They say “good things come in threes”, and that’s certainly the case with this concert’s trifecta of the Festival Orchestra, Rachmaninoff and Copland. Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No.3–often called the Mt. Everest of piano concerto repertoire–begins the program. About the exciting young guest pianist Maxim Lando, the New York Times proclaimed that he displayed “brilliance and infectious exuberance” in performance. […]
Individual event tickets go on sale August 1, 2024. This concert is available as part of a TSO Up Close Series Subscription. This concert is expected to last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. There will not be any intermission.
Of the vast repertoire of works for solo piano and orchestra, Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto is one that many listeners would pick to hear first. Macedonian pianist Simon Trpčeski is soloist for the well-loved concerto that was debuted in 1875 in Boston for an American audience. The all-Russian program continues with Venezuelan conductor Ilyich Rivas […]
Paulus, whom The New Yorker called “a bright, fluent inventor with a ready lyric gift,” held a long tradition of partnerships with Tucson and its many cultural institutions. Through his work he strove to inspire hope and light for the future. The Requiem, Mozart’s ultimate masterpiece, became even more universally known through its brilliant if […]
A dynamic and charismatic performer, multifaceted jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen possesses fluid technique and an innovative tonal palette. He plays with the command and passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium.
We are thrilled to present celebrated tenor Stephen Costello in recitals to be performed in both Tempe and Tucson, at Arizona State University and The University of Arizona. Costello, who led the cast of The Metropolitan Opera’s production of La Bohème this season and who returns to The Met next year in the company’s premiere […]
Embark on a musical journey around the globe in celebration of MIM’s 15th anniversary! Diverse performances, hands-on learning experiences, and thrilling musical encounters will bring MIM’s immense collection to life. Presented by PNC Bank Programming supported in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts Each day’s schedule […]
Carl Orff’s singular and powerful work, bringing to life texts from the 11th and 12th centuries, comes to the stage with soloists Ashley Fabian, Joseph Tancredi, and Octavio Moreno plus the full might of the TSO Chorus. Gabriela Ortiz’s Kauyumari, which plays tribute to the blue deer, a spiritual guide of the Huichol people of Mexico, is […]
A masterpiece of choral music, Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna is the centerpiece of a concert featuring The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus. This one-night-only performance assembles gorgeous choral music from numerous composers including Samuel Barber, Ola Gjeilo and Mack Wilberg who all used the inspiration of Light in setting timeless and wondrous words to music.
For our final concert of the season, Symphony of the Southwest will be joining forces with Youth Symphony of the Southwest for a side-by-side concert. Jeff Quamo, conductor of the Youth Symphony will be our guest conductor for the concert. The program, “American Soundscapes” will feature Groffe’s Grand Canyon Suite, Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring and […]
Join the Phoenix Symphony for a tribute to the music of beloved singer Selena. Hear iconic hits like “Dreaming of You,” “Como la Flor,” “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” “No Me Queda Más” and “I Could Fall in Love” in this unforgettable and emotional tribute to “The Queen of Tejano Music.”