PSO 2024/2025 Season Brochure

MANFRED HONECK MUSIC DIRECTOR

STEPHANIE TRETICK, VIOLA

MUSIC IS MORE THAN WHAT YOU HEAR. IT’S WHAT YOU FEEL.

And each of us seeks something special from the experience: exhilaration, peace, comfort, escape, and so much more.

That’s why a great concert is a revelation. It’s an exciting adventure, a moment of both shared tranquility and individual discovery. We’ll open the door to the new and unexpected, as well as the timeless classics that you know and love. There is a seat for you at Heinz Hall. And once here, you’ll find whatever it is you seek.

MANFRED HONECK MUSIC DIRECTOR

“Manfred Honeck... coaxes interpretations of unflagging energy and passion.”

— Alex Ross, The New Yorker

04 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

05 SUBSCRIBER EARLY ACCESS

08 BNY MELLON GRAND CLASSICS

11 PSO360

12 PNC POPS

18 PSO DISRUPT

20 FILMS WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA AND FAMILY CONCERTS

21 IMPACT

22 SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS AND PRICING

23 BNY MELLON GRAND CLASSICS SEASON AT A GLANCE

NEW SOUNDS

Listen Up! Discover some of the most compelling voices and artists today. Composers from Reena Esmail and Samy Moussa, to artists like Maria Dueñas and Vikingur Ólafsson will give you amazing new experiences.

HIGHLIGHTS

A SPECIAL NIGHT OUT LEGENDS

A night at Heinz Hall is more than a concert—it is an immersive experience not to be found anywhere else. In addition to the magic that happens on stage, you enjoy entertaining performances in the lobby, a deeper dive into the music with our pre-concert talks, related art exhibitions, and other activities designed to enhance your concert experience.

Add these sure to sell out concerts to your subscription package!

OPENING NIGHT GALA HONORING ITZHAK

PERLMAN

SATURDAY

SEPTEMBER 21

2024 | 8:00 P.M.

MANFRED HONECK CONDUCTOR

ITZHAK PERLMAN VIOLIN

OUR CITY’S SHINING STARS

We are home town proud. Celebrate Pittsburgh artists who live here, got their start here, and helped put our city on the map. In addition to world premieres by Hannah Ishizaki and Reza Vali, Sean Shepherd’s hauntingly beautiful composition, Sprout, is heard for the first time at Heinz Hall.

WONDER

Lose yourself in worldsized experiences, from the mountainous expanse of Strauss’ An Alpine Symphony to the radiant splendor of Nina Shekhar’s Lumina and the oceanic currents of instrumental color in Debussy’s La Mer.

Join Manfred Honeck as he leads your Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in a one-night-only extravaganza of film music favorites featuring the infinite charms of legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman. We’ll honor Perlman’s commitment to music education and the next generation of musicians.

Gala All Access Cocktails, Dinner, Concert, and Dessert Sponsorship opportunities begin at $3,500 for a minimum of 4 tickets. Couples and Individual tickets will be available to subscribers this spring.

Gala VIP Access Cocktails, Concert, and Dessert Sponsorship opportunities begin at $3,000 for a minimum of 6 tickets. Couples and Individual tickets will be available this spring.

Gala Concert Access Only subscribers have advance access to add this performance to their subscription.

To reserve your place for Gala All Access or Gala VIP Access: 412.392.4830 | PSOEvents@pittsburghsymphony.org

YO-YO MA WITH THE PSO

WEDNESDAY JUNE 4

2025 7:30 P.M.

MANFRED HONECK CONDUCTOR

YO-YO MA CELLO

The incomparable Yo-Yo Ma returns with Manfred Honeck and the PSO to perform Dvořák’s Cello Concerto.

BNY MELLON GRAND CLASSICS CONCERT SERIES

OPENING WEEKEND CELEBRATION

RACHMANINOFF’S SYMPHONIC DANCES

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday September 29 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor

Augustin Hadelich, violin

ARTURO MARQUEZ: Danzón No. 2

MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto

RACHMANINOFF: Symphonic Dances

Friday October 18, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.

