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SYMPHONY HALL The 2016/17 Season kicks off with the epic grandeur September 16, 2016 – 7:30 pm of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Tito Muñoz, in his September 17, 2016 – 7:30 pm third season as Virginia G. Piper Music Director, leads September 18, 2016 – 2:00 pm The Phoenix Symphony in a masterful interpretation CONCERT REPERTOIRE of Beethoven’s ever popular and powerful “Victory” Tito Muñoz, conductor symphony. Joining this program is 2009 London Behzod Abduraimov, piano International Piano Competition winner, Behzod Abduraimov performing Rachmaninoff’s technically YOUNG: challenging and compositionally brilliant Rhapsody Remnants on a Theme of Paganini. Maestro Muñoz continues his RACHMANINOFF: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini tradition of highlighting young American composers by featuring Nina Young and her “sonic experience” BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5 composition, Remnants, which invites listeners to perceive the orchestra as one giant instrument –
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CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM MING With innovative programming including distinguished Classics, young American composers, extraordinary Pops, Broadway, tributes, multimedia experiences and family- friendly shows, you may have a hard time choosing! CLASSICS BRAHMS’SYMPHONY NO. 4 SERIES
SYMPHONY HALL Guest conductor Matthias Bamert joins The Phoenix September 23, 2016 – 11:00 am* Symphony and Chorus for an evening of Brahms and September 23, 2016 – 7:30 pm Stravinsky. Johannes Brahms’ final and monumental September 24, 2016 – 7:30 pm Symphony No. 4 engages the audience with its CONCERT REPERTOIRE autumnal lyricism and soaring themes. The Phoenix Matthias Bamert, conductor Symphony Chorus performs in Igor Stravinsky’s The Phoenix Symphony Chorus Symphony of Psalms, a work based on Psalms 38, 49 and 150, and dedicated in part “to the glory of God.”
BRAHMS: The program opens with another dramatic work by Tragic Overture* Brahms, the Tragic Overture which was the “weeping” STRAVINSKY: counterpoint to his festive Academic Festival Overture, Symphony of Psalms known for its dramatic trajectory and shattering close. BRAHMS: *Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of select pieces and /or movements Symphony No. 4* from the weekend Classics program.
SHOSTAKOVICH’S LENINGRAD SYMPHONY
SYMPHONY HALL Maestro Tito Muñoz returns for a powerful performance October 21, 2016 – 7:30 pm of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7, a patriotic hymn to October 22, 2016 – 7:30 pm his hometown of Leningrad and a rallying cry to the foes of fascism. This large orchestral work masterfully CONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor fuses Shostakovich’s emotional themes and motifs into CHOOSE YOUR Steven Moeckel, violin “music written with the heart’s blood.” Valley favorite, OWN SUBSCRIPTION Concertmaster Steven Moeckel joins this program with a breathless performance of Samuel Barber’s rhapsodic ADAM SCHOENBERG: For the first time, build your Choose Your Own Subscription Canto Violin Concerto. To open, Maestro Muñoz once again with full flexibility! Our new and improved Choose Your Own BARBER: features the music of young American composer Subscription allows you to choose any concert from any series Violin Concerto Adam Schoenberg for the third straight season, this at any price in any venue. SHOSTAKOVICH: time presenting Schoenberg’s idyllic and lyrical Symphony No. 7 Canto inspired by the birth of his son. CLASSICS SERIES DVOŘÁK’S CELLO CONCERTO
SYMPHONY HALL Mark Kosower, Principal Cello of the world-renowned November 18, 2016 – 11:00 am* Cleveland Orchestra, makes his Phoenix Symphony November 18, 2016 – 7:30 pm debut and joins Tito Muñoz for Antonín Dvo˘rák’s November 19, 2016 – 7:30 pm rich and soulful Cello Concerto – “the most beautiful CONCERT REPERTOIRE ever written for the instrument.” The program opens Tito Muñoz, conductor with John Corigliano’s two-time Grammy Award- Mark Kosower, cello winning Symphony No. 1, an unforgettable work that features an epic quilt-like weaving of themes memori-
CORIGLIANO: alizing the feelings of loss, anger and frustration. Symphony No. 1 *Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of select pieces and /or movements from the weekend Classics program. DVOŘÁK: Cello Concerto*
CHOOSE YOUR VENUE You don’t always have to travel downtown to see the Symphony perform. No matter where you live in the Valley, the Symphony is in venues throughout central Arizona including Symphony Hall, the Orpheum Theatre, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa Amphitheatre, Prescott and churches. CARMEN, FALLA CLASSICS AND GRANADOS SERIES WITH ISABEL LEONARD
SYMPHONY HALL Tito Muñoz leads this Spanish-inspired program January 6, 2017 – 7:30 pm as Grammy Award-winning opera sensation Isabel January 7, 2017 – 7:30 pm Leonard makes her Phoenix Symphony debut. January 8, 2017 – 2:00 pm Performing selections from Bizet’s famous opera, CONCERT REPERTOIRE Carmen, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, Enriqué Tito Muñoz, conductor Granados’ amorous Spanish poems, Canciónes Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano amatoria, as well as traditional Spanish songs, Siete canciones populares españolas (Seven Spanish
ROSSINI: Folksongs) by Manuel de Falla, this delightful and Selections from The Barber of Seville romantic program is destined to leave audiences BIZET: “enamorado”… in love. Selections from Carmen
GRANADOS: Colección de canciones amatorias
FALLA: Siete canciones populares españolas
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SYMPHONY HALL Guest conductor James Feddeck returns to The Phoenix February 17, 2017 – 7:30 pm Symphony in a romantic program featuring the works February 18, 2017 – 7:30 pm of Vaughan Williams, Britten and Delius. This all- February 19, 2017 – 2:00 pm British program is highlighted by Vaughan Williams’ CONCERT REPERTOIRE radiant and lyrical Symphony No. 5, the “symphony James Feddeck, conductor of the celestial city.” The evening opens with Frederick Paul Appleby, tenor Delius’ The Walk to the Paradise Garden, a musical Cassie Walck, horn juxtaposition of the immutability of nature and the transitory condition of the human experience. Tenor DELIUS: Paul Appleby also joins The Phoenix Symphony The Walk to the Paradise Garden A NIGHT OF for Benjamin Britten’s Serenade for Tenor, Horn and BRITTEN: Strings, a collection of six British poems on the Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings LEONARD BERNSTEIN subject of the night, including both its calm and VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: sinister aspects. Symphony No. 5
