Arthritis Foundation teams with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and legendary singer Chaka Khan for the Sixth Annual Community Partners Concert.

February 27, 2009

Arthritis Foundation teams with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and legendary singer Chaka Khan for the Sixth Annual Community Partners Concert.

PITTSBURGH, February 27, 2009 – The Arthritis Foundation Western Pennsylvania Chapter will be one of 50 area nonprofit organizations that will be benefit from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Sixth Annual Community Partners Concert on June 25, 2009 at 8 p.m. in Heinz Hall.

This year the Sixth Annual Community Partners Concert will feature legendary singer Chaka Khan, who will sing her Grammy winning R&B hits with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The event will be hosted by Honorary Chairman Lynn Swann. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Resident Conductor Lawrence Loh will lead the orchestra, and cellist Tony Rymer, 2009 Sphinx Competition winner, will also be a featured performer during the concert.

Ticket prices range from $21.50 to $112.50 – the high end ticket price includes a post-concert reception. All proceeds from ticket sales are donated to the 50 participating nonprofits by Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Please support the Arthritis Foundation Western Pennsylvania Chapter by purchasing a ticket to this event. Make sure you designate the Arthritis Foundation as the charity of choice by either mentioning our name or using the code 11756 when you purchase your tickets.

Tickets go on sale March 2, 2009. To purchase tickets, call the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Box Office at: 412.392.4900 or 1.800.743.8560 or visit www.pittsburghsymphony.org

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