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THIS WEEKEND!
BNY Mellon Grand Classics
Emperor Concerto e-Notes Subscribers Save $5!*
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THU, MAY 1 • 1:30PM
FRI, MAY 2 • 8:00PM
SAT, MAY 3 • 8:00PM
Heinz Hall Yan Pascal Tortelier, conductor
Horacio Gutiérrez, piano VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Symphony No. 4 in F minor (program notes)
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Opus 73, "Emperor" (program notes) Horacio Gutiérrez performs the "Emperor" of piano concertos by Beethoven, which was featured in the scores of the movies Dead Poets Society and Immortal Beloved. Also, Principal Guest Conductor Tortelier conducts Vaughan Williams' passionate and turbulent Symphony No. 4. Learn more about the music!
All Mellon Grand Classics concerts feature Preludes, a pre-concert talk one hour prior to performance that provides additional perspectives on the program. This concert's Prelude will be hosted by Resident Conductor Daniel Meyer. *To save $5 on tickets to these performances, use code 7234 when ordering by phone, on-line or at the box office.
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NEXT WEEKEND!
BNY Mellon Grand Classics
Manfred Honeck
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FRI, MAY 9 • 8:00PM
SAT, MAY 10 • 8:00PM
SUN, MAY 11 • 2:30PM
Heinz Hall Manfred Honeck, conductor
Michael Rusinek, clarinet VERDI: Overture to La forza del destino (program notes)
FLETCHER: Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra [world-premiere] (program notes)
STRAUSS: Ein Heldenleben, "A Hero's Life" (program notes) Feel the Chemistry! Hear for yourself why the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra selected Manfred Honeck as its future leader!
Incoming Music Director Manfred Honeck leads the orchestra in Strauss' epic masterpiece, A Hero's Life. And, PSO Principal Clarinetist Michael Rusinek performs a new concerto, commissioned by the PSO.
This concert promises to be a truly magical experience!
Learn more about the music!
All Mellon Grand Classics concerts feature Preludes, a pre-concert talk one hour prior to performance that provides additional perspectives on the program. This concert's Prelude will be hosted by WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham.
Get to Know Manfred • Post-Concert Chat
After the concert on Friday and Saturday nights, get to know PSO Music Director Designate Manfred Honeck during a post-concert audience chat. Hear Maestro Honeck's responses to your and other concert goers questions! Don't miss Maestro Honeck's only appearance with your PSO this spring! |
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LOOKING AHEAD...
Pittsburgh Symphony Chamber Orchestra
A Musical Kaleidoscope
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THU, MAY 15 • 8:00PM
Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland
SAT, MAY 17 • 8:00PM
Upper St. Clair High School Theatre Andrés Cárdenes, conductor and violin
Timothy K. Adams, Jr., timpani
Robert Lauver, horn
Ron Samuels, clarinet
Scott Bell, oboe
Philip A. Pandolfi, bassoon MOZART: Sinfonia concertante in E-flat major for Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, and Orchestra, K.297B
ADAMS: Kyoto
PIAZZOLLA (Desyatnikov): Four Seasons in Buenos Aires PSO Principal Timpanist Timothy Adams premieres his piece for violin and percussion. The musicality and technical precision of the PSO winds are displayed in Mozart's Sinfonia concertante. Andrés Cárdenes showcases Piazzolla's Four Seasons in Buenos Aires. On May 15th, come early to explore the Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History (open until 8pm on Thursdays - regular admission fees apply). |
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PNC Pittsburgh Symphony Pops
Viva Las Vegas with Jack Everly
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THU, MAY 15 • 7:30PM
FRI, MAY 16 • 8:00PM
SAT, MAY 17 • 8:00PM
SUN, MAY 18 • 2:30PM
Heinz Hall MON, MAY 19 • 8:00PM
Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle Jack Everly, conductor
Joe Cassidy, Martin Preston, Allison Briner,
Brian Duprey, Scott Beck, Jennifer Ladner,
Anne Beck, vocalists That's right, Vegas baby! Maestro Everly and the PSO take a spin on the musical roulette wheel with hip classics such as Luck Be a Lady, Hey Big Spender, The Lady is a Tramp, and many more. Adorned in elaborate costumes, the cast of high rollers include Broadway leading man, Joe Cassidy, the current star of the hit Las Vegas production of The Rat Pack, Brian Duprey, the comedic and beautiful Allison Briner, and Mr. Showman himself, Martin Preston as the legendary Liberace. The exciting city of Las Vegas will be honored in this fast paced jackpot evening of musical hit after hit. Remember, what happens at Heinz Hall stays at Heinz Hall. |
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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Wilkinsburg and Hill District Community Engagement Concerts
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THU, MAY 22 • 7:00PM
Wilkinsburg High School Daniel Meyer, conductor Join us to celebrate the PSO's 5th Community Engagement concert in Wilkinsburg since 2003! The concert will be conducted by PSO Resident Conductor, Daniel Meyer. All ticket proceeds from the concert will benefit the newly formed Wilkinsburg elementary school band program. For more information, please call Maria Lauro in the Wilkinsburg School District offices at 412.871.2125.
FRI, MAY 23 • 7:00PM
Hill House - Kaufmann Auditorium
Join the PSO and the Hill District Community for a Community Engagement Concert in the Hill District on May 23, 2008 at the Hill House- Kaufmann Auditorium (1835 Centre Ave.) under the baton of PSO Resident Conductor, Daniel Meyer. All proceeds from the concert will stay in the Hill District, benefiting the arts program at the Hill House. Mrs. O’Labrice Casson Beckom will be honored for her contributions to music in the Hill District Community during a post-concert audience reception. Call 412.392.4463 to purchase tickets or visit www.hillhouse.org |
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