Current as of Dec.1, 2014 Eat’n Park Restaurants Clearview Federal Credit TriState Capital Bank Union Elite Coach Transportation United Safety Services, Inc. Delta Air Lines, Inc. Erie Insurance UPMC Health Plan Dollar Bank Foundation Fifth Third Bank Vallozzi’s Pittsburgh Ernst & Young LLP Huntington Bank Fairmont Pittsburgh & Koppers PARTNER LEVEL Habitat Restaurant KPMG LLP $500 - $999 Federated Investors, Inc. Lighthouse Electric Allegheny Valley Bank FedEx Ground Company, Inc. Armada Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. Marsh USA Inc. Austrian American Cultural Pittsburgh Steelers Sports, Morton’s The Steakhouse Society, Inc. Inc. Mozart Management Bridges & Company, Inc. The Frank E. Rath-Spang & Pittsburgh Corning The Buncher Company Company Charitable Trust Corporation Clark Precision Machined Pittsburgh Valve & Fitting Co. Components Silhol Builders Supply Business Leadership Association SIGNATURE CIRCLE
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LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE
In addition to income from the Annual Fund, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is dependent on a robust endowment to assure its long-term financial stability. Gifts from Legacy of Excellence programs are directed to the endowment to provide for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s future. The Steinberg Society honors donors who have advised the Pittsburgh Symphony in writing that they have made a provision for the orchestra in their will. Members of the Sid Kaplan Tribute program have made a gift to the endowment of $10,000.00 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 10 years, 20 years or in perpetuity. For additional information, please call Jan Fleisher at 412.392.3320. STEINBERG SOCIETY Anonymous (19) Siamak & Joan Adibi Rev. Drs. A. Gary & Judy Angleberger The Joan & Jerome* Apt Families Francis A. Balog Robert & Loretta Barone Scott J. Bell Dr. Elaine H. Berkowitz Benno & Constance Bernt Michael Bielski Drs. Barbara & Albert Biglan Thomas G. Black Barbara M. Brock Lois R. Brozenick Tom & Jackie Cain Estate of Cynthia Calhoun Judy & Michael Cheteyan Educational/Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. David W. Christopher Mr.* & Mrs. Edward S. Churchill Estate of Mr. & Mrs. Eugene S. Cohen Basil & Jayne Adair Cox Mr.* & Mrs. Thomas J. Donnelly Frank R. Dziama Steven G. & Beverlynn Elliott Emil & Ruth* Feldman Joan Feldman & William Adams Mrs. Loti Gaffney Keith & Susan Garver Ken* & Lillian Goldsmith Mr. & Mrs. Ira H. Gordon James A. Gorton Estate of Anna R. Greenberg Estate of Lorraine M. Gross Elizabeth Anne Hardie 52
Charles & Angela Hardwick Carolyn Heil Eric & Lizz Helmsen Ms. Judith Hess Estate of Mr. John H. Hill Estate of Mr. & Mrs. William C. Hurtt Philo & Erika Holcomb Mr. & Mrs. Blair Jacobson Esther G. Jacovitz Patricia Prattis Jennings Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Kahn* Leo & Marge Kane Lois S. Kaufman Stephen & Kimberly Keen Mr. Arthur J. Kerr, Jr. Ms. Bernadette Kersting Dr. Laibe A.* & Sydelle Kessler Stanley & Margaret Leonard Frances F. Levin Doris L. Litman Penny Locke Estate of Edward D. Loughney Lauren & Hampton Mallory Dr. Richard Martin in Memory of Mrs. Lori Martin* Dale & Dr. Marlene* McCall George E. Meanor Ms. Jean L. Misner* Catherine Missenda* Dr. Mercedes C. Monjian Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Mooney Perry* & BeeJee Morrison Mildred S. Myers & William C. Frederick Donn & Peggy Neal Dr. Nancy Z. Nelson Rhonda & Dennis Norman Thaddeus A. Osial, Jr. M.D. Estate of Irene G. Otte Judy Petty
Estate of Dorothy R. Rairigh Barbara M. Rankin Richard E. Rauh Cheryl & James Redmond Mr. & Mrs. William E. Rinehart Donald & Sylvia Robinson Mr. & Mrs. David M. Roderick Charlotta Klein Ross Harvey & Lynn Rubin Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Ryan Virginia Schatz Nancy Schepis Dr. & Mrs. Harry E. Serene Dr. Charles H. Shultz Michael Shefler Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Simmons Dr. & Mrs. Leonard A. Stept Estate of Dr. Raymond & Karla Stept Mrs. Margaret Stouffer in Memory of Miss Jean Alexander Moore Tom & Jamee Todd Mrs. Jane Treherne-Thomas Eva & Walter J. Vogel Mr. & Mrs. George L. Vosburgh Estate of John & Betty Weiland In memory of Isaac Serrins from Mr. & Mrs. Ira Weiss Brian Weller Seldon Whitaker Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Raymond B. White Charles L. & Katherine A. Wiley James & Susanne Wilkinson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Witmer Patricia L. Wurster Estate of Rufus J. Wysor
