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TICKETS AND INFORMATION Heinz Hall 600 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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SERIES
at a Glance
Under the artistic direction of Music Director Manfred Honeck, BNY Classics offers unforgettable performances by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, featuring timeless classics, thrilling premieres, and acclaimed guest artists. CLASSICS TITLE SPONSOR
Hear the stories behind the music at Saturday Sessions. A knowledgeable host guides you through iconic classical pieces in a relaxed hall. Drinks welcome, insights included. Perfect for newcomers and longtime fans alike. MEDIA PARTNER
Saturday Sessions is supported in part by the Emma Clyde Hodge Memorial Fund.
Sit right on stage, steps away from some of today’s best guest artists and PSO musicians in this intimate classical chamber series.
Grab a drink and enjoy these informal social events at venues across Pittsburgh. Select PSO musicians plus a host will take you through an interactive evening while you sip your beverage of choice. See page 19 for more information. 4
Join Principal Pops Conductor Byron Stripling and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for a chance to hear the power and depth an orchestra brings to the music of our time — from Broadway show tunes to legendary hits of beloved singers and songwriters. POPS TITLE SPONSOR
Movies with the PSO
Your favorite films shown on the big screen with their original scores performed live by the full Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
Recommended for children ages 3 to 8 and their families.
Fiddlesticks Musical Exploration introduces children to the wondrous world of orchestral music. These family-friendly concerts are filled with musical fun in a relaxed, welcoming, and interactive environment. SUPPORTED BY
Fiddlesticks is supported by FedEx and endowed by Gerald and Audrey McGinnis, honoring the Center for Young Musicians.
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CONRAD JONES, trumpet
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WINTER JANUARY
MOVIES WITH THE PSO
MOVIES
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert Film with Live Orchestra JAN 10 | SAT 7:00 PM JAN 11 | SUN 2:30 PM Jacob Joyce, conductor
Relive the magic of year six in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert. With this film, based on the sixth installment of the classic saga, fans of all ages can now experience the thrilling tale of Harry’s obsession with a mysterious potions book accompanied by the music of a live symphony orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen in HD!
All characters and elements ©️ & ™️ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights ©️ JKR.
Rated PG
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Sibelius’ Second JAN 16 | FRI 7:30 PM JAN 18 | SUN 2:30 PM
LOTTA WENNÄKOSKI Flounce
Dima Slobodeniouk, conductor Arthur Jussen, piano Lucas Jussen, piano
POULENC Concerto for Two Pianos SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2
Mischievous, lyrical, and full of surprises, Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos dazzles with the high-energy interplay of Lucas and Arthur Jussen, while Sibelius’s Second Symphony captivates with sweeping melodies and powerful brass chorales evoking Finland’s natural beauty.
Photos: Marco Borggreve
THE JUSSENS
SLOBODENIOUK
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WINTER JANUARY
Špaček Plays Dvořák JAN 23 | FRI 7:30 PM JAN 25 | SUN 2:30 PM
BRAHMS Academic Festival Overture
Petr Popelka, conductor Josef Špaček, violin
DVOŘÁK Violin Concerto BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra
Rooted in the musical traditions of his homeland, Dvořák’s Violin Concerto brims with folk-inspired charm, agility, and lyrical drama, featuring the captivating Josef Špaček. Bartók’s dazzling concerto brings the program to a thrilling, virtuosic finale for the entire orchestra.