SYMPHONY HALL Music Director Tito Muñoz leads a distinctly January 20, 2017 – 11:00 am* American program dedicated to the late composer, January 20, 2017 – 7:30 pm conductor, educator and humanitarian Leonard January 21, 2017 – 7:30 pm Bernstein. The concert is highlighted by Bernstein’s CONCERT REPERTOIRE popular Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, Tito Muñoz, conductor and also explores the range and depth of the composer’s Melita Hunsinger, cello work. Opening with Divertimento, a lighthearted John Holiday, countertenor reflection of the composer’s storied relationship with The Phoenix Symphony Chorus The Boston Pops, the program also includes selections from the Bernstein archive including the choral work, CHOOSE BERNSTEIN: Chichester Psalms, and Three Meditations from Mass, Divertimento for Orchestra* HOW TO ENGAGE featuring The Phoenix Symphony’s principal cellist, BERNSTEIN: Whether you purchase a single ticket, subscription, Three Meditations from Mass* Melita Hunsinger. or purchase tickets through group sales, you are making BERNSTEIN: a valuable and positive difference in the quality of life Symphonic Dances from West Side Story* in our community and an investment in a bright future for BERNSTEIN: *Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of select pieces and /or movements Chichester Psalms from the weekend Classics program. our state for generations to come. CLASSICS BEETHOVEN’S SERIES SYMPHONY NO. 3 “EROICA”
SYMPHONY HALL Tito Muñoz brings another dose of Beethoven to the March 10, 2017 – 7:30 pm 2016/17 Season with Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony, March 11, 2017 – 7:30 pm a towering journey of emotion and invention marking the transition to the Romantic period in classical music. CONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor Symphony No. 3 heralds the well-known marcia Caroline Goulding, violin funebre, or funeral march. Grammy-nominated violinist Caroline Goulding also joins the program for György Ligeti’s Violin Concerto, a brilliant synthesis of avant- LIGETI: Violin Concerto garde explorations and traditional melodic and formal
BEETHOVEN: conventions that the BBC calls a “cornucopia of effects Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” and techniques, a wild collage of atmospheres and colors.”
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SYMPHONY HALL The Phoenix Symphony and The Phoenix Symphony March 24, 2017 – 11:00 am* Chorus perform Mozart’s deathbed composition, March 24, 2017 – 7:30 pm Requiem, hailed as the “sublimest achievement that the March 25, 2017 – 7:30 pm modern period has contributed to the church.” Music CONCERT REPERTOIRE Director Tito Muñoz leads this grand program that Tito Muñoz, conductor also features Arvo Pärt’s In principio, with its ringing, Danielle Talamantes, soprano ethereal textures and implacable rhythms, as well Emily Marvosh, contralto as Carlos Chavez’ colorful orchestration of Dietrich Brian Stucki, tenor Michael Sumuel, bass-baritone Buxtehude’s stately and dancelike Chaconne. The Phoenix Symphony Chorus SCHUBERT’S BUXTEHUDE/CHÁVEZ: *Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of select pieces and /or movements from the weekend Classics program. Chaconne in E Minor* SYMPHONY NO. 9 “GREAT” PÄRT: In principio
MOZART/SÜSSMAYR: SYMPHONY HALL In a truly unique evening, the 2016/17 Classics Season Requiem* April 21, 2017 – 11:00 am* continues as Tito Muñoz leads The Phoenix Symphony April 21, 2017 – 7:30 pm in Franz Schubert’s final Symphony No. 9. Schubert’s April 22, 2017 – 7:30 pm “Great” symphony is hailed for its majestic scale and CONCERT REPERTOIRE beautiful songlike melodies. Continuing to introduce Tito Muñoz, conductor Phoenix audiences to young American composers, Rachel Barton Pine, violin Tito Muñoz presents works by Earl Maneein and Christopher Cerrone. The program features the world-
CERRONE: premiere of Maneein’s Violin Concerto as performed Invisible Overture* by J.S. Bach International Violin Competition Gold CHOOSE TO PAY MANEEIN: Medalist, Rachel Barton Pine, on her 1742 Guarneri, OVER TIME Violin Concerto (world premiere) “ex-Bazzini ex-Soldat.” Maestro Muñoz opens the SCHUBERT: program with Cerrone’s Invisible Overture, a lush and Symphony No. 9 “Great”* You can pay for your Symphony subscription ominous musical painting reflecting the decaying or donation over time with new payment plans. empire of Kublai Khan.
*Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of select pieces and /or movements from the weekend Classics program. CLASSICS ROMEO & JULIET SERIES AND PETRUSHKA
SYMPHONY HALL Tchaikovsky’s fantasy overture for Romeo and Juliet, April 28, 2017 – 7:30 pm his popular musical interpretation of the famous April 29, 2017 – 7:30 pm star-crossed lovers, kicks off this powerful and April 30, 2017 – 2:00 pm romantic program. Former Associate Conductor of CONCERT REPERTOIRE the New York Philharmonic, Case Scaglione, debuts Case Scaglione, conductor with a program that also includes Stravinsky’s Sung Chang, piano famous ballet, Petrushka, which captures colorful and boisterous scenes from Russian street and theater
TCHAIKOVSKY: life. Pianist Sung Chang returns to Symphony Hall Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture after his Gold Medal-winning performance in LISZT: the 2014 Bösendorfer USASU International Piano Piano Concerto No. 1 Competition with Liszt’s thunderously virtuosic STRAVINSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1. Petrushka
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SYMPHONY HALL Tito Muñoz closes his third season as Virginia G. Piper May 26, 2017 – 7:30 pm Music Director with a program of Haydn and Mahler May 27, 2017 – 7:30 pm masterworks. The program opens with Franz Josef Haydn’s “Farewell” Symphony, offering a fitting CONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor finale to the season with its experimental forms, Chad Shelton, tenor unexpected wit, and poignant conclusion. Gustav Margaret Mezzacappa, mezzo-soprano Mahler’s most personal and intimate work, Das Lied von der Erde (The Song of the Earth), features six songs
HAYDN: addressing the universal themes of living, parting Symphony No. 45 “Farewell” and salvation, as performed by vocalists Chad Shelton MAHLER: and Margaret Mezzacappa. Das Lied von der Erde
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SYMPHONY HALL Tip your hat to Broadway as this popular program September 30, 2016 – 7:30 pm returns to Symphony Hall featuring music from October 1, 2016 – 2:00 pm The Phantom of the Opera. Under the baton of guest October 1, 2016 – 7:30 pm conductor Robert Franz, The Phoenix Symphony Robert Franz, conductor is joined by three world-class Broadway soloists and Hugh Panaro, vocalist will perform your favorite Broadway tunes from Christiane Noll, vocalist Rodgers and Hammerstein, Les Misérables, and more. Capathia Jenkins, vocalist
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SYMPHONY HALL The Texas Tenors ride back into town adding some November 25, 2016 – 7:30 pm Holiday cheer to their 2015 sold-out performances. November 26, 2016 – 7:30 pm These good ol’ boys from America’s Got Talent and November 27, 2016 – 2:00 pm their 2013 PBS Special with The Phoenix Symphony, You Should Dream, have become Valley favorites in their home away from home. Don’t miss the return of The Texas Tenors for this Thanksgiving weekend musical feast.