Naomi Yoran Miriam L. Young Estate of Ruth Yount 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 In Loving Memory of Martin Smith, PSO Horn, 1980-2005, from his siblings Todd Smith, Judy Dupont & Susan Noble
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 Viola 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
Vira I. Heinz Music Director Chair
Mr. & Mrs. Martin G. McGuinn Viola Chair
Martha Brooks Robinson Principal Trumpet Chair
Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Silberman Dr. William Larimer Mellon Principal Clarinet Chair Jr. Johannes & Mona L. Mr. and Mrs. Willard J. Principal Oboe Chair, Coetzee Memorial Tillotson Jr. given by Rachel Mellon Tom & Dona Hotopp Principal English Horn Viola Chair Walton Principal Bass Chair Chair Messiah Concerts Endowed Tom & Jamee Todd by the Howard and Nell E. Principal Trombone Chair George & Eileen Dorman Milton G. Hulme, Jr. Miller Chair Guest Conductor Chair Assistant Principal United States Steel given by Mine Safety Cello Chair Corporation Donald I. & Janet Moritz Appliances Company and Equitable Resources, Assistant Principal Bass Albert H. Eckert Chair Inc. Associate Principal Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin F. Associate Principal Cello Chair Jones III Percussion Chair Rachel Mellon Walton Guest Keyboard Chair Concertmaster Chair, The Perry & BeeJee Beverlynn & Steven Elliott given by Mr. & Mrs. Morrison String Associate Concertmaster Virginia Kaufman Richard Mellon Scaife Resident Conductor Chair, Instrument Loan Fund Chair Lawrence Loh Jacqueline Wechsler The Morrison Family Jean & Sigo Falk Associate Principal Second Horn Chair given in Principal Librarian Chair Stephen & Kimberly Keen memory of Irving (Buddy) Violin Chair Bass Chair Wechsler Endowed Principal Piccolo Jackman Pfouts G. Christian Lantzsch & Chair, given to honor Barbara Weldon Duquesne Light Company Principal Flute Chair, Frank and Loti Gaffney given in memory of Mr. & Principal Timpani Chair Principal Second Violin Mrs. Arthur Jackman by Chair Hilda M. Willis Foundation William & Sarah Galbraith Barbara Jackman Pfouts Flute Chair Second Violin Chair Mr. & Mrs. William Genge Thomas H. & Frances The Estate of Olga T. Gazalie and Mr. & Mrs. James E. Pittsburgh Symphony Association Lee Principal Bassoon Witmer Assistant Principal First Violin Chair Principal Cello Chair Chair Horn Chair Ira & Nanette Gordon Reed Smith Chair honoring Nancy & Jeffery Leininger The Gracky Fund for Tom Todd Current as of Dec.1, 2014 First Violin Chair Education & Community Horn Chair *deceased Engagement Edward D. Loughney Dr. & Mrs. William E. Co-Principal Trumpet Susan S. Greer Memorial Rinehart Trumpet Chair, given by Fiddlesticks Family Concert Oboe Chair Peter Greer Series Endowed by Gerald Donald & Sylvia Robinson & Audrey McGinnis William Randolph Hearst Family Foundation Honoring The Center for Endowed Fund for Guest Conductor Chair Young Musicians Education Principal Pops Conductor Chair Endowed by Henry & Elsie Hillman
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COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE SPECIAL NAMED GIFTS BNY Mellon .................................................................... Recordings & Electronic Media and Artistic Excellence Programs Benno & Constance Bernt..........................................................................................................................Stage Right Door Rae & Jane Burton.......................................................................................................................................... Garden Bench Basil & Jayne Adair Cox.................................................................................................................................. Garden Bench Randi & L. Van V. Dauler, Jr. ....................................................................................Mozart Room Elevator & Garden Bench William S. Dietrich, II*...........................................................Endowment for PittsburghSymphony Educational Programs Dollar Bank.................................................................................................................... Community Engagement Concerts 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, Paris Festival 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 CEO’s Office Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.........................................................................................................Grand Tier Door - Right Center PNC.............................................................................................................. PNC Walkway at Heinz Hall and PNC Tiny Tots Dr. & 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 *deceased
