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♦ PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ♦ WALKER: Lyric for Strings ♦ BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3 ♦ DVOŘÁK: Cello Concerto Heinz Hall FEB 6  FRI 7:30 PM FEB 8 SUN 2:30 PM Notes: This showcase of three captivating, heartfelt masterpieces is highlighted by the PSO debut of acclaimed cellist Gautier Capuçon performing Dvořák’s much-loved Cello Concerto, a wistful, lyrical love letter to his Bohemian homeland. Brahms’ Third is the perfect symphony to experience if you love passionate romantic melodies that bring out the amazing color and depth of the full orchestra. George Walker’s Lyric is a deeply moving work from the first African-American composer to win…

♦ PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ♦ Carnegie Hall Preview Heinz Hall 12/2 TUE 7:30PM AUERBACH: Frozen Dreams [PSO Commission] RACHMANINOFF: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 5 Notes: A one-night-only blockbuster. The PSO makes its long-awaited return to New York City’s Carnegie Hall, and Pittsburgh gets to hear the program first. One of today’s most exciting and in-demand pianists, Seong-Jin Cho brings brilliance and fire to Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. The evening also features Shostakovich’s powerful Fifth Symphony, a work immortalized by the PSO with its 2x Grammy-award winning 2017 recording. ♦ Shostakovich’s Fifth Heinz…

♦ 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…

♦ PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ♦ Dvorak’s Eighth Heinz Hall 09/26 7:30PM 09/28 2:30PM THEOFANIDIS: Rainbow Body SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto DVORAK: Symphony No. 8