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2013-2014 SEASON

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Manfred Honeck, conductor Yo-Yo Ma, cello Join Music Director Manfred Honeck and cellist Yo-Yo Ma for a spectacular opening to the PSO’s 2013-2014 season! With no fewer than 15 Grammy Awards, The Avery Fisher Prize and The National Medal of Arts to his name, Yo-Yo Ma performs Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra. Also, hear Dvořák’s Carnival Overture and other works of music inspired by fairy tales.

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2013-2014

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

Be inspired by these incredible orchestral works and guest artists…

DEBUSSY’S LA MER

JOSHUA BELL

MAHLER’S SYMPHONY NO. 9 RAVEL'S BOLERO

YULIANNA AVDEEVA

ORFF’S CARMINA BURANA RIMSKY-KORSAKOV’S SCHEHERAZADE VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS

ARABELLA STEINBACHER 2

VICTOR DE SABATA GUEST CONDUCTOR CHAIR

GIANANDREA NOSEDA

2013-2014 SEASON

DISCOVER NEW REASONS TO BE INSPIRED BY THE MUSIC YOU ALREADY LOVE!

CONCERTMASTER

NOAH BENDIX-BALGLEY

Behind the Notes

In these concerts, the conductor will take you inside the music and reveal many fascinating details. Have you ever wondered if there was a story being told by the music or if the piece was revolutionary when it was composed?

The conductor and your PSO will spend the first half of the concert explaining and demonstrating the secrets behind the music. Then, after intermission, you will hear the complete performance of the music with an enriched understanding of its meaning.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2014

R. STRAUSS: ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA This concert is part of the Saturday Virtuoso and Ovation Series.

PRINCIPAL HORN

WILLIAM CABALLERO

Richard Strauss is unsurpassed as a musical storyteller. His "tone poems" tell remarkable tales about extraordinary characters, events, and places. In Also sprach Zarathustra, he comments on nothing less than the evolution of humankind, using the controversial German philosopher Freidrich Nietzche as his starting point. Guest conductor Christoph König and the orchestra will uncover the musical secrets to each of the seven "chapters" of this towering masterpiece. It begins with a musical "sunrise" made famous in Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, possibly the most well-known two minutes of music ever written.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2014

RAVEL'S MASTERPIECES This concert is part of the Saturday Bravura and Ovation Series.

Ravel: Alborada del gracioso Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte Ravel: Menuet antique Ravel: Boléro The music of Maurice Ravel is so familiar to audiences that it is easy to take for granted. After all, what could be complicated about a seemingly endless snare drum riff and a languorous melody? That is, of course, the wildly popular Boléro. But in this, and the other works performed with the PSO, the fluidity and ease of Ravel's music is offset by a series of complex musical decisions. Guest conductor Leonard Slatkin will reveal these musical decisions by taking Ravel's music apart and then putting it back together before your very ears. It will be an entertaining, educational and unique experience for everyone as we celebrate the music of this incomparable French master. 3

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Join Music Director Manfred Honeck and the PSO for the Mozart Festival, an exploration of the five pillars of Mozart’s music.

Each of Mozart’s vast array of compositions was considered a musical gem. Throughout the festival, you will hear beautiful examples of each of the following musical pillars: symphony, concerto, chamber music, opera and sacred music.

APRIL 25 - MAY 4, 2014

MOZART FESTIVAL

2013-2014 SEASON For the opening week of the festival, distinguished Mozart scholar and pianist Robert Levin joins the PSO performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 — a favorite concerto of Beethoven and other romantic composers. Mr. Levin also offers improvisations à la Mozart on themes suggested by the audience. Principal Horn

William Caballero performs one of Mozart’s stunning horn concertos as completed by Mr. Levin, and Maestro Honeck offers the famous “Jupiter” Symphony. Creative force Don Marinelli collaborates with the PSO for the finale of the Mozart Festival, featuring a unique presentation of selections from Mozart’s most famous operas.

Mozart Festival Events

From Mozart’s sacred music “The Coronation Mass,” to a partnership with the Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society featuring PSO musicians performing intimate pieces, the Mozart Festival will leave you in awe of Mozart’s musical genius.