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SIMPLY SINATRA
SYMPHONY HALL Journey to the timeless era when The Chairman of the Board January 14, 2017 – 7:30 pm ruled the stage. Sensational vocalist Steve Lippia returns to January 15, 2017 – 4:00 pm The Phoenix Symphony for this popular tribute to the music
Robert Franz, conductor of Frank Sinatra. In an evening dedicated to Ol’ Blue Eyes, Steve Lippia, vocalist enjoy favorites like “Luck be a Lady,” “Fly Me to the Moon,v” “I’ve Got the World on a String,” “My Way” and more.
SYMPHONY HALL It’s the most wonderful time of year as the Valley’s CHOOSE December 2, 2016 – 7:30 pm most beloved holiday tradition, Holiday Pops, returns December 3, 2016 – 2:00 pm YOUR DINING to Symphony Hall. Join The Phoenix Symphony December 3, 2016 – 7:30 pm As a subscriber, take advantage of our Patron Privilege Card December 4, 2016 – 2:00 pm and The Phoenix Symphony Chorus to experience this festive concert of seasonal favorites and the and save 10% at great local restaurants like Donovan’s John Varineau, conductor ever-popular Holiday Sing-Along, guaranteed to put and The Strand Urban Italian on your way to the Symphony. you and your family in the holiday spirit. POPS UNDER THE STREETLAMP SERIES
SYMPHONY HALL January 27, 2017 – 7:30 pm January 28, 2017 – 7:30 pm January 29, 2017 – 2:00 pm
Under the Streetlamp, America’s hottest new vocal group with two top PBS specials, performs an CHOOSE YOUR electrifying evening of classic hits from the American radio songbook live with The Phoenix Symphony. TRANSIT Exuding the irresistible rapport of a modern day Rat Pack, the quartet includes leading cast members of the Tony Award-winning musical, Jersey Boys. Together with The Phoenix Symphony, they deliver You can park at one of the many Valley park-and- an evening of unforgettable entertainment. You’ll hear Doo-Wop, Motown, old time Rock ‘n’ Roll and ride locations and catch the light rail to Symphony all of your favorite songs from The Drifters, The Beach Boys, and the Beatles. In a show-stopping Hall or pre-purchase parking – your choice! salute to their mentors, Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio, the guys perform a medley from the “Four Seasons” catalog of outstanding hits.
FRIDAY’S PERFORMANCE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY PATRICK CAYCE DISNEY IN CONCERT POPS SERIES
SYMPHONY HALL Disney in Concert – A Tale as Old as Time, a multi- February 24, 2017 – 7:30 pm media extravaganza featuring acclaimed Broadway February 25, 2017 – 7:30 pm vocalists and scenes from your favorite Disney movies February 26, 2017 – 2:00 pm projected above the orchestra. Frozen, Beauty and the John Varineau, conductor Beast, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid come to life in this showpiece of Disney’s marvelous movies, music and characters. This concert guarantees fun for the whole family, complete with Disney sing-alongs and movie clips.
POPS GOES TO HOLLYWOOD
SYMPHONY HALL March 17, 2017 – 7:30 pm March 18, 2017 – 7:30 pm March 19, 2017 – 4:00 pm
Lights! Camera! Action! The Phoenix Symphony goes to the movies with Hollywood favorites CHOOSE including Gone with the Wind, Rocky, Forrest YOUR ATTIRE Gump, Titanic and Pirates of the Caribbean. Guest conductor Carl Topilow combines his experience This is your experience – dress how you feel as a conductor with his outgoing personality to comfortable! There is no dress code for Phoenix present an innovative and interactive multimedia Symphony performances and typical attire ranges concert for movie lovers of all ages. from office casual to evening attire. POPS SERIES BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY
SYMPHONY HALL April 14, 2017 – 7:30 pm April 15, 2017 – 2:00 pm April 15, 2017 – 7:30 pm CHOOSE
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SYMPHONY HALL The Phoenix Symphony and Phoenix Theatre team up May 19, 2017 – 7:30 pm once again with the return of this popular collaboration, May 20, 2017 – 2:00 pm An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein. The timeless May 20, 2017 – 7:30 pm May 21, 2017 – 2:00 pm music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II is brought to life with the reprisal of this original Tito Muñoz, conductor semi-staged production. Don’t miss two of the Valley’s premiere arts organizations performing hits from Cinderella, South Pacific, The King and I, The Sound of Music and much more on the stage of Symphony Hall.
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SYMPHONY HALL Live and Let Die features hit songs from the Beatles June 2, 2017 – 7:30 pm catalog and Paul McCartney’s solo works. Hear favorites June 3, 2017 – 2:00 pm like “Hey Jude,” “Penny Lane,” “Live and Let Die,” June 3, 2017 – 7:30 pm “Let It Be,” “Maybe I’m Amazed,” “Long and Winding Road” and many more. Led by actor, singer and recording artist Tony Kishman, experience the greatest hits of “Yesterday” performed by a four-piece band alongside The Phoenix Symphony.
