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The Force is strong in Pittsburgh after ‘Star Wars’ In Concert

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025

Not so long ago, in a galaxy not too far away, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performed the music of “Star Wars: A New Hope,” bringing in fans from every planet and Jedi order to enjoy a night of...

Pitt Symphony Orchestra takes the stage for their first fall show

By Mollie Young, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024

Bellefield Hall was filled with the harmonious sounds of strings and horns as the University of Pittsburgh Symphony hosted their Fall Concert. Held on Wed. October 9, the show, curated by director Roger...

Pitt music professor Amy Williams performs original compositions at Columbia, garners praise from the New York Times

By Patrick Swain, Culture Editor • March 27, 2024

Amy Williams can’t recall a time before she was a musician. Growing up in a household of musicians in Buffalo, New York, Williams spent her childhood tinkering with instruments around her family —...

Pitt Symphony Orchestra hosts first concert of the season

By Nicholas Simila, Staff Writer • October 13, 2022

Pitt’s Symphony Orchestra held its first concert of the season on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The free show filled plenty of seats in Bellefield Hall. The program underscored the orchestra’s multifaceted talent.

‘A waiting game’: Music groups navigate campus COVID-19 restrictions

By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor • September 1, 2020

Various music groups on campus face a challenging year in terms of access to spaces, equipment and each other’s company due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but many plan to utilize their living spaces and recording technologies to safely create pandemic-era virtual audio experiences for listeners.