Monthly Archives: April 2015

Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy

The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh joins the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in bringing the music of iconic video game FINAL FANTASY to Heinz Hall.  The performance will feature selections from the game soundtrack, as well as works by Japanese video game composer Nobou Uematso.  Grammy Award-winning conductor Arnie Roth will lead the MCP and PSO in this exciting concert, complete with screen images to match the...

In Memory of Dr. Michael S. Pettersen

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we write to inform you that Dr. Michael S. Pettersen, tenor in the Mendelssohn Choir, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, of cardiac arrest. Mike was a valued member of the Choir, singing second tenor since his first season in 2008. He most recently participated in our peformance of Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, on March 22...