@ the Symphony

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra plays at the famed Concertgebouw in Amsterdam on Monday September 7th. Pittsburgher Albert Manders has lived in Amsterdam for many years. He spoke with Jim Cunningham about the hall, the acoustics, the unique way for the conductor to get on stage, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra had a well deserved off day in Lucerne after performing 2 concerts at the Kultur & Kongresszentrum. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham called in with a live report to talk about the 2nd concert featuring Anne-Sophie Mutter. He managed to get an interview with her which will be heard on a later tour report. He also mentioned seeing many concert goers in formal dress for the concert. The report also features an interview with former Assistant Concertmaster Mark Huggins, who now lives in Portugal, but made the trip specially to hear his old orchestra play. He recalls the PSO's previous tour to Poland in 1989 and how that tour was 5 weeks long! He also confirms seeing James Galway at the Lucerne concert the previous night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham checks in live from Lucerne after the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performed their first of two concerts at the Kultur and Kongresszentrum last night. Jim tells Bryan Sejvar that the stars were out to see the PSO, including James Galway! Jim spoke with PSO President and CEO Melia Tourangeau about the tour so far and what she wants Pittsburghers to know about this tour. There is another concert in Lucerne tonight and then a much needed day off before traveling to Cologne.

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The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra played their second of two performances at the Elbphilharmonie on September 2, 2026. Manfred Honeck conducted an American-themed concert with Carlos Simon's 4 Black American Dances and Dvorak's Symphony No. 9. Augustin Hadelich played the Barber Violin Concerto, with "Traumerie" by Robert Schumann as an encore.

In this Tour Report, CEO of Deutsche Klassik introduces the Pittsburgh Symphony; WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham chats with Jeremy Black, Principal 2nd Violin and Music Director Manfred Honeck, who talks about meeting the 'ghost' of Dvorak when he first conducted the Dvorak Symphony No. 9. Jim also spoke with two PSO Donor who are on the trip - Michele Fabrizi and PSO Board President Tony Bucci - who both say the Symphony is outplaying many of the finest orchestras in the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham calls in to the QED Morning Show with Anna Singer live from Hamburg, Germany. The Pittsburgh Symphony plays at the Elbphilharmonie later today for their 2nd concert with Carlos Simon's Four Black Dances; Barber's Violin Concerto with Augustin Hadelich, and the Dvorak Symphony No. 9. Jim talks about last night's concert with Alexandre Kantorow playing the Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 and the Shostakovich Symphony No. 5. Jim is joined by his son - Jim the 4th - who is playing in the orchestra as a substitute. Jimmy talks about his experience of the tour so far and how it is a pleasure to play with the orchestra that he grew up watching and listening both at Heinz Hall and on WQED-FM!

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In Warsaw, Poland, WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke with PSO Principal Horn Bill Caballero and PSO Principal Oboe Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida. They were joined by Roman Markowicz - a Polish-born classical pianist, chamber musician, and long-time music critic based in New York, who says the PSO has never sounded better. Gabriel Czopka, Principal Horn of the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, has known Bill for years and said the Pittsburgh Symphony's performance in Warsaw was "pure beauty."

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WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham calls in live from Hamburg, Germany to the QED Morning Show with Anna Singer. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will play their first of two concerts at the Elbphilharmonie tonight. Jim tells Anna about the Hall where the symphony will play, and talks about the highlights from the Warsaw concerts. He mentions what some of the musicians have been up to as well as Jim's side trip to Berlin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham reports from Warsaw, Poland. He spoke with Principal Tuba Craig Knox. Craig talks about how nice it is to perform in a new city (the PSO has not been to Poland since 1989); the audience reaction to their performance and how he was able to see his teacher at the concert.

Jim also spoke with Music Director Manfred Honeck who was pleased with how the orchestra has performed the first few concerts of the tour. He also talked about how he came up with the program for the Poland concert and the relevance of playing the Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 in Warsaw. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Fresh off their concert at the Salzburg Festival, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Principal Flute Nikolai Song and Assistant Principal Bass Michael Banks spoke with Anna Singer live on the QED Morning Show. They talk about the differences between performing in Merano, Italy and in Salzburg; the difference between Pittsburgh audiences and European audiences; and the concerts they are looking forward to. It's exciting for both players since this is the first European tour for both of them and while it's fun, they explain that it's a lot of work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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From August 26 to September 10, 2026, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra returns to Europe for a 13-concert tour across six countries and nine cities, the orchestra's 45th international tour in its history. Led by Music Director Manfred Honeck, the PSO will appear at many of Europe's most prestigious venues and festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, and the Vienna Konzerthaus.

WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke with Maestro Honeck about the tour; the soloists joining them; and the music being performed on the tour. Maestro Honeck also talked about recently conducting Strauss' "Ariadne auf Naxos" at the Salzburg Festival and what coffee shops he recommends in Vienna. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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