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November 1, 2018

The Planets – A Centennial Celebration

Majestic in scope.  Dazzling in sound.  There is nothing to match the experience of hearing, live in concert, the ultimate trip through the galaxy, The Planets.  Beginning with Mars, the Bringer of War and ending with Neptune, the Mystic (sorry, Pluto!), Gustav Holst’s sonic showpiece has delighted audiences of all ages for 100 years. Conductor John Storgårds adds to the celestial centennial celebration with a PSO premiere from his native Finland, Väinö Raitio’s Moonlight on Jupiter. Principal Horn William Caballero joins the orchestra for Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 4, heard as part of the BNY Mellon Grand Classics series for the very first time.  ...

November 1, 2018

Professional Trombone Day

Western PA largest selection of Professional trombones for you to inspect and play. Don’t forget your mouthpieces! Bach Conn Courtois Edwards Jupiter King S.E. ShiresJohnstonbaugh’s Music Centers North Saturday November 3rd 10:00 am until 3:00 pm 1:00 PM Master Class “Nova-Dub” using recording technology to improve your playing while making fun recordings. Presented by Mr. James Nova of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. 2:00 PM Mr. Nova will perform with members of Mr. Mark Lusk’s Penn State University studio. *JMC will honor competitor rental credit for this special event! **12 month Interest free financing for qualified buyers from Mariner available. * **See store for details. Special Brasswind Service: $20.00 off ultrasonic cleaning Now through 11/30/2018 Western Pennsylvania’s Exclusive Authorized Dealer and Factory Trained-Authorized Service Center for Edwards...

November 1, 2018

PSO360: Holiday Brass Spectacular with the PSO Brass

The virtuosic brass section of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is renowned for its brilliance, refinement and incredible power.  Be the first to join in a new PSO tradition with this special PSO360 Holiday Brass Spectacular.  From traditional Baroque favorites to inventive arrangements of your most-loved holiday tunes, this evening, perfect for the whole family, is sure to usher in the merry season!...

November 1, 2018

BERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture and RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances   

BERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture KORNGOLD Violin Concerto RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances Program Notes Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for a program of crowd-pleasing symphonic blockbusters.  Long-time friend of the PSO, Yan Pascal Tortelier, returns to lead the orchestra in Berlioz’s colorful Roman Carnival Overture.  Hailed as “absolutely stunning” (Chicago Tribune), Dutch violinist, Simone Lamsma, makes her PSO debut performing Korngold’s theatrically romantic Violin Concerto.  Tortelier and the PSO pack a punch to conclude the evening with Rachmaninoff’s spirited Symphonic Dances....

October 9, 2018

Jim Nova at Baylor University for “Trombones at the Movies”

James Nova is a trombonist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and a prolific arranger of film music. Performers in the Baylor Trombone Choir are from the studio of Brent Phillips, Associate Professor of Trombone at Baylor University. This event, "Baylor Bones at the Movies," is free of charge and open to the public....