More music, more inspiration, and more incredible performances await you this year! Music brings so much happiness to our lives and we look forward to sharing world-renowned soloists and the brilliance of our own musicians, led by our Artistic Director, Daniel Meyer.
The Nutcracker, Classical & Home for the Holidays Concerts are held at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman Street, Greenburg PA 15601 – free parking in the Bell Garage.
December 9, 2023
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. Alan Obuzor, Texture Contemporary Ballet Artistic Director, Daniel Meyer, WSO Artistic Director, and conductor.
December 16, 2023
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate the holidays? Don’t miss our joyful concert, where you can sing along to your favorite carols and enjoy the All-Star Choir of Westmoreland County and special guests! Hear music from Home Alone, Sleigh Ride, Joy to the World, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, and many more! Gather the whole family and experience the magic of our popular annual holiday concert. Guest conducted by Andrés Franco.
February 10, 2024
Cherubini Lodoïska: Overture
Piazzolla Aconcagua: Concerto for Bandoneon
Hanzhi Wang, accordion
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
Get ready to be swept away by the incredible power and emotion of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. From its iconic opening notes ‘duh-duh-duh-duuuh’ you’ll hear why the Fifth is one of the most popular and beloved symphonies ever composed. Groundbreaking Young Concert Artist Hanzhi Wang performs Astor Piazzolla’s tango-inspired Aconcagua: Concerto for Accordion. The concert opens with Cherubini’s operatic Lodoïska: Overture.
March 9, 2024
Arutiunian: Trumpet Concerto
Mahler: Symphony No. 1 ‘Titan’
Titanic in scope and size Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D major ‘Titan’ will take you on a symphonic journey from the opening sounds of nature awakening to the clashing, turbulent, epic finale. Micah Wilkinson, principal trumpet of the Pittsburgh Symphony makes his WSO debut performing Aleksandr Arutiunian’s Armenian-inspired Trumpet Concerto.
April 20, 2024
Join us for an extraordinary 55th season finale filled with the soaring voices and the majestic orchestral beauty of Verdi’s masterpiece, Messa da requiem. Don’t miss this captivating concert event featuring the full WSO Chamber Singers choir and soloists from the Pittsburgh Opera.
October 14, 2023
Khachaturian Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia
Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2
The WSO kicks off the 55th season with award-winning pianist Janice Carissa performing Rachmaninoff’s soaring, monumental Piano Concerto No. 2 . The evening opens with Khachaturian’s romantic ballet Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia and Tchaikovsky’s dramatic tale of forbidden love – Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture. Daniel Meyer, Artistic Director conducting.
November 29, 2023
December 16, 2023 • 7:30 p.m. The Palace Theatre, Greensburg – Tickets The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presents its annual Home for the Holidays concert of choral and instrumental holiday pops on Saturday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Palace Theatre, Greensburg. The concert is guest conducted by Andrés Franco and features Sleigh Ride, Selections from the Nutcracker, a Holiday Sing-Along,… Read More
November 14, 2023
Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Presents “The Nutcracker” featuring Texture Ballet School and Texture Contemporary Ballet Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. The Palace Theatre, Greensburg Tickets: $18-up 724-836-8000 or purchase tickets online The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra (WSO) presents two performances of the holiday classic The Nutcracker, featuring Texture Ballet School and guest dancers from Texture Contemporary Ballet on Saturday, December… Read More
October 31, 2023
(GREENSBURG) The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s youth orchestra program (WYSO), will present its fall concert on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Seton Hill Performing Arts Center in Greensburg. The concert is free and open to the public, donations are accepted. “This has been a truly exciting semester at the Academy! We welcomed the entire program under one roof… Read More