It’s TITO TIME! I am thrilled to be joining your Phoenix Symphony as the next Virginia G. Piper “Our music is everyone’s Music Director. From our very first concerts together, I felt a special chemistry with the musicians of the orchestra, and their passion and desire for excellence is truly inspiring. I look forward to sharing this excitement with all of you, both in the music and we are going concert hall and in the community. I believe that our music is everyone’s music and we are going to spread it like wildfire. I hope to see you for the 2014/15 Season, to spread it like wildfire.” featuring the very best in classical and popular concert repertoire. Tito Muñoz ~Tito Muñoz Virginia G. Piper Music Director CLASSICS SERIES

Celebrate a new chapter in the history of The Phoenix Symphony as Maestro Tito Muñoz makes his debut as The Phoenix Symphony’s eleventh Virginia G. Piper Opening Night Music Director. Join Maestro Muñoz in this powerful program as he leads The Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and Phoenix Boys Choir Tito Muñoz Conducts in Carl Orff’s majestic and scenic cantata, Carmina burana, featuring the famous “O’Fortuna” movement heard in numerous movie and television commercial scores. This magical program also features Igor Stravinsky’s adventurous Firebird Carmina Burana Suite, a masterwork of personal significance to Maestro Muñoz. Don’t miss this historic evening and join Phoenix in welcoming Maestro Tito Muñoz.

SYMPHONY HALL Tito Muñoz, conductor “I am eager to bring one of my personal Sept 19, 2014 | 7:30 pm Mary MacKenzie, soprano favorite pieces of music to Phoenix, the Sept 20, 2014 | 7:30 pm Christopher Pfund, tenor Suite from The Firebird, which is one of the Corey McKem, baritone first pieces of orchestral repertoire I learned Stravinsky: Suite from The The Phoenix Symphony Chorus in my youth, alongside the majestic and Firebird (1919) Phoenix Boys Choir celebrated Carmina burana.” Orff: Carmina burana

– Tito Muñoz, Virginia G. Piper Music Director CLASSICS SERIES Appalachian  Spring

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Oct 2, 2014 | 7:30 pm*

SYMPHONY HALL Oct 3, 2014 | 11:30 am** Oct 4, 2014 | 7:30 pm

PINNACLE PRESBYTERIAN Oct 5, 2014 | 3:00 pm***

Tito Muñoz, conductor Amy Dickson, saxophone

Gould: Spirituals John Williams: “Escapades” from Catch Me If You Can Higdon: Soprano Sax Concerto Copland: Suite from Appalachian Spring

Maestro Tito Muñoz continues his triumphant and dynamic inaugural season with Aaron Copland’s quintessential masterpiece, Appalachian Spring. Reminiscent of an idealized America, Copland’s harmonic and luxurious Pulitzer Prize-winning ballet suite has become one of the most inspiring and symbolic works of the 20th century. In this program Maestro Muñoz also debuts classical saxophonist Amy Dickson; the #1 UK Classical artist who has won Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Hear her unique sound in John Williams’ lively and energetic “Escapades” “Amy Dickson is a celebrated saxophonist from Catch Me If You Can, as well as in Jennifer Higdon’s Soprano Sax Concerto and a personal friend of mine, so it gives which has been called a “significant testament to beauty.” The evening begins me great pleasure to bring her to Phoenix with Morton Gould’s Spirituals.

for her North American debut.” *This concert is part of the Scottsdale Series and can be purchased in the Scottsdale Series Subscription or individually. – Tito Muñoz, Virginia G. Piper Music Director **Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s program. ***As a Special Performance, this concert is not part of the Classics Series and can be purchased individually. CLASSICS SERIES

Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6

SYMPHONY HALL Oct 17, 2014 | 7:30 pm Oct 18, 2014 | 7:30 pm

Tito Muñoz, conductor Steven Moeckel, violin

Rossini: Overture to L’Italiana in Algeri Mozart: Concerto No. 5 in A Major for Violin and Orchestra, K. 219 (Turkish) Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B minor, op. 74 (Pathétique)

Premiering just days before his death, Tchaikovsky’s sixth and final symphony takes the audience on a pathos-laden journey exploring life, death and the human existence. This gripping and emotional symphony brings an unparalleled emotional honesty to orchestral music. The program also features The Phoenix Symphony’s world renowned and Valley favorite Concertmaster Steven Moeckel performing Mozart’s enchanting and lively Turkish Violin Concerto. The evening begins with the overture to Rossini’s popular comedy, L’Italiana in Algeri – The Italian Girl in Algiers.

