2016 2017 PNC Pops Brochure

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RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TODAY! THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS

SOUNDS OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL

Lawrence Loh, conductor

Michael Krajewski, conductor AJ Swearingen & Jonathan Beedle

September 30-October 2, 2016

THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS

THE MIDTOWN MEN

HIGHMARK HOLIDAY POPS*

Friday Sept. 30 8:00 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 1 8:00 p.m.

Sunday Oct. 2 2:30 p.m.

Friday Oct. 28 8:00 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 29 8:00 p.m.

Sunday Oct. 30 2:30 p.m.

Friday Dec. 9 8:00 p.m.

Saturday Dec. 10 8:00 p.m.

Sunday Dec. 11 2:30 p.m.

BROADWAY STANDING OVATIONS

Friday Feb. 17 8:00 p.m.

Saturday Feb. 18 8:00 p.m.

Sunday Feb. 19 2:30 p.m.

SOUNDS OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL

Friday March 24 8:00 p.m.

Saturday March 25 8:00 p.m.

Sunday March 26 2:30 p.m.

Friday May 12 8:00 p.m.

Saturday May 13 8:00 p.m.

Sunday May 14 2:30 p.m.

Friday June 16 8:00 p.m.

Saturday June 17 8:00 p.m.

Sunday June 18 2:30 p.m.

NEIL SEDAKA

ELLA & LOUIS: ALL THAT JAZZ!

The music of John Williams has transported us beyond our imagination. To new worlds. Through heart-pounding adventures. Be there as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs all of your John Williams favorites: Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and including music from the new blockbuster The Force Awakens.

THE MIDTOWN MEN October 28-30, 2016 Todd Ellison, conductor Christian Hoff, vocals Michael Longoria, vocals Daniel Reichart, vocals J. Robert Spencer, vocals

4 stars from the original cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys!

Direct from Broadway – the original cast members of Jersey Boys reunite to harmonize the hits of the 1960’s: The Four Seasons, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Motown Sound, and more. “Oh What a Night!”

March 24-26, 2017

Theirs was the harmony of a generation. Michael Krajewski conducts this tribute, featuring Simon and Garfunkel’s greatest hits: “The Sound of Silence,” “Scarborough Fair,” “Mrs. Robinson,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “The Boxer,” and many more. It’s sure to leave you “Feelin’ Groovy!”

NEIL SEDAKA May 12-14, 2017

Neil Sedaka, vocals Jeffrey Reed, conductor For five decades, Neil Sedaka has kept America singing. Now, he joins the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for an evening of his timeless hits: “Breaking Up is Hard to Do,” “Love Will Keep Us Together,” “Laughter in the Rain,” “Calendar Girl,” and so many more.

NOT A PERFORMANCE OF, NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE SHOW JERSEY BOYS.

HIGHMARK HOLIDAY POPS

ELLA & LOUIS: ALL THAT JAZZ!

Plus additional shows on December 17-18

Lawrence Loh, conductor Byron Stripling, trumpet & vocals Marva Hicks, vocals

December 9-11, 2016

Francesco Lecce-Chong, conductor Capathia Jenkins, vocals The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh Three Rivers Ringers [directed by Nancy Lutz] Christopher Sanders, special guest Share Pittsburgh’s favorite holiday musical tradition with family and friends, and thrill to the spectacle of the season. It’s a sparkling celebration. And yes, Virginia, there will be a Santa Claus!

June 16-18, 2017

Louis Armstrong. He gave jazz its swing. Ella Fitzgerald. She gave jazz its greatest voice. Be there for this tribute to Ella and Satchmo. Featuring the sultry voice of Marva Hicks, and the blazing brass of Byron Stripling. It don’t mean a thing if you ain’t there to swing!

BROADWAY STANDING OVATIONS February 17-19, 2017

*Additional Highmark Holiday Pops non-subscription performance dates include: Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2:30 & 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2:30 p.m.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all patrons. For information about our accessible services, please contact the box office at 412.392.4900.

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Jack Everly, conductor Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Student Chorale [directed by Christine Hestwood]

The biggest showstoppers – from nearly two dozen smash Broadway hits! It’s a tribute to “Broadway’s Standing Ovations.” Jack Everly leads the Pittsburgh Symphony’s PNC Pops in your favorites from Oklahoma!, Camelot, South Pacific, West Side Story, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera and more.

RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TODAY!

DEADLINE: MARCH 21 412.392.4900 pittsburghsymphony.org


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