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!

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!

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!!!

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!

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

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