An impossible task, it would seem to be, choosing symphonic soundtracks and creating a concert representing the breadth of movie music. It may be stating the obvious, but a good place to start is with “THE GOAT,” John Williams.
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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 Summer with the Symphony’
Programming includes Nas, Juneteenth, Fiddlesticks in Your Neighborhood, favorites from the movies, and more.. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) announced its 2025 Summer with the Symphony programs, which include Nas: Illmatic Live with the PSO, a Juneteenth concert at Mellon Park, its free annual Americana concert at… Read More ›
James Santilli Appointed Senior Vice President & Chief Revenue and Experience Officer for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
On Friday, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) announced that James Santilli will join the Orchestra as Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue & Experience Officer (CREO). Santilli, formerly Chief Marketing Officer for the Pittsburgh Penguins, will join the PSO in this new role on Monday,… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
Review: ‘Fiddler on the Roof in Concert’ Adds a Resplendent Chapter to a Classic Musical
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Pittsburgh CLO gather dozens of performers for a production that speaks to the heart By SHARON EBERSON It takes a balancing act of faith, talent and chutzpah to create a nontraditional Fiddler on the Roof, a… Read More ›
Broadway’s Shuler Hensley Leads ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Concert Event for Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Pittsburgh CLO
‘Tevye is one of those roles that I’ve always felt I’m right for’ By SHARON EBERSON Tony Award-winning actor Shuler Hensley sounds a bit giddy on the phone, describing where he is: Alone on the Heinz Hall stage, seated, he… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Pittsburgh CLO Collaborate on ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Concerts, Starring Tony-Winner Shuler Hensley
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with Pittsburgh CLO, has announced a starry concert production of Fiddler on the Roof, with Tony Award-winner Shuler Hensley as Tevye. Andy Einhorn will conduct the PSO in three concerts, February 23-25, 2024, featuring… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Manfred Honeck Give a Taste of the Season to Come
Renée Fleming is Guest Soloist of the “Now Is The Time Gala” By George B. Parous Despite the rain and the maze of scaffolding in front of the building, a mob found its way into Heinz Hall last evening to… Read More ›