Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Phipps Conservatory Present Chrysanthemums and Classical

For Immediate Release: Tues., Sept. 15
Contact: Joe Reed | Director of Marketing and Communications
412-622-6915, ext. 3801 | jreed@phipps.conservatory.org

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Phipps Conservatory Present Chrysanthemums and Classical
Event Kicks off the Fall Season with Classical Music and Seasonal Blooms

Pittsburgh, PA – On Wed., Oct. 14, join Phipps Conservatory and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra as we celebrate the beauty of autumn with special chamber performances by musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Chrysanthemums and Classical will be an unforgettable evening of classical music set against a stunning backdrop of fall blooms from Phipps 133st Fall Flower Show – the longest running chrysanthemum show in the nation. Guests can explore the Conservatory for a sneak peek of the colorful chrysanthemums, autumnal displays and more from Phipps’ Fall Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Autumn.

Two sessions of Chrysanthemums and Classical will be offered, with performances starting at 6 and 7 p.m.

Guests can look forward to the following program for the evening: 

• Studies in Nature, for flute, harp and viola by K. Al Zand (12:00)
• "Acrostic Song", from Final Alice for flute and harp by D. Del Tredici (4:00)
• Aroma Folidado for string quartet by G. Ortiz (14:00)
• String Quartet No. 21 in D Major, Mov. IV. Allegretto K. 575 by W.A. Mozart (~6:00)

Doors open 20 minutes prior to the start of each performance, which will begin promptly at the stated time. Please plan to arrive early as seating is not assigned and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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About Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Now entering its 131st season, the internationally acclaimed Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) engages audiences of all ages through unparalleled live musical experiences, community collaborations, and educational programming that enrich every life with great music. The GRAMMY® Award-winning symphony has been led by globally acclaimed Music Director Manfred Honeck since 2008. Past music directors have included many of the greatest conductors of the twentieth century, including Fritz Reiner, William Steinberg, André Previn, Lorin Maazel, and Mariss Jansons. The Pittsburgh Symphony has a long and illustrious history in the areas of recordings and live radio broadcasts dating back to the 1930s. Lauded as the Pittsburgh region's international cultural ambassador, the orchestra began touring in 1896 and has embarked on scores of domestic and international tours. Heinz Hall, PSO's home located at 600 Penn Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh, is also owned and operated by the Pittsburgh Symphony. Follow the Pittsburgh Symphony online at pittsburghsymphony.org, on Facebook, on Instagram, and on YouTube.

About Phipps: Founded in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA is a globally recognized green leader with a mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse. Encompassing 15 acres including a historic 14-room glasshouse, 23 distinct indoor and outdoor gardens and industry-leading sustainable architecture and operations, Phipps attracts more than half a million visitors annually from around the world. Learn more at phipps.conservatory.org.

Watch TEDx: What We Can Learn From an Old Glasshouse: A look at the evolving way we connect people to nature at Phipps, demonstrate how human and environmental health are inextricably connected, and show that to age gracefully, we must continually reinvent ourselves to evolve with the rest of the world.