European Imports and Musical Plagiarism in the Development of the Russian Piano Concerto
Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto is a singularly important work in the development of the Russian Piano Concerto, but its own genesis is a complex musical story.
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Personal Anecdotes by Inna Nedorezov and Barry Bilowitz
Two BCSO musicians share their personal experiences.
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Name That Tune: Melody in Western Music
How many Baroque-era melodies can you sing? How about Classical-era melodies? Not many? What about Tchaikovsky? Richard Rodgers? The Beatles?
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Personal Anecdotes by Walker Haines and Noelle Casella Grand
BCSO cello players share their personal experiences as musicians.
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A Message to the BCSO Community—March 2021
After many long months, we have reason to be hopeful about getting back together as an orchestra for a full 2021-2022 season and once again sharing our love of symphonic music with the Bucks County community.
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Ask the Conductor
The BCSO announces a new outreach program called Ask the Conductor, which is designed as a way for music students in our local schools to interact with one of our conductors—Music Director Gary Fagin or Assistant Conductor Sebastian Grand.
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Personal Anecdotes by Steve Kyle and Josh Hadfield
BCSO bass players share their personal experiences as musicians.
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Hagey Coach & Tours
The BCSO wishes all the best to the Hagey family, long-time concert sponsors, who recently closed the Hagey Coach & Tours portion of their business after serving the community for 84 years.
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The Life and Legacy of Serge Koussevitzky
As a commissioner and champion of contemporary music, Serge Koussevitzky was one of the most consequential musicians in America during the 20th Century.
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The Amazing Clara Schumann: An Appreciation, and a Revelation
As a young piano prodigy, Clara Wieck was named “Royal and Imperial Austrian Chamber Virtuoso,” Austria’s highest musical honor.
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