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The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026-2027 season! Vice President of Artistic Planning Mary Persin joined Jim Cunningham live on the morning of the announcement for an exclusive preview.

This exciting season includes artist, composer, and conductor debuts, world premieres, and new PSO commissions. The symphony will also celebrate the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's death in March 2027, and an all-Mozart weekend in April 2027, including two film showings of Amadeus with live orchestra.

The 26/27 season also highlights Pittsburgh and PSO musicians: Principal Tuba Craig Knox will perform the World Premiere of a PSO-commissioned tuba concerto written by Nick Diberardino, and Principal Clarinet Michael Rusinek will perform Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh joins the Symphony on the PSO Premiere of Beethoven’s Mass in C major in December 2026, as well as Carmina Burana in February 2027.

Stay up to date with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and find tickets for upcoming concerts at https://pittsburghsymphony.org/.

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