PROGRAM May 31, June 1 & 2 program......................................................... 11 May 31, June 1 & 2 program notes.............................................. 12 June 7, 8 & 9 program................................................................... 23 June 7, 8 & 9 program notes........................................................ 24 Manfred Honeck biography......................................................... 28 Yuja Wang biography.................................................................... 30 FEATURES Letter from the President & CEO................................................... 3 Retiree: Richard Page....................................................................... 5 Manfred Honeck on Shostakovich 5........................................... 21 2013 European Festivals Tour...................................................... 33
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performances are brought to the community in part by generous support from the Allegheny Regional Asset District and corporations, foundations and individuals throughout our community. The PSO receives additional funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Art Works. RADIO STATION WQED-FM 89.3 AND WQEJ-FM 89.7 is the official voice of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Tune in Sundays at 8 p.m. for “Pittsburgh Symphony Radio” concert broadcasts hosted by Jim Cunningham. TO ADVERTISE IN THE PROGRAM
Contact: Elaine Nucci at 412.471.6087, or email: nucci@culturaldistrict.org ONLINE PROGRAM Many PSO program
books are also available for viewing online at: pittsburghsymphony.org/programs PROGRAM REUSE If you do not wish to keep
your program, please return them to the ushers for reuse at a later performance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS \ 2012-2013 SEASON
It is the mission of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to provide musical experiences at the highest level of expression to enrich the community and satisfy the needs and preferences of our audiences. We will achieve this mission by working together to support an internationally recognized orchestra and by ensuring a viable longterm financial future; a fulfilling environment for our orchestra, staff, volunteers; and the unsurpassed satisfaction of our customers.
EVERY GIFT IS INSTRUMENTAL Individuals....................................................................................... 34 Foundations & Public Agencies................................................... 39 Corporations .................................................................................. 40 Legacy of Excellence...................................................................... 42 Commitment to Excellence Campaign...................................... 44 INDIVIDUALS & HEINZ HALL INFORMATION Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Musicians................................ 2 Board of Trustees & Chairman’s Council....................................... 4 Jack Heinz Society............................................................................ 6 New Leadership Board.................................................................... 6 Pittsburgh Symphony Association................................................ 6 Friends of the PSO............................................................................ 6 Administrative Staff......................................................................... 8 Heinz Hall FAQ................................................................................ 47 Heinz Hall Information.................................................................. 48
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