Berlioz’ Symphonie fantastique, an epic work for large orchestral forces, tells the tale of an artist, suffering from unrequited love, who imagines he takes opium and goes on a fantastic, hallucinatory trip. Mexican-American conductor Robert Treviño leads the orchestra in this audience favorite, and in Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz’ Téenek, named for the indigenous Huastec people. Russian pianist […]
Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive, presents the acclaimed actor/singer/storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer. “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping,” raves The New Yorker, and that’s exactly what he does in this powerful, passionate evening […]
The chill of winter will shiver through this concerto by Vivaldi. It is paired with Piazzolla’s Invierno, portraying the moods of winter in Buenos Aires. Franz Schubert set 24 poems of Wilhelm Müller to music to create the song cycle Winterreise. Hans Zender’s “composed interpretation” of it stretches the music, interrupts it, and subjects it to cinematic slights […]
EVIL WOMAN - The American ELO is fuses Beatlesque pop and classical arrangements on hits like “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Roll Over Beethoven,” and “Evil Woman.”
Beginning with the words “Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history…,” Copland’s Lincoln Portrait sets to music excerpts of Abraham Lincoln’s greatest documents. Too extensive to list, past luminary narrators range from Marian Anderson to Neil Armstrong, Barack Obama to Walter Cronkite, Danny Glover to Katherine Hepburn, and Coretta Scott King to Carl Sandburg. Randall Thompson’s […]
Watch the Looney Tunes gang in hilarious and unforgettable scenes on the big screen as the Phoenix Symphony performs the reimagined classics of Rossini, Wagner, and more conducted by Emmy Award-winning conductor George Daugherty. Favorites include What’s Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville, Coyote Falls, Long-Haired Hare, Baton Bunny, and Corny Concerto, plus 5 brand new animated shorts.
Prepare to be blown away by tenThing Brass Ensemble, the awe-inspiring all-female Norwegian ensemble. Established in 2007 by acclaimed trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth, tenThing has firmly established itself on the international music scene. “Their enthusiasm…is infectious, riveting. Great music, great players, and great fun to boot!” (bachtrack) Celebrated for their diverse repertoire with luxurious original arrangements that span […]
Beginning with the words “Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history…,” Copland’s Lincoln Portrait sets to music excerpts of Abraham Lincoln’s greatest documents. Too extensive to list, past luminary narrators range from Marian Anderson to Neil Armstrong, Barack Obama to Walter Cronkite, Danny Glover to Katherine Hepburn, and Coretta Scott King to Carl Sandburg. Randall Thompson’s […]
Watch the Looney Tunes gang in hilarious and unforgettable scenes on the big screen as the Phoenix Symphony performs the reimagined classics of Rossini, Wagner, and more conducted by Emmy Award-winning conductor George Daugherty. Favorites include What’s Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville, Coyote Falls, Long-Haired Hare, Baton Bunny, and Corny Concerto, plus 5 brand new animated shorts.
Watch the Looney Tunes gang in hilarious and unforgettable scenes on the big screen as the Phoenix Symphony performs the reimagined classics of Rossini, Wagner, and more conducted by Emmy Award-winning conductor George Daugherty. Favorites include What’s Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville, Coyote Falls, Long-Haired Hare, Baton Bunny, and Corny Concerto, plus 5 brand new animated shorts.
Beginning with the words “Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history…,” Copland’s Lincoln Portrait sets to music excerpts of Abraham Lincoln’s greatest documents. Too extensive to list, past luminary narrators range from Marian Anderson to Neil Armstrong, Barack Obama to Walter Cronkite, Danny Glover to Katherine Hepburn, and Coretta Scott King to Carl Sandburg. Randall Thompson’s […]
Honor the history of big band and jazz music, Carnegie Hall and the legacy of Tony Bennett as Michael Feinstein pays a heartfelt, multimedia tribute to his friend, the beloved singer. Hear Bennett’s iconic songs come to life with Feinstein’s dynamic interpretations, coupled with the grandeur of the Carnegie Hall Big Band. Join us in […]
Celebrating over a quarter century of music making, the twice GRAMMY nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The ensemble’s playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire, and newly […]
Now performed in over 50 countries, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a critically acclaimed concert style theatre show about two young boys from Queens, New York who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time. Using state-of-the-art video projection, incredible lighting, and a full live band The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a […]
Now performed in over 50 countries, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a critically acclaimed concert style theatre show about two young boys from Queens, New York who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time. Using state-of-the-art video projection, incredible lighting, and a full live band The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a […]
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon with the Phoenix Symphony’s electrifying performance of The Music of Pink Floyd: A Rock Symphony. Experience Pink Floyd’s psychedelic sounds intertwined with lush orchestral arrangements, featuring classics from “The Dark Side of the Moon” to “The Wall,” as well as selections from A Momentary […]
A singer, composer, and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Lovett’s live performances show not only the breadth of […]
One of the greatest violinists of our time, Augustin Hadelich is known around the globe for his phenomenal technique, insightful and persuasive interpretations, and ravishing tone. As a recitalist and soloist, he appears extensively on the world’s foremost concert stages and in performance with today’s eminent orchestras. Winner of a Grammy Award for “Best Classical Instrumental Solo” […]
