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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013Manfred Honeck, conductor Yo-Yo Ma, cello

Join Music Director Manfred Honeck and cellist Yo-Yo Ma for a spectacular opening to the PSO’s 2013-2014 season! With no fewer than 15 Grammy Awards, The Avery Fisher Prize and The National Medal of Arts to his name, Yo-Yo Ma performs Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra. Also, hear Dvořák’s Carnival Overture and other works of music inspired by fairy tales.

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ORFF’S CARMINA BURANA

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV’S SCHEHERAZADE

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2013-2014 SEASON HIGHLIGHTSBe inspired by these incredible orchestral works and guest artists…

JOSHUA BELLDEBUSSY’S LA MER

MAHLER’S SYMPHONY NO. 9

RAVEL'S BOLERO

YULIANNA AVDEEVA

ARABELLA STEINBACHER

VICTOR DE SABATA GUEST CONDUCTOR CHAIR

GIANANDREA NOSEDA2

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PRINCIPAL HORN

WILLIAM CABALLERO

DISCOVER NEW REASONS TO BE INSPIRED BY THE MUSIC YOU ALREADY LOVE!

Behind the NotesIn these concerts, the conductor will take you inside the music and reveal many fascinating details. Have you ever wondered if there was a story being told by the music or if the piece was revolutionary when it was composed?

The conductor and your PSO will spend the first half of the concert explaining and demonstrating the secrets behind the music. Then, after intermission, you will hear the complete performance of the music with an enriched understanding of its meaning.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2014RAVEL'S MASTERPIECES

This concert is part of the Saturday Bravura and Ovation Series.

Ravel: Alborada del gracioso Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunteRavel: Menuet antiqueRavel: Boléro The music of Maurice Ravel is so familiar to audiences that it is easy to take for granted. After all, what could be complicated about a seemingly endless snare drum riff and a languorous melody? That is, of course, the wildly popular Boléro. But in this, and the other works performed with the PSO, the fluidity and ease of Ravel's music is offset by a series of complex musical decisions. Guest conductor Leonard Slatkin will reveal these musical decisions by taking Ravel's music apart and then putting it back together before your very ears. It will be an entertaining, educational and unique expe-rience for everyone as we celebrate the music of this incomparable French master.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2014R. STRAUSS: ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA

This concert is part of the Saturday Virtuoso and Ovation Series.

Richard Strauss is unsurpassed as a musical storyteller. His "tone poems" tell remarkable tales about extraordinary characters, events, and places. In Also sprach Zarathustra, he comments on nothing less than the evolution of humankind, using the controversial German philosopher Freidrich Nietzche as his starting point. Guest conductor Christoph König and the orchestra will uncover the musical secrets to each of the seven "chapters" of this towering master-piece. It begins with a musical "sunrise" made famous in Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, possibly the most well-known two minutes of music ever written.

CONCERTMASTER

NOAH BENDIX-BALGLEY

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Join Music Director Manfred Honeck and the PSO for the Mozart Festival, an exploration of the five pillars of Mozart’s music.

APRIL 25 - MAY 4, 2014

MOZART FESTIVAL

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Each of Mozart’s vast array of compositions was considered a musical gem. Throughout the festival, you will hear beautiful examples of each of the following musical pillars: symphony, concerto, chamber music, opera and sacred music.

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For the opening week of the festival, distinguished Mozart scholar and pianist Robert Levin joins the PSO performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 — a favorite concerto of Beethoven and other romantic composers. Mr. Levin also offers improvisations à la Mozart on themes suggested by the audience. Principal Horn

APRIL 25 - 27, 2014 AT HEINZ HALL MOZART FESTIVAL OPENS

Manfred Honeck, conductor Robert Levin, piano William Caballero, horn

Mozart: Concerto No. 20 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, K. 466Mozart: Concerto No. 1 in D major for Horn and Orchestra, K. 412 (K. 386b)Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, “Jupiter”