APRIL 25 - 27, 2014 AT HEINZ HALL

MOZART FESTIVAL OPENS Manfred Honeck, conductor Robert Levin, piano William Caballero, horn Mozart: Concerto No. 20 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, K. 466 Mozart: Concerto No. 1 in D major for Horn and Orchestra, K. 412 (K. 386b) Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, “Jupiter”

APRIL 29, 2014 AT CARNEGIE MUSIC HALL IN OAKLAND

MUSIC OF MOZART

Co-presented by the Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Michael Rusinek, clarinet Noah Bendix-Balgley, violin Christopher Wu, violin Meng Wang, viola Anne Martindale Williams, cello Robert Levin, piano Mozart: Violin Sonata TBD Mozart: Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478 Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A major, K. 581 MAY 2 & 4, 2014 AT HEINZ HALL

MOZART FESTIVAL FINALE TBD, vocal soloists Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh Betsy Burleigh, director

Mozart: Mass in C major, K. 317, “Coronation” Mozart: Highlights from The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni and Idomeneo 5

In its 13th season, the Composer of the Year program bridges the gap between living composers and symphony audiences, creating a deeper connection to new music.

Year of Pittsburgh Composers This season, the PSO celebrates composers who make Pittsburgh their home. The featured composers are: David Stock, Leonardo Balada, Nancy Galbraith, Patrick Burke, Bomi Jang, Mathew Rosenblum, Reza Vali and Amy Williams.

Highlights include the PSO celebrating David Stock's 75th birthday by commissioning a world-premiere for the opening of the BNY Mellon Grand Classics season.

Stock: Symphony No. 6

Also, in February 2014, five different composers collaborate in a five-part commission inspired by Pittsburghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environmental history and the natural elements of fire, earth, water, air and metal.

Burke/Jang/Rosenblum/ Vali/Williams: World Premiere/PSO Commission

OCTOBER 4 - 6, 2013

(World Premiere /PSO Commission) NOVEMBER 8 - 10, 2013

Balada: Symphony No. 6 FEBRUARY 7-9, 2014

MARCH 21 & 23, 2014

Galbraith: Tormenta del Sur

2013-2014 SEASON

FEBRUARY 7 - 9, 2014

THE PLANETS WITH NASA FILM

Manfred Honeck, conductor Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh Burke/Jang/Rosenblum/Vali/Williams: World Premiere/PSO Commission Holst: The Planets From bellicose Mars to mystical Neptune, Holst’s iconic musical portrayal of the planets and their astrological significance has delighted audiences with its richlycolored orchestration and memorable melodies. NASA video footage of the planets accompanies this performance on the big screen.

JUNE 13 - 15, 2014

Strauss 150

Although he did not coin the term, Richard Strauss wrote the book on “tone poems,” music that tells a story or describes a place. His descriptive and programmatic works are so vivid you can hear night falling and the sun rising. Music Director Manfred Honeck and the PSO have always had a special affinity for Strauss' music. Celebrate the 150th birthday of this master musical storyteller with a program featuring an orchestral suite from Strauss’ opera Elektra, the piano concert piece Burleske and the famous Suite from Der Rosenkavalier.

STRAUSS

DECEMBER 6 - 8, 2013

BRUCKNER'S FOURTH SYMPHONY

BRUCKNER “GOD HAS CHOSEN ME, OF ALL PEOPLE, FOR THIS TALENT.”

– Anton Bruckner

The music of Anton Bruckner stands alone, a mighty cathedral of sound. It is built from small sections that repeat and grow inexorably until reaching a shatteringly beautiful climax. Bruckner’s meditative music is deeply rooted in medieval mysticism, unfolding slowly and dramatically to reveal its radiant splendor to the patient listener. To prepare for the experience of Bruckner's spacious music, the PSO first presents The Tallis Scholars, a revolutionary vocal ensemble representing the pinnacle of Renaissance sacred music performance. The Tallis Scholars will set the stage for Bruckner's Fourth Symphony with music from the Renaissance period, including Gregorio Allegri's legendary Miserere. 7