Join Alex Amsel, Phoenix Symphony Associate Conductor, as he hosts and moderates these Phoenix Symphony working, open rehearsals for “Coffee, Conversation & Classics.” Experience your Phoenix Symphony as they rehearse and prepare for an upcoming concert. Participate in a Q&A after the rehearsal with the guest conductor and musicians. Some pieces of music listed may […]
Grammy Award-winning American pianist Michelle Cann is soloist in Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1, an innovative, large-scale work that integrates virtuoso piano and orchestra from start to finish. Austrian conductor Katharina Wincor also leads the orchestra in Mozart’s majestic Symphony No. 39 and in Richard Strauss’ elegant and romantic suite from his comic opera Der […]
Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé personified the astonishing staying power of the great American songbook with their humor and style. Join their son, Emmy nominated composer David Lawrence, along with Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte, as they celebrate the legendary duo’s treasured style in a Toast to Steve & Eydie. David and Debbie will swing […]
Grammy Award-winning American pianist Michelle Cann is soloist in Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1, an innovative, large-scale work that integrates virtuoso piano and orchestra from start to finish. Austrian conductor Katharina Wincor also leads the orchestra in Mozart’s majestic Symphony No. 39 and in Richard Strauss’ elegant and romantic suite from his comic opera Der […]
Grammy Award-winning American pianist Michelle Cann is soloist in Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1, an innovative, large-scale work that integrates virtuoso piano and orchestra from start to finish. Austrian conductor Katharina Wincor also leads the orchestra in Mozart’s majestic Symphony No. 39 and in Richard Strauss’ elegant and romantic suite from his comic opera Der […]
Back by popular demand! Combine the greatest pop, rock, swing, and musical theater hits of all time, and you have The Barricade Boys. These four superstar performers have been featured on the stages of London’s West End and around the world, in hit shows including Les Miserables, Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Billy Elliot, The Sound […]
Back by popular demand! Combine the greatest pop, rock, swing, and musical theater hits of all time, and you have The Barricade Boys. These four superstar performers have been featured on the stages of London’s West End and around the world, in hit shows including Les Miserables, Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Billy Elliot, The Sound […]
Merriment in musical tones! Jeffrey Siegel helps listeners find the humor in Chopin, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and Aaron Copland.
Curated by our musicians themselves, each concert will feature small ensembles performing rarely heard musical gems spanning the last 400 years of music history and works that look to the future. The Virginia G. Piper Theater in Mesa is the epicenter of intimate and exhilarating classical concerts performed by members of the Phoenix Symphony.
Featuring composer Michael Giacchino’s thrilling musical score, the action-packed adventure of Jurassic World is set 22 years after the events of Jurassic Park and allows guests to experience the thrill of witnessing actual dinosaurs. But, when one creature escapes, chaos erupts across the island. Experience it now, projected in HD with a full symphony orchestra […]
Since their serendipitous start in a Southern Utah piano shop, The Piano Guys have proven to be a powerhouse group without limits. Arriving as a musical phenomenon seemingly overnight, the quartet of Jon Schmidt , Steven Sharp Nelson , Paul Anderson , and Al van der Beek deliver bold compositions that transcend boundaries of style and genre, mixing classical with pop, rock, film scores […]
Since their serendipitous start in a Southern Utah piano shop, The Piano Guys have proven to be a powerhouse group without limits. Arriving as a musical phenomenon seemingly overnight, the quartet of Jon Schmidt , Steven Sharp Nelson , Paul Anderson , and Al van der Beek deliver bold compositions that transcend boundaries of style and genre, mixing classical with pop, rock, film scores […]
Featuring composer Michael Giacchino’s thrilling musical score, the action-packed adventure of Jurassic World is set 22 years after the events of Jurassic Park and allows guests to experience the thrill of witnessing actual dinosaurs. But, when one creature escapes, chaos erupts across the island. Experience it now, projected in HD with a full symphony orchestra […]
One of the greatest choral masterpieces ever composed, Mozart’s Requiem is a work of tremendous poignance and emotional depth. Maestro Robert Moody leads the Festival Orchestra, Festival Chorus and guest soloists in this profound musical work. The concert also includes Ibert’s Flute Concerto to be performed by Festival Orchestra member Henrik Heide (Cincinnati Symphony), as well as Barber’s Toccata Festiva, an exuberant and celebratory […]
Featuring composer Michael Giacchino’s thrilling musical score, the action-packed adventure of Jurassic World is set 22 years after the events of Jurassic Park and allows guests to experience the thrill of witnessing actual dinosaurs. But, when one creature escapes, chaos erupts across the island. Experience it now, projected in HD with a full symphony orchestra […]
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra, founded in 2023, uplifts the community with high-caliber live concerts, embodying musical excellence, kindness, and respect. Its diverse musicians share a passion for music.
Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, a triumphant portrayal of the composer’s struggle with fate, is the centerpiece of this concert. As intensely dramatic as any of his other major works, the Fifth demonstrates why Tchaikovsky was one of the Romantic era’s finest composers. This special concert also features a new work, co-commissioned by Arizona Musicfest, from the […]
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 […]
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 […]
“May the force be with you” as Maestro Moody leads the Festival Orchestra in an exciting evening of Star Wars music. Showcasing musical moments from all nine movies, as well as from the expanded canon of Star Wars-related films and TV programs, the concert will highlight the mastery of John Williams and other composers whose soundtracks and themes have become as integral […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
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.”
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