APRIL 29, 2014 AT CARNEGIE MUSIC HALL IN OAKLAND MUSIC OF MOZARTCo-presented by the Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Michael Rusinek, clarinet Noah Bendix-Balgley, violin Christopher Wu, violin Meng Wang, viola Anne Martindale Williams, cello Robert Levin, piano

Mozart: Violin Sonata TBD Mozart: Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A major, K. 581

MAY 2 & 4, 2014 AT HEINZ HALL

MOZART FESTIVAL FINALETBD, vocal soloists Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh Betsy Burleigh, director

Mozart: Mass in C major, K. 317, “Coronation”Mozart: Highlights from The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni and Idomeneo

William Caballero performs one of Mozart’s stunning horn concertos as completed by Mr. Levin, and Maestro Honeck offers the famous “Jupiter” Symphony. Creative force Don Marinelli collaborates with the PSO for the finale of the Mozart Festival, featuring a unique presentation of selections from Mozart’s most famous operas.

From Mozart’s sacred music “The Coronation Mass,” to a partnership with the Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society featuring PSO musicians performing intimate pieces, the Mozart Festival will leave you in awe of Mozart’s musical genius.

Mozart Festival Events

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Year of Pittsburgh ComposersThis season, the PSO celebrates composers who make Pittsburgh their home. The featured composers are: David Stock, Leonardo Balada, Nancy Galbraith, Patrick Burke, Bomi Jang, Mathew Rosenblum, Reza Vali and Amy Williams.

Highlights include the PSO celebrating David Stock's 75th birthday by commissioning a world-premiere for the opening of the BNY Mellon Grand Classics season.

Also, in February 2014, five dif-ferent composers collaborate in a five-part commission inspired by Pittsburgh’s environmental history and the natural elements of fire, earth, water, air and metal.

In its 13th season, the Composer of the Year program bridges the gap between living composers and symphony audiences, creating a deeper connection to new music.

OCTOBER 4 - 6, 2013Stock: Symphony No. 6 (World Premiere /PSO Commission)

NOVEMBER 8 - 10, 2013

Balada: Symphony No. 6

FEBRUARY 7-9, 2014

Burke/Jang/Rosenblum/ Vali/Williams: World Premiere/PSO Commission

MARCH 21 & 23, 2014

Galbraith: Tormenta del Sur

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JUNE 13 - 15, 2014

Strauss 150thAlthough he did not coin the term, Richard Strauss wrote the book on “tone poems,” music that tells a story or describes a place. His descriptive and programmatic works are so vivid you can hear night falling and the sun rising.

Music Director Manfred Honeck and the PSO have always had a special affinity for Strauss' music. Celebrate the 150th birthday of this master musical storyteller with a program featuring an orchestral suite from Strauss’ opera Elektra, the piano concert piece Burleske and the famous Suite from Der Rosenkavalier.

The music of Anton Bruckner stands alone, a mighty cathedral of sound. It is built from small sections that repeat and grow inexorably until reaching a shatteringly beautiful climax. Bruck-ner’s meditative music is deeply rooted in medieval mysticism, unfolding slowly and dramatically to reveal its radiant splendor to the patient listener.

To prepare for the experience of Bruckner's spacious music, the PSO first presents The Tallis Scholars, a revolutionary vocal ensemble repre-senting the pinnacle of Renaissance sacred music performance. The Tallis Scholars will set the stage for Bruckner's Fourth Symphony with music from the Renaissance period, including Gregorio Allegri's legendary Miserere.

FEBRUARY 7 - 9, 2014 THE PLANETS WITH NASA FILM

Manfred Honeck, conductor Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Burke/Jang/Rosenblum/Vali/Williams: World Premiere/PSO CommissionHolst: The PlanetsFrom bellicose Mars to mystical Neptune, Holst’s iconic musical portrayal of the planets and their astrological significance has delighted audiences with its richly-colored orchestration and memorable melodies. NASA video footage of the planets accompanies this performance on the big screen.

“GOD HAS CHOSEN ME, OF ALL PEOPLE, FOR THIS TALENT.”

