Save the Date to join us and other music appreciators for a fun and unforgettable evening at the museum in support of the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra.
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Save the Date to join us and other music appreciators for a fun and unforgettable evening at the museum in support of the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra.
Join the Pittsburgh Chamber Brass for an afternoon concert in the beautiful setting of Zion’s Lutheran Church. Cost is $20 per person; reserve online, or you may also pay at the door.
Hear Lutoslawski’s Mini Overture, Susato/Iveson’s Renaissance Dances, Lafosse’s Suite Impromptu, Debussy/MacKenzie’s Quartet in G minor, Op. 10 (World Premiere).
Pittsburgh Chamber Brass strives to present fun, engaging, and inspiring performances of brass chamber music for a wide variety of concert and educational audiences throughout the Pittsburgh region. Founded in 2023 by five accomplished freelancers, our repertoire is focused on music written or arranged for a brass quintet.
Musicians: Adam Gillespie, Trumpet; Julia Nainiger, Trombone; Larry Dine, Tuba; Andrew Symington, Horn and Jay Villella, Trumpet
Get ready for a hauntingly fun evening with the WSO String Quartet at the West Overton Museums. This Halloween-themed concert takes place in the beautifully preserved historic barn, offering the perfect eerie ambiance for a night of music and cocktails.
Enjoy signature cocktails crafted with West Overton’s own Jasper Stash Rye Whiskey, plus beer and wine options at the cash bar. Dress in your favorite Halloween attire or accessories for a wickedly good time.
General Admission – $25; doors open at 6:00 p.m. with a cash bar. The concert begins at 7 p.m. *Must be over 21 and show a valid ID to purchase signature cocktails, beer, and wine. This event will sell out, reserve your spot early!
Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite
Korngold: Violin Concerto op. 35, D major
Timothy Chooi, violin
Borodin: Symphony No. 2
Get swept away in cinematic sound. Khachaturian’s Masquerade Suite opens the program with lush waltzes and high drama. International violin sensation Timothy Chooi takes center stage in Korngold’s Violin Concerto, a dazzling work with all the musical drama of old Hollywood. The night concludes with Borodin’s powerful Symphony No. 2, a heroic and majestic work rooted in Russian legend.
Online ticket sales have concluded; good seat options remain. You may purchase tickets at the ticket booth 6:30 p.m., credit cards and cash accepted.
SOLD OUT online, Standing Room Only (free). Join us for Coffee & Classics, an engaging event blending music and conversation. Discover classical works, ask questions. It’s a welcoming space for both seasoned listeners and newcomers to connect and explore. Adam Gillespie, WSO trumpet, performs.
White Rabbit drinks will be available for purchase, or bring your own (wine, beer, water, soda) along with your favorite snacks or charcuterie. Doors open at 7 p.m. FREE
Please note that seating is prioritized for our pre-registered guests, but standing room will be available. All are welcome.
From the wizarding magic of Harry Potter to the epic space saga of Star Wars and the thrilling roar of Jurassic Park, experience a blockbuster evening of John Williams’ greatest film scores performed by the full orchestra! Wear your favorite costumes, winners will receive prizes!
You’re invited to the second concert in our new Sunday Sessions series! Spend a relaxed afternoon with the Emerald Celtic in the beautiful setting of Zion’s Lutheran Church. Join us for great music, warm atmosphere, and the perfect Sunday escape. You can reserve online or pay at the door.
This program takes you on a musical journey through Celtic and folk traditions, blending beloved tunes with fresh, modern voices. You’ll hear everything from waltzes and ballads to lively reels and jigs, brought to life by composers like Alasdair Fraser alongside timeless traditional melodies.
Musicians: Charles May, violin, Paula Tuttle, cello and Tom Godfrey, guitar with Stephen Weiss, violin
Cost is $20 per person; reserve online, or you may also pay at the door.
Enjoy a free concert by the Academy of Music: Wind Ensemble, conducted by Ryan Czekaj; String Ensemble, conducted by Sarah Ferrell; the Philharmonia conducted by Jorie Butler-Geyer and the Philharmonic, conducted by Adam Gillespie. You will hear the music of Bach, Mozart, Bernstein, Brahms, and selections from the Nutcracker. Free and open to the public.
