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Mary Persin in Vienna (opens the original)
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The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra closed out their 2026 European Tour in Vienna with the 2nd of two concerts at the Konzerthaus on September 10, 2026. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's Vice-President of Artistic Planning during intermission to talk about the tour. She talks about the great repertoire on the tour; the audience reaction to the PSO concerts; how festivals are asking for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; and how it's special to end the tour in Vien
Anne-Sophie Mutter (opens the original)
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Anne-Sophie Mutter played twice on the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's 2026 European Tour - in Lucerne and in Cologne - playing the Penderecki Metamorphosen, Violin Concerto No. 2. The piece was written for her by Penderecki with him Anne-Sophie had a close friendship. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham sat down with Anne-Sophie to talk about the concerto and lots more. She says the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is her favorite American orchestra. She recalls some Andre Previn memories; working with Herbe
Robin Meloy Goldsby (opens the original)
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Robin Meloy Goldsby grew up in Pittsburgh and her father played percussion on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. She studied at Chatham College and now lives in Cologne, Germany playing piano at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham stopped by the hotel to talk to Robin about her father; growing up in Pittsburgh; stories about her teacher Henry Spinelli; new books and CDs she's made; and the joy of seeing Manfred Honeck when he stops by when the orchestra is in Cologne! Hosted by Simplec
Anne Martindale Williams (opens the original)
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Principal Cello Anne Martindale Williams was hired by William Steinberg and made Principal by Andre Previn. After 50 years, she's retiring from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra after the recently concluded European Tour. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham had a conversation with Anne in Essen Germany about her extraordinary career; her past tour experiences; her plans for retirement and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a
PSO Tour Report - Morning - September 11, 2026 (opens the original)
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The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra heads home from their 2026 European Tour after playing their final concert at the Vienna Konzerthaus last night. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham managed to interview several people about the last concert and the tour in particular. He spoke with Francisco Joubert Bernard – Second Bassoonist of the Louisville Orchestra and will be with the PSO in the 2026-2027 Season; guest pianist Alexandre Kantorow; Mary Persin – Vice President of Artistic Planning of the Pittsburgh S
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