9th Annual Reading Session March 23, 2013

Leonard Slatkin, Conductor
Mason Bates, Composer of the Year
Patrick Burke, Mentor Composer

Since the 2004-2005 season, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has offered an annual reading of new works by young composers from area universities as part of its Composer of the Year program. In its ninth year, the PSO’s annual reading program expands its call for submissions to residents of Pennsylvania. Up to four works will be selected for the reading session, where at least one of the spots will be reserved for a student from the universities that have traditionally participated in the program.

Submissions will be evaluated by PSO Composer of the Year Mason Bates in consultation with Mentor Composer Patrick Burke, and read by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra conducted by Principal Guest Conductor Leonard Slatkin. The event is free and open to the general public. Following the session, composers will receive feedback from a panel including Mason Bates, Leonard Slatkin, Patrick Purke and PSO musicians.

Official Website: http://pso.culturaldistrict.org/event/4526/9th-annual-reading-session