Premier Series

Includes all 20 performances

Series A

7 concerts

Friday at 7:30 P.M. New Time!

OR Sunday at 2:30 P.M.

Series B

7 concerts

Friday at 7:30 P.M. New Time!

OR Sunday at 2:30 P.M.

Series A + B

14 concerts

Friday at 7:30 P.M. New Time!

OR Sunday at 2:30 P.M.

Series C

6 concerts

Friday at 7:30 P.M. New Time!

OR Sunday, at 2:30 P.M.

Series D

7 concerts

Saturday at 7:30 P.M.

STRAUSS AND PUCCINI

Sunday October 20 at 2:30 P.M.

Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, December 1 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor

Steven Banks, saxophone*

SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 3

TOMASI: Concerto for Alto Saxophone

RACHMANINOFF AND TCHAIKOVSKY

Friday January 17, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, January 18 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, January 19 at 2:30 P.M.

Osmo Vänskä, conductor

Janice Carissa, piano*

SAMY MOUSSA: Elysium PSO Premiere

PSO Premiere

PUCCINI: Anniversary Celebration Highlights

STRAUSS FAMILY: Viennese Favorites

RAVEL’S PIANO CONCERTO BRAHMS AND FAURÉ

Tom Borrow, piano*

BARTÓK: Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin

RAVEL: Piano Concerto in G major

SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 4

BRAHMS AND SCHUMANN

Friday November 1, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday November 3 at 2:30 P.M.

Lorenzo Viotti, conductor*

Ray Chen, violin

BRAHMS: Violin Concerto

SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 2

Friday November 15, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday November 17 at 2:30 P.M.

Donald Runnicles, conductor

Lorna McGhee, flute

MACCUNN: The Land of the Mountain and the Flood PSO Premiere

RAUTAVAARA: Concerto for Flute, “Dances with the Winds” PSO Premiere

DEBUSSY’S LA MER BANKS McGHEE

STRAUSS: An Alpine Symphony

Friday December 6, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday December 8 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor

Jeanine De Bique, soprano

Joshua Hopkins, baritone*

Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

REENA ESMAIL: RE Member PSO Premiere

FAURÉ: Cantique de Jean Racine PSO Premiere

BRAHMS: Schicksalslied

ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK: Lachrymosa

PSO Premiere

FAURÉ: Requiem

SHOSTAKOVICH’S FINAL SYMPHONY

RACHMANINOFF: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5

*PSO debut

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, January 12 at 2:30 P.M.

Dima Slobodeniouk, conductor

Vadim Gluzman, violin*

MARIA HULD MARKAN SIGFÚSDÓTTIR: Oceans

PSO Premiere

PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2

SIBELIUS: The Oceanides PSO Premiere

DEBUSSY: La Mer

Friday January 31, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday February 2 at 2:30 P.M.

Sir Mark Elder, conductor Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida, oboe

SIBELIUS: Pohjola’s Daughter

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Oboe Concerto

SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 15

Friday February 14, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, February 15 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday February 16 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor Maria Dueñas, violin

CARLOS SIMON: Four Black American Dances

PSO Premiere

SAINT-SAËNS: Violin Concerto No. 3

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DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”

EMANUEL AX PLAYS MOZART

MOZART AND PROKOFIEV’S FIFTH

KANNEH-MASON PERFORMS SHOSTAKOVICH

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, February 23 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor

Emanuel Ax, piano

HANNAH ISHIZAKI: New Work World Premiere & PSO Commission

MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 25

KORNGOLD: Symphony in F-Sharp Major

PSO Premiere

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, March 9 at 2:30 P.M.