Photo: Radovan Subin
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Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra JAN 24 | SAT 7:30 PM
MEDIA PARTNER
Petr Popelka, conductor Jacob Joyce, host Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School
Discover the stories behind the music at Saturday Sessions, our new concert series hosted by Associate Conductor Jacob Joyce. Enjoy Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra in a relaxed setting with on-stage insights, great drinks, and a fresh, engaging concert experience perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike. Supported by Emma Clyde Hodge Memorial Fund
POPELKA
Photo: Khalil Baalbaki, George Lange
JOYCE
Tchaikovsky's Pathétique MAY 16 | SAT 7:30 PM
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WINTER JANUARY | FEBRUARY
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific in Concert JAN 30 | FRI 7:30 PM JAN 31 | SAT 7:30 PM FEB 1 | SUN 2:30 PM Andy Einhorn, conductor Ben Crawford, vocals (Emil) Cáitlín Burke, vocals (Bloody Mary) Christine Hestwood, chorus director In collaboration with Pittsburgh CLO and Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama
Music by RICHARD RODGERS Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II Book by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II AND JOSHUA LOGAN Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize–winning novel "Tales of the South Pacific" by James A. Michener
The beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classic comes to life in a spectacular concert event featuring hits like “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Bali Ha’i,” and “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” performed with breathtaking vocals and lush orchestration by the Pittsburgh Symphony.
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Brahms’ Third FEB 6 | FRI 7:30 PM FEB 8 | SUN 2:30 PM
WALKER Lyric for Strings
Manfred Honeck, conductor Gautier Capuçon, cello
BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto
Three captivating masterpieces highlight Capuçon’s PSO debut with Dvořák’s beloved Cello Concerto. Brahms’ Third Symphony bursts with passion and rich orchestral color, while Walker’s Lyric for Strings offers a deeply moving reflection from the first African–American Pulitzer Prize-winner in Music.
Photos: Anoush Abrar, George Lange
CAPUÇON
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WINTER FEBRUARY
PSO 360: Gautier Capuçon FEB 7 | SAT 7:30 PM Gautier Capuçon, cello
Experience the cello up close at Heinz Hall as world-renowned cellist Gautier Capuçon joins the Pittsburgh Symphony for an intimate, limited-capacity on-stage performance with the best seat in the house.
Photo: Anoush Abrar
CAPUÇON
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VALENTINE'S DAY WEEKEND
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story FEB 13 | FRI 7:30 PM FEB 14 | SAT 7:30 PM FEB 15 | SUN 2:30 PM Manfred Honeck, conductor Randall Goosby, violin
ARTURS MASKATS Tango MOZART Violin Concerto No. 5 BARBER Adagio for Strings BERNSTEIN Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Bernstein’s West Side Story, featuring the soaring melodies of “Maria,” “Tonight,” and “Mambo.” The program also includes Barber’s haunting Adagio, made famous by the movie Platoon, capturing love’s breathtaking highs and heartbreaking lows.
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WINTER FEBRUARY
Bruckner’s Eighth FEB 20 | FRI 7:30 PM FEB 21 | SAT 7:30 PM FEB 22 | SUN 2:30 PM Manfred Honeck, conductor
SAMY MOUSSA Adgilis Deda PSO COMMISSION
BRUCKNER Symphony No. 8
Often called his “Apocalyptic” Symphony, Bruckner’s Eighth thrills with towering brass chorales, majestic melodies, and moments of profound stillness, a true cathedral of sound. Canadian composer Samy Moussa adds cinematic excitement to the program.
Photo: George Lange
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MuseumLab at the former Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny
Still Portraits @MuseumLab
MuseumLab | 6 Allegheny Square E Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
FEB 25 | WED 7:00 PM Jacob Joyce, host
WILLIAM GRANT STILL Danzas de Panama, Mvt. I. Tamborito, for string quartet WILLIAM GRANT STILL Summerland, for string quartet
JOYCE
FLORENCE PRICE String Quartet in G Major (Unfinished) II. Andante moderato MAURICE RAVEL String Quartet, II Assez vif – Tres rythme WILLIAM GRANT STILL Lyric Quartette
Photos: courtesy MuseumLab – ©Eric Staudenmaier, George Lange
In MuseumLab’s Assembly Hall, Jacob Joyce and PSO musicians present William Grant Still’s chamber works alongside paintings by Pittsburgh artists of color. Celebrating Black History Month and MuseumLab’s Art Crawl, this collaboration blends sound, shape, and color in a memorable experience. @Fort Pitt Piano Company
Why Beethoven, Why? APR 16 | THU 7:00 PM @Teutonia Männerchor
Revolution & Consequence JUN 4 | THU 7:00 PM
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WINTER FEBRUARY | MARCH
American Soundscapes FEB 27 | FRI 7:30 PM FEB 28 | SAT 7:30 PM MAR 1 | SUN 2:30 PM Byron Stripling, conductor Mamie Parris, vocals Bobby Floyd, piano Hamlisch-Page Student Choir
Celebrate America’s 250th with a concert tracing the nation’s music from spirituals and gospel to ragtime, blues, jazz, and R&B, led by PNC POPS Principal Conductor Byron Stripling.
