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 […]

Experience the magic of the holidays with the Pittsburgh Philharmonic! Join us for an afternoon of festive music, featuring beloved holiday favorites such as "The Christmas Song," and "O Holy Night," and the rhythmic splendor of Edvard Grieg's Symphonic Dances. This special concert will fill your heart with joy and seasonal spirit, performed by our […]

Join the Pittsburgh Philharmonic for "Cryptic Cadences" on March 8, 2026, at 4 PM—a captivating exploration of musical enigmas. Begin with Olivier Messiaen's "Les offrandes oubliées," a symphonic meditation on forgotten spiritual depths and ethereal mysteries. Next, Maurice Ravel's whimsical "Ma mère l'Oye" brings fairy tales to life with layered allegories and hidden moral insights. […]

The Pittsburgh Philharmonic’s season continues with A Pilgrim’s Progress, an inspiring program exploring journeys of aspiration, struggle, and redemption. The concert opens with a bold new work by Jake Pieszak, winner of the orchestra’s Young Composer Contest. Cellist Albert Dong then takes center stage for the passionate drama and virtuosic lyricism of Saint-Saëns’s Cello Concerto […]