By YVONNE HUDSON Romance meets pathos this weekend at Heinz Hall. Opening with Arturs Maskats’ “Tango”, the Pittsburgh Symphony’s Valentine’s weekend concert celebrates romance and dance, conducted by Manfred Honeck. Inspired during a visit to Italy in 2002, the Latvian… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Symphony’s 2026–27 Season Balances Familiar Faces and New Directions
The PSO’s newly announced 2026–27 classical season leans into what the ensemble does best: deep artistic relationships, ambitious programming, and a growing interest in how symphonic music fits into contemporary cultural life. Music Director Manfred Honeck returns for his 19th… Read More ›
PSO Honors Richard P. Simmons by Naming Heinz Hall’s Stage the Simmons Family Stage
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has announced the inaugural naming of Heinz Hall’s stage as the Simmons Family Stage, honoring contributions of $50 million – including the PSO’s largest single donation to date, of $29.5 million in 2006 – by longtime… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Announces 2025/2026 Classical Season
The 129th Season explores the evolving role of an American orchestra in the nation’s 250th year. Artistic highlights include two world premieres, 21 pieces by American composers, 13 debut artists. The Orchestra returns to Carnegie Hall in December 2025 The… Read More ›
PSO BNY Classics – Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
Simon’s “Four Black American Dances” Make A Powerful Impression By George B. Parous Valentine’s Day, the program, the guest soloist, the conductor, or any combination of the four brought a good-sized crowd to Heinz Hall last evening to hear the… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Messiah’
Classic Oratorio Receives an Outstanding Performance By George B. Parous The usual elements surrounding the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and a performance of George Frideric Handёl’s timeless oratorio, The Messiah, were in place last evening at Heinz Hall. Manfred Honeck as… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra – Brahms and Fauré
Somber Program for a Wintry Night By George B. Parous A program of curiously somber works, so close to the holiday season, was offered at Heinz Hall last evening, and for those braving the cold and construction, Manfred Honeck and… Read More ›
‘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 ›
The Magnificent Mahler Fifth propels PSO to Next Weekend’s Season Finale
The orchestra has demonstrated dedication and resilience that deserves our attendance and support. By YVONNE HUDSON The significance of this weekend’s Pittsburgh Symphony concert is multi-faceted. It’s a sparkling diamond dramatically reflecting the influence and talent of this city’s world-class orchestra. The… 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 ›