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| For centuries, the natural world has inspired composers to write more works than any other subject except perhaps love. It would be virtually impossible to program one complete season without a single piece inspired by nature, so prominent is its presence.Over the course of three years, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will pay special notice to this role of Nature as inspiration. Each season, the PSO will play several of these beautiful, evocative, dramatic pieces, placed in the context of Pittsburgh's environmental history.
Pittsburgh today is a symbol of environmental rehabilitation. In partnership with Pittsburgh-area environmental organizations, the PSO will draw attention to Pittsburgh's unique place in the cause of environmental recovery and the work of the many local organizations and companies dedicated to this worldwide effort. Inspired by Nature 2009-2010 Season Repertoire:During the 2009 – 2010 Season we celebrate the city of
Inspired by Nature 2010-2011 Season Repertoire:During the 2010-2011 Season the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra continues to look at the relationship between nature and music. The PSO will take an introspective look at ourselves as an institution, evaluating the ways in which we are already eco-conscious and seeking out opportunities for improvement. In addition, the PSO will look at “green” spaces within the city of Several of the works on next Season were inspired by nature. We will look at each of these works and the natural world that inspired the composer.
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