“Concertmaster Steven Moeckel’s performance of Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto last November was pure magic. I look forward to working with Steven once again for Mozart’s Turkish Violin Concerto No. 5.”

– Tito Muñoz, Virginia G. Piper Music Director CLASSICS SERIES

Beethoven and Brahms

SYMPHONY HALL Nov 21, 2014 | 11:00 am* Nov 21, 2014 | 7:30 pm Nov 22, 2014 | 7:30 pm

Michael Christie, conductor William Wolfram, piano

Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C Major, op. 21 Brahms: Concerto No. 1 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, op. 15

Back by popular demand, Music Director Laureate Michael Christie returns to The Phoenix Symphony to conduct Beethoven’s revolutionary Symphony No. 1, which uniquely and boldly advanced the overall symphonic form. Also returning to Phoenix with Maestro Christie is internationally recognized pianist William Wolfram, performing Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1. Wolfram’s versatile piano technique and immense energy is highlighted by the young Brahms’ captivating concerto.

*Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s program. CLASSICS SERIES

Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 “New World Symphony”

SYMPHONY HALL Nov 28, 2014 | 7:30 pm Nov 29, 2014 | 7:30 pm

JoAnn Falletta, conductor Chloë Hanslip, violin

Borodin: Overture to Prince Igor Prokofiev: Concerto No. 1 in D Major for Violin & Orchestra, op. 19 Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, op. 95 (From the New World)

Celebrate this season of Thanksgiving as Maestra JoAnn Falletta returns to explore the new world in Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “New World Symphony.” Commissioned and written entirely in the United States, this symphony From the New World, is one of the most popular works in the romantic repertoire and stands today as a triumphant tribute to the American spirit. CLASSICS SERIES

Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Jan 8, 2015 | 7:30 pm*

SYMPHONY HALL Jan 9, 2015 | 7:30 pm Jan 10, 2015 | 7:30 pm

James Feddeck, conductor Vadym Kholodenko, piano (Van Cliburn Gold Medalist)

Shostakovich: Festive Overture, op. 96 Prokofiev:Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Piano and Orchestra, op. 16 Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, op. 90

The Phoenix Symphony is honored to welcome 2013 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Vadym Kholodenko to the 2014/15 season and his Phoenix Symphony debut. Acclaimed for his “absorbing musical shadings” and artistic depth, Kholodenko delivers an unforgettable performance of Prokofiev’s grand and lyrical second piano concerto. This program also features Brahms’ impassioned and intense Symphony No. 3 in F Major, considered his most nearly perfect artistic creation.

*This concert is part of the Scottsdale Series and can be purchased in the Scottsdale Series Subscription or individually. CLASSICS SERIES CLASSICS SERIES

Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5 Barber’s Cello Concerto

SYMPHONY HALL Music Director Laureate Michael Christie returns SYMPHONY HALL Guest Conductor Carlos-Miguel Prieto returns Jan 15, 2015 | 11:00 am* for his second and final appearance in the Mar 6, 2015 | 11:00 am* to lead a dynamic program of Revueltas, Jan 16, 2015 | 7:30 pm 2014/15 season to lead The Phoenix Symphony Mar 6, 2015 | 7:30 pm Barber and Schumann. Cellist Christian Poltera, Jan 17, 2015 | 7:30 pm in a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Mar 7, 2015 | 7:30 pm selected as a BBC New Generation Artist, births of both Jean Sibelius and Carl Nielsen. performs Barber’s romantic Cello Concerto on This concert features Jean Sibelius’ triumphant his 1711 “Mara” Stradivari cello. This program Michael Christie, conductor Carlos-Miguel Prieto, conductor and enveloping Symphony No. 5. The evening also presents Schumann’s challenging yet richly Viviana Cumplido Wilson, flute Christian Poltera, cello also includes The Phoenix Symphony’s own expressive and popular second symphony Principal Flutist Viviana Cumplido Wilson, with and Mexican-born Silvestre Revueltas’ Redes Grieg: Selections from Peer Gynt Nielsen’s intimate and melodic flute concerto. Revueltas: Suite from Redes Suite, representing his score from the powerful Nielsen: Concerto for Flute and The program begins with selections from Barber: Concerto for Cello and Mexican film “The Wave.” Orchestra Edvard Grieg’s expansive Peer Gynt including Orchestra, op. 22 Sibelius: Symphony No. 5 in the ever popular theme “In the Hall of the Schumann: Symphony No. 2 in E-flat Major, op. 82 Mountain King.” C Major

*Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s program. *Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s program. CLASSICS SERIES

Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony, No. 4

SYMPHONY HALL Mar 20, 2015 | 11:00 am* Mar 20, 2015 | 7:30 pm Mar 21, 2015 | 7:30 pm

Tito Muñoz, conductor Louis Lortie, piano

Webern: Im Sommerwind Chopin: Concerto No. 1 in E minor for Piano and Orchestra, op. 11 Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, op. 90 (Italian)

Tito Muñoz, in his inaugural season, returns to Symphony Hall demonstrating his remarkable and focused conducting style with a passionate program of Webern, Chopin and Mendelssohn. Known for his fresh perspective, Canadian born pianist Louie Lortie returns to Phoenix to perform Chopin’s first piano concerto. The evening begins with Webern’s opulent and poetic Im Sommerwind and concludes with Mendelssohn’s joyful representation of Italy through his most popular Symphony No. 4, the Italian Symphony.

“This truly exciting concert features two personal favorites as Louie Lortie returns to Phoenix for Chopin and the orchestra leads audiences on a music journey through Italy with Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony.”

*Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s program. – Tito Muñoz, Virginia G. Piper Music Director CLASSICS SERIES

Mozart’s Symphony No. 40

SYMPHONY HALL Apr 17, 2015 | 11:00 am* Apr 17, 2015 | 7:30 pm Apr 18, 2015 | 7:30 pm

Tito Muñoz, conductor Paul Jacobs, organ

Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 3, op. 72b Guilmant: Symphony No. 1 for Organ & Orchestra in D minor, op. 92 Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550

The centerpiece of Mozart’s final symphonic trilogy, Symphony No. 40 encompasses unparalleled emotional range during four movements full of contrast and character. Tito Muñoz, continuing his triumphant debut with The Phoenix Symphony, leads a program that also features the return of Grammy Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs performing Guilmant’s Symphony No. 1 for Organ and Orchestra. The evening begins with the overture to Beethoven’s loving opera, Fidelio.

“I am looking forward to working with Paul on this concert. Paul Jacobs is recognized as one of the top organists in the world and this will be my first time working with him and Guilmant’s Symphony No. 1.” *Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s program. – Tito Muñoz, Virginia G. Piper Music Director CLASSICS SERIES

An Evening with the Phoenix Boys Choir

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS May 7, 2015 | 7:30 pm*

SYMPHONY HALL May 8, 2015 | 7:30 pm May 9, 2015 | 7:30 pm

Tito Muñoz, conductor The Phoenix Symphony Chorus Phoenix Boys Choir

Vaughan Williams: Magnificat Brahms: Schicksalslied, op. 54 (Song of Destiny) Kodály: Psalmus hungaricus, op. 13

Join Maestro Tito Muñoz and his convincing musicianship on the podium in an evening of beautiful and diverse choral repertoire with The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and the world-renowned Phoenix Boys Choir. The evening begins with Vaughan Williams’ Magnificat, a lyrical expression of joy and thanksgiving. The evening continues with Brahms’ Schicksalslied or “Song of Destiny,” which explores the competing existence of deities and mortals. The evening concludes with both choirs singing Kodály’s rarely performed Psalmus hungaricus, a bombastic and defiant work based on scriptures’ Psalm 55 to mark the 50th anniversary of the unification of Buda and Pest in Hungary.

