December 9, 2016 - December 18, 2016
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Share this favorite holiday musical tradition with family and friends, and thrill to the spectacle of the season with the annual Highmark Holiday Pops concert. It’s a sparkling celebration of favorite carols, cherished holiday tunes, seasonal orchestral pieces and a Christmas carol sing-along. And yes, Virginia, there will be a Santa Claus! HOLIDAY SPONSOR
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Make a gift to the Pittsburgh Symphony’s Annual Fund Thank you for being part of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s on its 120th season. Wherever you look, you’ll find your orchestra engaging the next generations in music and thrilling thousands each year at home and around the globe. Would it surprise you to know that each year the Pittsburgh Symphony dedicates $3 million in resources to educational and community engagement programming, much of which is offered free of charge? These programs, including Fiddlesticks, introduce thousands of children annually to orchestral music and help support music programs in our schools. It’s all because of strong community support that the Pittsburgh Symphony has gained international renown over these past 120 years. You can play your part. Continue this legacy now by making a tax-deductible contribution to the 2015-2016 Annual Fund today along with your Fiddlesticks Family Concert Series subscription renewal. Plus, thanks to a generous matching grant from the PSO Board and 100% of the musicians, all new and increased gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar until May 3, 2016, so make your gift today! You will notice that your renewal form may suggest a gift amount to the annual fund. You may also call the Symphony’s Development Department at 412.392.4880, contribute online at pittsburghsymphony.org/give, or text the word “psogive” to 243725. Thank You!
FA M I LY C O N C E R T S
Francesco Lecce-Chong, conductor Capathia Jenkins, vocals The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh Three Rivers Ringers, directed by Nancy Lutz Christopher Sanders, special guest
MAY 13, 2017
Highmark Holiday Pops
Three-Concert Pricing & Seating
FEB. 18, 2017
For the second year, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is proud to present a fully inclusive concert experience. This special afternoon features musical selections that celebrate superheroes, astronauts, athletes, teachers and other extraordinary characters and individuals. Enjoy opportunities for audience participation, including an America the Beautiful sing-along and submit artwork of your favorite hero or inspiration to be shown at the concert! Don’t forget to come early to experience engaging, multisensory pre-concert activities, and visit the resource fair to discover some of the many accessible recreational programs available in the Pittsburgh region. Visit pittsburghsymphony.org/sensoryfriendly to learn more.
PRESENTING PARTNERS
Francesco Lecce-Chong, conductor Katy Shackleton Williams, vocalist Ricky Manning, vocalist Marcel Walker, visual artist
NOV.12, 2016
June 25, 2016 at 2:30 p.m.
- Priority seating - Savings up to 20% off the regular Fiddlesticks ticket prices - A designated Patron Services Representative to personally take care of all ticketing needs and to answer all Pittsburgh Symphony-related questions - A 15% discount on additional tickets for Fiddlesticks Family Concerts, BNY Mellon Grand Classics, PNC Pops and Highmark Holiday Pops - Flexible ticket exchanges (Certain restrictions apply - please call for details.) - Guaranteed parking for just $9 across the street from Heinz Hall at the Sixth Street and Penn Avenue garage
DISCOVERY TIME ADVENTURES BEGIN AT10:00 A.M.
Heroes & Inspirations
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SENSORY-FRIENDLY CONCERT
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Add these family concerts to your Fiddlesticks package and save 15%!
NOVEMBER 12, 2016
FEBRUARY 18, 2017
MAY 13, 2017
Introduce your children to the world of music!
The Fiddlesticks Family Concert series includes three Saturday morning concerts designed and recommended for families with children ages three through eight. Each concert features a different theme engaging children in the world of music. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Fiddlesticks, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s musical ambassador to children, guide you through these musical explorations. And, at every concert, guest vocalist Katy Williams leads the audience in Fiddlesticks’ favorite song — “Music Can Make Your Life Complete!” Performances begin at 11:15 a.m. and are approximately 45 minutes in length. Come at 10:00 a.m. for Discovery Time Adventures, where children may explore music through activities throughout Heinz Hall. Meet Fiddlesticks and Katy Williams and get an autograph at the signing table after the concert.
Meet our friends!
Fiddlesticks
Katy Williams
Musical Ambassador to Children
Guest Vocalist
Discovery Time Adventures! Enhance your child’s musical journey with Discovery Time Adventures! These pre-concert activities are free to all ticket holders. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., children will have the opportunity to: • • • •
Sing Move to music Create take-home crafts Meet musicians
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Compose songs Hear a story And much more!
*ALL ARTISTS, PROGRAMS AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
412.392.4900 OR PITTSBURGHSYMPHONY.ORG/FAMILY
Fiddlesticks photos by Todd Barnett
SATURDAY, NOV. 12, 2016 11:15 a.m. Heinz Hall
Join Fiddlesticks and the musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony for stories and music about favorite traditions and celebrations. Sing along with melodies passed down from generation to generation and hear Pittsburgh Symphony musicians perform with their families. Discover new and treasured music like Dvořák’s “Songs My Mother Taught Me” and songs from Hansel and Gretel. Your family won’t stop singing after this celebration of music and family!
SATURDAY, FEB. 18, 2017 11:15 a.m. Heinz Hall
Fiddlesticks loves the music from his hometown of Pittsburgh! Explore the rich musical history of our city with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Your toes won’t stop tapping to music by Henry Mancini, Billy Strayhorn and more. Fiddlesticks will also welcome some of his favorite local artists to the stage to celebrate Pittsburgh!
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2017 11:15 a.m. Heinz Hall
Come along with Fiddlesticks for a musical adventure in Heinz Hall! Discover the exciting music created in different countries and how composers have been inspired by exhilarating rhythms and colorful melodies. Hear how Rimsky-Korsakov brought the tale of Scheherazade to life and how Gershwin created a musical journey through Paris. Bring your imaginations as Fiddlesticks sets sail for a whirlwind trip across the musical globe!