Manfred Honeck is widely recognized as one of today’s leading conductors, celebrated for interpretations of exceptional depth, clarity, and emotional power. As Music Director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, he has shaped the orchestra’s artistic identity while elevating its presence on the world stage. Under his leadership, the PSO appears regularly at major international festivals and concert halls and has produced a series of GRAMMY® Award-winning recordings. A native of Austria and former member of the Vienna Philharmonic, Honeck’s artistry reflects both deep musical tradition and a fearless commitment to fresh insight.

With a contagious smile and captivating charm, the conductor, trumpet virtuoso, singer and actor Byron Stripling has ignited audiences across the globe. Named Principal Pops conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra beginning with the 2020-2021 season, his baton has led orchestras throughout the United States and Canada. He performs frequently as soloist with the Boston Pops Orchestra, and currently is the artistic director and conductor of the highly acclaimed Columbus Jazz Orchestra.

Moon Doh is Assistant Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, appointed by Music Director Manfred Honeck in October 2021. A recipient of the Takaya Urakawa Foundation Grant awarded to promising young musicians, conductor Moon Doh has found great acclaim in various concert venues across Germany. As the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Flora Symphony Orchestra in Cologne for the past three seasons, he not only led exciting concerts but also worked closely with music pedagogues, reaching an unprecedented number of children through music. Moon’s latest collaborations include leading the WDR Funkhausorchester in Germany, Savaria Symphony Orchestra in Hungary, and Pleven Philharmonic in Bulgaria.

Jacob Joyce is Assistant Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, appointed by Music Director Manfred Honeck in October 2021. A dynamic and innovative presence on the podium, Joyce is also Resident Conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony, appearing with the ISO several times in the ’19-’20 and ’20-’21 seasons, in various classical, education, Happy Hour, and community concerts. He also made his debut with several American orchestras in ’19-’20, including the Detroit, St. Louis, Houston, and Toledo symphonies. Abroad, Joyce has conducted the London Symphony Orchestra, the NDR-Sinfonieorchester, the hr-Sinfonieorchester Frankfurt, and the Frankfurt Museumsorchester.