CHOOSE YOUR STAR With performances from talented stars like Grammy Award- winning opera sensation Isabel Leonard, The Texas Tenors from America’s Got Talent, and tribute concerts of legendary bands like the Rolling Stones, there is a star for everyone in the Symphony season. LEGENDS MUSIC OF JOURNEY SERIES
ORPHEUM THEATRE November 4, 2016 – 7:30 pm November 5, 2016 – 7:30 pm
Come rock out to one of the top-selling bands of all time as The Phoenix Symphony presents The Music of Journey. Valley favorite, Brody Dolyniuk, returns to present rock’s most iconic music like you have never heard it before, live with The Phoenix Symphony. Don’t miss the first 2016/17 Legends Series performance with chart topping hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Faithfully,” “Open Arms” and more of your favorite Journey hits.
MUSIC OF THE EAGLES
SYMPHONY HALL December 30, 2016 – 7:30 pm The The Legends Series continues as Music of the Eagles makes its debut with The Phoenix Symphony. Performing to sold-out audiences across the nation, Terry Brock and a team of vocalists deliver this one-of-a-kind tribute to one of America’s greatest rock bands. With music from the albums Hotel California, Desperado, One of These Nights, On the Border, The Long Road Out of Eden and many more, you will hear all of your favorites as EAGLES The Phoenix Symphony soars to new heights and adds a new dimension to these classic rock songs.
MUSIC OF THE ROLLING STONES
SYMPHONY HALL March 31, 2017 – 7:30 pm
The final Legends Series concert features the music of the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band,” with classic songs from the Rolling Stones like “I Can’t Get No (Satisfaction),” “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” “Start Me Up,” “Ruby Tuesday” and more. Join vocalist Brody Dolyniuk and conductor Brent Havens as they take the stage live with The Phoenix Symphony in a truly unique concert experience. FAMILY THE ANIMAL KINGDOM SERIES ORPHEUM THEATRE November 6, 2016 – 2:00 pm
The Phoenix Symphony and guest conductor Robert Franz take a walk on the wild side with an all new Family concert featuring music from Disney’s The Lion King, Prokofiev’s thrilling Peter and the Wolf and other animal-themed classical musical selections.
THIS PERFORMANCE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY ENCHANTMENT THEATRE COMPANY SYMPHONY HALL January 15, 2017 – 1:00 pm
Enchantment Theatre Company takes over Symphony Hall with magic, theatrical masks and life-size puppets in their Phoenix Symphony debut. A charmed tree bears golden apples and an evil magician conjures a terrible storm in this imaginative Family Series production. Meet a beautiful princess and her magical unicorn and witness Prince Ivan defeat the evil magician Koschei The Deathless in the fabulous story of The Firebird. SPACE SPECTACULAR SYMPHONY HALL March 19, 2017 – 1:00 pm
NASA images and videos projected above the orchestra make this Family concert an out-of-this-world experience. Guest conductor Carl Topilow and The Phoenix Symphony present classical favorites like Holst’s The Planets, and popular hits from space movies; 2001: A Space Odyssey, Apollo 13, Star Trek and of course iconic themes from John Williams like Super Man and Star Wars including the “Main Theme,” “Cantina Band” and “Imperial March.”
PRE-CONCERT FUN Before each Family Series performance, join us one hour early for free family friendly pre-concert fun, like the instrument petting zoo and station activities throughout the lobby. SPECIAL SPECIAL PERFORMANCES PERFORMANCES
HALLOWEEN AT HOGWARTS HANDEL’S MESSIAH
SYMPHONY HALL The Hogwarts Express returns to the Valley this October. Muggles, SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Handel’s massive oratorio makes a profound December 7, 2016 – 7:30 pm October 8, 2016 – 2:00 pm witches and wizards are welcome to attend this popular annual tradition. musical statement of the Christian faith, October 8, 2016 – 7:30 pm Join The Phoenix Symphony for this year’s musical potion featuring CAMELBACK BIBLE CHURCH | December 8, 2016 – 7:30 pm celebrating the life, death and resurrection October 9, 2016 – 2:00 pm MESA ARTS CENTER | December 9, 2016 – 7:30 pm nearly 90 minutes of seasonal selections, memorable music from the of Jesus Christ. The acclaimed and popular Michael Grandinetti, magician Harry Potter films and a spooktacular dose of magic. Come dressed CAMELBACK SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST “Hallelujah” chorus highlights this spiritual December 10, 2016 – 7:30 pm as your favorite Hogwarts character or wear your Halloween costume. concert. Join Music Director Tito Muñoz as he PINNACLE PEAK PRESBYTERIAN Get your tickets early, as Halloween at Hogwarts is sure to sell out. leads the Valley’s favorite holiday tradition as December 11, 2016 – 3:00 pm The Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony
Tito Muñoz, conductor Norman Shankle, tenor Chorus and soloists perform Handel’s Messiah Celena Shafer, soprano Rod Gilfry, baritone in churches and venues throughout the Valley. Carin Gilfry, mezzo-soprano
The Phoenix Symphony presents several Special Performances each season in addition to our CHOOSE YOUR SPECIAL Classics, Pops, Family and Legends series concerts. New for this Season, you are invited to PERFORMANCES include these performances in the new and improved Choose Your Own Subscription or as add-on purchases to your traditional subscription. SPECIAL NEWCIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE’S SPECIAL PERFORMANCES MUSIC OF LED ZEPPELIN PERFORMANCES
HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR MESA AMPHITHEATRE March 4, 2017 – 7:00 pm ORPHEUM THEATRE Bridging the gulf between rock ’n’ roll and classical music, The Phoenix December 16, 2016 – 7:30 pm December 17, 2016 – 2:00 pm Symphony will blow you away with the return of the popular Music of Led December 17, 2016 – 7:30 pm Zeppelin, performed under the stars at Mesa Amphitheatre. Amplified by a December 18, 2016 – 2:00 pm full rock band, creator Brent Havens will conduct the orchestra as they capture
Back by popular demand, Cirque de la Symphonie returns Led Zeppelin’s sheer blast and power, riff for riff, while churning out new to The Phoenix Symphony with an all new holiday musical colors. The two-plus-hour outdoor concert features classic Zeppelin show. This year, the popular Cirque troupe brings their tunes, including “Stairway to Heaven,” “Heartbreaker,” “Black Dog,” gravity-defying acts to the Valley with a special dose “Immigrant Song” and more. of holiday cheer. Hear holiday favorites like “White Christmas” and “Deck the Halls” and beloved movements from masterpieces like Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. MAGICAL MUSIC OF BROADWAY This popular holiday music is performed live by WITH LEA SALONGA The Phoenix Symphony while hula hoops, strong men, ORPHEUM THEATRE contortionists, aerialists and jugglers perform on stage… May 5, 2017 – 7:30 pm and 40 feet above it! May 6, 2017 – 7:30 pm
From “Defying Gravity” to “Be Our Guest,” The Phoenix Symphony celebrates NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION the magical music of Broadway! Join The Phoenix Symphony as Tony Award-winning Broadway legend, Lea Salonga, the original star of Miss Saigon SYMPHONY HALL and later, Les Misérables and the singing voice of Disney’s Princesses Jasmine December 31, 2016 – 4:00 pm and Mulan takes you to “a whole new world” and brings to life the Magical December 31, 2016 – 7:30 pm Music of Broadway.
