Monthly Archives: October 2025

♦ PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ♦ Grimaud Plays Gershwin Heinz Hall 11/7 730PM, 11/9 2:30PM ROBERTO SIERRA: Alegría GERSHWIN: Piano Concerto in F major FRANCK: Symphony in D minor Notes: The worthy sequel to the universally loved Rhapsody in Blue, Gershwin’s Piano Concerto is a thrilling blend of jazz rhythms, grand soaring melodies, and pianistic fireworks. It’s a treat to hear it from sensational pianist Hélène Grimaud, who brings brilliance and depth to this virtuosic favorite. Franck’s beloved and irresistibly tuneful symphony will sweep you off your feet, but you might fall most in love with Robert Sierra’s Alegría, a bold, joyful burst of Latin…

♦ PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ♦ Symphonie Fantastique Heinz Hall 10/10 7:30PM 10/11 7:30PM 10/12 2:30PM BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4 Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique ♦ PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ♦ Sibelius’ Finlandia Heinz Hall 10/17 7:30PM 10/19 2:30PM CAROLINE SHAW: The Observatory STRAVINSKY: Violin Concerto Sibelius: Finlandia ♦ PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ♦ Jon Batiste Heinz Hall 10/28 8:00PM Multi-GRAMMY® and Academy Award® winner Jon Batiste brings his Big Money Tour: Jon Batiste Plays America to Heinz Hall as part of his highly anticipated, second-ever headlining run. This unforgettable night in Pittsburgh is one stop on a dynamic journey across more than 30 cities nationwide, including iconic venues like…