2013-2014 SEASON

MARCH 28 -30, 2014 ✳ Heinz Hall Sarah Hicks, conductor Bernstein: West Side Story Celebrate the cinematic magic of this iconic film and winner of ten Academy Awards®, including Best Picture. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra plays Leonard Bernstein’s electrifying score and memorable songs with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim live, while the newly re-mastered film is shown in glorious high definition on the big screen with the original vocals and dialogue intact. This classic romantic tragedy, directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, is one of the greatest achievements in the history of movie musicals and features Robbins’ breathtaking choreography and a screenplay by Ernest Lehman based on the masterful book by Arthur Laurents. West Side Story © 1961 Metro-G oldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All rights reserved. © A.M.P.A.S.

2013-2014 BNY MELLON GRAND CLASSICS SEASON 10

ARTISTS

REPERTOIRE

Manfred Honeck, conductor Lisette Oropesa, soprano Andrey Nemzer, tenor Hugh Russell, baritone Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Stock: Symphony No. 6 (World Premiere/PSO Commission) Orff: Carmina Burana

Manfred Honeck, conductor Yulianna Avdeeva, piano

Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio, Opus 72 Mozart: Concerto No. 21 in C major for Piano and Orchestra, K. 467 Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G major, Opus 88

Nikolaj Znaider, conductor Noah Bendix-Balgley, violin

Yan Pascal Tortelier, conductor Daniil Trifonov, piano

Kodály: Dances of Galánta Bruch: Scottish Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 46 Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Opus 120 Prokofiev: Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 16 Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Opus 27

Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, conductor Arabella Steinbacher, violin

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Friday PREMIERE

Friday OVATION

Oct. 4

Oct. 11

Friday VIRTUOSO

Oct. 4

Oct. 25 Nov. 1

Nov. 1

Balada: Symphony No. 6 Prokofiev: Concerto No. 1 in D major for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 19 Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Opus 35

Nov. 8

Manfred Honeck, conductor Till Fellner, piano

Beethoven: Concerto No. 4 in G major for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 58 Strauss: Waltzes and Polkas

Nov. 29

Manfred Honeck, conductor The Tallis Scholars

Dec. 6

Jan. 17

Christoph König, conductor Hila Plitmann, soprano

Haydn: Symphony No. 22 in E-flat major, “The Philosopher” Danielpour: Darkness in the Ancient Valley (PSO Co-Commission) R. Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra, Opus 30

Jan. 17

Manfred Honeck, conductor Hélène Grimaud, piano

Bach (orch. Stokowski): Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Opus 60 Brahms: Concerto No. 1 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 15

Jan. 31

Manfred Honeck, conductor Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Burke/Jang/Rosenblum/Vali/Williams: World Premiere/PSO Commission Holst: The Planets

Feb. 7

Gianandrea Noseda, conductor Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano

Casella: Symphonic Fragments from La donna serpente Prokofiev: Concerto No. 5 in G major for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 55 Schumann: Symphony No. 2 in C major, Opus 61

Feb. 21

Gianandrea Noseda, conductor Joshua Bell, violin

Lalo: Symphonie espagnole for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 21 Liszt: A Faust Symphony

Feb. 28

Leonard Slatkin, conductor Michel Camilo, piano

Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Camilo: Piano Concerto No. 2 “Tenerife” Ravel: Alborada del gracioso Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte Ravel: Menuet antique Ravel: Boléro

Mar. 14

Donald Runnicles, conductor Stephen Hough, piano

Galbraith: Tormenta del Sur Mendelssohn: Concerto No. 1 in G minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 25 Wagner: Siegfried Idyll Wagner: Orchestral Highlights from Der Ring des Nibelungen

Mar. 21

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Sarah Hicks, conductor

Bernstein: West Side Story

Mar. 28

Juraj Valčuha, conductor Stefan Jackiw, violin

Rouse: World Premiere/PSO Commission Korngold: Concerto in D major for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 35 Debussy: La Mer: Three Symphonic Sketches Ravel: La Valse

Manfred Honeck, conductor Robert Levin, piano William Caballero, horn

Mozart: Concerto No. 20 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, K. 466 Mozart: Concerto No. 1 in D major for Horn and Orchestra, K. 412 (K. 386b) Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, "Jupiter"

