When did Pittsburgh Symphony Music Director Lorin Maazel dine alone? What did he think of the cheese heads in Wisconsin?  

The Principal Horn of the Pittsburgh Symphony, William Caballero, and Principal Oboe Cynthia Koledo de Almeida talk about it all. Cynthia and Bill talk when they joined the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra under Maestro Maazel. They also talk live on the QED Morning show about the season opening gala for the Pittsburgh. They also reveal the details of their September 21st benefit concert for the community of McKees Rocks.  

The Sunday afternoon mini-concert is a charity event for three local groups committed to the community of McKees Rocks. These groups are The Realm Community Engagement Group, the McKees Rocks Women’s Alliance, and theMcKees Rocks Community Development Corporation. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Jennifer Orchard, William Caballero, Charlie Powers, Craig Knox and Cynthia DeAlmeida will be joined by pianist Mark Carver from Carnegie Mellon University School of Music.  

Visit the Horizon gallery artwork displays, raffle baskets, cash bar and bites from a McKees Rocks local catering group. The savory bites and sweet treats are by “A Ray of Flavor.”  

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