Arizona Musicfest

Winner of the 2026 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Awards for his star turn in Broadway’s Ragtime, Joshua Henry joins the Musicfest Pops Ensemble for “Get Up, Stand Up!”. Through a mix of Broadway and soul classics, Henry delivers a high-energy tribute to the sounds and songs that have shaped his life. Featuring music […]

Maestro Robert Moody and the Festival Orchestra present an all-Beethoven program to honor the bicentenary of the legendary composer’s death. The concert opens with the monumental Piano Concerto No. 5 (“Emperor”), performed by internationally celebrated pianist Gile Bae in her American symphonic debut. Next, the Orchestra and Festival Chorus perform the cantata “Calm Sea and […]

Experience an unforgettable evening of orchestral brilliance, where shimmering impressionism, cinematic adventure, and virtuosic passion collide. The concert’s first half features the exhilarating magic of John Williams’ “Flight to Neverland” paired with the soaring lyricism of classical-turned-Hollywood composer Erich Korngold’s Violin Concerto. Timothy Chooi, a winner of some of the world’s most distinguished violin competitions […]

Join us for a thrilling orchestral adventure celebrating mischief, imagination, and musical innovation. From the playful antics of Richard Strauss’ Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks to the jazz-infused excitement of Gershwin’s An American in Paris, this electrifying program blends classical magnificence with modern creativity. Additional concert works include Philharmonia Fantastique, a multimedia work by Grammy-winning composer […]

Called “one of the most compelling artists of his generation”, cellist Bryan Cheng joins Maestro Robert Moody and the Festival Orchestra to perform Dvorak’s Cello Concerto. A definitive work of the cello repertoire, the concerto showcases soaring lyricism and dazzling virtuosity. The concert’s second half features the sweeping drama and exhilarating energy of Prokofiev’s Symphony […]

Last season, Musicfest audiences couldn’t get enough of Daniel Emmet, giving him multiple standing-ovations during his appearances with David Foster & Katharine McPhee. Now, he’s headlining his own concert with the Musicfest Pops Ensemble. With powerhouse vocals and rock-and-roll swagger, Daniel Emmet has emerged as one of today’s most compelling crossover artists. A regular headliner […]

Experience the exhilarating fusion of classical mastery and American roots with Lark, Roman & Meyer. This groundbreaking collaboration unites three visionaries—violinist Tessa Lark, cellist Joshua Roman, and bassist Edgar Meyer—touring together for the first time. The program journeys from the intricate precision of Bach to the soulful energy of American folk, featuring a brand-new work […]

Even in our futuristic age of AI chatbots and virtual realities, there is still nothing in the world that compares with the thrill of hearing classic genres of music, performed live by a group of exceptional singers and musicians. That’s the philosophy behind Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, whose “The Future Is Vintage World Tour” comes […]

Experience the glamour of Tinseltown with Musicfest favorite and Ambassador of the Great American Songbook, Michael Feinstein, in his dazzling concert tour, Hooray for Hollywood. This sophisticated production celebrates the golden age of cinema, bringing to life the timeless melodies that defined the silver screen. Accompanied by the Musicfest Big Band, Feinstein delivers masterful interpretations […]