“This is truly going to be a magical night of beautiful and diverse choral repertoire featuring our very own Phoenix Symphony Chorus and the world renowned Phoenix Boys Choir.” *This concert is part of the Scottsdale Series and can be purchased in the Scottsdale Series Subscription – Tito Muñoz, Virginia G. Piper Music Director or individually. CLASSICS SERIES

Mahler’s Symphony No. 1

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS May 21, 2015 | 7:30 pm*

SYMPHONY HALL May 22, 2015 | 11:00 am** May 22, 2015 | 7:30 pm May 23, 2015 | 7:30 pm

Tito Muñoz, conductor Giora Schmidt, violin

Adam Schoenberg: Finding Rothko Bruch: Concerto No. 1 in G minor for Violin and Orchestra, op. 26 Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D Major (Titan)

In the final concert of Maestro Muñoz’ debut season, The Phoenix Symphony presents Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in a musical journey of triumph over death. Praised by the Cleveland Plain Dealer as “impossible to resist, captivating with lyricism, tonal warmth, and boundless enthusiasm,” violinist Giora Schmidt makes his Phoenix Symphony debut with Bruch’s enduring first violin concerto. The program opens with Finding Rothko, an enchanting piece reflecting on four of the abstract works by Russian artist Mark Rothko by the young American composer, Adam Schoenberg.

“A program featuring two of my passions. I have always been an admirer of the grandeur of Mahler and look forward to introducing Phoenix to a young composer, Adam Schoenberg, with his powerful piece Finding Rothko.” *This concert is part of the Scottsdale Series and can be purchased in the Scottsdale Series Subscription or individually.

– Tito Muñoz, Virginia G. Piper Music Director **Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s program. POPS SERIES

Sounds of New Orleans – A Tribute to Louis Armstrong

SYMPHONY HALL Sept 26, 2014 | 7:30 pm Sept 28, 2014 | 2:00 pm

Larry Blank, conductor Byron Stripling, trumpet/vocalist

This musical showcase of the “Big Easy” features a loving tribute to Louis Armstrong. From “St. Louis Blues” and “Sweet Georgia Brown” to “What a Wonderful World” and “When the Saints Come Marching In,” virtuoso trumpeter and singer Byron Stripling leads a swinging evening filled with the sounds that make the Crescent City famous.

Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership with The Phoenix Symphony POPS SERIES

SAVOR THE SYMPHONY WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Oct 24, 2014 | 11:00 am

SYMPHONY HALL Oct 24, 2014 | 7:30 pm Oct 25, 2014 | 7:30 pm

Randal Craig Fleischer, conductor Cheyenne Jackson, vocalist

Cheyenne Jackson Cheyenne Jackson, a multi-talented actor, singer, and songwriter makes his Arizona debut with The Phoenix Symphony singing a dazzling parade of popular songs from the Great American Songbook. Celebrate famous film music, beloved musicals and the great leading men and women of the cinema with Cheyenne Jackson. You’ve seen him on Glee, 30 Rock, Curb Your Enthusiasm, on Broadway and in the Emmy award-winning film Behind the Candelabra. The New York Daily News hails, “Cheyenne Jackson has got it all…the voice, the moves, the quirky Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership self-effacing humor.” Join The Phoenix Symphony and Cheyenne Jackson for a with The Phoenix Symphony truly unforgettable evening. POPS SERIES Holiday Pops

SYMPHONY HALL Dec 5, 2014 | 7:30 pm Dec 6, 2014 | 2:00 pm Dec 6, 2014 | 7:30 pm Dec 7, 2014 | 2:00 pm

Stuart Chafetz, conductor Mike Elderidge, tenor Desert Bells, bell choir The Phoenix Symphony Chorus Phoenix Girls Chorus

“O’ Come, All Ye Faithful” to the Valley’s most beloved holiday tradition, Holiday Pops, as Guest Conductor Stuart Chafetz returns to lead The Phoenix Symphony and The Phoenix Symphony Chorus in this festive concert of seasonal favorites and the ever-popular Holiday sing-a-long. This year the tradition soars to new and angelic heights as the Desert Bells Bell Choir and The Phoenix Girls Chorus take their place among over 200 artists in a performance guaranteed to deliver the holiday spirit.

Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership with The Phoenix Symphony POPS SERIES

SYMPHONY HALL Jan 2, 2015 | 7:30 pm Jan 3, 2015 | 7:30 pm The Texas Tenors Jan 4, 2015 | 2:00 pm

Stuart Chafetz, conductor The Texas Tenors, vocalists

Back by popular demand, The Texas Tenors are riding into town to perform with The Phoenix Symphony. Fresh off their December 2013 PBS special with The Phoenix Symphony, these good ‘ol boys from America’s Got Talent combine their personal charisma and powerful harmonies in a mixture of country, contemporary and operatic favorites. With songs like their original hit “You Should Dream”, Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership favorites “Nessun Dorma” and “God Bless the USA” and new surprises likes “Music with The Phoenix Symphony of the Night” from Phantom of the Opera and more, this will be a Texas-sized performance you don’t want to miss. POPS SERIES

Broadway Romance

SYMPHONY HALL Jan 23, 2015 | 7:30 pm Jan 24, 2015 | 7:30 pm Jan 25, 2015 | 2:00 pm

Ted Sperling, conductor Laura Osnes, vocalist Santino Fontana, vocalist

Get an early start to Valentine’s Day and join The Phoenix Symphony and stars of Broadway as they sing their way through Tony Award-winner Ted Sperling’s guide to the greatest love stories from Broadway musicals. Hear music from West Side Story, Girl Crazy, Follies, Guys and Dolls, Camelot, Ragtime, Carousel, Annie Get Your Gun, and The Light in the Piazza and favorites like “If I Loved You,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “Somewhere,” and “I’ve Never Been in Love Before.” This is a concert for the heart that you won’t want to miss.

Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership with The Phoenix Symphony POPS SERIES

A Night at the Movies: Singin’ in the Rain

SYMPHONY HALL Mar 14, 2015 | 7:30 pm Mar 15, 2015 | 2:00 pm

Randall Craig Fleischer, conductor

The Phoenix Symphony takes you out for a movie in style with a unique presentation of the legendary Hollywood musical film Singin’ in the Rain, starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds. The Phoenix Symphony accompanies this feature film live, bringing the iconic classical score to life with hits like the title song “Singin’ in the Rain,” and others such as “Make ‘Em Laugh,” “Fit as a Fiddle,” and “You Were Meant for Me” sprinkled throughout this classic.

Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership with The Phoenix Symphony POPS SERIES POPS SERIES

Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership with The Phoenix Symphony with The Phoenix Symphony

Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Legends of Nashville and More SYMPHONY HALL The Legends of Nashville will hang their hats Apr 25, 2015 | 7:30 pm at Symphony Hall for a tribute to the greatest SYMPHONY HALL Enjoy The Phoenix Symphony in a delightful Apr 26, 2015 | 2:00 pm names in Country Music. With selections from Mar 27, 2015 | 7:30 pm celebration of the music of George Gershwin famed singers and songwriters like Johnny Cash, with one of the most popular American concert Mar 28, 2015 | 7:30 pm Randall Craig Fleischer, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Faith Mar 29, 2015 | 2:00 pm hits of all time. Hear Rhapsody in Blue performed conductor Hill and Tennessee Ford, this show will leave your by Eric Zuber, crowned as the 2013 Bösendorfer boots knocking and your country soul content. Piano Competition Winner right here in Phoenix. Emil de Cou, conductor The program also features Gershwin favorites Eric Zuber, piano such as “American in Paris,” “Strike Up the Band,” Kate Baldwin, vocalist and a one-of-a-kind medley of “Shall We Dance.” POPS SERIES POPS SERIES

Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership with The Phoenix Symphony with The Phoenix Symphony

