The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) Board and Management and the Pittsburgh Musician’s Union Local No. 60-471, American Federation of Musicians have ratified a new three-year trade agreement beginning September 2, 2024 and running through the 2026-27 season. The new agreement… Read More ›
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The “Force” is With the PSO as They Present ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens™ in Concert’
By JESSICA NEU Whether you are a Star Wars aficionado, could identify Yoda, or have ridden a ride in Star Wars land at Disney, odds are you can recognize the opening score of the franchise films. Composer John Williams’ score remains an iconic piece… Read More ›
Review: PSO’s Pops Make Magic With Motown Sound
By Camille Agie “You won’t leave here as you came,” said PNC Pops conductor Bryon Stripling before the start of the concert, “Let’s Groove Tonight: Motown & The Philly Sound,” performed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Despite being a lifelong… 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 ›
Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes Returns to Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Powerful Program Thrills Audience and Scores Another Success for PSO By GEORGE B. PAROUS Everything was thrillingly perfect at Heinz Hall last evening. That about sums it up. But a few more words for those who weren’t there, or are… Read More ›
Juanjo Mena Returns to Conduct Brilliant PSO Concert
Hilary Hahn Bright Particular Star in a Night Full of Them Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra continued its BNY Mellon Grand Classics series last evening with the first performance of a truly grand classical program at Heinz Hall. Possibly the weather or… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Symphony Packs 2024-25 Season With Genre-Spanning Classics, Premieres, Guest Artists and More
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has announced a 2024-25 season of “new sounds, a sense of wonder, our city’s shining stars and ‘Beyond the Music’ experiences,” for its 129th year and 17th under the direction of Manfred Haneck. Guest artists for… Read More ›
Yunchan Lim Fearlessly Conquers Large Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Audience
Pablo Heras-Casado Conducts Dynamic Concert Fit for the City’s Musical Annals Record Books By GEORGE B PAROUS “I made up my mind that I will live my life only for the sake of music, and I decided that I will… Read More ›
