FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 19 • 2008 • 7:30PM • HEINZ HALL

A GOLDEN GALA

Manfred Honeck, conductor
Lang Lang, piano

This sparkling evening marks the official debut of Manfred Honeck as the PSO's ninth Music Director. A Golden Gala features piano star Lang Lang performing Chopin's sublime Piano Concerto No. 2. Also, Manfred showcases the PSO in a delightful program including Berlioz’s Roman Carnival, and Strauss’ Die Fledermaus, plus music by Mussorgsky and Rossini!

TICKETS START AT $39
For information on “Golden Gala” packages (includes pre-concert reception, premium concert seating, and post-concert dinner with Maestro Honeck), call 412.392.6070

TUESDAY • NOVEMBER 18 • 2008 • 7:30PM • HEINZ HALL

LANG LANG IN RECITAL

World-renowned pianist Lang Lang performs a rare solo piano recital at Heinz Hall. From guest appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Sesame Street to performances with all the world’s great orchestras, and a No. 1 CD on Billboard’s classical charts, Lang Lang has established himself as an international star. Enjoy a spectacular evening with this award-winning piano sensation.

TICKETS START AT $19

FRIDAY• DECEMBER 12 • 2008 • 8:00PM HEINZ HALL
SATURDAY • DECEMBER 13 • 2008 • 8:00PM • HEINZ HALL • SING-ALONG PERFOMANCE

HANDEL'S MESSIAH

Lawrence Loh, conductor
Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh for this holiday tradition. Enjoy the world’s most beloved oratorio with the magnificent “Hallelujah Chorus,” the jubilant “Ev’ry Valley” and the stirring “Amen”… truly a magnificent cathedral of music.

For Saturday’s performance only, sing along with the PSO and Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh.

TICKETS START AT $18

FRIDAY • JULY 11 • 2008 • 8:00PM • HEINZ HALL
SATURDAY • JULY 12 • 2008 • 8:00PM • HEINZ HALL

JOHNNY MATHIS

John Scott Lavender, conductor

Don’t miss this three-time Grammy nominated artist as he sings his most memorable love songs, including Misty, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Chances Are and Wonderful, Wonderful with his unmistakable style and grace with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

TICKETS START AT $34