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ON SALE NOW! “Anyone who is familiar with the Dvořák G major symphony will find Honeck’s interpretation remarkable…the result is a fresh and exciting version of Dvořák’s eighth symphony that is more romantically realized than Dvořák intended. The Symphonic Suite from “Jenůfa” is a rarely heard work by the Czech master as conceptualized by Honeck. It is beautifully orchestrated, exquisitely played and very evocative of the main themes of the opera.” Henry Schlinger, Culture Spot LA “This is an absolutely marvelous release both in terms of its thrilling performances and wonderful sound quality.” Graham Williams, SA-CD.net This is one of the most gripping performances of Dvořák’s 8th Symphony that I ever heard. Honeck and Pittsburgh excel themselves and definitely team up to one of those great partnerships like Solti and Chicago, Ozawa and Boston, Bernstein and New York, Szell and Cleveland, Tilson-Thomas and San Francisco. — Alain Steffen, Pizzicato Purchase your copy of Dvořák/ Janáček today at pittsburghsymphony.org. PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY RECORDINGS ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY A GENEROUS GRANT FROM BNY MELLON.
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HEINZ HALL INFORMATION
BOX OFFICE HOURS are 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 the Theater Square Box Office. CHILDREN are encouraged to attend our youth concerts and Fiddlesticks Family Concerts. Children 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.
GROUPS can 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 for information. LATECOMER’S GALLERY is located behind the Main Floor to enjoy the performance until you can be seated. Latecomers will be seated at suitable intervals during the program, at the discretion of the conductor. The gallery is also available for parents with restless children.
PHOTOGRAPHY, video, or audio recording of the performance is strictly prohibited at all times. PRE-PAID PARKING is available to all ticketholders in the Sixth & Penn garage across from Heinz Hall. Ask about prepaid parking when you order your tickets. 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.
RESTROOMS are located on the Lower, Grand Tier, Gallery levels, and COAT CHECK is available in the LOCKERS are located on the off the Garden and Overlook rooms; Grand Lobby or in the Dorothy Porter Lower, Grand Tier and Gallery levels. a wheelchair-accessible restroom is Simmons Family Regency Room on LOST AND FOUND items on the Main Floor. the lower level. can be retrieved by calling SMOKING is not permitted 412.392.4844 on weekdays from CONCIERGE SERVICE is in Heinz Hall. The garden is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. available in the Entrance Lobby accessible during performances to assist with your questions for this purpose. MOBILE DEVICES should and to help with dining, hotel, be turned off and put away upon SUPPORTING THE PSO entertainment and transportation entering the theater. AND HEINZ HALL concerns. [Penny Vennare, Event is critical to the financial future of the THE MOZART ROOM Supervisor; Ron Ogrodowski, Pittsburgh Symphony. Ticket sales is available for a grand dining Concierge.] only cover a portion of our operating experience catered by The DRESS CODE for all concerts costs. To make a tax-deductible gift, Common Plea, just seconds is at your personal discretion and please contact our Development away from your seats. For ranges from dress and business department at 412.392.4880 or visit reservations: 412.392.4879 attire to casual wear. us online at pittsburghsymphony.org or pittsburghsymphony.org/ mozartroom. ELEVATOR is located next to the Grand Staircase. EMERGENCY CALLS can be referred to the concierge desk at 412.392.2880. 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.
THE FOLLOWING ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES:
• Level entrance and route to main floor of auditorium • Accessible seat locations with companion seats* • Portable assistive listening devices: Please see ushers for assistance. • Braille programs are available at the concierge desk for all BNY Mellon Grand Classics and PNC Pops performances. • Large print programs are available at the concierge desk for all BNY Mellon Grand Classics, PNC Pops, and Fiddlesticks Family Series performances. *Please contact the box office for the location of these seats.
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