Manfred Honeck, conductor TBD, vocal soloists Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Mozart: Mass in C major, K. 317, “Coronation” Mozart: Highlights from The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni and Idomeneo

Nicholas McGegan, conductor Ye-Eun Choi, violin

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 8, Nos. 1-4 Mozart: Chaconne from Idomeneo, Rè di Creta, K. 366 Haydn: Symphony No. 103 in E-flat major, “Drumroll”

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Manfred Honeck, conductor

Mahler: Symphony No. 9 in D major

Manfred Honeck, conductor Rudolf Buchbinder, piano

R. Strauss (arr. Bok): Suite from Elektra R. Strauss: Burleske in D minor for Piano and Orchestra R. Strauss: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier, Opus 59

Nov. 1

Jan. 17

Feb. 7

Feb. 28

Mar. 28

Apr. 25

Apr. 4 Apr. 25 May 2 May 30

May 30

Jun. 6

Jun. 13

Jun. 6

Friday BRAVURA

Friday FIREWORKS

Saturday OVATION

Oct. 11

Saturday BRAVURA

Oct. 5

Oct. 12

Oct. 25 Nov. 2

Nov. 9

Nov. 29

Dec. 6

Jan. 18 *

Dec. 7

Jan. 18 *

Jan. 31 Feb. 8

Feb. 21 Mar. 1

Mar. 15 *

Mar. 21

Oct. 13

Oct. 13 Oct. 27

Nov. 3

Nov. 10

Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Dec. 1

Dec. 8

Jan. 19

Dec. 8

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Feb. 9

Feb. 2 Feb. 9

Feb. 9 Feb. 23

Mar. 2

Mar. 16

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Mar. 23 Mar. 29

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Mar. 23 Mar. 30

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Apr. 6 Apr. 26

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Apr. 6 Apr. 27

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May 4 May 31 Jun. 7

Jun. 13

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May 31 Jun. 7 Jun. 14

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* Please see page 3 for more information about this Behind the Notes performance.

Sunday FIREWORKS

Oct. 6

Feb. 23 Mar. 1

May 30

Oct. 6

Sunday BRAVURA

Feb. 2 Feb. 8

Mar. 14

Oct. 6

Sunday VIRTUOSO

Dec. 1

Dec. 7

Feb. 7

Sunday OVATION

Oct. 27 Nov. 2

Nov. 8

Sunday PREMIERE

All artists, dates and programs are subject to change.

Oct. 5

Saturday VIRTUOSO

Jun. 1 Jun. 8 Jun. 15 11

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7- CONCERT VIRTUOSO SERIES 1. OCTOBER 4 - 6, 2013

CARMINA BURANA

Manfred Honeck, conductor Lisette Oropesa, soprano Andrey Nemzer, tenor Hugh Russell, baritone Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh Stock: Symphony No. 6 (◉ , ➢) Orff: Carmina Burana Based on 24 of the poems found in the medieval collection Carmina Burana, this 20th-century choral masterpiece has been heard countless times in film, television and even at professional sports events.

4. NOVEMBER 1 - 3, 2013

RUSSIAN MASTERPIECES Yan Pascal Tortelier, conductor Daniil Trifonov, piano

Prokofiev: Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 16 Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Opus 27 After the critical failure of his first symphony, Rachmaninoff regained his confidence with the great success of his passionate and sweeping Symphony No. 2. 8. JANUARY 17 - 19, 2014

HAYDN & ZARATHUSTRA Christoph König, conductor Hila Plitmann, soprano

Haydn: Symphony No. 22 in E-flat major, “The Philosopher” Danielpour: Darkness in the Ancient Valley (•) R. Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra, Opus 30 Richard Strauss’ powerful Also sprach Zarathustra, inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche’s book of the same name, was notably featured in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. *Please note the January 18th performance is part of the “Behind the Notes” program and only the Strauss piece will be performed. Please see page 3 for more information.

