Bronfman Plays Beethoven By GEORGE B. PAROUS As is usually the case during the remnants of a Friday evening rush hour, traffic conditions in the immediate vicinity of Heinz Hall yesterday were exceptionally trying, but the theater was comfortably filled… Read More ›
Ludwig van Beethoven
‘Fifteen & Firebird’ – The PSO Season Finale
Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra End Season on a Remarkably High Note By GEORGE B. PAROUS The most important detail of the concert first: last night’s program will have two repetitions. You can hear it this evening, June… Read More ›
Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Give Electrifying Performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
The Mendelssohn Choir, Soloists and Two Commissioned World Premières Add to What May Be the Most Remarkable Concert of the Season By GEORGE B. PAROUS Routinely, Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra present the writer with the challenge of… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Launches Weekend of Beethoven Piano Concertos
Rudolf Buchbinder & Orchestra Deliver Powerfully Brilliant Performance of First Set By George B. Parous The Program: Award-winning and world renown pianist Rudolf Buchbinder, along with the amazing talent of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, last evening gave the first set… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Dazzles with Beethoven Concerto and Shostakovich Symphony
Orchestra, Under Jader Bignamini, with Kirill Gerstein, Piano Soloist, in Brilliant Program By George B. Parous The streets around the theaters were buzzing with people and outdoor diners last evening, and the overall jovial spirit in the warm air followed… Read More ›
Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Rouse an Audience with Beethoven and Wagner
PSO Premiere of a Contemporary Piece by Carlos Simon; Matthias Goerne Delivers Wagnerian Excerpts in Excellent Voice By George B. Parous Music lovers who braved trudging into the frigid temperatures last evening, were treated to a splendid concert given by… Read More ›
