Another Memorable Night With Pittsburgh Symphony

My wife bought me a ticket for this performance by the PSO.
The program was a fantastic mix, the most notable pieces were the following:

• Carl Maria von Weber: Overture to Der Freischutz (The Marksman)
• Henri Tomasi: Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra
• Johann Strauss Jr.: Overture to Die Fledermaus (The Bat)
• Steven Banks: Come As You Are For Tenor Saxophone And String Orchestra

December 1st, 2024

Philharmonia Fantastique

 

Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra 

Music composed by Mason Bates

Performed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Conducted by Jacob Joyce

Hainz Hall

3/5/2024

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: RAD Days

Program list: 

Nancy Galbraith: A Festive Violet Pulse

Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 7 (First Movement)

Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, "Jupiter"

Sarah Gibson: to Make this Mountain Taller

Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet

George Gershwin: The Real McCoy "Walking the Dog"

Manuel de Falla: Three-cornered Hat

PSO

Conducted by Jacob Joyce

Tuesday, 10/10/23

Three Rivers Art Festival

 Three rivers art festival. 

Attended on June 6th, and it was a special day with nice weather. I was slacking off after a nervy day. 

A cool breeze on my skin, with great tunes and a heavy heart.

Pedram, 6/7/22

 

Sergei Rachmaninoff

 A pretty late discovery. The first time I listened to Rachmaninov with intent and engaged with his music was in April 2019 when Concerto no. 4 in G minor for piano and orchestra was performed by Garrick Ohlsson and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

I have bought Rachmaninoff's complete orchestral works conducted by
Pavel Kogan and Evgeny Svetlanov. Particularly, I have listened to Symphonies No. 1 and No. 2 and they are truly moving. I am listening to digital versions and I can just imagine how this pleasure would have been enhanced listening to these symphonies live or on vinyl. 

Maybe someday!