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Manfred Honeck heralds a spirited season opener at the Pittsburgh Symphony

Manfred Honeck conducts the Pittsburgh Symphony
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By Sam Jacobson, 27 September 2025
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“the conductor’s flexible rubato gave it a particular charm”
Reviewed at Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh on 26 September 2025
Programme
Theofanidis, Rainbow Body
Sibelius, Violin Concerto in D minor, Op.47
Matteis, Alla Fantasia
Dvořák, Symphony no. 8 in G major, Op.88
Performers
Alexi Kenney, Violin
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Manfred Honeck, Conductor
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Sam Jacobson
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.