– Anton Bruckner

DECEMBER 6 - 8, 2013

BRUCKNER'S FOURTH SYMPHONY

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MARCH 28 -30, 2014 ✳ Heinz HallSarah Hicks, conductorBernstein: West Side StoryCelebrate the cinematic magic of this iconic film and winner of ten Academy Awards®, including Best Picture. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra plays Leonard Bernstein’s electrifying score and memorable songs with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim live, while the newly re-mastered film is shown in glorious high definition on the big screen with the original vocals and dialogue intact. This classic romantic tragedy, directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, is one of the greatest achievements in the history of movie musicals and features Robbins’ breathtaking choreography and a screenplay by Ernest Lehman based on the masterful book by Arthur Laurents.

West Side Story © 1961 Metro- Goldwyn- Mayer Studios Inc. All rights reserved. © A.M.P.A.S.

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ARTISTS REPERTOIREFriday PREMIERE

Friday OVATION

Friday VIRTUOSO

Friday BRAVURA

Friday FIREWORKS

Saturday OVATION

Saturday VIRTUOSO

Saturday BRAVURA

Sunday PREMIERE

Sunday OVATION

Sunday VIRTUOSO

Sunday BRAVURA

Sunday FIREWORKS

1 Manfred Honeck, conductorLisette Oropesa, soprano Andrey Nemzer, tenor Hugh Russell, baritoneMendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Stock: Symphony No. 6 (World Premiere/PSO Commission)Orff: Carmina Burana

Oct. 4 Oct. 4 Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 6 Oct. 6

2 Manfred Honeck, conductorYulianna Avdeeva, piano

Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio, Opus 72Mozart: Concerto No. 21 in C major for Piano and Orchestra, K. 467 Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G major, Opus 88


3 Nikolaj Znaider, conductorNoah Bendix-Balgley, violin

Kodály: Dances of GalántaBruch: Scottish Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 46 Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Opus 120

Oct. 25 Oct. 25 Oct. 27 Oct. 27

4 Yan Pascal Tortelier, conductorDaniil Trifonov, piano

Prokofiev: Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 16Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Opus 27 Nov. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. 2 Nov. 2 Nov. 3 Nov. 3 Nov. 3

5 Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, conductorArabella Steinbacher, violin

Balada: Symphony No. 6Prokofiev: Concerto No. 1 in D major for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 19Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Opus 35 Nov. 8 Nov. 8 Nov. 8 Nov. 9 Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov. 10 Nov. 10

6 Manfred Honeck, conductor Till Fellner, piano

Beethoven: Concerto No. 4 in G major for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 58Strauss: Waltzes and Polkas Nov. 29 Nov. 29 Dec. 1 Dec. 1

7 Manfred Honeck, conductor The Tallis Scholars

Victoria: Dum complerentur Victoria: Surrexit pastor bonusVictoria: Ave MariaVictoria: Versa est in luctumBruckner: Locus iste Bruckner: Ave Maria Allegri: MiserereBruckner: Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major, “Romantic”

Dec. 6 Dec. 6 Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Dec. 7 Dec. 8 Dec. 8 Dec. 8

8 Christoph König, conductor Hila Plitmann, soprano

Haydn: Symphony No. 22 in E-flat major, “The Philosopher”Danielpour: Darkness in the Ancient Valley (PSO Co-Commission)R. Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra, Opus 30 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 18 * Jan. 18 * Jan. 19 Jan. 19 Jan. 19

9 Manfred Honeck, conductor Hélène Grimaud, piano

Bach (orch. Stokowski): Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Opus 60Brahms: Concerto No. 1 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 15 Jan. 31 Jan. 31 Feb. 2 Feb. 2

10 Manfred Honeck, conductor Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Burke/Jang/Rosenblum/Vali/Williams: World Premiere/PSO CommissionHolst: The Planets Feb. 7 Feb. 7 Feb. 7 Feb. 8 Feb. 8 Feb. 9 Feb. 9 Feb. 9

11 Gianandrea Noseda, conductor Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano

Casella: Symphonic Fragments from La donna serpenteProkofiev: Concerto No. 5 in G major for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 55Schumann: Symphony No. 2 in C major, Opus 61 Feb. 21 Feb. 21 Feb. 23 Feb. 23