Stuart Chafetz, conductor Nicole Parker, vocalist MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS End the year on a high note with The Phoenix Symphony ORPHEUM THEATRE May 12, 2017 – 7:30 pm and guest conductor Stuart Chafetz in the Valley’s Robert Franz, conductor May 13, 2017 – 7:30 pm most popular New Year’s Eve Celebration. Enjoy famous May 14, 2017 – 2:00 pm Strauss waltzes, seasonal classics and Broadway and Fresh off of the 2015 sold-out performances, the Music of John Williams contemporary favorites all with a complimentary glass returns to Symphony Hall. Best known for his iconic film scores and ceremonial of Champagne to celebrate the New Year. Don’t miss music, John Williams is one of the most popular and successful American this joyous and popular musical celebration that is sure orchestral composers of the modern age. Hear The Phoenix Symphony perform to sell out. Enjoy your choice of two special performances THE 7:30 PM PERFORMANCE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY selections from over 60 years of John Williams’ scores, including Star Wars, LEE & SUSAN BERK at 4:00 pm or 7:30 pm. Harry Potter, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Born on the Fourth of July and many more. CLASSICAL SPECIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL BEETHOVEN’S SYMPHONY NO. 9 BERNADETTE PETERS PERFORMANCES PERFORMANCES
MESA ARTS CENTER October 15, 2016 – 7:30 pm Don’t miss Beethoven’s most celebrated masterpiece, Symphony No. 9, featuring the famous “Ode to Joy” For one night only, veteran star of the Broadway stage, Bernadette Peters, joins performed by The Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and talented soloists. The first half forces with The Phoenix Symphony to perform favorites from Broadway shows and of these special performances at Symphony Hall features three fiery and majestic works from Richard Wagner The Great American Songbook. Ms. Peters is perhaps best known for her definitive including selections from Lohengrin, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg and Tannhäuser. and iconic Broadway performances in Sunday in the Park with George, Song and SYMPHONY HALL WAGNER: Prelude to Act I of Lohengrin Dance, Into the Woods and Annie Get Your Gun.. SheShe isis alsoalso widelywidely acknowledgedacknowledged as the leading interpreter of the works of Stephen Sondheim. She has received April 1, 2017 – 7:30 pm WAGNER: Prelude to Act I of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg as the leading interpreter of the works of Stephen Sondeim. She has received countless accolades throughout her distinctive career, ranging from her Tony Awards April 2, 2017 – 2:00 pm WAGNER: Arrival of the Guests at the Wartburg from Tannhäuser BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 to a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear a living legend of the musical theatre alongside The Phoenix Symphony, at Mesa Arts Center. Tito Muñoz, conductor Garrett Sorenson, tenor Jennifer Black, soprano Alfred Walker, bass-baritone Rebecca Ringle, mezzo-soprano The Phoenix Symphony Chorus NEIL SEDAKA MESA ARTS CENTER February 3, 2017 – 7:30 pm CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Join The Phoenix Symphony for a special evening on stage at Mesa Arts Center Musicians of The Phoenix Symphony return to perform chamber music in intimate Valley venues. with Neil Sedaka, one of the music industry’smostindustry’s most influential singer-songwriters. Mr. Sedaka wrote some of the biggest hit hit songs songs ever ever recorded, recorded, such such as as “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do,” “Calendar Girl,” “Love Will Keep Us Together” Stravinsky, Vivaldi and Haydn Matthew Kasper, conductor and “Laughter in the Rain.” His chart topping songs were made famous by October 13, 2016 – 7:30 pm Camelback Bible Church Brian Gordon, piccolo such legends as Connie Francis, Carole King, Elvis Pressley,Presley, Frank Frank Sinatra Sinatra and and October 14, 2016 – 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church STRAVINSKY: Danses concertantes Tom Jones, and earned him multiple Grammy Awards, the Sammy Cahn October 16, 2016 – 2:00 pm Musical Instrument Museum VIVALDI: Piccolo Concerto in C Major Lifetime Achievement Award and countless other accolades. Come hear him perform the unforgettable HAYDN: Symphony No. 104 “London” music that made him a modern classic.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Steven Moeckel, conductor & violin soloist SPECIAL February 2, 2017 – 7:30 pm Camelback Bible Church DVOŘÁK: Serenade for Strings EVENTS February 4, 2017 – 2:00 pm Musical Instrument Museum VIVALDI: The Four Seasons February 4, 2017 – 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church SYMPHONY HALL January 13, 2017 – 11:00 am The popular Parties of Note series continues with an array of intimate Symphony Join us for the 5th Annual Savor the Symphony Women’s performances at the Valley’s most magnificent Luncheon. Eavesdrop on an exclusive open rehearsal with Mendelssohn, Finzi and Cerrone Tito Muñoz, conductor private homes. The 2016/17 Parties of Note The Phoenix Symphony and a special guest artist. Previous March 2, 2017 – 7:30 pm Camelback Bible Church Steve Hanusofski, clarinet event series will be even more spectacular, guest artists have included The Midtown Men, Human March 3, 2017 – 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church High Windows featuring spaces with world class art collections, CERRONE: Nature and The Texas Tenors. Then dine at a luncheon March 5, 2017 – 2:00 pm Musical Instrument Museum stunning views, and beautiful gardens. Each FINZI: Clarinet Concerto prepared by an acclaimed Valley chef. Hear our guest artist party features an exclusive performance by MENDELSSOHN: Octet and this celebrity chef discuss their experiences and (transcription for orchestra by Yoon Jae Lee) Phoenix Symphony musicians. journey with music and food. All proceeds from this one-of-a-kind luncheon benefit The Phoenix Symphony’s The 2016/17 Parties of Note event dates will be Education and Community Engagement initiatives. announced on The Phoenix Symphony website Chamber Recital Steven Moeckel, violin CÉSAR FRANCK: Education and Community Engagement initiatives. in the fall. April 9, 2017 – 2:00 pm Joanna Goldstein, piano Violin Sonata in A Major, M. 8 Individual tickets begin at $200 Sponsorships begin at $2,500 Individual tickets are $175 Musical Instrument Museum Melita Hunsinger, cello EDWARD ELGAR: Sponsorships begin at $2,500 Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84 FOR RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION email [email protected]