Elim Chan, conductor*

Jan Lisiecki, piano

NORIKO KOIDE: Swaddling Silk and Gossamer Rain PSO Premiere

MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 22

PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 5

BEETHOVEN’S PASTORAL

Friday March 28, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, March 29 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday March 30 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor Francesco Piemontesi, piano

HANNAH EISENDLE: Heliosis PSO Premiere

LISZT: Piano Concerto No. 2

IMAN HABIBI: “Jeder Baum spricht” PSO Premiere

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”

TCHAIKOVSKY’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, March 23 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello*

NINA SHEKHAR: Lumina PSO Premiere

SHOSTAKOVICH: Cello Concerto No. 1

STRAUSS: Don Juan

STRAUSS/HONECK/ILLE: Suite from Arabella World Premiere & PSO Commission

BEETHOVEN AND BRAHMS

Friday April 11, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday April 13 at 2:30 P.M.

Daniele Rustioni, conductor Kirill Gerstein, piano

DE SABATA: Plato’s Night PSO Premiere

TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1

RAVEL: Daphnis et Chloé, Suites No. 1 & 2

BRONFMAN PLAYS BEETHOVEN

BRAHMS’ SYMPHONY NO. 4

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, May 18 at 2:30 P.M.

Juraj Valčuha, conductor

Yefim Bronfman, piano

UNSUK CHIN: “A Mad Tea-Party” from Alice in Wonderland PSO Premiere

BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”

STRAVINSKY: Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss

PROKOFIEV: Cinderella Suite No. 1

PSO Premiere

SEASON FINALE SHOSTAKOVICH 10

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, May 31 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, June 1 at 2:30 P.M.

Cristian Măcelaru, conductor

Nemanja Radulović, violin*

SEAN SHEPHERD: Sprout PSO Premiere

KHACHATURIAN: Violin Concerto

BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4

Friday April 25, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, April 27 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor Vikingur Ólafsson, piano*

SOPHIA JANI: Flare PSO Premiere

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 1

BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 2

BEETHOVEN AND MAHLER

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, June 8 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor

Alice Sara Ott, piano

Lilit Davtyan, soprano*

REZA VALI: New Work

World Premiere & PSO Commission

BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3

MAHLER: Symphony No. 4

*PSO debut

Friday June 13, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, June 14 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday June 15 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor Beatrice Rana, piano

LERA AUERBACH: New Work

World Premiere & PSO Commission

MENDELSSOHN: Piano Concerto No. 1

SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 10

Share the stage with world-renowned artists and members of the PSO in intimate, limited-capacity performances. All performances begin at 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Tom Borrow, piano

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Alice Sara Ott, piano

GERSTEIN

ÓLAFSSON

CHAN

KANNEHMASON

BRONFMAN

TWIST

AND SHOUT:

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HIGHMARK HOLIDAY POPS

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 7:30 P.M. NEW TIME!

Saturday, October 5 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, October 6 at 2:30 P.M.

Byron Stripling, conductor

Step into the time capsule of musical history as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the British Invasion of 1964. Relive Beatlemania with captivating historic photos of the legendary band projected on the big screen along with hits like “Love Me Do,”

“I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,”

“A Hard Day’s Night,” and more in this larger-thanlife symphonic sensation.

PIXAR IN CONCERT FILM WITH ORCHESTRA CHICAGO IN CONCERT

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 7:30 P.M. NEW TIME!

Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, November 10 at 2:30 P.M.

Rob Fisher, conductor

T he biggest, brashest musical of them all immerses you in the energy and intrigue of the Roaring ‘20s.

T he 1996 Broadway production, holding the record as the longest-running American musical, achieved silver-screen glory in 2002 under the direction of Pittsburgh’s own Rob Marshall. This reimagined concert adaptation showcases every song from the original score.

Friday, December 13 at 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, December 14 at 2:30 P.M.

Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, December 15 at 2:30 P.M.

Friday, December 20 at 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, December 21 at 11:00 A.M.

Saturday, December 21 at 4:30 P.M.

Sunday, December 22 at 1:00 P.M.

Sunday, December 22 at 6:30 P.M.

Byron Stripling, conductor Mamie Parris, vocalist Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Put a song in your head and joy in your heart this holiday season. Gather the family at the festively adorned Heinz Hall, featuring the city’s grandest live Christmas tree. Enjoy holiday musical traditions like “Sleigh Ride,” the “Hallelujah” Chorus from Handel’s Messiah, and the popular audience carol sing-along. This year’s production is elevated by Mamie Parris, whose powerful pipes have graced the heights of Broadway.

TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE CHART MUSIC OF THE ‘80s

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7:30 P.M. NEW TIME!

Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, April 6 at 2:30 P.M.

Daniel Meyer, conductor

Turn around, bright eyes and relive the musical magic of the ‘80s when cassette tapes were the rage and the air waves were filled with Eurthymics, Tina Turner, U2, Prince, George Michael, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Phil Collins, Lionel Richie, the Police and more. The sound of a generation was created and the lyric is still true: “I need you now tonight, and I need you more than ever.”

CLOUDS IN MY COFFEE  THE TRAILBLAZING MUSIC OF JONI MITCHELL, CAROLE KING, AND CARLY SIMON

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:30 P.M. NEW TIME!

Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, March 2 at 2:30 P.M.

Jacob Joyce, conductor

Step into the enchanting world of Pixar as the Pittsburgh Symphony takes you on a cinematic journey through memorable film scores, including Toy Story, Coco, Ratatouille, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc., Cars, and beyond. Delight in the synergy of live music and larger-than-life cinema projected on the big screen. It’s a symphonic celebration that transcends generations, capturing the hearts of both kids and grown-ups.

KINGS OF SOUL

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 7:30 P.M. NEW TIME!

Saturday, June 21 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, June 22 at 2:30 P.M.

Byron Stripling, conductor

Embark on a musical journey with the music of legends like Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, James Brown, and more, as the Pittsburgh Symphony pays homage to these icons. Feel the vibes of “Soul Man,” groove to “Shop Around,” buzz with the electricity of “Get Ready,” let the passion flow with “Try a Little Tenderness,” and get sentimental with “Stand By Me.”

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:30 P.M. NEW TIME!

Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, May 11 at 2:30 P.M.

Ted Sperling, conductor Hamlisch-Page Student Choir

These iconic women didn’t just sing songs—they defined an era. Step into the musical world of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Carly Simon as they transcend the tumultuous ‘60s. Each artist carved distinct paths, from the introspective folk of “Both Sides Now” to the captivating jazz of “I Feel the Earth Move” and daring experimentation of “You’re So Vain.”

PARRIS

BYRON STRIPLING PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR

Supported in part by the Emma Clyde Hodge Memorial Fund

“ I invite all of our subscribers to experience Disrupt.

The fantastic artists of the orchestra explore the emotion and story of the music and composers in new ways.

It is truly a fascinating musical experience.”

— Manfred Honeck

Forget everything you’ve heard. Join the PSO at Heinz Hall for one-of-a-kind experiences that take you deeper into the music. Whether you’re new to classical music or just want to explore the music in a new way, expect moments of fascination, guided from the stage.

RELAXED ATMOSPHERE SHORTER CONCERTS ON-STAGE HOST SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

HOLIDAY CONCERTS

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.

LIFT EVERY VOICE HOME ALONE

Sunday, November 24 at 2:30 P.M.

Film with Live Orchestra

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Pre-concert activities 6:45 P.M. Concert 7:30 P.M.

Donald Runnicles, conductor

R. STRAUSS: An Alpine Symphony

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Pre-concert activities 6:45 P.M. Concert 7:30 P.M.

Elim Chan, conductor

PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 5

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Pre-concert activities 6:45 P.M. Concert 7:30 P.M.

Daniele Rustioni, conductor

DE SABATA: Plato’s Night

RAVEL: Daphnis et Chloé, Suites No. 1 & 2

HANDEL’S MESSIAH

HIGHMARK HOLIDAY POPS

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor

Jeanine De Bique, soprano

Reginald Mobley, countertenor

John Matthew Myers, tenor

Joshua Hopkins, baritone Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Immerse yourself in the majestic sounds of this epic oratorio. From the powerful “Hallelujah” chorus to the uplifting arias and soaring verses, Handel’s Messiah is a musical journey that transcends time.

