Opus 2 Orchestra marks 70th anniversary with music from its founder

Director Evan Reichenfeld of Wilkinsburg leads musicians in practice Tuesday during a rehearsal for Opus 2 Orchestra at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Monroeville.

Director Evan Reichenfeld, on bass, rehearses alongside his father, Doug Reichenfeld, right, on Tuesday during a rehearsal for Opus 2 Orchestra at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Monroeville.

Viola player Victoria Beck of East McKeesport tunes her viola before rehearsing Tuesday with Opus 2 Orchestra at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Monroeville.

Violinist Jonathan Judy of Trafford performs Tuesday during a rehearsal for Opus 2 Orchestra at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Monroeville.

Director of Opus 2 Orchestra Evan Reichenfeld of Wilkinsburg plays upright bass on Tuesday during a rehearsal for Opus 2 Orchestra at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Monroeville.

Eugene Reichenfeld reads to his great-grandson Evan. Reichenfeld started the Opus 2 Orchestra in 1954. Today Evan is its conductor.

Four generations of the Reichenfeld family, all music educators. Clockwise from the left is Arthur Reichenfeld, his father Eugene, his son Doug and his grandson Evan.