54156_Bro.indd 48 4/25/16 2:48 PM CLASSICS CLASSICS CLASSICS 12 FRIDAYS COFFEE CLASSICS*+ CLASSICS 6B FRIDAYS CLASSICS 6B SATURDAYS FRIDAY NIGHTS FRIDAY MORNINGS FRIDAY NIGHTS SATURDAY NIGHTS Dress Circle Prime $852.00 Price A $175.00 Dress Circle Prime $444.00 Dress Circle Prime $444.00 Dress Circle $744.00 Price B $130.00 Dress Circle $384.00 Dress Circle $384.00 Price A $636.00 Price C $81.25 Price A $318.00 Price A $318.00 Price B $486.00 Includes these 5 concerts: Price B $252.00 Price B $252.00 Price C $354.00 Price C $186.00 Price C $186.00 Price D $192.00 Sept 23, 2016 Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 Price D $102.00 Price D $102.00 Nov 18, 2016 Dvořák’s Cello Concerto Includes these 12 concerts: Includes these 6 concerts: Includes these 6 concerts: Jan 20, 2017 A Night of Leonard Bernstein Sep 16, 2016 Opening Night! Mar 24, 2017 Mozart’s Requiem Sep 23, 2016 Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 Sep 24, 2016 Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 Apr 21, 2017 Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 “Great” Nov 18, 2016 Dvořák’s Cello Concerto Nov 19, 2016 Dvořák’s Cello Concerto Sep 23, 2016 Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 Jan 20, 2017 A Night of Leonard Bernstein Jan 21, 2017 A Night of Leonard Bernstein Oct 21, 2016 Shostakovich’s Leningrad Symphony Mar 10, 2017 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” Mar 11, 2017 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” Nov 18, 2016 Dvořák’s Cello Concerto CLASSICS 6A FRIDAYS Apr 21, 2017 Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 “Great” Apr 22, 2017 Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 “Great” Jan 6, 2017 Carmen, Falla and Granados May 26, 2017 Haydn’s Symphony No. 45 “Farewell” May 27, 2017 Haydn’s Symphony No. 45 “Farewell” with Isabel Leonard FRIDAY NIGHTS Jan 20, 2017 A Night of Leonard Bernstein Dress Circle Prime $444.00 Feb 17, 2017 Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 5 Dress Circle $384.00 CLASSICS 6A SATURDAYS CLASSICS SUNDAYS Mar 10, 2017 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” Price A $318.00 Mar 24, 2017 Mozart’s Requiem Price B $252.00 SATURDAY NIGHTS SUNDAYS Price C $186.00 Apr 21, 2017 Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 “Great” Dress Circle Prime $444.00 Dress Circle Prime $284.00 Price D $102.00 Dress Circle $384.00 Dress Circle $248.00 Apr 28, 2017 Romeo & Juliet and Petrushka Price A $318.00 Price A $212.00 May 26, 2017 Haydn’s Symphony No. 45 “Farewell” Includes these 6 concerts: Price B $252.00 Price B $162.00 Opening Night! Sep 16, 2016 Price C $186.00 Price C $118.00 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 Price D $102.00 Price D $64.00 CLASSICS 12 SATURDAYS Oct 21, 2016 Shostakovich’s Leningrad Symphony Includes these 6 concerts: Includes these 4 concerts: Jan 6, 2017 Carmen, Falla and Granados SATURDAY NIGHTS with Isabel Leonard Sep 17, 2016 Opening Night! Sep 18, 2016 Opening Night! Dress Circle Prime $852.00 Feb 17, 2017 Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 5 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 Dress Circle $744.00 Mar 24, 2017 Mozart’s Requiem Oct 22, 2016 Shostakovich’s Leningrad Symphony Jan 8, 2017 Carmen, Falla and Granados Price A $636.00 Apr 28, 2017 Romeo & Juliet and Petrushka Jan 7, 2017 Carmen, Falla and Granados with Isabel Leonard Price B $486.00 with Isabel Leonard Feb 19, 2017 Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 5 Price C $354.00 Feb 18, 2017 Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 5 Apr 30, 2017 Romeo & Juliet and Petrushka Price D $192.00 NEW AND IMPROVED Mar 25, 2017 Mozart’s Requiem Includes these 12 concerts: CHOOSE YOUR OWN Apr 29, 2017 Romeo & Juliet and Petrushka Sep 17, 2016 Opening Night! Pick four or more of ANY of our concerts to create BALCONY
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 a subscription package that fits your schedule, budget Sep 24, 2016 Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 and taste. Oct 22, 2016 Shostakovich’s Leningrad Symphony Packages of 4 or more concerts start at: Nov 19, 2916 Dvořák’s Cello Concerto Cost Per Subscription Jan 7, 2017 Carmen, Falla and Granados Dress Circle Prime $308.00 with Isabel Leonard Dress Circle $268.00
Jan 21, 2017 A Night of Leonard Bernstein Price A $220.00 Feb 18, 2017 Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 5 Price B $176.00 Mar 11, 2017 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” Price C $128.00 Mar 25, 2017 Mozart’s Requiem Price D $68.00 Apr 22, 2017 Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 “Great” Section B Section A Section C Apr 29, 2017 Romeo & Juliet and Petrushka STAGE May 27, 2017 Haydn’s Symphony No. 45 “Farewell”
