Title: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Manfred Honeck – Dvorak: Symphony No. 8 in E Minor, op. 88; Leos Janacek: Symphonic Suite from “Jenufa” (2014)
Genre: Classical
Format: MCH SACD ISO
The second release in Reference Recordings’ “Pittsburgh Live!” series, a multi-channel hybrid SACD from the FRESH! series, showcases the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO), renowned for its 116-year legacy of artistic excellence under legendary conductors like Reiner, Steinberg, Previn, Maazel, and, since 2008, Manfred Honeck. Critically acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest orchestras, the PSO has completed over 36 international tours, including a historic 2004 Vatican performance for Pope John Paul II’s Silver Jubilee. With a rich recording history since 1936, including coast-to-coast broadcasts and ongoing PRI radio series on WQED-FM 89.3, the PSO’s recordings remain widely available and award-winning. This release, recorded and mastered by Soundmirror—a team with over 70 GRAMMY nominations and awards—highlights the PSO’s brilliance, supporting Reference Recordings’ mission to promote exceptional artists globally.
Tracklist:
Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in E Minor, op. 88:
01. I. Allegro con brio (10:04)
02. II. Adagio (11:45)
03. III. Allegretto grazioso (6:03)
04. IV. Allegro ma non troppo (11:06)
05. Leoš Janáček: Symphonic Suite from “Jenufa” (22:57)
Conceptualized by Manfred Honeck, realized by Tomáš Ille
Personnel:
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Manfred Honeck
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