12 Gianandrea Noseda, conductor Joshua Bell, violin

Lalo: Symphonie espagnole for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 21Liszt: A Faust Symphony Feb. 28 Feb. 28 Feb. 28 Mar. 1 Mar. 1 Mar. 2 Mar. 2 Mar. 2

13 Leonard Slatkin, conductor Michel Camilo, piano

Dukas: The Sorcerer’s ApprenticeCamilo: Piano Concerto No. 2 “Tenerife” Ravel: Alborada del graciosoRavel: Pavane pour une infante défunteRavel: Menuet antiqueRavel: Boléro

Mar. 14 Mar. 14 Mar. 14 Mar. 15 * Mar. 15 * Mar. 16 Mar. 16 Mar. 16

14 Donald Runnicles, conductorStephen Hough, piano

Galbraith: Tormenta del SurMendelssohn: Concerto No. 1 in G minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 25Wagner: Siegfried Idyll Wagner: Orchestral Highlights from Der Ring des Nibelungen

Mar. 21 Mar. 21 Mar. 23 Mar. 23

15 Sarah Hicks, conductor Bernstein: West Side Story Mar. 28 Mar. 28 Mar. 28 Mar. 29 Mar. 29 Mar. 30 Mar. 30 Mar. 3016 Juraj Valčuha, conductor

Stefan Jackiw, violinRouse: World Premiere/PSO CommissionKorngold: Concerto in D major for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 35Debussy: La Mer: Three Symphonic SketchesRavel: La Valse

Apr. 4 Apr. 4 Apr. 6 Apr. 6

17 Manfred Honeck, conductor Robert Levin, pianoWilliam Caballero, horn

Mozart: Concerto No. 20 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, K. 466Mozart: Concerto No. 1 in D major for Horn and Orchestra, K. 412 (K. 386b)Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, "Jupiter" Apr. 25 Apr. 25 Apr. 25 Apr. 26 Apr. 26 Apr. 27 Apr. 27 Apr. 27

18 Manfred Honeck, conductor TBD, vocal soloistsMendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Mozart: Mass in C major, K. 317, “Coronation” Mozart: Highlights from The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni and Idomeneo May 2 May 2 May 4 May 4

19 Nicholas McGegan, conductorYe-Eun Choi, violin

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 8, Nos. 1-4Mozart: Chaconne from Idomeneo, Rè di Creta, K. 366Haydn: Symphony No. 103 in E-flat major, “Drumroll” May 30 May 30 May 30 May 31 May 31 Jun. 1 Jun. 1 Jun. 1

20 Manfred Honeck, conductor Mahler: Symphony No. 9 in D major Jun. 6 Jun. 6 Jun. 6 Jun. 7 Jun. 7 Jun. 8 Jun. 8 Jun. 821 Manfred Honeck, conductor

Rudolf Buchbinder, pianoR. Strauss (arr. Bok): Suite from Elektra R. Strauss: Burleske in D minor for Piano and OrchestraR. Strauss: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier, Opus 59

Jun. 13 Jun. 13 Jun. 13 Jun. 14 Jun. 14 Jun. 15 Jun. 15 Jun. 15

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Saturday OVATION

Saturday VIRTUOSO

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Sunday PREMIERE

Sunday OVATION

Sunday VIRTUOSO

Sunday BRAVURA

Sunday FIREWORKS

1 Manfred Honeck, conductorLisette Oropesa, soprano Andrey Nemzer, tenor Hugh Russell, baritoneMendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Stock: Symphony No. 6 (World Premiere/PSO Commission)Orff: Carmina Burana


2 Manfred Honeck, conductorYulianna Avdeeva, piano

Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio, Opus 72Mozart: Concerto No. 21 in C major for Piano and Orchestra, K. 467 Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G major, Opus 88


3 Nikolaj Znaider, conductorNoah Bendix-Balgley, violin

Kodály: Dances of GalántaBruch: Scottish Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 46 Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Opus 120

