Hirtz began playing with the PSO in 1948. At the beginning of his career, according to the Tribune-Review, he shared a music stand with Lorin Maazel, later music director of the PSO and currently music director of the New York Philharmonic.
Hirtz retired in 1992, having performed under music directors William Steinberg, Andr_ Previn, and Maazel. He continued to appear as a substitute through 2002.
The production will include Bernstein’s incidental music for Lillian Hellman’s adaptation of The Lark, and Menotti’s The Unicorn, The Gorgon, and The Manticore.
Lileana Blain-Cruz's production of John Adams' opera-oratorio opened April 23.
Composer John Adams and theatre director Lileana Blain-Cruz retells the story of the Nativity, through the lens of Latin America.
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Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.
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