MUSIC FROM GERSHWIN, ELLINGTON, AND SOUSA ... THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA TO THE GREAT AMERICAN WEST
STRIPLING
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Fiddlesticks Musical Exploration
American Tunes
A musical exploration for children ages 3 to 8 and their families.
FEB 28 | SAT 11:15 AM
PRE-CONCERT ACTIVITIES AT 10:00 AM
Byron Stripling, conductor Katy Williams, vocals
Fiddlesticks is hitting the road for a musical adventure across America. With his friend Byron, he explores toe-tapping music from folksongs and Motown to blues, jazz, and gospel. Clap, sing, and dance along as the Pittsburgh Symphony brings it all to life. Fiddlesticks Musical Exploration is endowed by Gerald and Audrey McGinnis, honoring the Center for Young Musicians.
SUPPORTED BY
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WINTER MARCH
Ax Plays Brahms MAR 6 | FRI 7:30 PM MAR 8 | SUN 2:30 PM Manfred Honeck, conductor Emanuel Ax, piano
JACOB BANCKS The Greatest Show on Earth WORLD PREMIERE P S O C O M M I S S I O N
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 2 BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1
Legendary pianist Emanuel Ax returns with Brahms’ bold and breathtaking First Piano Concerto, anchoring a program with a brand-new PSO commission and Beethoven’s spirited Second Symphony.
Photo: Nigel Parry
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Mahler’s Resurrection MAR 13 | FRI 7:30 PM MAR 14 | SAT 7:30 PM MAR 15 | SUN 2:30 PM Manfred Honeck, conductor Ying Fang, soprano Kate Lindsey, mezzo-soprano Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh Daniel Singer, conductor
BORIS PIGOVAT Yizkor PSO COMMISSION
MAHLER Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection”
A concert of remembrance and hope. Pigovat’s Yizkor, honoring the Tree of Life victims, opens a deeply moving program that rises to hope and glory with Mahler’s monumental “Resurrection” Symphony.
FANG
Photos: Dario Acosta, Yulia Oliver-Taylor
LINDSEY
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WINTER MARCH
JUST ANNOUNCED!
Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience MAR 21 | SAT 7:30 PM Anthony "Big A" Sherrod, vocals & guitar Keith Johnson, vocals, guitar, & harmonica Adrienne "Lady Adrena" Ervin, vocals Lee Williams, drum set Adrian "Rev. Slim" Forrest, bass Mark Yacovone, keyboard
Step into a world where the deep, resonant tones of Mississippi Delta Blues meet the majesty of the PSO. Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience is a groundbreaking live concert experience that transcends time, weaving the deep-rooted history of the Blues with the grandeur of orchestral music. Guided by the legendary voice of Morgan Freeman, and featuring authentic Delta Blues performances backed by powerful symphonic arrangements.
While Mr. Freeman may attend our performance in-person, please note that his in-person appearance is subject to change, and is not guaranteed. This production has been designed to deliver its full artistic vision independent of Mr. Freeman’s attendance. 24
HEINZ HALL PRESENTS
Peppa Pig: My First Concert From Mozart to Muddy Puddles MAR 22 | SUN 1:00 PM
Peppa Pig, along with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George and new baby sister Evie, are coming to Pittsburgh for a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for ages 18 months and older. Join Peppa and George to learn all about the different sounds that instruments make together! Enjoy some of your favorite music from the show played by a live orchestra and discover some other exciting orchestral pieces perfect for children. Plus, some little piggies can join Peppa and her family to make music of their own!
