Podcast: Accelerando

2. A History of the Benedum Orchestra (Part 1)

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2. A History of the Benedum Orchestra (Part 1)
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The Benedum Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was renovated by the Cultural Trust, but the restoration began under H.J. Heinz II. This magnificent hall became the home of Pittsburgh’s second orchestra that plays for the Pittsburgh Opera and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. The orchestra has been in business for over 30 years. This episode gives historic information about the hall. Stay tuned for upcoming segments where we’ll talk about some of the people that came across the podium and the stage during the first three decades. Read more in the show notes at accelerandocast.com

1. The Trouble with Auditions

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1. The Trouble with Auditions
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The audition process has been looked at from many angles. But what if the people listening were to take a beat and think how we’ve changed over the pandemic and put some ideas to work to make the process much less painful – for everyone. Musicians are careful to study themselves in the practice room. This episode looks at some habits away from the practice studio and in the chair of the being an audition panelist. Read more in the show notes at accelerandocast.com