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Live Broadcast - Intermission Interviews - 4/11/25
@ the Symphony
13 minutes 56 seconds
6 months ago
Live Broadcast - Intermission Interviews - 4/11/25
During intermission of our live broadcast, WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham first spoke with the weekend's guest conductor - Daniele Rustioni, who made his 2nd appearance with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He talked about the program, getting appointed as Principal Guest Conductor at the Metropolitan Opera and more. He was followed by guest pianist Kirill Gerstein, also making his 2nd appearance with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He talked about the new take on the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 he played; his encore of the Rachmaninoff Melodie, Op. 3; and his upcoming recordings.
@ the Symphony
Insights and anecdotes from musicians, dancers, artists, actors and directors, as well as audience response.