Oct. 25 Oct. 25 Oct. 27 Oct. 27

4 Yan Pascal Tortelier, conductorDaniil Trifonov, piano

Prokofiev: Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 16Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Opus 27 Nov. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. 2 Nov. 2 Nov. 3 Nov. 3 Nov. 3

5 Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, conductorArabella Steinbacher, violin

Balada: Symphony No. 6Prokofiev: Concerto No. 1 in D major for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 19Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Opus 35 Nov. 8 Nov. 8 Nov. 8 Nov. 9 Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov. 10 Nov. 10

6 Manfred Honeck, conductor Till Fellner, piano

Beethoven: Concerto No. 4 in G major for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 58Strauss: Waltzes and Polkas Nov. 29 Nov. 29 Dec. 1 Dec. 1

7 Manfred Honeck, conductor The Tallis Scholars

Victoria: Dum complerentur Victoria: Surrexit pastor bonusVictoria: Ave MariaVictoria: Versa est in luctumBruckner: Locus iste Bruckner: Ave Maria Allegri: MiserereBruckner: Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major, “Romantic”

Dec. 6 Dec. 6 Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Dec. 7 Dec. 8 Dec. 8 Dec. 8

8 Christoph König, conductor Hila Plitmann, soprano

Haydn: Symphony No. 22 in E-flat major, “The Philosopher”Danielpour: Darkness in the Ancient Valley (PSO Co-Commission)R. Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra, Opus 30 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 18 * Jan. 18 * Jan. 19 Jan. 19 Jan. 19

9 Manfred Honeck, conductor Hélène Grimaud, piano

Bach (orch. Stokowski): Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Opus 60Brahms: Concerto No. 1 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 15 Jan. 31 Jan. 31 Feb. 2 Feb. 2

10 Manfred Honeck, conductor Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Burke/Jang/Rosenblum/Vali/Williams: World Premiere/PSO CommissionHolst: The Planets Feb. 7 Feb. 7 Feb. 7 Feb. 8 Feb. 8 Feb. 9 Feb. 9 Feb. 9

11 Gianandrea Noseda, conductor Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano

Casella: Symphonic Fragments from La donna serpenteProkofiev: Concerto No. 5 in G major for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 55Schumann: Symphony No. 2 in C major, Opus 61 Feb. 21 Feb. 21 Feb. 23 Feb. 23

12 Gianandrea Noseda, conductor Joshua Bell, violin

Lalo: Symphonie espagnole for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 21Liszt: A Faust Symphony Feb. 28 Feb. 28 Feb. 28 Mar. 1 Mar. 1 Mar. 2 Mar. 2 Mar. 2

13 Leonard Slatkin, conductor Michel Camilo, piano

Dukas: The Sorcerer’s ApprenticeCamilo: Piano Concerto No. 2 “Tenerife” Ravel: Alborada del graciosoRavel: Pavane pour une infante défunteRavel: Menuet antiqueRavel: Boléro

Mar. 14 Mar. 14 Mar. 14 Mar. 15 * Mar. 15 * Mar. 16 Mar. 16 Mar. 16

14 Donald Runnicles, conductorStephen Hough, piano

Galbraith: Tormenta del SurMendelssohn: Concerto No. 1 in G minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 25Wagner: Siegfried Idyll Wagner: Orchestral Highlights from Der Ring des Nibelungen

Mar. 21 Mar. 21 Mar. 23 Mar. 23

15 Sarah Hicks, conductor Bernstein: West Side Story Mar. 28 Mar. 28 Mar. 28 Mar. 29 Mar. 29 Mar. 30 Mar. 30 Mar. 3016 Juraj Valčuha, conductor

Stefan Jackiw, violinRouse: World Premiere/PSO CommissionKorngold: Concerto in D major for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 35Debussy: La Mer: Three Symphonic SketchesRavel: La Valse

Apr. 4 Apr. 4 Apr. 6 Apr. 6

17 Manfred Honeck, conductor Robert Levin, pianoWilliam Caballero, horn

Mozart: Concerto No. 20 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, K. 466Mozart: Concerto No. 1 in D major for Horn and Orchestra, K. 412 (K. 386b)Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, "Jupiter" Apr. 25 Apr. 25 Apr. 25 Apr. 26 Apr. 26 Apr. 27 Apr. 27 Apr. 27