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RUSTIONI
BRONFMAN
Beethoven’s Eroica MAR 27 | FRI 7:30 PM MAR 28 | SAT 7:30 PM MAR 29 | SUN 2:30 PM Daniele Rustioni, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano BARBER Overture to The School for Scandal SCHUMANN Piano Concerto BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”
Lake Street Dive with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra APR 11 | SAT 7:30 PM
Chamber music performance by the PSO Musicians takes place immediately after the performance.
The Rite of Spring APR 10 | FRI 7:30 PM APR 12 | SUN 2:30 PM Rafael Payare, conductor Yulianna Avdeeva, piano JIMMY LÓPEZ Perú Negro PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 2 STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring
AVDEEVA
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Student Side-by-Side APR 15 | WED 7:30 PM SUPPORTED BY
PAYARE
SPRING YUN-YA LO, cello
Why Beethoven, Why? APR 16 | THU 7:00 PM
Fiddlesticks Musical Exploration
Sing, Dance, Play! APR 18 | SAT 11:15 AM
PRE-CONCERT ACTIVITIES AT 10:00 AM
Tropical Rock For 5 o’clock ... Somewhere
Jacob Joyce, conductor A musical adventure recommended for children ages 3 to 8 and their families.
APR 17 | FRI 7:30 PM APR 18 | SAT 7:30 PM APR 19 | SUN 2:30 PM Jack Everly, conductor Chris Blem, vocals Scott Coulter, vocals Lisa Howard, vocals Travis Birch, vocals/guitar John Boswell, piano
SUPPORTED BY
Endowed by Gerald and Audrey McGinnis, honoring the Center for Young Musicians.
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Photos: Frank Stewart, Maxim Abrossimow, courtesy Daniele Rustioni, courtesy Lake Street Dive, Gerrard Collett, George Lange
@Fort Pitt Piano Company
Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique M AY - J UNE
MAY 15 | FRI 7:30 PM MAY 17 | SUN 2:30 PM FILM LIVE WITH ORCHESTRA MUSIC BY
JOHN WILLIAMS
Edward Gardner, conductor Behzod Abduraimov, piano KNUSSEN Flourish with Fireworks
MOVIES WITH THE PSO STAR WARS FILM CONCERT SERIES POSTER
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 4/0 4 COLOR
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 1 TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique"
Film with live orchestra MAY 1 | FRI 7:00 PM MAY 2 | SAT 7:00 PM MAY 3 | SUN 2:30 PM Rated PG ™ Lucasfilm Ltd. Presentation licensed by Disney concerts in association with 20th Century Fox Film Corp, Lucasfilm and Warner/Chappell Music. All rights reserved.
ABDURAIMOV
Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise MAY 9 | SAT 7:30 PM Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Benjamin Northey, conductor Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh Lift Every Voice Unity Choir
Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique MAY 16 | SAT 7:30 PM Edward Gardner, conductor Jacob Joyce, host
MARSALIS
Presented in partnership with MCG Jazz
GARDNER
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NEW
@Teutonia Männerchor
Revolution & Consequence NEW
JUN 4 | THU 7:00 PM
Scheherazade MAY 29 | FRI 7:30 PM MAY 31 | SUN 2:30 PM
SALINA FISHER Rainphase KORNGOLD Violin Concerto RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade Chamber music performance by the PSO Musicians takes place immediately after the performance.
STRIPLING
Disco Divas
JUN 5 | FRI 7:30 PM JUN 6 | SAT 7:30 PM JUN 7 | SUN 2:30 PM
Photos : JLCO - Max Roach, Frank Stewart, Evgeny Eutykhov, Benjamin Ealovega, Sangwook Lee, courtesy Disco Divas, George Lange
Gemma New, conductor Stefan Jackiw, violin
Byron Stripling, conductor Crystal Monee Hall, vocals Kelly LeVesque, vocals Shayna Steele, vocals
MOVIES WITH THE PSO
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Film with live orchestra JUN 26 | FRI 7:00 PM JUN 27 | SAT 7:00 PM JUN 28 | SUN 2:30 PM JACKIW
Rated PG-13
Stefan Jackiw
MAY 30 | SAT 7:30 PM Repertoire to be announced.
