Join the Pittsburgh Philharmonic as we open our 50th season with “The Lighter Side of Greatness.” This program explores the more playful and spirited side of composers. Carl Maria von Weber’s ‘Oberon Overture’ sparkles with its operatic charm, while Sibelius’ ‘Karelia Suite’ celebrates Finnish folk-culture and pastoral beauty. Often overshadowed by its grander siblings, Beethoven’s 8th symphony showcases his wit, humor and classical elegance. The program invites our audience to discover the sunnier disposition of composers, that even they knew how to have fun!