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History of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
HISTORY OF THE PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA For more than 119 years, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has been an essential part of Pittsburgh’s cultural landscape. The Pittsburgh Symphony, known for its artistic excellence, 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. This tradition was furthered in fall 2008, when Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck assumed the position of music director with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Heading the list of internationally recognized conductors to have led the Pittsburgh Symphony is Victor Herbert, music director between 1898 and 1904, who influenced the early development of the symphony. Preceding Herbert was Frederic Archer (1896-1899), the first Pittsburgh Orchestra conductor. The symphony’s solidification as an American institution took place in the late 1930s under the direction of Maestro Otto Klemperer. Conductors prior to Klemperer were Emil Paur (1904-1910), Elias Breeskin (1926-1930) and Antonio Modarelli (1930-1937). From 1938 to 1948, under the dynamic directorship of Fritz Reiner, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra embarked on a new phase of its history, making its first international tour and its first commercial recording. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s standard of excellence was maintained and enhanced through the inspired leadership of William Steinberg during his quarter-century as music director between 1952 and 1976. André Previn (1976-1984) led the Orchestra to new heights through tours, recordings and television, including the PBS series, “Previn and the Pittsburgh.” Lorin Maazel began his relationship with the Pittsburgh Symphony in 1984 as music consultant but later served as a highly regarded music director from 1988 to 1996. -
Salle Pleyel
VENDREDI 6 SEPTEMBRE - 20H Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski Concerto pour piano n° 1 entracte Richard Strauss Une vie de héros septembre 2013 septembre | Vendredi 6 | Vendredi Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Manfred Honeck, direction Yuja Wang, piano Concert diffusé le 2 octobre à 20h sur France Musique. Fin du concert vers 22h. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Orchestra Symphony Pittsburgh Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski (1840-1893) Concerto pour piano et orchestre n° 1 en si bémol mineur op. 23 Allegro non troppo et molto maestoso Andantino semplice Allegro con fuoco Composition : 1874-février 1875. Révisions : été 1879, décembre 1888. Dédicace : d’abord à Nikolaï Rubinstein, puis à Hans von Bülow. Création : 13 octobre 1875, à Boston, par Hans von Bülow au piano et le Boston Symphony Orchestra sous la direction de Benjamin Boston Lang. Durée : environ 35 minutes. La dialectique soliste versus orchestre, élaborée par le concerto classique et portée à son apogée par le romantisme, joue à plein dans le Concerto pour piano n° 1 de Tchaïkovski, qui est aujourd’hui l’un des concertos pour piano les plus aimés et les plus interprétés du répertoire, aux côtés du Concerto « Empereur » de Beethoven ou des Concertos n° 2 et 3 de Rachmaninov. La réaction du grand pianiste Nicolaï Rubinstein, lorsque Tchaïkovski soumit à l’automne 1874 la partition tout juste achevée à son approbation, ne laissait pourtant pas augurer d’un tel succès. Le compositeur, novice dans l’art du concerto, avait voulu l’avis d’un virtuose sur l’écriture de la partie soliste (Tchaïkovski était bon pianiste, mais n’avait rien d’un prodige du clavier à la Rachmaninov ou à la Prokofiev). -
“A Combination of European Musicianship and American
A History of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra For more than 115 years, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has been an essential part of Pittsburgh’s cultural landscape. The PSO, known for its artistic excellence, 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. This tradition was furthered in fall 2008, when Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck assumed the position of Music Director with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Heading the list of internationally recognized conductors to have led the PSO is Victor Herbert, Music Director between 1898 and 1904, who influenced the early development of the PSO. Preceding Herbert was Frederic Archer (1896-1899), the first Pittsburgh Orchestra Conductor. The Orchestra’s solidification as an American institution took place in the late 1930s under the direction of Maestro Otto Klemperer. Conductors prior to Klemperer were Emil Paur (1904- 1910), Elias Breeskin (1926-1930) and Antonio Modarelli (1930-1937). From 1938 to 1948, under the dynamic directorship of Fritz Reiner, the Orchestra embarked on a new phase of its history, making its first international tour and its first commercial recording. The PSO’s standard of excellence was maintained and enhanced through the inspired leadership of William Steinberg during his quarter-century as Music Director between 1952 and 1976. André Previn (1976-1984) led the Orchestra to new heights through tours, recordings and television, including the PBS series, Previn and the Pittsburgh. Lorin Maazel began his relationship with the PSO in 1984 as Music Consultant but later served as a highly regarded Music Director from 1988-1996. -
Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert Programs, Summer, 2001
FEEL READY LEARN THE ART OF PERFORMANCE, so you can feel an audience rise to its feet. Learn the rules of logic, so you can feel the heat of debate. Learn the discipline of riding, so you can feel the joy of a perfect jump. Stoneleigh-Burnham School. Feel Ready. College Prep Program for Girls, Grades 9-12 Nationally Recognized Riding Program Specializing in the Arts, Debate & Athletics Extensive Science Program STONELEIGH- Including Equine Science Class BURNHAMn SCHOOL Call admissions at 413-774-2711 or visit www.sbschool.org A College Preparatory School for Young Women Since 1 869 Greenfield, Massachusetts MM Table of Contents Prelude Concert of Friday, July 6, at 6 3 Members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra MUSIC OF MOZART AND PONCHIELLI Boston Symphony Orchestra concert of Friday, July 6, at 8:30 13 Seiji Ozawa conducting; Mstislav Rostropovich, cello; Steven Ansell, viola MUSIC OF BEETHOVEN AND STRAUSS Boston Symphony Orchestra concert of Saturday, July 7, at 8:30 25 Rafael Friihbeck de Burgos conducting; Itzhak Perlman, violin MUSIC OF MOZART AND STRAUSS Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concert of Sunday, July 8, at 2:30 34 Mariss Jansons conducting MUSIC OF MOZART, STRAUSS, AND TCHAIKOVSKY Ozawa Hall concert of Wednesday, July 11, at 8:30 49 Matthias Goerne, baritone; Eric Schneider, piano SCHUBERT "DIE SCHONE MULLERIN" SATURDAY-MORNING OPEN REHEARSAL SPEAKERS, JULY 2001 July 7 and 28 — Robert Kirzinger, BSO Publications Associate July 14 and 21 — Marc Mandel, BSO Director of Program Publications You are invited to take Tanglewood Guided Tours of Tanglewood sponsored by the Tanglewood Association of the Boston Symphony Association of Volunteers. -
NEWSLETTER Published by the Institute for Canadian Music, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto
Vol. 3, no. 1 · January 2005 ISSN 1705-1452 NEWSLETTER Published by the Institute for Canadian Music, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto Editor: Robin Elliott _______________________________________________________________________________________ Voicing Toronto: The City and the Arts The University of Toronto Humanities Centre presents The third music event is Muddy York in Story Voicing Toronto: The City and the Arts this and Song, with Ian Bell, on Saturday, May 14th at 12:30 spring. The event is a cultural celebration of Toronto p.m. in Innis College Town Hall. Bell’s repertoire and will explore the many ways in which the city has includes old songs and ballads, Celtic/Canadian dance served as an inspiration for diverse artists over the tunes, and original compositions inspired by the past. years. Voicing Toronto will consist of a scholarly His music is interwoven with his trademark stories: conference from May 13th to May 15th, 2005, and a funny, touching, unlikely, mostly true, and always series of public events relating to the architecture, art, entertaining. Tickets at $40.00 for A Toronto Songbook cinema, drama, literature, and music of Toronto. are available from the ICM; the other events are free. The Institute for Canadian Music has been The scholarly conference for Voicing Toronto responsible for organizing the musical component of will include papers by Beverley Diamond and Robin Voicing Toronto. The public musical events begin with Elliott. The music panelists will include Gage Averill, A Toronto Songbook on Thursday, May 12th at 8:00 Michael Doucet, James Kippen, and Mark Miller. p.m. in Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building. -
Strauss Don Juan
STRAUSS DON JUAN DEATH AND TRANSFIGURATION TILL EULENSPIEGEL’S MERRY PRANKS fresh! MANFRED HONECK, MUSIC DIRECTOR Richard Strauss from a photograph by Fr. Müller, Munich here are few composers who have such an impressive ability to depict a story together with single existential moments in instrumental music as Richard Strauss in his Tondichtungen (“tone poems”). Despite the clear structure that the music follows, a closer interpretative look reveals many unanswered questions. FTor me, it was the in-depth discovery and exploration of these details that appealed to me, as the answers resulted in surprising nuances that helped to shape the overall sound of the pieces. One such example is the opening of Tod und Verklärung (Death and Transfiguration) where it is obvious that the person on the deathbed breathes heavily, characterized by the second violins and violas in a syncopated rhythm. What does the following brief interjection of the flutes mean? The answer came to me while thinking about my own dark, shimmering farmhouse parlor where I lived as a child. There, we had only a sofa and a clock on the wall that interrupted the silence. The flutes remind me of the ticking clock hand. This is why it has to sound sober, unemotional, mechanistic and almost metallic. Another such example is the end of Don Juan where the strings seem to tremble. It is here that one can hear the last convulsions of the hero’s dying body. This must sound nervous, dreadful and dramatic. For this reason, I took the liberty to alter the usual sound. I ask the strings to gradually transform the tone into an uncomfortable, convulsing, and shuddering ponticello until the final pizzicato marks the hero’s last heartbeat. -