December 13-22, 2024

Byron Stripling, conductor

Mamie Parris, vocalist Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Please see page 14 for dates and times.

HOLIDAY BRASS SPECTACULAR

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.

Join us for this annual, festive holiday tradition! From traditional Baroque favorites to new arrangements of your most-loved holiday tunes, this evening, perfect for the whole family, is sure to usher in the merry season!

LOVE ACTUALLY

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.

Film with Live Orchestra Rated R

LANG LANG WITH THE PSO

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.

This annual concert pays tribute to the spirit and richness of Black music in America—and its enduring strength in times of tumult and trouble. Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Lift Every Voice Unity Choir, and special guests for an uplifting evening that both brings together and celebrates community.

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor Lang Lang, piano

“The hottest artist on the classical music planet,” The New York Times returns to Heinz Hall to perform the Grieg Piano Concerto in this one-nightonly evening of piano pyrotechnics. Additional program details to be announced.

FILMS WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA

Experience these fan favorites on the big screen with iconic film scores performed live by your Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.

Sunday, October 27 at 2:30 P.M.

Home Alone

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.

Sunday, November 24 at 2:30 P.M.

Love Actually Rated R

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.

Saturday, February 8 at 7:00 P.M

Sunday, February 9 at 2:30 P.M.

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.

Saturday, June 28 at 7:00 P.M.

Sunday, June 29 at 2:30 P.M.

FIDDLESTICKS MUSICAL EXPLORATIONS

Introduce children to the wondrous world of orchestral music. These concerts feature engaging activities and performances at family-friendly prices.

Concerts for our favorite fans.

Recommended for ages 3-8.

Discovery time activities begin at 10:00 A.M.

Concerts begin at 11:15 A.M.

Nature’s Soundtrack

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Jacob Joyce, Conductor

The Sounds of Invention

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Moon Doh, conductor

Imagine That!

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Moon Doh, Conductor

Fiddlesticks

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CONCERT SERIES AT A GLANCE

1 OPENING WEEKEND RACHMANINOFF’S SYMPHONIC DANCES

Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin

ARTURO MARQUEZ: Danzón No. 2

MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto RACHMANINOFF: Symphonic Dances

2 RAVEL’S PIANO CONCERTO

3 BRAHMS AND SCHUMANN

4 STRAUSS’ AN ALPINE SYMPHONY

Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 at 2:30 P.M. Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor Tom Borrow, piano*

BARTOK: Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin RAVEL: Piano Concerto

SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 4

Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2:30 P.M. Lorenzo Viotti, conductor* Ray Chen, violin

Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 at 2:30 P.M. Donald Runnicles, conductor Lorna McGhee, flute

BRAHMS: Violin Concerto

SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 2

MACCUNN: The Land of the Mountain and the Flood PSO Premiere

RAUTAVAARA: Concerto for Flute, “Dances with the Winds” PSO Premiere

R. STRAUSS: An Alpine Symphony

SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 3

5 STRAUSS AND PUCCINI

Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor Steven Banks, saxophone*

TOMASI: Concerto for Alto Saxophone

PSO Premiere

PUCCINI: Anniversary Celebration Highlights

STRAUSS FAMILY: Viennese Favorites

REENA ESMAIL: RE|Member PSO Premiere

6 BRAHMS AND FAURÉ

Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor

Jeanine De Bique, soprano

Joshua Hopkins, baritone* Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

FAURÉ: Cantique de Jean Racine PSO Premiere

BRAHMS: Schicksalslied

ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK: Lachrymosa

PSO Premiere

FAURÉ: Requiem

MARIA HULD MARKAN SIGFÚSDÓTTIR: Oceans PSO Premiere

7 DEBUSSY’S LA MER

Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, Jan 12, 2025 at 2:30 P.M.

Dima Slobodeniouk, conductor Vadim Gluzman, violin*

PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2

SIBELIUS: The Oceanides PSO Premiere

DEBUSSY: La Mer

8 RACHMANINOFF AND TCHAIKOVSKY

Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 at 2:30 P.M.