“All Night Long” – Phoenix Theatre Collaboration SYMPHONY HALL Now in its fifth year, The Phoenix Symphony and Music of the 1980’s May 29, 2015 | 7:30 pm Phoenix Theatre team up to bring you an exciting and unique collaboration featuring your favorite SYMPHONY HALL Sure, the 80s had Ronald Regan and Reaganomics, May 30, 2015 | 7:30 pm Broadway musicals. Previous presentations have May 16, 2015 | 7:30 pm John Hughes films and Molly Ringwald, but May 31, 2015 | 4:00 pm offered The Music Man, South Pacific and My Fair May 17, 2015 | 4:00 pm could any of that compare with the likes of Elton Lady. This semi-staged production highlights John, Cyndi Lauper, Phil Collins and Lionel Tito Muñoz, conductor Arizona’s finest musicians and actors as they bring Richie? Guest Conductor Stuart Chafetz returns Phoenix Theatre Stuart Chafetz, conductor Broadway to life at Symphony Hall. to take audiences back to the 1980’s with Farah Alvin, vocalist favorites like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Girls Just Joe Cassidy, vocalist Wanna Have Fun,” and “What a Feeling.” Join The Phoenix Symphony in a musical salute to the decade that brought us parachute pants, leg warmers and headbands. FAMILY SERIES FAMILY SERIES

Halloween at Hogwarts The Polar Express

SYMPHONY HALL The Hogwarts Express returns to Symphony Hall SYMPHONY HALL A young boy strains to hear the bells on Santa’s Oct 19, 2014 | 2:30 pm this Halloween from its 2013 sold out debut Nov 30, 2014 | 2:30 pm sleigh from his bed when a mysterious train with a whole new show! All muggles and wizards arrives outside his house. Join him aboard the Matthew Kasper, conductor are welcome to attend as the orchestra performs Stuart Chafetz, conductor Polar Express for a delightful journey to the seasonal selections and even more memorable Phoenix Girls Chorus North Pole. A new lively narration and special music from the Harry Potter films. Come early guest will immerse the audience into the world dressed as your favorite Hogwarts citizen and for those who truly believe. Continue the enjoy pre-concert activities throughout the hall. adventure and join The Phoenix Symphony for the annual holiday sing-a-long with fresh new surprises. FAMILY SERIES FAMILY SERIES

Eye of the Tiger! Phoenix Theatre Collaboration SYMPHONY HALL Bring your kids along sporting their favorite SYMPHONY HALL Experience a rare treat for the Family Series as May 17, 2015 | 1:00 pm team jersey to move and groove with one of May 31, 2015 | 1:00 pm The Phoenix Symphony and Phoenix Theatre team the great decades in music history. Enjoy the up for a unique family production featuring your Stuart Chafetz, conductor orchestra’s adaptations of 80s favorites that will Tito Muñoz, conductor favorite Broadway musicals. Previous presentations Farah Alvin, vocalist have you and your kids dancing in the aisles. Phoenix Theatre have offered The Music Man, South Pacific and This isn’t a mixed tape, it’s live with The Phoenix My Fair Lady. This semi-staged production, to be Joe Cassidy, vocalist Symphony featuring hits like “Born in the U.S.A.,” announced this summer, highlights Arizona’s finest “What a Feeling,” the theme from Ghostbusters musicians and actors as they bring a shortened and more. family version of Broadway to life at Symphony Hall. SCOTTSDALE SERIES COFFEE CLASSICS SERIES

Appalachian Spring Appalachian Spring

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS SYMPHONY HALL Oct 2, 2014 | 7:30 pm Oct 3, 2014 | 11:00 am Beethoven and Brahms Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto SYMPHONY HALL No. 2 Nov 21, 2014 | 11:00 am

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS Jan 8, 2015 | 7:30 pm Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5 SYMPHONY HALL Jan 16, 2015 | 11:00 am An Evening with the Phoenix Barber’s Cello Concerto SYMPHONY HALL Boys Choir Mar 6, 2015 | 11:00 am

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS May 7, 2015 | 7:30 pm Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony, No. 4 SYMPHONY HALL Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 Mar 20, 2015 | 11:00 am

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS May 21, 2015 | 7:30 pm Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 SYMPHONY HALL Apr 17, 2015 | 11:00 am Mahler’s Symphony No.1 SYMPHONY HALL May 22, 2015 | 11:00 am

See Classics Series for details and descriptions. Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s program. LEGENDS SERIES

The Phoenix Symphony Introducing The New debuts its 2014/15 Legends Series with chart topping LEGENDS SERIES hits from three of rock and pop’s greatest recording artists of all time.

