Symphony Starter: West Side Story

Symphony Starter: West Side Story

Presented by: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Venue: Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Performance Dates & Times:

• Friday, February 13, 2026, at 7:30 PM

• Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 7:30 PM

• Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 2:30 PM

Program:

• Arturs Maskats: Tango

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5

• Samuel Barber: Adagio for Strings

• Leonard Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story

Featured Artists:

• Manfred Honeck, conductor

• Randall Goosby, violin

Experience the breathtaking highs and heartbreaking lows of love in a thrilling program. The concert opens with a vibrant Tango by Arturs Maskats, followed by Mozart’s elegant Violin Concerto No. 5 performed by Randall Goosby. It then features the achingly beautiful Barber’s Adagio for Strings and culminates with Bernstein’s electrifying Symphonic Dances from West Side Story—showcasing iconic melodies like “Maria,” “Tonight,” and “Mambo.”

This concert is a Symphony Starter, designed for newcomers with popular programming and special enhancements like signature cocktails and opportunities to meet PSO musicians.

Accessibility: For personal assistance selecting accessible seats or for more information about accessibility, please contact Customer Service at 412-392-4900.

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