Dmitri Shostakovich struggled to maintain his integrity as an artist while serving the Soviet state as required. His 10th Symphony, completed after the death of dictator Joseph Stalin, was a balancing act and a mid-life crisis set to music. The Phoenix Symphony welcomes pianists Michael Stephen Brown and Adam Golka to play Mozart’s Concerto for […]
The Phoenix Symphony’s annual luncheon to support our Community Education and Engagement programs.
Yo-Yo Ma returns! One of the most important artists of our time, Yo-Yo Ma’s musicianship and soulful playing are unmatched. He has performed for audiences worldwide and is a true ambassador for music and humanity. Ma strives to foster connections that stimulate the imagination and reinforce our humanity. A UN Messenger of Peace, he has […]
Experience Mahler's Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" with The Phoenix Symphony When Gustav Mahler premiered his Second Symphony, its lasting impact was undeniable. Known as Mahler's Symphony No. 2, "Resurrection," this symphony is hailed as a masterpiece. Classical Music Magazine ranks it among the greatest symphonies ever composed. The Phoenix Symphony will close its season with […]
Experience Mahler's Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" with The Phoenix Symphony When Gustav Mahler premiered his Second Symphony, its lasting impact was undeniable. Known as Mahler's Symphony No. 2, "Resurrection," this symphony is hailed as a masterpiece. Classical Music Magazine ranks it among the greatest symphonies ever composed. The Phoenix Symphony will close its season with […]
Join us for a captivating evening as Grammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell and acclaimed vocalist Larisa Martínez take the stage in their celebrated show, Voice and the Violin. This unique performance melds the sublime talents of two of the world's foremost classical artists, exploring an extensive repertoire that spans classical art, song, opera, and musical theatre […]
Experience Mahler's Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" with The Phoenix Symphony When Gustav Mahler premiered his Second Symphony, its lasting impact was undeniable. Known as Mahler's Symphony No. 2, "Resurrection," this symphony is hailed as a masterpiece. Classical Music Magazine ranks it among the greatest symphonies ever composed. The Phoenix Symphony will close its season with […]
A Journey Through Song Described by NPR as "eloquent, soulful songwriting," Ryan Montbleau has carved a niche for himself in the music world with his eclectic blend of rock energy and folk introspection. Starting his career in New England in the early 2000s, Montbleau quickly became known for his electric live performances that bridge the […]
Cedric Burnside: A Legacy of Hill Country Blues Experience the soulful depths of hill country blues with Cedric Burnside, a torchbearer of this distinctive North Mississippi sound and the grandson of the legendary bluesman R.L. Burnside. Cedric has not only inherited his family's rich musical legacy but has also enhanced it with his own unique […]
An Exploration of Life and Death, Legacy, Struggle and Triumph In conjunction with The Phoenix Symphony’s performance of Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection,” one week earlier, conductor and music visionary Steve Hackman fused highlights from Mahler’s Second Symphony with the rap music of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur into Resurrection Mixtape, a transformative […]
Pivotal Moments that Bind Us The uniquely gifted pianist BLKBOK uses dexterous neoclassical arrangements and melodic scores to paint an audible portrait of the American experience and the pivotal moments that bind us. Born Charles Wilson III and raised in Detroit’s inner city, BLKBOK grew up in a household filled with music. By 8 years […]
Award Winning Singer-Songwriters Among other things, award-winning songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and Arizona Blues Hall of Fame member Eric Ramsey is the 2022 Winner of the International Blues Challenge and a three-time champion of the Phoenix Blues Society’s Blues Showdown. Active since the 1970s, Ramsey has self-released six albums; his latest, The Blues, came out in September […]
An Exploration of Life and Death, Legacy, Struggle and Triumph In conjunction with The Phoenix Symphony’s performance of Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection,” one week earlier, conductor and music visionary Steve Hackman fused highlights from Mahler’s Second Symphony with the rap music of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur into Resurrection Mixtape, a transformative […]
An Exploration of Life and Death, Legacy, Struggle and Triumph In conjunction with The Phoenix Symphony’s performance of Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection,” one week earlier, conductor and music visionary Steve Hackman fused highlights from Mahler’s Second Symphony with the rap music of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur into Resurrection Mixtape, a transformative […]
Relive the Nostalgia of The Stranger Experience Billy Joel’s iconic album, The Stranger, performed live on stage, note-for-note, cut-for-cut. No costumes. No impersonators. Classic Albums Live is all about the music. Relive the nostalgia of The Stranger, Joel’s fifth studio album, released in September 1977. An album that helped define the ‘70s, it won two […]
60th anniversary of the Skatalites The Skatalites are an institution, an aggregation of top-notch musicians who didn’t merely define the sound of Jamaica but were the sound of Jamaica in the 1950s and ’60s. —AllMusic 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the Skatalites, whose influence in the worlds of ska, reggae, and pop is unparalleled. […]
Lyrical Poetry and Vocal Virtuosity Dynamically blends genres while eschewing typical lyrical themes, relaying stories that are personal, accessible, and ear-grabbing. —No Depression Singer-songwriter Chris Barron is best known as the lead singer of the band Spin Doctors. But long before he was that goofy guy in the hat on MTV, he was an even […]
One of the Most Important Jazz Musicians of His Generation Highly acclaimed and influential jazz guitarist, composer, and bandleader Kurt Rosenwinkel is hailed as one of his generation's most important jazz musicians. He has spent decades pushing the genre’s boundaries and developing a signature sound that has captivated audiences worldwide. His innovative approach to composition […]
The Scottsdale Chorus: Harmonies that Resonate at Scottsdale Performing Arts Prepare for an exhilarating musical experience with The Scottsdale Chorus at the Scottsdale Performing Arts. This dynamic group combines a familiar melody with a three-part acappella harmony, captivating rhythms, and innovative choreography, multiplied by over 80 energetic singers and performers. The Scottsdale Chorus, though based […]
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