+For Coffee Classics seat map visit phoenixsymphony.org. Artists, dates, times, programming and prices are subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date *Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of select pieces and/or movements from the weekend Classics program. information. Prices as of April 2016. POPS POPS POPS 9 FRIDAYS POPS MATINEES POPS 4 BLUE FRIDAYS POPS 5 RED FRIDAYS FRIDAY NIGHTS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AFTERNOONS FRIDAY NIGHTS FRIDAY NIGHTS Dress Circle Prime $639.00 Dress Circle Prime $710.00 Dress Circle Prime $300.00 Dress Circle Prime $375.00 Dress Circle $540.00 Dress Circle $600.00 Dress Circle $256.00 Dress Circle $320.00 Price A $450.00 Price A $500.00 Price A $212.00 Price A $265.00 Price B $360.00 Price B $400.00 Price B $168.00 Price B $210.00 Price C $252.00 Price C $280.00 Price C $120.00 Price C $150.00 Price D $135.00 Price D $150.00 Price D $64.00 Price D $80.00 Includes these 9 concerts: Includes these 10 concerts: Includes these 4 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts:
Sept 30, 2016 Bravo! Broadway: Music of the Night Oct 1, 2016 Saturday Bravo! Broadway: Nov 25, 2016 The Texas Tenors: Sep 30, 2016 Bravo! Broadway: Music of the Night Nov 25, 2016 The Texas Tenors: Deep in the Music of the Night Deep in the Heart of Christmas Dec 2, 2016 Holiday Pops Heart of Christmas Nov 27, 2016 Sunday The Texas Tenors: Deep in the Feb 24, 2017 Disney in Concert Jan 27, 2017 Under the Streetlamp Heart of Christmas Dec 2, 2016 Holiday Pops Apr 14, 2017 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Mar 17, 2017 Pops Goes to Hollywood Dec 4, 2016 Sunday Holiday Pops Jan 27, 2017 Under the Streetlamp Jun 2, 2017 Live and Let Die: May 19, 2017 An Evening of Rodgers and Feb 24, 2017 Disney in Concert Jan 15, 2017 Sunday "Simply Sinatra" with Steve Lippia The Music of Paul McCartney Hammerstein with Phoenix Theatre Mar 17, 2017 Pops Goes to Hollywood Jan 29, 2017 Sunday Under the Streetlamp Apr 14, 2017 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Feb 26, 2017 Sunday Disney in Concert May 19, 2017 An Evening of Rodgers and Mar 19, 2017 Sunday Pops Goes to Hollywood POPS 5 RED SATURDAYS POPS 5 BLUE SATURDAYS Hammerstein with Phoenix Theatre Apr 15, 2017 Saturday Big Bad Voodoo Daddy SATURDAY NIGHTS SATURDAY NIGHTS Jun 2, 2017 Live and Let Die: May 21, 2017 Sunday An Evening of Rodgers and Dress Circle Prime $375.00 Dress Circle Prime $375.00 The Music of Paul McCartney Hammerstein with Phoenix Theatre Dress Circle $320.00 Dress Circle $320.00 Jun 3, 2017 Saturday Live and Let Die: Price A $265.00 Price A $265.00 The Music of Paul McCartney Price B $210.00 Price B $210.00 POPS 10 SATURDAYS Price C $150.00 Price C $150.00 SATURDAY NIGHTS NEW AND IMPROVED Price D $80.00 Price D $80.00 Dress Circle Prime $710.00 CHOOSE YOUR OWN Includes these 5 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts: Dress Circle $600.00 Pick four or more of ANY of our concerts to create Oct 1, 2016 Bravo! Broadway: Music of the Night Nov 26, 2016 The Texas Tenors: Price A $500.00 a subscription package that fits your schedule, budget Dec 3, 2016 Holiday Pops Deep in the Heart of Christmas Price B $400.00 and taste. Jan 28, 2017 Under the Streetlamp Jan 14, 2017 "Simply Sinatra" with Steve Lippia Price C $280.00 Packages of 4 or more concerts start at: Pops Goes to Hollywood Feb 25, 2017 Disney in Concert Price D $150.00 Mar 18, 2017 Cost Per Subscription May 20, 2017 An Evening of Rodgers and Apr 15, 2017 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Includes these 10 concerts: Dress Circle Prime $308.00 Hammerstein with Phoenix Theatre Jun 3, 2017 Live and Let Die: Oct 1, 2016 Bravo! Broadway: Music of the Night Dress Circle $268.00 The Music of Paul McCartney Nov 26, 2016 The Texas Tenors: Deep in the Price A $220.00 Heart of Christmas Price B $176.00 BALCONY Dec 3, 2016 Holiday Pops Price C $128.00 Jan 14, 2017 "Simply Sinatra" with Steve Lippia Price D $68.00 Jan 28, 2017 Under the Streetlamp Feb 25, 2017 Disney in Concert Mar 18, 2017 Pops Goes to Hollywood Apr 15, 2017 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy May 20, 2017 An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein with Phoenix Theatre Jun 3, 2017 Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney
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Artists, dates, times, programming and prices are subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information. Prices as of April 2016. FAMILY AND LEGENDS SERIES CHOOSE YOUR OWN SUBSCRIPTION
FAMILY SERIES NEW AND IMPROVED CLASSICS SERIES Includes all three Family Series concerts CHOOSE YOUR OWN Opening Night! Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 10 10 September 16-18, 2016 Adult Child Pick four or more of ANY of our concerts to create Price A $48.00 $30.00 a subscription package that fits your schedule, budget Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 Price B $36.00 $22.50 1 1 and taste. September 23-24, 2016 Price C $27.00 $16.50 33 33 Packages of 4 or more concerts start at: Shostakovich’s Leningrad Symphony Sunday Afternoons – one hour of music with one hour of October 21-22, 2016 Cost Per Cost Per pre-concert children’s activities Subscription Concert Dvořák’s Cello Concerto Nov 6, 2016 The Animal Kingdom Dress Circle Prime $308.00 $77.00 November 18-19, 2016 Dress Circle $268.00 $67.00 Carmen, Falla and Granados with Isabel Leonard Jan 15, 2017 Enchantment Theatre Company 17 17 Price A $220.00 $55.00 Mar 19, 2017 Space Spectacular January 6-8, 2017 Price B $176.00 $44.00 16 16 A Night of Leonard Bernstein Price C $128.00 $32.00 January 20-21, 2017 Price D $68.00 $17.00 Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 5 February 17-19, 2017 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” SPECIAL PERFORMANCES March 10-11, 2017 1 1 Halloween at Hogwarts Mozart’s Requiem Section B Section A Section C October 8-9, 2016 March 24-25, 2017 Handel’s Messiah Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 “Great” LEGENDS December 7-11, 2016 April 21-22, 2017 Cirque de la Symphonie’s