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MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH
GOERNE
AMERICA250 FESTIVAL Lincoln Portrait
Appalachian Spring
JUN 12 | FRI 7:30 PM JUN 14 | SUN 2:30 PM
JUN 19 | FRI 7:30 PM JUN 20 | SAT 7:30 PM JUN 21 | SUN 2:30 PM
JOAN TOWER Tambor JOHN ADAMS The Wound-Dresser BACH "Ich Habe Genug" from Cantata No. 82 BERNSTEIN Chichester Psalms COPLAND Lincoln Portrait
Manfred Honeck, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre MICHAEL DAUGHERTY Dancing in the Streets
WORLD PREMIERE & PSO COMMISSION
BARBER Violin Concerto JESSIE MONTGOMERY Strum COPLAND Suite from Appalachian Spring with BALLET
Chamber music performance by the PSO Musicians takes place immediately after the performance.
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MARK GODDENS CHOREOGRAPHY ANGELS IN AMERICA JACK HAWN & ABIGAIL HUANG
Photos: George Lange, courtesy Disco Divas, Caroline de Bon, ux lao yang, Justin Merriman
Manfred Honeck, conductor Matthias Goerne, baritone Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh Daniel Singer, conductor
Join Maestro Honeck and the PSO for the 10th Anniversary of the Maestro's Wine Dinner. Thursday, June 18, 2026 Duquesne Club
If you love fine wine, good food and incredible music, then this event is for you. Scan this code for sponsorship and ticketing information.
MUSIC YOU LOVE. PARKING MADE EASY. Add guaranteed parking at the 6th & Penn Garage and enjoy a smooth stress-free experience at Heinz Hall. See page 32 for more information.
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YOUR VISIT Pre-Paid Parking
Purchase a guaranteed space for each Heinz Hall event, in the Sixth & Penn Garage (across from Heinz Hall), pre-paid parking is available to PSO subscribers for $16 per pass and to individual ticket buyers for $18 per pass, subject to availability. Call 412-392-4900 to reserve.
For a Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership interactive map and directions to Heinz Hall, visit pittsburghsymphony.org/directions. Get live, up-to-date information about parking availability at Parkpgh.org or download ParkPgh on Google play or the Apple App Store.
Accessibility
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Heinz Hall are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment. For information about our accessible services, please contact the box office at 412-392-4900. n Large Print Programs
n Dauler Hearing Loop *
n Accessible
n Audio Description
n Braille Programs
& Companion Seating
n Assistive Listening Devices
n Sign Language Interpretation n Curbside assistance
Service animals are gladly accommodated at all events, please inquire when purchasing ticket. * The Dauler Hearing Loop is named for Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra trustee L. Van V. Dauler, Jr. and was made possible through a gift from the Randi & L. Van V. Dauler, Jr. and the Emma Clyde Hodge Memorial Foundation.
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Dining Partners Program
Subscribers to the Pittsburgh Symphony enjoy great benefits, including exclusive discounts and special offers at downtown Pittsburgh Dining Partner venues. The PSO is proud to partner with downtown restaurants to offer exclusive discounts for our subscribers year-round. PSO subscribers enjoy discounts and special offers from our downtown Dining Partners by presenting their Perks Card (which are mailed to subscribers with their season tickets) at the establishments listed below. n Fl.2 @ Fairmont Pittsburgh n Braddock’s Rebellion (inside the Renaissance Hotel) n Vallozzi’s n Sultan Doner Gyro n Talia
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SUSTAIN
Building Bridges Across Our Community
Did you know that tickets sales only cover 25% of our operating costs? Gifts to your Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra enable us to provide passionate performances and engaging educational programs. Every note we play during more than 130 annual performances in Heinz Hall is made possible by the generous contributions of patrons like you. Community giving keeps our programs accessible, nurtures young talent, and brings exceptional music to our vibrant community. Add a donation when you purchase tickets to inspire Pittsburgh through the universal language of music. For more information, visit pittsburghsymphony.org/give.
Thank you for being part of our orchestra family!
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