18 Manfred Honeck, conductor TBD, vocal soloistsMendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Mozart: Mass in C major, K. 317, “Coronation” Mozart: Highlights from The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni and Idomeneo May 2 May 2 May 4 May 4

19 Nicholas McGegan, conductorYe-Eun Choi, violin

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 8, Nos. 1-4Mozart: Chaconne from Idomeneo, Rè di Creta, K. 366Haydn: Symphony No. 103 in E-flat major, “Drumroll” May 30 May 30 May 30 May 31 May 31 Jun. 1 Jun. 1 Jun. 1

20 Manfred Honeck, conductor Mahler: Symphony No. 9 in D major Jun. 6 Jun. 6 Jun. 6 Jun. 7 Jun. 7 Jun. 8 Jun. 8 Jun. 821 Manfred Honeck, conductor

Rudolf Buchbinder, pianoR. Strauss (arr. Bok): Suite from Elektra R. Strauss: Burleske in D minor for Piano and OrchestraR. Strauss: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier, Opus 59

Jun. 13 Jun. 13 Jun. 13 Jun. 14 Jun. 14 Jun. 15 Jun. 15 Jun. 15

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1. OCTOBER 4 - 6, 2013

CARMINA BURANAManfred Honeck, conductor Lisette Oropesa, soprano Andrey Nemzer, tenor Hugh Russell, baritone Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Stock: Symphony No. 6 (◉ , ➢)Orff: Carmina BuranaBased on 24 of the poems found in the medieval collection Carmina Burana, this 20th-century choral masterpiece has been heard countless times in film, television and even at professional sports events.

4. NOVEMBER 1 - 3, 2013

RUSSIAN MASTERPIECESYan Pascal Tortelier, conductor Daniil Trifonov, piano

Prokofiev: Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 16Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Opus 27After the critical failure of his first symphony, Rachmaninoff regained his confidence with the great success of his passionate and sweeping Symphony No. 2.

8. JANUARY 17 - 19, 2014

HAYDN & ZARATHUSTRAChristoph König, conductor Hila Plitmann, soprano

Haydn: Symphony No. 22 in E-flat major, “The Philosopher”Danielpour: Darkness in the Ancient Valley (•)R. Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra, Opus 30Richard Strauss’ powerful Also sprach Zarathustra, inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche’s book of the same name, was notably featured in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.

*Please note the January 18th performance is part of the “Behind the Notes” program and only the Strauss piece will be performed. Please see page 3 for more information.

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12. FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 2, 2014

JOSHUA BELL & SYMPHONIE ESPAGNOLE

Gianandrea Noseda, conductor Joshua Bell, violin

Lalo: Symphonie espagnole for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 21Liszt: A Faust SymphonyFamed violinist Joshua Bell returns to the PSO for Lalo’s daring violin concert piece, Symphonie espagnole, written at the beginning of a French fascination with Spanish-themed music that would later capture composers like Debussy and Ravel and inspire Bizet’s famous opera Carmen.

15. MARCH 28 - 30, 2014

WEST SIDE STORY FILM WITH THE PSO

Sarah Hicks, conductor

Bernstein: West Side StoryThe PSO plays Leonard Bernstein’s elec-trifying score and memorable songs with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, while the newly re-mastered film is shown in glorious high definition on the big screen with the original vocals and dialogue intact. Please see pages 8 & 9 for more information.

17. APRIL 25 - 27, 2014

MOZART FESTIVAL OPENSManfred Honeck, conductor Robert Levin, piano William Caballero, horn

Mozart: Concerto No. 20 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, K. 466Mozart: Concerto No. 1 in D major for Horn and Orchestra, K. 412 (K. 386b)Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, “Jupiter”Principal Horn William Caballero gives the first performance of Mr. Levin's new edition of Mozart’s Concerto No. 1 for Horn and Orchestra. Mozart’s popular Symphony No. 41 was nicknamed “Jupiter” as a reference to the seemingly Olympian magnitude of its finale. And, Mozart scholar Robert Levin performs one of Mozart's Piano Concertos with his own improvised cadenza.

