Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra Tour Report - June 19, 2026

The Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra is on an eleven-day international concert tour of Greece. The tour will feature four concerts in Thessaloniki, at the Amphitheatre in Ancient Phillipi (UNESCO Site), Volos, and Athens. During a break in rehearsal before their first concert of the tour, WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke with Music Director Jacob Joyce, violinist Eloise Johnson, trumpet Evan Lavalee, and Executive Director Bill Powers. They each talked about the trip so far, any sights they've enjoyed seeing, and the music they are looking forward to playing the most. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.