Save the Date for December 2, 2025! We’re excited to be a part of Give Big Pittsburgh. Thanks to your support, together we’ve kept the music playing throughout our community in 2025. From the free summer concert in the park to our free concerts for school kids to our 56th concert season at the Palace, you make it all possible! Make a gift online . We are so very thankful to all of you!
Now 3 Performances! Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 13 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tchaikovsky’s timeless score comes to life during Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra and Texture Contemporary Ballet’s production of the beloved holiday favorite. The area’s only live-orchestra version of this iconic ballet features spectacular choreography and will take you on a magical, musical trip to the land of the Sugarplum Fairy, waltzing snowflakes and enchanted toys. Guest conductor Maria Sensi Sellner, Alan Obuzor, Texture Contemporary Ballet Artistic Director. Tickets on sale through the Palace Theatre Box Office.
Now 3 Performances! Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 13 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tchaikovsky’s timeless score comes to life during Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra and Texture Contemporary Ballet’s production of the beloved holiday favorite. The area’s only live-orchestra version of this iconic ballet features spectacular choreography and will take you on a magical, musical trip to the land of the Sugarplum Fairy, waltzing snowflakes and enchanted toys. Guest conductor Maria Sensi Sellner, Alan Obuzor, Texture Contemporary Ballet Artistic Director. Tickets on sale through the Palace Theatre Box Office.
Now 3 Performances! Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 13 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tchaikovsky’s timeless score comes to life during Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra and Texture Contemporary Ballet’s production of the beloved holiday favorite. The area’s only live-orchestra version of this iconic ballet features spectacular choreography and will take you on a magical, musical trip to the land of the Sugarplum Fairy, waltzing snowflakes and enchanted toys. Guest conductor Maria Sensi Sellner, Alan Obuzor, Texture Contemporary Ballet Artistic Director. Tickets on sale through the Palace Theatre Box Office.
This is the story of The Unlikely Union of our American States, performed by Professor Greg Jackson, creator of the chart-topping podcast History That Doesn’t Suck!, and accompanied live by the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Meyer. The United States turns 250 in 2026— remarkably, because it nearly died a thousand deaths in just its first 100. Skip the classroom and step into a memorable night of history-telling, music and multimedia!
Tickets on sale through the Palace Theatre box office 724-836-8000
*Limited VIP tickets available for post show meet & greet with Professor Jackson and Maestro Meyer
Join us for Coffee & Classics, an engaging event blending music and conversation. Discover classical works, ask questions. It’s a welcoming space for both seasoned listeners and newcomers to connect and explore. David Sinclair, WSO viola and Amy Baker, WSO bassoon perform.
White Rabbit drinks will be available for purchase, or bring your own (wine, beer, water, soda) along with your favorite snacks or charcuterie. Doors open at 7 p.m. FREE
Copland: Rodeo
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Janice Carissa, piano
Randall Thompson: Symphony No. 2
Step into the heart of American music on Valentine’s Day with Aaron Copland’s rustic and charming Rodeo followed by Gershwin’s luminous Rhapsody in Blue featuring beloved pianist Janice Carissa. The concert concludes with Randall Thompson’s bold and moving Symphony No. 2.
You’re invited to the second concert in our new Sunday Sessions series! Spend a relaxed afternoon with the Windfluence in the beautiful setting of Zion’s Lutheran Church. Join us for great music, warm atmosphere, and the perfect Sunday escape. Hear Bernstein’s West Side Story Suite, Denes Agay’s Five Dances, Paul Valjean’s Dance Suite, Marc Mellits’ Apollo, Eric Ewazen’s Roaring Fork and more.
You can reserve online or pay at the door.
Musicians: Kira Bokalders, Clarinet; Peggy Greb, Flute; Steve Ehrin, Bassoon; Hilary Philipp, Oboe; Deborah Jenness, Horn
Cost is $20 per person; reserve online, or you may also pay at the door.
**Online ticket sales have concluded but good seating options remain. The ticket booth at the Palace opens at 6:30 p.m.
Brahms: Hungarian Dances
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor
Chee-Yun, violin
Schumann: Symphony No. 1 ‘Spring’
Celebrate Spring with a concert that blooms full of beauty and elegance. Acclaimed violinist Chee-Yun returns to the WSO for a third time to perform Mendelssohn’s beloved Violin Concerto in E minor. Brahms’ spirited Hungarian Dances open the program with lively energy, and the night concludes with Schumann’s radiant ‘Spring’ Symphony, a joyful celebration of renewal and hope.