Holiday Spectacular Romeo & Juliet and Petrushka Dress Circle Prime $237.00 December 17-18, 2016 April 28-30, 2017 Dress Circle $204.00 New Year’s Eve Celebration Haydn’s Symphony No. 45 “Farewell” Price A $168.00 December 31, 2016 May 26-27, 2017 Price B $141.00 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 Price C $108.00 April 1-2, 2017 POPS SERIES Price D $72.00 Magical Music of Broadway with Lea Salonga Bravo! Broadway: Music of the Night Includes these 3 concerts: May 5-6, 2017 September 30 & October 1, 2016 Nov 4, 2016 Music of Journey Music of John Williams The Texas Tenors: Deep in the Heart of Christmas May 12-14, 2017 November 25-27, 2016 Dec 30, 2016 Music of the Eagles Mar 31, 2017 Music of the Rolling Stones Holiday Pops LEGENDS SERIES December 2-4, 2016 Music of Journey Simply Sinatra with Steve Lippia November 4-5, 2016 January 14-15, 2017 BALCONY Music of the Eagles Under the Streetlamp December 30, 2016 January 27-29, 2017 Music of the Rolling Stones Disney in Concert March 31, 2017 February 24-26, 2017 Pops Goes To Hollywood FAMILY SERIES March 17-19, 2017 The Animal Kingdom Big Bad Voodoo Daddy November 6, 2016 April 14-15, 2017 Enchantment Theatre Company An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein January 15, 2017 with Phoenix Theatre Space Spectacular May 19-21, 2017 Section B Section A Section C March 19, 2017 Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney June 2-3, 2017 STAGE SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND SAVE MORE THAN $150 A YEAR IN SINGLE TICKET FEES. Artists, dates, times, programming and prices are subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information. Prices as of April 2016. Receive EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS like pre-sale opportunities, free ticket exchanges, special invitations and offers, and reduced fees. CHOOSE YOUR SUBSCRIBER WAYS TO EXPERIENCE BENEFITS SUBSCRIBE
With options like traditional Symphony Hall performances, sacred church concerts, multimedia extravaganzas, THE BEST SEATS AT THE FULL CLASSICS & POPS intimate Meet the Artist luncheons and outdoor amphitheatre shows, choose the experiences that are right for you! BEST PRICE SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscribers always have the best seats and We offer two full Classics Series subscriptions on LISTEN & LEARN SAVINGS & CONVENIENCE discounted prices. Friday and Saturday evenings. Additionally, there Meet the Artist Easy to Add Parking are three full Pops Series subscriptions to choose Immediately following every Coffee Classics concert, To make your concert experience even easier, EXCLUSIVE CONCERT from, offering concerts in the Pops Series on Friday The Phoenix Symphony invites you to enjoy a delicious The Phoenix Symphony has made special PRE-SALES and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. luncheon and panel discussion with musicians, arrangements for prepaid parking options for all Before tickets go on sale to the general public, conductors and guest artists in Symphony Hall. Symphony presentations at Symphony Hall. subscribers have the first opportunity to purchase HALF CLASSICS & POPS tickets to any of our performances. SUBSCRIPTIONS Musically Speaking Subscribe and Save You can also purchase a variety of half subscriptions, Musically Speaking is a series of pre-concert chats led The average household can save more than $150 in PREPAID PARKING featuring combinations of concerts featured on each by Maestro Muñoz held on the Symphony Hall stage ticketing fees by subscribing. PRIVILEGES night of the Classics and Pops Series. in front of a live audience. These conversations begin Subscribers can take the hassle out of getting to 45 minutes prior to all Phoenix Symphony Classics SUPPORT ARIZONA’S LARGEST concerts. Prepaid parking guarantees you will have COFFEE CLASSICS and Coffee Classics concerts. Using an informal ARTS ORGANIZATION a parking space for all the concerts in your series. SUBSCRIPTION 15-minute format, a Symphony moderator interviews Donate and Receive Benefits Enjoy all five of the concerts in the Coffee Classics guest artists and members of the Symphony on stage Donations from our patrons sustain the day-to-day FREE TICKET EXCHANGES Series on Friday mornings. Don’t forget to ask about at which time the audience is also invited to ask operations of the Symphony. From the orchestral Ticket exchanges are free for subscribers. If your the Meet the Artist Luncheons! questions. Musically Speaking pre-concert chats are scores to the brilliant guest artists that grace the stage, schedule changes, your tickets can too. Not all free to all ticketholders for each respective concert. The Phoenix Symphony relies on donations to make concerts are eligible for exchange. Please check with FAMILY SUBSCRIPTION Parties of Note all components of an orchestral experience possible. our Patron Services staff for more information. Enjoy all three of the Family Series concerts, complete This one-of-a-kind program offers you a chance to There are many rewards to becoming a Patron of with one hour of family-friendly pre-concert activities, spend a unique evening in a special setting with The Phoenix Symphony! Highlights include invitations PATRON PRIVILEGE CARD including the popular Instrument Petting Zoo. fellow Symphony friends, with a specially prepared to open rehearsals, intermission access to the society This special card is exclusive to subscribers meal in some of the Valley’s finest homes. Listen lounge, concert and series sponsorship, and photo and provides you with a 10% discount on meals LEGENDS SERIES to live orchestral music and meet and mingle with opportunities with Tito Muñoz. purchased at select restaurants in the Valley Enjoy three concerts filled with chart topping hits Symphony musicians. 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