Herbert in Pittsburgh
From the "Idol's Eye" to "Tristan":Victor Herbert in Pittsburgh Robert F. Schmalz University of Southwestern Louisiana For nearly a century, the cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have been represented by two of the nation's finest orchestral ensembles. Although colorful and sometimes controversial personalities spice the histories of both organiza- tions, Victor Herbert's mercurial career as conductor of the Pittsburgh orchestra is particularly noteworthy. Indeed, during his brief tenure in Pittsburgh the composer of "Babes in Toyland" and "Naughty Marietta" exerted an extraordi- nary influence on the musical life of his adopted city. Victor Herbert succeeded Frederick Archer to become the second conduc- tor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in 1898, only the fourth season of the orchestra's existence. Inheriting an organization which was confused and divided over Archer's dismissal, the thirty-eight year old conductor launched a six-year association which proved to be a rewarding experience for the city, the orchestra, and the conductor alike. Those who anticipated a new beginning were not disappointed. Herbert brought with him to Pittsburgh a decidedly popular image. Born on February 1, 1859, he was the grandson of Samuel Lover, an Irish novelist, poet and songwriter. He had pursued a musical career in Germany, studying at the Stuttgart Conservatory. Herbert toured France, Germany and Italy as cello soloist with the Stuttgart Orchestra in the late 1870's and early 1880's. It was during this period that he produced his first compositions, completing both a suite and a concerto for cello and orchestra, as well as several songs. -
Pittsburgh Symphony History
A History of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra For more than 120 years, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has been an essential part of Pittsburgh’s cultural landscape. The symphony, known for its artistic excellence, 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. This tradition was furthered in fall 2008, when Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck assumed the position of music director with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Honeck will celebrate his 10th anniversary season with the Pittsburgh Symphony in the 2017-2018 season. Heading the list of internationally recognized conductors to have led the Pittsburgh Symphony is Victor Herbert, music director between 1898 and 1904, who influenced the early development of the symphony. Preceding Herbert was Frederic Archer (1896-1899), the first Pittsburgh Orchestra conductor. The orchestra’s solidification as an American institution took place in the late 1930s under the direction of Maestro Otto Klemperer. Conductors prior to Klemperer were Emil Paur (1904-1910), Elias Breeskin (1926-1930) and Antonio Modarelli (1930-1937). From 1938 to 1948, under the dynamic directorship of Fritz Reiner, the Orchestra embarked on a new phase of its history, making its first international tour and its first commercial recording. The orchestra’s standard of excellence was maintained and enhanced through the inspired leadership of William Steinberg during his quarter century as music director between 1952 and 1976. André Previn (1976-1984) led the Orchestra to new heights through tours, recordings and television, including the PBS series, “Previn and the Pittsburgh.” Lorin Maazel began his relationship with the Pittsburgh Symphony in 1984 as music consultant but later served as a highly regarded music director from 1988 to 1996. -
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra 2017-2018 Mellon Grand Classics Season
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra 2017-2018 Mellon Grand Classics Season October 13 and 15, 2017 KRZYSZTOF URBAŃSKI, CONDUCTOR RAY CHEN, VIOLIN LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Overture to Goethe’s Egmont, Opus 84 MAX BRUCH Concerto No. 1 in G minor for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 26 I. Prelude: Allegro moderato II. Adagio III. Finale: Allegro energico Mr. Chen Intermission DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5, Opus 47 I. Moderato II. Allegretto III. Largo IV. Allegro non troppo PROGRAM NOTES BY DR. RICHARD E. RODDA LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Overture to Egmont, Opus 84 (1809-1810) Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn on December 16, 1770, and died in Vienna on March 26, 1827. He composed the Overture to Egmont, for the play by Goethe, in 1809 and 1810, and it was premiered at the Hofburgtheater in Vienna on June 15, 1810. The Pittsburgh Symphony first premiered the Overture at Carnegie Music Hall with Frederic Archer on May 7, 1896, and most recently performed it on subscription with Manfred Honeck on June 6, 2009. The score calls for pairs of woodwinds plus piccolo, four horns, two trumpets, timpani and strings. Performance time: approximately 8 minutes “The first casualty when war comes,” observed Senator Hiram Johnson in 1917, “is truth.” So when Napoleon invaded Vienna in May 1809, convinced that the Austrian Empire was the major stumbling- block to his domination of Europe, it is not surprising that censorship of literature, of the press, and of the theater were instituted immediately. The months until the French departed in October were bitter ones for the Viennese. -