Online ticket sales have concluded but good seating options remain. Ticket booth opens at 6:30 p.m., cash and card accepted.
J.S. Bach: Concerto in D minor
Radu Ratoi, accordion
Holst: The Planets
Treble Voices (choir)
Journey into celestial wonder in this epic concert experience. Accordion virtuoso Radu Ratoi makes his WSO debut with Bach’s Concerto in D minor. Then, soar into the cosmos with Holst’s epic masterpiece The Planets, a breathtaking tour of our solar system brought to life by the full power of the orchestra.
Join our young musicians for a free concert. The WYSO Philharmonic, conducted by Adam Gillespie, will perform selections from Rogers/Hammerstein, Katie O’Hara LaBrie and Schubert. The Philharmonia, conducted by Jorie Butler-Geyer will play Tchaikvosky’s Little Russian March, Scott Joplin’s Strenuous Life and Piazzolla’s Libertango.
The concert also features the Wind Symphony, led by conductor Ryan Czekaj, and the String Ensemble, conducted by Sarah Ferrell. The evening’s performance also includes works by Bach, Handel and Beethoven.
The concert is free and open to the public – general admission.
Join us for Coffee & Classics, an engaging event blending music and conversation. Discover classical works, ask questions. It’s a welcoming space for both seasoned listeners and newcomers to connect and explore. Ryan Leonard & Kira Bokalders, WSO clarinets perform.
White Rabbit drinks will be available for purchase, or bring your own (wine, beer, water, soda) along with your favorite snacks or charcuterie. Doors open at 7 p.m. FREE
Celebrate a fun afternoon of hats and happiness. Show off your fascinators and pearls while sipping on champagne and enjoy an elegant luncheon, prizes, a chance auction, and much more. All to support the programs and outreach of the symphony. This event sold out last year, RSVP today!
It’s a showstopping finale with the WSO Chorus and soloists! Hear the timeless tunes of Rodgers & Hammerstein from Carousel, Sound of Music, King and I, South Pacific, Oklahoma and more. It’s a high-energy celebration you won’t want to miss. Featuring vocalists Rebecca Kaufman Taylor, Anthony Massetto, Deana Muro, Daniel Nuttall, Becki Toth, Katy Williams and Rich Williams.
Don’t miss out on the perfect blend of strings and spirits! You’ll experience an evening strings concert in West Overton’s rustic brick barn. Hear traditional classical works plus a few surprises performed by the WSO’s Cello Ensemble. Sip on signature cocktails featuring West Overton’s Jasper Stash Rye Whiskey plus a selection of beer and wine. General Admission; doors open at 6:00 p.m. with a cash bar. The concert begins at 7 p.m. *Must be over 21 and show a valid ID to purchase signature cocktails, beer, and wine. Tickets now on sale!
WSO Cellos: Will Teegarden, Alicia Storin, Cecilia Caughman, Christina Chen, Sarah Ferrell and Lily Moerschel.
You’re invited to the final concert in our new Sunday Sessions series! Enjoy an afternoon of song with vocalists Rich & Katy Williams, featuring favorite Broadway tunes and more, set in the beautiful surroundings of Zion’s Lutheran Church.
Cost is $20 per person; reserve online, or you may also pay at the door.
Rich Williams is an avid singer and has performed extensively in the Pittsburgh area with such groups as Pittsburgh Opera, Voces Solis, Resonance Works, Mendelssohn Choir, River City Brass Band, Aria412, and Believe men’s ensemble. Notable musical highlights include playing one of the River City townsfolk in a semi-staged 2009 production of The Music Man at Heinz Hall, featuring Shirley Jones, and performing as a choral “backup singer” with such internationally acclaimed artists as Sarah Brightman, Andrea Bocelli, and the Chieftains. A chemical engineering graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, Rich is currently the tenor soloist and section leader at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair.
Katy Williams is the special guest vocalist for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Fiddlesticks Family Concert Series, a chorister in Pittsburgh Opera and is adjunct music staff at Point Park University, Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College program and Washington and Jefferson College. She is the soprano soloist at Rodef Shalom, Oakland, and the soprano soloist at Westminster Presbyterian church Upper St. Clair, PA. She is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Vocal Performance.
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