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ON SALE NOW!
A Golden Gala!

FRI, SEPT 19 • 7:30PM
Heinz Hall

Manfred Honeck, conductor
Lang Lang, piano

Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for a double celebration!

This sparkling evening marks the official debut of Manfred Honeck as the PSO's ninth Music Director as well as a party for Manfred's "very special" birthday. This Golden Gala features international piano star Lang Lang performing Chopin's sublime Piano Concerto No. 2. Manfred showcases the PSO in overtures from Berlioz's lively Roman Carnival Overture and Strauss' comic opera Die Fledermaus, as well as movements from Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony and Haydn's Symphony No. 94, nicknamed "The Surprise." More surprises promise that this opening concert of the 2008-2009 Season will be a golden extravaganza!

Tickets start at $39!

For information on "Golden Gala" packages (including pre-concert reception, premium concert seating, and post-concert dinner with Maestro Honeck), call 412.392.6070.

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THIS WEEK...
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Wilkinsburg and Hill District Community Engagement Concerts

Join the PSO and your neighbors for two upcoming concerts in the community!

THU, MAY 22 • 7:00PM
Wilkinsburg High School

Daniel Meyer, conductor

All ticket proceeds from the concert will benefit the newly formed Wilkinsburg School District elementary band program. Over the past four years, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s performances in Wilkinsburg have raised over $45,000 that has been returned to the Wilkinsburg community for this cause. Tickets cost $3 for students (K-12) and $7 for adults and seniors. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 412.871.2125

FRI, MAY 23 • 7:00PM
Hill House - Kaufmann Auditorium

Daniel Meyer, conductor

All ticket proceeds from the concert will stay in the Hill District Community, benefiting the arts program at the Hill House. An all-audience post-concert reception will follow the concert. Tickets prices are $4 students (K-12), $6 seniors (65+), $8 adults. Groups of 10 or more seniors or students receive $1 off each ticket. Call 412.392.3148 to purchase tickets or visit www.hillhouse.org

NEXT WEEKEND!
BNY Mellon Grand Classics
Mozart Favorites

FRI, MAY 30 • 8:00PM
SAT, MAY 31 • 8:00PM
SUN, JUNE 1 • 2:30PM
Heinz Hall

MON, JUNE 2 • 8:00PM
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center • Midland, PA

Pinchas Zukerman, violin and conductor
Benjamin Hochman, piano

MOZART: Overture to Cosi fan tutte (program notes)
MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major for Piano and Orchestra, K. 453 (program notes)
MOZART: Serenade No. 7 in D major, K. 248b [250], "Haffner" (program notes)

In an all-Mozart program, Pinchas Zukerman conducts and performs four movements from the celebratory "Haffner" Serenade and Benjamin Hochman plays his exquisite Piano Concerto No. 17.

Learn more about the music!
All Mellon Grand Classics concerts feature 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.

WQED-FM 89.3 Night at the PSO
After the concert on Friday night, stay to meet and greet with your favorite WQED-FM 89.3 personalites, PSO musicians, guest conductor Pinchas Zukerman and pianist Benjamin Hochman. Door prizes including tickets to future PSO concerts will be rewarded to several lucky attendees. Cash bar will be available.

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FIDDLESTICKS FAMILY CONCERT!
Music Through the Generations

SAT, MAY 31 • 11:15AM
Discovery Time Adventures • 10:00AM

Lawrence Loh, conductor
Katy Williams, vocalist
Anne and Claire Williams, cello
David and Julie Premo, cello
CAPA Community Choir

WAGNER: Bridal March from Lohengrin
BARTOK: Rumanian Folk Dances
BRAHMS: Lullaby from Three Songs
ELGAR: Overture from Wand of Youth Suite
HERMANN: Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Many songs come and go, but some songs have been handed down through the ages and have woven their notes into the fabric of our everyday life! From Brahms "Lullaby" to "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," there are some songs that children will always love and sing through the generations!

You'll hear songs like these and more at this special Fiddlesticks event! Enjoy duets by PSO members and their children and help us celebrate Fiddlesticks' birthday.

Bring all the generations of your family to this special musical celebration! Perfect for children ages three to eight.

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DID YOU KNOW...
$25 Main Floor Seating for all BNY Mellon Grand Classics Concerts!

For all BNY Mellon Grand Classics concerts, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra offers great main floor seating for only $25!*

Call 412.392.4900 to order your tickets today!

*Available on phone orders and in-person at the box office (600 Penn Ave.) only. While supplies last. Not available on previously held/purchased tickets.

LOOKING AHEAD...
BNY Mellon Grand Classics
A Grand Finale: The Organ Symphony

FRI, JUNE 13 • 8:00PM
SAT, JUNE 14 • 8:00PM
SUN, JUNE 15 • 2:30PM
Heinz Hall

Yan Pascal Tortelier, conductor
Nicole Cabell, soprano
Lucas Meachem, baritone
Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh
Betsy Burleigh, director

FAURÉ: Requiem, Opus 48
SAINT-SAËNS: Symphony No. 3 in C minor, "Organ Symphony"

A showcase for the king of instruments with one of the most climatic endings ever written. Don't miss Saint-Saëns thrilling Organ Symphony! Also experience the eternal beauty of Gabriel Fauré's Requiem.

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PNC Pittsburgh Symphony Pops
Season Finale: Marvin and Chris Botti

THU, JUNE 19 • 7:30PM
FRI, JUNE 20 • 8:00PM
SAT, JUNE 21 • 8:00PM
SUN, JUNE 22 • 2:30PM
Heinz Hall

Marvin Hamlisch, conductor
Chris Botti, trumpet

Trumpet phenomenon Chris Botti brings his inimitable velvet tone and sublime phrasing to the Heinz Hall stage. Marvin Hamlisch leads this concert of romantic ballads and jazz standards with the lush tones of your PSO blending perfectly with the warm sound of a master trumpet player.

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