Aida Al Costanzi Poste Italiane S.P.A
Rassegna Internazionale di vita musicale - Concerti - Opera - Balletto ANNO L II maggio 2015 euro 6, 50 1 7 9 10 6 ISSN 0544-7763 (nuova edizione) Santa Cecilia CAV & PAG a Salisburgo La danza a Roma Aida al Costanzi Poste Italiane S.p.A. -Spedizione in abbonamento postale D.L. 353/2003 (conv.in L.27/02/04 n. 46) art. 1 comma 1/DCB Roma Poste Italiane S.p.A. -Spedizione in abbonamento postale D.L. 353/2003 (conv.in 1 rivista n.103 Hai rinnovato l’abbonamento Rassegna Internazionale di vita musicale - Concerti - Opera - Balletto a editoriale “IL MONDO di Maria Elisa Tozzi DELLA MUSICA” Rassegna internazionale di vita musicale 1 Concerti - Opera - Balletto rivista n.104 Ma la musica non è solo un hobby Domenico Carboni, prezioso collaboratore della nostra rivista, che dal 1983 al 2014 ha diretto la storica Biblioteca del Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia, ci illustra in un Rassegna Internazionale di vita musicale - Concerti - Opera - Balletto interessante articolo di questo numero, la prima parte della storia del Conservatorio Questo di musica romano, ricordando l’abnegazione, lo spirito di sacrificio e la generosità è il futuro del ? dei grandi maestri che l’hanno fondato con l’intento di creare una scuola esemplare ISSN 0544-7763 TEATRO DELL’OPERA? DJ sul palcoscenico e discoteca nel golfo mistico per i futuri professionisti della musica. AFFRETTATI!!! E’ una storia che pare interessi solo gli addetti ai lavori e resta sicuramente scono- sciuta a molti nostri contemporanei, altrimenti non avrebbero rottamato con tanta disinvoltura i nostri prestigiosi Conservatori di musica, ora Istituti di Alta Cultura, .in L.27/02/04 n. -
A History of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
A History of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra For more than 120 years, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has been an essential part of Pittsburgh’s cultural landscape. The symphony, known for its artistic excellence, 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. This tradition was furthered in fall 2008, when Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck assumed the position of Music Director with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Heading the list of internationally recognized conductors to have led the Pittsburgh Symphony is Victor Herbert, music director between 1898 and 1904, who influenced the early development of the symphony. Preceding Herbert was Frederic Archer (1896-1899), the first Pittsburgh Orchestra conductor. The orchestra’s solidification as an American institution took place in the late 1930s under the direction of Maestro Otto Klemperer. Conductors prior to Klemperer were Emil Paur (1904-1910), Elias Breeskin (1926-1930) and Antonio Modarelli (1930-1937). From 1938 to 1948, under the dynamic directorship of Fritz Reiner, the Orchestra embarked on a new phase of its history, making its first international tour and its first commercial recording. The orchestra’s standard of excellence was maintained and enhanced through the inspired leadership of William Steinberg during his quarter century as music director between 1952 and 1976. André Previn (1976-1984) led the Orchestra to new heights through tours, recordings and television, including the PBS series, Previn and the Pittsburgh. Lorin Maazel began his relationship with the Pittsburgh Symphony in 1984 as music consultant but later served as a highly regarded music director from 1988 to 1996. -
Carnegie Music Hall Programs
Use Command F (⌘F) or CTRL + F to search this document Organization Date Year Program Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh 11/05/1895 1895 The Carnegie Library - Erected by Andrew Carnegie, and now formally presented to the people of Pittsburgh Carnegie Music Hall 11/06/1895 1895 First free organ recital by Frederic Archer Carnegie Music Hall 11/07/1895 1895 Second free organ recital by Frederic Archer Mozart Club of Pittsburgh 11/07/1895 1895 Joint concert with The New York Symphony Orchestra, Walter Damrosch, conductor Carnegie Music Hall 11/08/1895 1895 Third free organ recital by Frederic Archer New York Symphony Orchestra 11/08/1895 1895 Symphony concert, Walter Damrosch, conductor. With Frederic Archer, organ soloist New York Symphony Orchestra 11/09/1895 1895 Wagner concert, Walter Damrosch, conductor. In conjunction with The Mozart Club Carnegie Music Hall 11/09/1895 1895 Fourth free organ recital by Frederic Archer Second Star Entertainment 11/14/1895 1895 Rogers-Grilley Combination, assisted by Apollo Club and Lyric Quartette Carnegie Music Hall 11/15/1895 1895 Fifth free organ recital by Frederic Archer 11/15, 16/1895 1895 Concerts for the benefit of the Homoeopathic Hospital and the Stephen C. Foster Memorial Fund. Carl Retter, musical director Carnegie Music Hall 11/16/1895 1895 Sixth free organ recital by Frederic Archer Melba Operatic Concert Company 11/18/1895 1895 Program of opera selections Carnegie Music Hall 11/22/1895 1895 Seventh free organ recital by Frederic Archer Mozart Club, The 11/22/1895 1895 Eighteenth season, first