By JAMES H LEWIS In the beginning, there were no words. Movies were silent, with only the mugging of actors and occasional text establishing the plot. Sound, if you were fortunate enough to live in a major city with a… Read More ›
Jacob Joyce
Christmas Is All Around as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Presents ‘Love Actually’
By JESSICA NEU There was a buzz in the air at Heinz Hall last night before the Pittsburgh Symphony took the stage to perform along to the 2003 British Comedy Love Actually on December 19th. Conductor Jacob Joyce assumed his spot center stage and brought the symphony in as they… Read More ›
The “Force” is With the PSO as They Present ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens™ in Concert’
By JESSICA NEU Whether you are a Star Wars aficionado, could identify Yoda, or have ridden a ride in Star Wars land at Disney, odds are you can recognize the opening score of the franchise films. Composer John Williams’ score remains an iconic piece… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Wraps 2022-23 Season
Brilliant Finale to ‘Summer Shorts’ Series Offered Splendid Program By GEORGE B. PAROUS The last of the three PSO @ THE O’REILLY SUMMER SHORTS concerts played to a large audience last night, and when the final roars of approval died… Read More ›
Second PSO ‘Summer Shorts Concert @ The O’Reilly’
Large Audience Fills Theater to Hear Jacob Joyce Conduct Orchestra in an Entertaining Program By GEORGE. B. PAROUS The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra gave the second of three “PSO @ The O’Reilly Summer Shorts” last evening, and an audience even larger… Read More ›