Maestro Manfred Honeck Previews the PSO's 2024 European Festivals Tour

Join Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Music Director Manfred Honeck and WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham as they discuss the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's exciting upcoming European Festivals Tour — August 22 through September 7! The tour begins at the prestigious Salzburg Festival in Mozart's birthplace. Maestro Honeck shares his personal connection to Salzburg, its unique atmosphere, and its role in shaping his musical journey.

Get an exclusive inside look at the tour's itinerary, including highlights of each stop through Austria, Germany, and Italy, as well as the special musical experiences audiences can anticipate. Manfred also expresses his enthusiasm for collaborating with world-renowned soloists Yefim Bronfman, Anne-Sophie Mutter, and María Dueñas. Gute Reise and Bon Voyage to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra!

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0:00 Intro
2:59 Thoughts on the tour and Salzburg
7:52 Story of The Sound of Music
9:40 Jim and Manfred at the oldest restaurant in Europe
11:28 Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg two concerts
15:23 Merano, Italy discussion
16:21 Dortmund, Germany discussion as well as other tour stops
18:15 Vienna, Austria discussion, personal connections, and Vienna Symphony vs Philharmonic
19:34 Special features of the tour in Europe

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