Events

Francisco Fullana, the 2022Ð23 TSO Artist in Residence returns to Tucson to perform Saint-Sa‘nsÕ dazzling Third Violin Concerto under the direction of Manuel Hern‡ndez Silva alongside orchestral showpieces by Brahms and Tchaikovsky, and a charming new piece by Israeli Gili Schwarzman. Saint-Sa‘ns was the master of the concerto form, and this piece showcases all the […]

Since their formation in 2015, Brooklyn-based duo Rachael & Vilray have achieved a certain timeless quality with their singular take on traditional pop. Though rooted in the language of an earlier age, their songs transcend nostalgia with wit and a flair for the theatrical. On their third album West of Broadway, vocalist Rachael Price (also […]

Prepare for a soul-stirring, nostalgic experience with the legendary Righteous Brothers. Their “Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour” promises a captivating musical odyssey spanning the early days of rock and roll, the era of Blue-Eyed Soul, to the movie Dirty Dancing. From heartwarming ballads to energetic anthems, journey through decades of timeless hits including “You’ve Lost That […]

Caity Gyorgy (pronounced “George”) is an award-winning Canadian vocalist known for singing bebop and swing music. She has performed at jazz clubs and festivals across Canada, Mexico, Finland, Japan, and the United States and has worked and recorded with incredible musicians including Christine Jensen, Pat LaBarbera, Jocelyn Gould, Ira Coleman, the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, […]

Celebrates Día de los Muertos with the Phoenix Symphony and Emmy-winning actor and Broadway star Mauricio Martínez as host and vocalist. Enjoy traditional Mexican folk tunes, Juan Pablo Contreras’ Alma Monarca, Coco suite, and Arturo Márquez’s Danzón No. 2, in a vibrant tribute to life and remembrance.

An Arizona exclusive! The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is hailed as one of the greatest orchestras in the world. The CSO's talented musicians are the driving force behind the ensemble's famous sound heard in memorable performances and on best-selling recordings. Internationally renowned conductor Riccardo Muti served as the orchestra's tenth music director and is now […]

Grammy-winning songwriter Paula Cole has released seven solo albums of original songs. Cole has performed with icons in many genres of music, including Peter Gabriel, Dolly Parton, Herbie Hancock, and Emmylou Harris. Her emotionally deep performances and intelligent, poetic writing separates her from the masses of contemporary music. Her songs have been covered by a […]

Three incredible pianists—Stephanie Trick, Paolo Alderighi, and Nicole Pesce—team up to play two pianos in a thrilling and entertaining concert. Stephanie Trick, a leading stride piano player, and Paolo Alderighi, one of Italy’s foremost jazz pianists, met at a piano festival in Switzerland in 2008. Three years later, they collaborated on a four-hands piano project […]

The Grammy-nominated string band Della Mae was founded in 2010, and over the next decade and a half, they’ve demonstrated to the roots music world once and for all that a band of all women is not, nor has ever been, a mere novelty. They remain at the forefront of the explosion of women instrumentalists […]

Amythyst Kiah’s commanding stage presence is matched by her raw and powerful vocals—a deeply moving, hypnotic sound that stirs echoes of a distant and restless past. Her eclectic influences span decades, finding inspiration in old-time music, alternative rock, folk, country, and blues. On her most recent album, Still + Bright, the Tennessee-bred singer-songwriter explores the […]

Andrew Litton, Music Director of the New York City Ballet, conducts the must-hear Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1, a work that is brimming with technical precision and virtuosic themes captivatingly interpreted by Minsk-born Yevgeny Kutik. Beethoven’s stormy Coriolan Overture opens the concert and sets the mood of dramatic music-making. Tchaikovsky’s Orchestral Suite No. 3 anchors […]

Internationally renowned flutist Hubert Laws is one of the few classical artists who has also mastered the genres of jazz, pop, and R&B, moving effortlessly from one repertory to another. He has appeared as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta, with the orchestras of Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Cleveland, Amsterdam, Japan, […]

American cellist Julian Schwarz performs Bruch's Kol Nidrei and Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme. Although Bruch himself was not Jewish, his haunting and evocative Kol Nidrei was inspired by two traditional Hebrew melodies and his friendships with Jewish musicians. Inspired by Mozart, Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme could not be more of a […]

A celebration of the ensemble’s signature sound, inviting audiences to slow down and savor the moment.The 25|26 season opens with a weekend of matinees of beautiful chill, charming, and sometimes jazzy selections. Revel in the Birthday Madrigals of Sir John Rutter. The epitome of Phoenix Chorale excellence, we invite you to slow down and feel […]

Acclaimed Canadian virtuoso pianist and singer Michael Kaeshammer has earned an international following as a triple threat: a technical master of many different moods, an eloquent singer-songwriter, and a charming and engaging performer. His signature style weaves classical, jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, stride, and pop into a rich and vibrant sonic tapestry. Turn It Up, Kaeshammer’s […]

A celebration of the ensemble’s signature sound, inviting audiences to slow down and savor the moment.The 25|26 season opens with a weekend of matinees of beautiful chill, charming, and sometimes jazzy selections. Revel in the Birthday Madrigals of Sir John Rutter. The epitome of Phoenix Chorale excellence, we invite you to slow down and feel […]

