 | PODCAST: Hear Betsy Burleigh share her thoughts
and insights on Beethoven's Ninth Symphony! |
This performance features violinist Sarah Chang, recognized the world over as one of classical music’s most captivating and gifted performers. One of the most remarkable prodigies of any generation, she has matured into a young artist whose musical insight, technical virtuosity, and emotional range continue to astonish. She most recently performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony as a soloist during the 2006-07 European Tour.
Our season ends with Sir Andrew Davis conducting Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, also known as the "Choral" Symphony. With the rousing "Ode to Joy," Beethoven's Ninth has been used for many profund moments in history, such as the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Considered to be one of the most beloved works of all classical music and one of the greatest works by Beethoven, this is a Mellon Grand Classics Finale not to be missed!
Also, join us for a special event in addition to the concert....
Cocktails, Concerto & Karaoke! Join the PSO and the New Leadership Board for an exclusive post-concert party on Friday, June 8th - featuring cocktails, karaoke and sweet confections with special guest Sarah Chang and PSO musicians! All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the Heartstrings program, which provides tickets to social and human service organizations that support the underserved populations. Post-concert tickets are an additional $50 to the concert ticket. Call 412.392.4900 for more information.
Please note: We have postponed the world-premiere of Christopher Theofanidis’ Concerto for Violin, commissioned for Sarah Chang, due to ongoing revisions of the piece by the composer in collaboration with Ms. Chang. The piece was to be performed on this program. Instead, Ms. Chang will perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. The piece will be rescheduled for the 2008-09 season.