CHRISTOPH KÖNIG

DANIIL TRIFONOV 12

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HILA PLITMANN

2013-2014 SEASON

LISETTE OROPESA MANFRED HONECK 12. FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 2, 2014

JOSHUA BELL & SYMPHONIE ESPAGNOLE Gianandrea Noseda, conductor Joshua Bell, violin

Lalo: Symphonie espagnole for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 21 Liszt: A Faust Symphony Famed violinist Joshua Bell returns to the PSO for Lalo’s daring violin concert piece, Symphonie espagnole, written at the beginning of a French fascination with Spanish-themed music that would later capture composers like Debussy and Ravel and inspire Bizet’s famous opera Carmen. 15. MARCH 28 - 30, 2014

WEST SIDE STORY FILM WITH THE PSO Sarah Hicks, conductor

Bernstein: West Side Story The PSO plays Leonard Bernstein’s electrifying score and memorable songs with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, while the newly re-mastered film is shown in glorious high definition on the big screen with the original vocals and dialogue intact. Please see pages 8 & 9 for more information.

JOSHUA BELL 17. APRIL 25 - 27, 2014

MOZART FESTIVAL OPENS Manfred Honeck, conductor Robert Levin, piano William Caballero, horn

Mozart: Concerto No. 20 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, K. 466 Mozart: Concerto No. 1 in D major for Horn and Orchestra, K. 412 (K. 386b) Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, “Jupiter”

20. JUNE 6 - 8, 2014

MAHLER SYMPHONY NO. 9 Manfred Honeck, conductor

Mahler: Symphony No. 9 in D major Mahler’s monumental Ninth Symphony, his last completed symphony, is interpreted by many to be the composer’s farewell statement. This important work is part of Maestro Honeck’s commitment to perform and record all of Mahler’s symphonies.

Principal Horn William Caballero gives the first performance of Mr. Levin's new edition of Mozart’s Concerto No. 1 for Horn and Orchestra. Mozart’s popular Symphony No. 41 was nicknamed “Jupiter” as a reference to the seemingly Olympian magnitude of its finale. And, Mozart scholar Robert Levin performs one of Mozart's Piano Concertos with his own improvised cadenza.

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7- CONCERT BRAVURA SERIES 2. OCTOBER 11 - 13, 2013

YULIANNA AVDEEVA

HONECK, BEETHOVEN AND MOZART Manfred Honeck, conductor Yulianna Avdeeva, piano

Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio, Opus 72 Mozart: Concerto No. 21 in C major for Piano and Orchestra, K. 467 Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G major, Opus 88 Russian pianist Yulianna Avdeeva debuts at Heinz Hall with Mozart’s famous Piano Concerto No. 21. This concerto was nicknamed “Elvira Madigan” in 1967 for its inclusion on the soundtrack to the film of the same name. 5. NOVEMBER 8 - 10, 2013

SCHEHERAZADE

Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, conductor Arabella Steinbacher, violin

7. DECEMBER 6 - 8, 2013

HONECK AND THE TALLIS SCHOLARS

Balada: Symphony No. 6 Prokofiev: Concerto No. 1 in D major for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 19 Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Opus 35

ARABELLA STEINBACHER

Scheherazade is a musical portrait of One Thousand and One Nights in which the Persian queen Scheherazade saves her own life through cunning story-telling.

RUDOLPH BUCHBINDER

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Manfred Honeck, conductor The Tallis Scholars Peter Phillips, director

Victoria: Dum complerentur Victoria: Surrexit pastor bonus Victoria: Ave Maria Victoria: Versa est in luctum Bruckner: Locus iste Bruckner: Ave Maria Allegri: Miserere Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major, “Romantic” The Tallis Scholars, considered one of the world’s leading Renaissance vocal music ensembles, celebrate their 40th anniversary this year. During the first half of the concert, The Tallis Scholars present an a cappella program, including Allegri’s famous Miserere, that highlights the Renaissance inspirations in the music of Bruckner.

