Pittsburgh Philharmonic Opens 51st Season with "Splendor Unbound"

Step into an afternoon of orchestral brilliance and emotional power. The Pittsburgh Philharmonic opens their 51st season with Richard Wagner’s Meistersinger Prelude—bursting with festive energy and masterful craft. The Pittsburgh premiere of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s rediscovered Solemn Prelude offers a luminous, heartfelt interlude full of hope and color. Tchaikovsky’s fateful Symphony No. 5 then delivers a gripping journey from dark intensity to exhilarating triumph.Rich textures, bold contrasts, and unforgettable musical storytelling—pure orchestral splendor unleashed. Join the Pittsburgh Philharmonic for this dynamic celebration of sound and spirit.