Pittsburgh Symphony, Inc.
Project Title
As a one-time only grant for support of the 125th Anniversary celebratory events
Date
Sep. 12, 2019
Duration
36 months
Description
Founded in 1895, The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) continues with its mission to engage, enrich, and inspire through live musical experiences. Indeed, since its founding, The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has maintained its stature as one of the premier cultural experiences in Pittsburgh and around the world. The PSO will celebrate its 125th Anniversary in 2020, and with Corporation support will host a number special events free to the public. The first is collaboration with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh that will include performances of all sixteen Beethoven string quartets in Carnegie Library branches throughout the greater Pittsburgh area. The second is planning and presenting four free performances of Beethoven symphonies in four unique and unconventional spaces in the Pittsburgh area.