2013-2014 SEASON

19. MAY 30 - JUNE 1, 2014

VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS Nicholas McGegan, conductor Ye-Eun Choi, violin

MICHEL CAMILO YE-EUN CHOI 10. FEBRUARY 7 - 9, 2014

THE PLANETS WITH NASA FILM

Manfred Honeck, conductor Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Burke/Jang/Rosenblum/Vali/Williams: World Premiere/PSO Commission (◉ , ➢) Holst: The Planets NASA video footage of the planets accompanies this performance of The Planets. From bellicose Mars to mystical Neptune, Holst’s iconic musical portrayal of the planets and their astrological significance has delighted audiences with its richly-colored orchestration and memorable melodies.

13. MARCH 14 - 16, 2014

RAVEL’S BOLÉRO

Leonard Slatkin, conductor Michel Camilo, piano

Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Camilo: Piano Concerto No. 2 “Tenerife” Ravel: Alborada del gracioso Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte Ravel: Menuet antique Ravel: Boléro Featured in the Disney film Fantasia and based on a poem by Goethe, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice tells the story of a young apprentice who uses magical spells he has not yet learned to control. Conductor Leonard Slatkin presents several works that demonstrate Ravel’s penchant for reinterpreting the music of traditional dance forms, including his famous Boléro.

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 8, Nos. 1-4 Mozart: Chaconne from Idomeneo, Rè di Creta, K. 366 Haydn: Symphony No. 103 in E-flat major, “Drumroll” Korean violin prodigy Ye-Eun Choi, whose talent was recognized and championed by violin superstar Anne-Sophie Mutter, performs one of Vivaldi’s most famous pieces — The Four Seasons. 21. JUNE 13 - 15, 2014

STRAUSS’ 150TH BIRTHDAY Manfred Honeck, conductor Rudolf Buchbinder, piano

R. Strauss: (arr. Milos Bok): Suite from Elektra R. Strauss: Burleske in D minor for Piano and Orchestra R. Strauss: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier, Opus 59 Music Director Manfred Honeck closes the 2013-2014 BNY Mellon Grand Classics season with a program celebrating Richard Strauss’ 150th birthday.

*Please note the March 15th performance is part of the “Behind the Notes” program and only the Ravel pieces will be performed. Please see page 3 for more information.

THE TALLIS SCHOLARS

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7- CONCERT FIREWORKS SERIES 3. OCTOBER 25 & 27, 2013

NOAH BENDIX-BALGLEY PLAYS BRUCH Nikolaj Znaider, conductor Noah Bendix-Balgley, violin

Kodály: Dances of Galánta Bruch: Scottish Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 46 Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Opus 120 Joining conductor Nikolaj Znaider onstage, PSO Concertmaster Noah Bendix-Balgley performs Bruch’s virtuosic Scottish Fantasy — a bravura treatment of Scottish folk melodies.

HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD

6. NOVEMBER 29 & DECEMBER 1, 2013

HONECK, BEETHOVEN & A WALTZ TRADITION Manfred Honeck, conductor Till Fellner, piano

9. JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 2, 2014

BACH, BEETHOVEN & BRAHMS

Beethoven: Concerto No. 4 in G major for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 58 Strauss: Waltzes and Polkas

NOAH BENDIX-BALGLEY

Celebrate the fifth anniversary of Manfred Honeck’s Thanksgiving family tradition at Heinz Hall! Enjoy your favorite Strauss waltzes and polkas plus a few special PSO surprises.

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Manfred Honeck, conductor Hélène Grimaud, piano

Bach (orch. Stokowski): Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Opus 60 Brahms: Concerto No. 1 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 15 Toccata and Fugue in D Minor has thrilled audiences since 1927 and was made famous in popular culture by Disney’s Fantasia. Favorites by Beethoven and Brahms complete this program with a return appearance by superstar Hélène Grimaud.

2013-2014 SEASON

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TILL FELLNER 11. FEBRUARY 21 & 23, 2014

CASELLA, PROKOFIEV & SCHUMANN Gianandrea Noseda, conductor Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano

Casella: Symphonic Fragments from La donna serpente Prokofiev: Concerto No. 5 in G major for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 55 Schumann: Symphony No. 2 in C major, Opus 61 Victor de Sabata Guest Conductor Chair Gianandrea Noseda presents an intriguing program of music by Casella, Prokofiev and Schumann.