20. JUNE 6 - 8, 2014

MAHLER SYMPHONY NO. 9Manfred Honeck, conductor

Mahler: Symphony No. 9 in D major Mahler’s monumental Ninth Symphony, his last completed symphony, is interpreted by many to be the composer’s farewell statement. This important work is part of Maestro Honeck’s commitment to perform and record all of Mahler’s symphonies.

JOSHUA BELL

LISETTE OROPESA

MANFRED HONECK

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2. OCTOBER 11 - 13, 2013

HONECK, BEETHOVEN AND MOZART

Manfred Honeck, conductor Yulianna Avdeeva, piano

Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio, Opus 72Mozart: Concerto No. 21 in C major for Piano and Orchestra, K. 467 Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G major, Opus 88Russian pianist Yulianna Avdeeva debuts at Heinz Hall with Mozart’s famous Piano Concerto No. 21. This concerto was nicknamed “Elvira Madigan” in 1967 for its inclusion on the soundtrack to the film of the same name.

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7. DECEMBER 6 - 8, 2013

HONECK AND THE TALLIS SCHOLARS

Manfred Honeck, conductor The Tallis Scholars Peter Phillips, director

Victoria: Dum complerenturVictoria: Surrexit pastor bonusVictoria: Ave MariaVictoria: Versa est in luctumBruckner: Locus iste Bruckner: Ave MariaAllegri: Miserere Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major, “Romantic”The Tallis Scholars, considered one of the world’s leading Renaissance vocal music ensembles, celebrate their 40th anniversary this year. During the first half of the concert, The Tallis Scholars present an a cappella program, including Allegri’s famous Miserere, that highlights the Renaissance inspirations in the music of Bruckner.

5. NOVEMBER 8 - 10, 2013

SCHEHERAZADERafael Frühbeck de Burgos, conductor Arabella Steinbacher, violin

Balada: Symphony No. 6Prokofiev: Concerto No. 1 in D major for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 19Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Opus 35 Scheherazade is a musical portrait of One Thousand and One Nights in which the Persian queen Scheherazade saves her own life through cunning story-telling.

YULIANNA AVDEEVA

ARABELLA STEINBACHER

RUDOLPH BUCHBINDER ◉ WORLD PREMIERE

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10. FEBRUARY 7 - 9, 2014

THE PLANETS WITH NASA FILM

Manfred Honeck, conductor Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Burke/Jang/Rosenblum/Vali/Williams: World Premiere/PSO Commission (◉ , ➢)Holst: The PlanetsNASA video footage of the planets accompanies this performance of The Planets. From bellicose Mars to mystical Neptune, Holst’s iconic musical portrayal of the planets and their astrological significance has delighted audiences with its richly-colored orchestration and memorable melodies.

13. MARCH 14 - 16, 2014

RAVEL’S BOLÉROLeonard Slatkin, conductor Michel Camilo, piano

Dukas: The Sorcerer’s ApprenticeCamilo: Piano Concerto No. 2 “Tenerife”Ravel: Alborada del gracioso Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunteRavel: Menuet antiqueRavel: BoléroFeatured in the Disney film Fantasia and based on a poem by Goethe, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice tells the story of a young apprentice who uses magical spells he has not yet learned to control. Conductor Leonard Slatkin presents several works that demonstrate Ravel’s penchant for reinterpreting the music of traditional dance forms, including his famous Boléro.

*Please note the March 15th performance is part of the “Behind the Notes” program and only the Ravel pieces will

be performed. Please see page 3 for more information.

19. MAY 30 - JUNE 1, 2014

VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONSNicholas McGegan, conductor Ye-Eun Choi, violin

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 8, Nos. 1-4Mozart: Chaconne from Idomeneo, Rè di Creta, K. 366Haydn: Symphony No. 103 in E-flat major, “Drumroll”Korean violin prodigy Ye-Eun Choi, whose talent was recognized and championed by violin superstar Anne-Sophie Mutter, performs one of Vivaldi’s most famous pieces — The Four Seasons.

