Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony captivate in Bruckner

Manfred Honeck conducts the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Von Sam Jacobson, 24 Februar 2026

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Sam Jacobson

Sam Jacobson has been writing for Bachtrack since 2015 and is currently in Pittsburgh, having previously lived throughout the Midwest. A keen traveler, he endeavors to see all the great orchestras and opera houses across the US and abroad. Outside of music, he works as a software engineer. He also maintains a blog which can be read here.

Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony captivate in Bruckner’s monumental Eighth