A trumpet virtuoso who has played with jazz legends the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton and Doc Severinsen, as well as a lead actor in a Broadway musical, Stripling is not your typical conductor.
The way Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Music Director Manfred Honeck conducts himself has won over musicians, and his dedication has solidified the orchestra’s international stature. After 10 years at the helm, he has forged a legacy that stands out among the PSO’s legendary leaders.