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Stories, features, and articles from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
2026 European Tour
Manfred Honeck leads the PSO on 13 concerts across six countries, August 26–September 10 — including Salzburg Festival, Lucerne, Elbphilharmonie, and more.
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Now Available: New World Symphony & Four Black American Dances
Pittsburgh Live! Vol. 17 on Reference Recordings’ FRESH! series features Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony and the first commercial release of Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances, with Manfred Honeck and the PSO. This recording is available now.
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Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
Limited VIP left available. Tue, Oct 6, 2026 at Heinz Hall.
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Passion Since 2008 — Renewed Through 2033
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra extends Music Director Manfred Honeck’s contract through the 2032/2033 season.
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BRAVO! Educator Awards
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will recognize champions in music education who provide high-quality music learning opportunities and broad access to students throughout the region.
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The Pittsburgh Symphony Plays How an Orchestra Should Sound
Praised by The New York Times, PSO stands at the intersection of innovation and impact. This review highlights PSO’s ability to balance precision with creativity, delivering work that feels both intentional and inspired.
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RAD Pass: Year-Round Fun for Everyone
Announcing the year-long expansion of RAD Pass, an online ticketing platform that gives Allegheny County library cardholders free and discounted access to cultural destinations, including the PSO.
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PSO Go
Full-time students and pre-K through 12th grade teachers can join for discounted prices to PSO performances.
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