Maestro Pinzon

I started my day with a visit to Confluence Ballet’s headquarters to take notes on one of the choreographies we’ll premiere with the Confluence Ballet MUSIC Ensemble on April 9th.

Save the date!

When “the show must continue” is more than a slogan…

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra dress rehearsal had to happen under the music-stand light. No power in many parts of the city due to severe winds.

Thank you, orchestra members for your patience and Dr. Eftihia Victoria Arkoudis for your willingness to make this work under adverse circumstances.

PCO Concert: Women in Music happening tonight!

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra is proud to present a concert celebrating the extraordinary contributions of women in music — past and present.

We get to listen to a brilliant interpretation of Patricia Moya’s masterpiece “Idee Fixe” by Eftihia Victoria Arkoudis, a world-class flutist.

We will also feature (first time in Pittsburgh) the excellent and contrasting works of two Mexican composers: Nubia Jaime-Donjuan and Estrella Cabildo.

The Inspirata String Quartet will open the night with the exciting and celebrated “Juba” by African-American female composer, Florence Price and we’ll close the night with the famous “Carmen”, that you’ve probably heard about.

Event details here:
https://facebook.com/events/s/pco-concert-women-in-music/771221545670282/

A night to remember… Consider joining us this Saturday!

‼️ Switching gears from Maestro Pinzon to Maestro Tango

The final performance with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra arrived and it went so quickly for me.

A life changing experience… a blink of an eye. I’ll be forever grateful with those who made it happen!

It was a pleasure to meet an enthusiastic group of students from Fairmont State University. Thank you, Dr. Alyssa Schwartz, for inviting me to meet with them.

Thank you John, Rob, Kelsey, Joshua (and many others) for being there and for sharing these photos with me!

‼️ Switching gears from Maestro Pinzon to Maestro Tango

The second night with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra was NOT short of emotions and excitement:

I got to introduce the “German Babe” (the bandoneon) to the audience, the whole program was superb and I was surrounded by friends on stage, backstage, and in the audience. What a way to celebrate Valentine’s! 💝

This afternoon, 3rd and last performance!

Thank you Sasha, Mariah, Katabu, Camilo and many others (not on social media) for being there and for sharing these photos with me!

‼️ switching gears from Maestro Pinzon to Maestro Tango

The debut night was one for the books!!!

The PSO is a marvelous orchestra and I had the privilege to sit (and play) among them.

If you can spot me in the group photo, I’ll give you a Valentine’s hug! 😜

Thank you, Jim Cunningham, for the interview and for letting me introduce the bandoneon to your WQED audience. Always a pleasure to talk with you.

Two more shows this weekend… I better go practice!

I don’t usually smile but when I do… (finish the caption for me) 😂😂😂

I’ll be heading to Heinz Hall shortly for my first concert (of 3) with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra!!!

(Maestro Tango)

‼️ Switching gears from Maestro Pinzon to Maestro Tango…

The “German Babe” (and I) made it!

We had our first rehearsal with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the experience was and will always be a highlight of my professional career and my personal life.

The next few days will be full of learning, beautiful music, and I get to sit as part of a world-class orchestra.

Truly amazing!

‼️ Switching gears from Maestro Pinzon to Maestro Tango…

It is an absolute pleasure and honor to share with friends close and afar that an organization of such prestige as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has called on me for a solo performance on the bandoneon as part of Arturs Maskats’ “Tango.”

This event takes place on Valentines weekend so either come alone or bring your significant other and enjoy this wonderful program with me.

I’ve been to Heinz Hall numerous times. Now, I get to sit on stage 3 times as part of such an emblematic orchestra in a superb concert venue.

THANK YOU 🙌

📸: Al Reid

Work, work, work… This is the office today and our venue for Così fan tutte!