BNY Classics: Shostakovich's Fifth

Schedule

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

600 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15222 | Pittsburgh, PA

Advertisement
— About this Performance —
In 1937, as Stalin’s purges gripped the Soviet Union, Shostakovich lived in constant fear for his life. Yet in that darkness, he found the courage to write his Fifth Symphony, subtitled (ironically) “A Soviet Artist’s Reply to Just Criticism.” Intense, haunting, and ultimately triumphant, the work became both his artistic breakthrough and his political survival. The program also features Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, performed by Concertmaster David McCarroll. Graceful and lyrical, it is widely cherished as “one of the most beautiful and beloved concertos” ever written.
— Performances —
Friday, December 5: 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 7: 2:30 PM
— The Artists —
Manfred Honeck, conductor
David McCarroll, violin
— The Program —
Copland: "Fanfare for the Common Man"
Beethoven: Violin Concerto
Shostakovich: Symphony No.5
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

600 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15222

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Host or Publisher Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker at Benedum Center
Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker at Benedum Center

Benedum Center

ART THEATRE
Dexter and The Moonrocks at Stage AE
Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm Dexter and The Moonrocks at Stage AE

Stage AE

CALENDAR
The Nutcracker - Pittsburgh
Sat, 06 Dec at 12:00 am The Nutcracker - Pittsburgh

Benedum Center

CONTESTS TRIPS-ADVENTURES
2025 Jingle Bell Run - Pittsburgh, PA
Sat, 06 Dec at 08:30 am 2025 Jingle Bell Run - Pittsburgh, PA

North Shore (Pittsburgh)

KIDS CHARITIES
Stony Brook Seawolves at Duquesne Dukes Mens Basketball
Sat, 06 Dec at 08:30 am Stony Brook Seawolves at Duquesne Dukes Mens Basketball

UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse

Parking Stony Brook Seawolves at Duquesne Dukes Mens Basketball
Sat, 06 Dec at 08:30 am Parking Stony Brook Seawolves at Duquesne Dukes Mens Basketball

UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse

CONTESTS TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Why Wait? Get Ahead of the Game with Healthy Habits for the Holidays
Sat, 06 Dec at 11:30 am Why Wait? Get Ahead of the Game with Healthy Habits for the Holidays

5916 Penn Ave

HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Joe Hisaishi
Fri, 12 Sep at 07:00 pm Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Joe Hisaishi

Heinz Hall

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Joe Hisaishi Conducts the PSO
Sat, 13 Sep at 07:30 pm Joe Hisaishi Conducts the PSO

600 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15222

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Joe Hisaishi at Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall
Sat, 13 Sep at 07:30 pm Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Joe Hisaishi at Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall

Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Joe Hisaishi Conducts the PSO
Sun, 14 Sep at 02:30 pm Joe Hisaishi Conducts the PSO

600 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15222

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Manfred Honeck & Yuja Wang - Opening Night Gala
Fri, 19 Sep at 07:00 pm Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Manfred Honeck & Yuja Wang - Opening Night Gala

Heinz Hall

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Opening Night Gala with Yuja Wang at Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall
Sat, 20 Sep at 08:00 pm Opening Night Gala with Yuja Wang at Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall

Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Manfred Honeck - Dvorak's Eighth
Thu, 25 Sep at 07:00 pm Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Manfred Honeck - Dvorak's Eighth

Heinz Hall

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
BNY Classics: Dvo\u0159\u00e1k's Eighth
Fri, 26 Sep at 07:30 pm BNY Classics: Dvořák's Eighth

600 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15222

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
BNY Classics: Dvo\u0159\u00e1k's Eighth
Sun, 28 Sep at 02:30 pm BNY Classics: Dvořák's Eighth

600 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15222

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Dvoraks Eighth at Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall
Fri, 26 Sep Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Dvoraks Eighth at Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall

Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
The Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival & Organ Artists Series: The Phantom of the Opera w\/ live organ
Wed, 01 Oct at 07:30 pm The Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival & Organ Artists Series: The Phantom of the Opera w/ live organ

5801 Hampton St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-1615, United States

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Byron Stripling - Come Swing with Me
Thu, 02 Oct at 07:00 pm Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Byron Stripling - Come Swing with Me

Heinz Hall

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Come Swing with Me at Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall
Fri, 03 Oct Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Come Swing with Me at Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall

Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

What's Happening Next in Pittsburgh?

Discover Pittsburgh Events