14. MARCH 21 & 23, 2014

HIGHLIGHTS FROM “THE RING”

JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET

Donald Runnicles, conductor Stephen Hough, piano

Galbraith: Tormenta del Sur Mendelssohn: Concerto No. 1 in G minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 25 Wagner: Siegfried Idyll Wagner: Orchestral Highlights from Der Ring des Nibelungen Donald Runnicles presents a rare treat — well-known orchestral excerpts from Wagner’s famous epic four-opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen.

16. APRIL 4 & 6, 2014

RAVEL & DEBUSSY Juraj Valčuha, conductor Stefan Jackiw, violin

Rouse: PSO Commission (◉ , ➢) Korngold: Concerto in D major for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 35 Debussy: La Mer: Three Symphonic Sketches Ravel: La Valse La mer, a prime example of musical impressionism, is Debussy’s colorful sonic depiction of the sea. Originally composed as a ballet, Ravel’s La Valse is a lush, decadent impression of the Viennese waltz.

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JURAJ VALČUHA

18. MAY 2 & 4, 2014

MOZART FESTIVAL FINALE

Manfred Honeck, conductor TBD, vocal soloists Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

Mozart: Mass in C major, K. 317, “Coronation” Mozart: Highlights from The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni and Idomeneo The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh joins the PSO to present Mozart’s celebratory and moving “Coronation” Mass. Creative force Don Marinelli joins the PSO for a unique presentation of selections from Mozart’s popular operas.

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SATURDAY, OCT. 26, 2013

R e co m m ended for kid s ages 3-8

SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2014

Fiddlesticks the PSO's Fiddlin' Feline Musical Ambassador to Children

Lawrence Loh, PSO Resident Conductor

3 Saturday Concerts Beginning at 11:15am at Heinz Hall SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2014 MEDIA SPONSORS

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2013-2014 SEASON

MAKE A GIFT TO THE PSO’S 2012-2013 ANNUAL FUND! The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra enriches the lives of thousands of people each year through our concerts, radio broadcasts and Education and Community Engagement programs throughout the tri-state region. You may not be aware but ticket sales,

including subscriptions, cover just 34% of our annual budget, and we rely on the financial support of individuals like you to make up the difference. The musicians of the PSO have led the way, with their collective gift of $100,000

to the 2013 Annual Fund, because they care so much about this great orchestra and the community. Please join them by making as generous a gift as you can to the PSO’s 2012-2013 Annual Fund with your subscription renewal.

For more information, contact your Patron Service Representative, the PSO’s Donor Relations Department at 412.392.4842, or visit www.pittsburghsymphony.org/howtogive. Every gift makes a difference!

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Your Subscriber Benefits PRIORITY SEATING

You have priority access to your current seat(s) and have priority over the general public on all seating within the BNY Mellon Grand Classics Season.* *Renew your subscription by April 19, 2013, to secure your same seat(s).

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Exchange your tickets into any other concert within the 2013-2014 BNY Mellon Grand Classics Season. Subscribers can make exchanges up to one hour prior to the concert. Ticket exchanges made online are free!

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YOUR PSO PATRON SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES As a subscriber, you receive your own Patron Service Representative (PSR) who can give you personalized assistance with purchasing tickets, making exchanges and making your Annual Fund gift. Not sure who your PSR is? Refer to your renewal form or letter. Can’t find your renewal form or letter? Call us at 412.392.4900. 20

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2013-2014 SEASON

HOW TO RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION

There are many ways to renew. Choose the option thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for you from these various renewal channels.

Call or email your Patron Services Representative (PSR) directly. Find your PSRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contact information on the renewal form and letter in your renewal packet. Visit pittsburghsymphony. org/renew and enter your login and password (see your order form for login information). Call the Heinz Hall Box Office at 412.392.4900 (toll-free 800.743.8560). Visit the Heinz Hall Box Office (Monday-Friday 9am-8pm and Saturday 12-4pm). Visit a PSO subscription table in the lobby during your next BNY Mellon Grand Classics concert. Fax your completed renewal form to 412.392.3328 (credit card orders only please). Mail your completed renewal form to: Subscriber Services Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra 600 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 21

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