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Insights and anecdotes from musicians, dancers, artists, actors and directors, as well as audience response.
WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor Jacob Joyce about the pre-concert talk he held with composer Christopher Theofanidis. Jacob also talked about the November 2025 concert by the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, in which he is the Artistic Director. Jim also spoke with violinist Karin Hoppo, a member of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra. She played in the lobby prior to the PSO concert and talked about her experience being in PYSO. Finally, Jim spoke with PSO VP of Artistic Planning Mary Persin who gave an overview of the upcoming season.
@ the Symphony
Insights and anecdotes from musicians, dancers, artists, actors and directors, as well as audience response.