21. JUNE 13 - 15, 2014

STRAUSS’ 150TH BIRTHDAY Manfred Honeck, conductor Rudolf Buchbinder, piano

R. Strauss: (arr. Milos Bok): Suite from Elektra R. Strauss: Burleske in D minor for Piano and OrchestraR. Strauss: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier, Opus 59Music Director Manfred Honeck closes the 2013-2014 BNY Mellon Grand Classics season with a program celebrating Richard Strauss’ 150th birthday.

YE-EUN CHOI

MICHEL CAMILO

THE TALLIS SCHOLARS


3. OCTOBER 25 & 27, 2013

NOAH BENDIX-BALGLEY PLAYS BRUCH

Nikolaj Znaider, conductor Noah Bendix-Balgley, violin

Kodály: Dances of GalántaBruch: Scottish Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 46 Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Opus 120Joining conductor Nikolaj Znaider onstage, PSO Concertmaster Noah Bendix-Balgley performs Bruch’s virtuosic Scottish Fantasy — a bravura treatment of Scottish folk melodies.

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6. NOVEMBER 29 & DECEMBER 1, 2013

HONECK, BEETHOVEN & A WALTZ TRADITION

Manfred Honeck, conductor Till Fellner, piano

Beethoven: Concerto No. 4 in G major for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 58Strauss: Waltzes and PolkasCelebrate the fifth anniversary of Manfred Honeck’s Thanksgiving family tradition at Heinz Hall! Enjoy your favorite Strauss waltzes and polkas plus a few special PSO surprises.

9. JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 2, 2014

BACH, BEETHOVEN & BRAHMS

Manfred Honeck, conductor Hélène Grimaud, piano

Bach (orch. Stokowski): Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Opus 60Brahms: Concerto No. 1 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 15Toccata and Fugue in D Minor has thrilled audiences since 1927 and was made famous in popular culture by Disney’s Fantasia. Favorites by Beethoven and Brahms complete this program with a return appearance by superstar Hélène Grimaud.


HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD

NOAH BENDIX-BALGLEY

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CASELLA, PROKOFIEV & SCHUMANN

Gianandrea Noseda, conductor Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano

Casella: Symphonic Fragments from La donna serpenteProkofiev: Concerto No. 5 in G major for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 55Schumann: Symphony No. 2 in C major, Opus 61Victor de Sabata Guest Conductor Chair Gianandrea Noseda presents an intriguing program of music by Casella, Prokofiev and Schumann.

14. MARCH 21 & 23, 2014

HIGHLIGHTS FROM “THE RING”

Donald Runnicles, conductor Stephen Hough, piano

Galbraith: Tormenta del SurMendelssohn: Concerto No. 1 in G minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 25Wagner: Siegfried IdyllWagner: Orchestral Highlights from Der Ring des Nibelungen Donald Runnicles presents a rare treat — well-known orchestral excerpts from Wagner’s famous epic four-opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen.

16. APRIL 4 & 6, 2014

RAVEL & DEBUSSYJuraj Valčuha, conductor Stefan Jackiw, violin

Rouse: PSO Commission (◉ , ➢)Korngold: Concerto in D major for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 35Debussy: La Mer: Three Symphonic SketchesRavel: La ValseLa mer, a prime example of musical impressionism, is Debussy’s colorful sonic depiction of the sea. Originally composed as a ballet, Ravel’s La Valse is a lush, decadent impression of the Viennese waltz.

18. MAY 2 & 4, 2014

MOZART FESTIVAL FINALE

Manfred Honeck, conductor TBD, vocal soloists Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Mozart: Mass in C major, K. 317, “Coronation”Mozart: Highlights from The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni and IdomeneoThe Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh joins the PSO to present Mozart’s celebra-tory and moving “Coronation” Mass. Creative force Don Marinelli joins the PSO for a unique presentation of selections from Mozart’s popular operas.

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STEFAN JACKIW

JURAJ VALČUHA

JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET


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