Osmo Vänskä, conductor Janice Carissa, piano*

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SHOSTAKOVICH’S FINAL SYMPHONY

DVOŘÁK’S

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Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 at 2:30 P.M.

Sir Mark Elder, conductor Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida, oboe

Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor Maria Dueñas, violin

SAMY MOUSSA: Elysium PSO Premiere

RACHMANINOFF: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5

SIBELIUS: Pohjola’s Daughter

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Oboe Concerto

SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 15

CARLOS SIMON: Four Black American Dances PSO Premiere

SAINT-SAËNS: Violin Concerto No. 3 DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”

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EMANUEL AX PLAYS MOZART

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MOZART AND PROKOFIEV’S FIFTH

13 KANNEH-MASON PERFORMS SHOSTAKOVICH

14 BEETHOVEN’S PASTORAL

15 TCHAIKOVSKY’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1

16 BEETHOVEN AND BRAHMS

Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor Emanuel Ax, piano

Friday, Mar. 7, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, Mar. 9, 2025 at 2:30 P.M. Elim Chan, conductor * Jan Lisiecki, piano

Friday, Mar. 21, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, Mar. 23, 2025 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello*

HANNAH ISHIZAKI: New Work World Premiere & Commission

MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 25

KORNGOLD: Symphony in F-Sharp Major PSO Premiere

NORIKO KOIDE: Swaddling Silk and Gossamer Rain PSO Premiere

MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 22

PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 5

NINA SHEKHAR: Lumina PSO Premiere

SHOSTAKOVICH: Cello Concerto No. 1

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STRAUSS: Don Juan STRAUSS: Suite from Arabella World Premiere & Commission Mar. 21Mar. 23Mar. 21Mar. 23 Mar. 21Mar. 23 ∙∙∙∙∙

HANNAH EISENDLE: Heliosis PSO Premiere

Friday, Mar. 28, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor

Saturday, Mar. 29, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Francesco Piemontesi, piano

LISZT: Piano Concerto No. 2

IMAN HABIBI: “Jeder Baum spricht”

Sunday, Mar. 30, 2025 at 2:30 P.M.

Friday, Apr. 11, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, Apr. 13, 2025 at 2:30 P.M.

Daniele Rustioni, conductor

Kirill Gerstein, piano

Friday, Apr. 25, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor Vikingur Olaffson, piano*

17 BRONFMAN PLAYS BEETHOVEN

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:30 P.M. Juraj Valčuha, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano

PSO Premiere

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” Mar. 28Mar. 30Mar. 28Mar. 30 Mar. 28Mar. 30 Mar. 29

DE SABATA: Plato’s Night PSO Premiere

TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1

RAVEL: Daphnis et Chloé, Suites No. 1 & 2 Apr. 11Apr. 13 ∙∙∙∙∙∙ Apr. 11 Apr. 13

SOPHIA JANI: Flare PSO Premiere

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 1

BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 2 Apr. 25Apr. 27Apr. 25Apr. 27 Apr. 25Apr. 27 Apr. 26

UNSUK CHIN: “A Mad Tea-Party” from Alice in Wonderland PSO Premiere

BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”

STRAVINSKY: Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss

PROKOFIEV: Cinderella, Suite No. 1

PSO Premiere

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BRAHMS’ SYMPHONY NO. 4

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BEETHOVEN AND MAHLER

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Friday, May 30, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:30 P.M.

Cristian Macelaru, conductor Nemanja Radulovic, violin*

SEAN SHEPHERD: Sprout PSO Premiere

KHACHATURIAN: Violin Concerto

BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4

REZA VALI: New Work

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor Alice Sara Ott, piano Lilit Davtyan, soprano*

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

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Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 7:30 P.M.

Manfred Honeck, conductor Beatrice Rana, piano

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 2:30 P.M.

World Premiere & Commission

BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3

MAHLER: Symphony No. 4

LERA AUERBACH: New Work

World Premiere & Commission

MENDELSSOHN: Piano Concerto No. 1

SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 10

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