The Phoenix Symphony

DreamWorks’ How To Train Your Dragon™ is a captivating and original story about a young Viking named Hiccup, who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds. Featuring John Powell’s Oscar®-nominated score […]

Set sail on a musical journey where the smooth sounds of the ’70s and ’80s come to life in a unique orchestral experience. Let the elegant strings and brassy sounds sweep you away as this concert blends together the lush harmonies and iconic melodies of yacht rock legends like Hall & Oates, Toto, Christopher Cross, […]

Explore a Sonic Museum, where each movement of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition unveils a unique landscape. This performance invites you to listen as Alex Amsel and the Symphony translate visual art into auditory journeys that reveal hidden stories and unexpected vistas. Experience the energy of “The Gnome,” journey through “The Old Castle,” and delight […]

Elgar’s Enigma Variations features the heart-wrenching “Nimrod,” featured in films like Dunkirk. Violinist Liza Ferschtman returns for Sibelius’ challenging Violin Concerto, a grand symphonic masterpiece. Artistic Partner Tito Muñoz returns to lead this program including Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, famously featured in Fantasia, delighting audiences of all ages.

Disco Divas celebrates the reigning Queens of Disco: Donna Summer, Gloria Gayner, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan & the one and only Diana Ross along with classic Disco hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, The Bee Gees, Michael Jackson and more. Sing along to your favorite hits like “Bad Girls,” “I’m Coming Out,” “Lady Marmalade,” “Ain’t […]

Imagine stepping into a forest where the trees hum and the earth pulses with rhythm. That’s where Viet Cuong’s The Wild Woods begins setting the stage for Peter and the Wolf. Coung’s piece is a prologue to Prokofiev’s classic story, set the night before the events of Peter and the Wolf and presents the scene […]

Mélisse Brunet returns to conduct Copland’s iconic Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo, Ives’ Variations on “America” and Bates’ The Rhapsody of Steve Jobs. Stewart Goodyear returns as soloist in Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F, a 100-year-old work that fuses jazz, ragtime, and classical music into a sensational piece, rounding out this American celebration in music.

Step into the elegant world of the Classical era with a concert that showcases the genius of Mozart, Haydn and a young Beethoven. Delight in the clarity and grace of both their early musical triumphs and more mature masterpieces. Follow the development of the Classical era through a chronological journey through the age.

Recharge your flux capacitor…and get ready to celebrate this unforgettable movie classic! Join Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) and a time traveling DeLorean for the adventure of a lifetime as they travel to the past, present and future! Now old and new will experience the thrill of Back to the Future™ […]

Phoenix-born violinist Richard Lin returns to perform Tchaikovsky’s beloved Violin Concerto. Symphony Tacoma Music Director Sarah Ioannides conducts a springtime celebration of young love in Selections from Prokofiev’s ballet Romeo & Juliet and the brief, impressionistic D’un matin de printemps (Of a Spring Morning) by Lili Boulanger.