Ariel Posen’s music occupies the space between genres. His is a rootsy sound that nods to his influences—heartland rock and roll, electrified Americana, blue-eyed soul, R&B, Beatles-inspired pop—while moving forward, pushing Posen into territory that’s uniquely his own. Posen has become a well-respected guitarist since joining the Canadian roots-rockers the Bros. Landreth in 2013. Along […]

Darrell Scott became one of the most successful country songwriters of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Some of the biggest names in country music—including Garth Brooks, the Chicks, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill—recorded his songs and turned them into major hits. All the while, Scott worked consistently as a studio musician and released several […]

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities, but after it falls […]

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities, but after it falls […]

Over the years, mellow acoustic singer-songwriter Joshua Radin has tallied north of 1 billion streams, sold more than 1 million albums worldwide, and received a gold certification for the single “I’d Rather Be with You.” His music has appeared in more than 200 films, television series, and commercials. He has performed on The Tonight Show, […]

Superstar saxophonist Kenny G has been a staple in pop and contemporary jazz since the 1980s, with crossover hits such as Songbird that have made him a worldwide fan favorite. Known for his expressive melodies, entrancing ballads, and emotional solos, Kenny G’s global sales have topped 75 million records, making him one of music’s best-selling […]

Rick Steves joins the Phoenix Symphony for a musical journey across Europe, blending his historical expertise with 19th-century anthems by composers like Grieg, Verdi, and Wagner. The concert celebrates national pride, culminating in Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, Europe’s anthem, accompanied by evocative video imagery from each country.

In the past few years Cherry Poppin’ Daddies have become the kind of band that you would want to book if you were throwing a soiree at the Gatsby mansion. Penning elegant, lush, pitch perfect arrangements of much of the great American songbook, from Cole Porter to Frank Sinatra, the Daddies have surprised many- likely […]

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Harry Potter, where mysetery, intrigue, and the soaring melodies of John Williams intertwine. This performance delves into Hogwarts and its beloved characters, exploring their adventures through iconic musical themes, including “Hedwig’s Theme,” “Harry’s Wondrous World” and “Voldemort’s Theme;” each telling its own story and adding to the experience.

Making her debut with the TSO, Yura Lee solos on not one, but two instruments! In a rare turn, Lee will perform both the Walton Viola Concerto and Vaughan WilliamsÕ The Lark Ascending on violin on a program of contrasts. While the Walton is lyrical and melancholic highlighting the violaÕs darker qualities, the Vaughan WilliamsÕ […]

Breabach remain securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary-folk acts and at the forefront of the burgeoning traditional music scene. The band unites deep roots in Highland and Island Gaelic tradition alongside progressive musical influences to cultivate a unique sound, anchoring double bagpipes, fiddle, whistle, step-dance, and song with energetic double bass and […]

The star musicians of the Django Festival Allstars have grown into a brilliantly cohesive group playing top concert halls and festivals. The group’s music transports listeners to Paris in the 1920s and ’30s, when Django was king and gitane music filled the air. The Django Festival Allstars bring Reinhardt’s music into the 21st century, honoring […]

Terrapin Station Entertainment and TEG Life Like Touring, in association with Universal Destinations and Experiences, present Gabby's Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart, a brand-new stage show inspired by the magical world of the global preschool sensation from DreamWorks Animation. In this a-MEOW-zing musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch of […]

Judy Collins has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, bold vulnerability, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic […]

Lidiya Yankovskaya returns to conduct Rimsky-Korsakov’s beloved Sheherazade, inspired by Arabian Nights featuring concertmaster soloist Rolf Haas. Ten-time Grammy Award Winner and 2024 Kennedy Center Honoree Arturo Sandoval performs his very own Trumpet Concerto No. 2, inpired by his Latin Jazz roots and his love of Rachmaninoff. Samuel Barber’s Second Essay for Orchestra rounds out […]

The Texas Tenors return to Musicfest for a highly anticipated concert honoring America’s 250th anniversary and featuring some of the trio’s best-loved hits. The most successful music group and third highest-selling artists in the history of America’s Got Talent, the Tenors’ repertoire ranges from country to pop and Broadway to classical. Since originally appearing on […]

The TSO percussion ensemble teams up with other principal players to perform the music of Bernstein and more.

The Orleans Acoustic Quartet finds the band Orleans performing unplugged renditions of its classic hits “Still the One,” “Dance with Me,” “Love Takes Time,” and more. Now in its 53rd year, Orleans has produced a body of work spanning more than 17 albums and four DVDs. The band is led by cofounder Lance Hoppen and […]

A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home […]

Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Al Jardine is best known as one of the founding members of the Beach Boys. An accomplished musician on a variety of stringed instruments, Jardine played rhythm guitar in the Beach Boys (and bass on early recordings) and sang the lead on the number one hit “Help Me, Rhonda.” He also […]

When your father is the legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli - the voice that has wowed the world for over three decades - stepping into the spotlight isn’t just a career move for his son Matteo - it’s a birthright, a burden, and a generational breakthrough which has taken him from heir to innovator. With his […]

Skillfully performing on five – yes, FIVE – Steinway pianos, The 5 Browns invite you to enjoy an evening of stories told through musical magic, with imaginary sleigh bells ringing and snow that is glistening. Full of warmth, joy, and holiday favorites, such as “Carol of the Bells,” “O Holy Night,” and “Sleigh Ride,” this […]