Music of Queen SYMPHONY HALL Brent Havens, conductor Mar 13, 2015 | 7:30 pm Brody Dolyniuk, vocalist

We will, we will, ROCK You! The 2014/15 Legends series debuts…In a decade of “super groups” – and four decades beyond – Queen still reigns supreme. The Phoenix Symphony presents “The Music of Queen.” A “Bohemian Rhapsody” of hit after chart-smashing Queen hit. Brody Dolyniuk returns with The Phoenix Symphony to perform the solid platinum hits of Freddie Mercury, like “Radio Ga Ga,” “We Are the Champions,” “Somebody to Love,” “Who Wants to Live Forever,” “Killer Queen,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Fat-Bottomed Girls,” “I Want It All,” and many more.

Music of Led Zeppelin SYMPHONY HALL Brent Havens, conductor Apr 24, 2015 | 7:30 pm Randy Jackson, vocalist

Bridging the gulf between rock ’n’ roll and classical music, The Phoenix Symphony will blow you away with the return of the popular Music of Led Zeppelin as the Legends Series continues. Amplified by a full rock band, creator Brent Havens will conduct the orchestra as they capture Led Zeppelin’s sheer blast and power, riff for riff, while churning out new musical colors. The two-plus-hour concert features classic Zeppelin tunes, including “Stairway to Heaven,” “Heartbreaker,” “Black Dog,” “Immigrant Song,” and more. Super Diamond –

A Tribute to Neil Diamond SYMPHONY HALL Stuart Chafetz, conductor May 15, 2015 | 7:30 pm Super Diamond, vocalist

Super Diamond salutes the legendary Neil Diamond as lead singer “Surreal Neil” closes out the inaugural Legends Series with a high-octane show of hits made famous by the Sweet Caroline master himself. With “Cracklin Rosie,” “Cherry Cherry,” and “I Am…I Said,” Neil Diamond made his unforgettable mark on contemporary music. Super Diamond has performed on the Late Show with David Letterman and to sold-out performances fans of the “Solitary Man” around the world. SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

Handel’s Messiah

SYMPHONY HALL Dec 10, 2014 | 7:30 pm Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Dec 11, 2014 | 7:30 pm TBD Dec 12, 2014 | 7:30 pm Mesa Arts Center Dec 13, 2014 | 7:30 pm Camelback Bible Church Dec 14, 2014 | 3:00 pm Pinnacle Presbyterian Church

Tito Muñoz, conductor The Phoenix Symphony Chorus

Handel’s massive oratorio makes a profound musical statement of the Christian faith, celebrating the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The acclaimed and popular “Halleluiah” chorus highlights this spiritual concert. Join Music Director Tito Muñoz as he leads the Valley’s favorite holiday tradition as The Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and soloists perform Handel’s Messiah in churches and venues throughout the Valley. SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

SYMPHONY HALL Dec 31, 2014 | 7:30 pm

New Year’s Eve Stuart Chafetz, conductor

End the year on a high note and join one of our most entertaining guest conductors, Celebration Stuart Chafetz, as he conducts The Phoenix Symphony in the Valley’s most popular New Year’s Eve Celebration. Enjoy famous Strauss waltzes and seasonal classics and contemporary favorites from Rodgers and Hammerstein and Simon and Garfunkel. Don’t miss this joyous and popular musical celebration that is sure to sell out. SPECIAL PERFORMANCES SPECIAL EVENTS

Appalachian Spring A Special Event with Special Performance Phoenix International Raceway

PINNACLE PRESBYTERIAN SYMPHONY HALL Oct 5, 2014 | 3:00 pm VIP Event Nov 6, 2014 | 5:30 pm Tito Muñoz, conductor Performance Amy Dickson, saxophone Nov 6, 2014 | 7:30 pm

Gould: Spirituals Larry Blank, conductor J. Williams: “Escapades” from Catch Me If You Can Higdon: Soprano Sax Concerto Shift into gear with The Phoenix Symphony as we celebrate the 50th anniversary Copland: Suite from Appalachian Spring of Phoenix International Raceway! Event attendees will enjoy a pre-concert, red carpet VIP party with a chance to mingle with NASCAR personalities and local Maestro Tito Muñoz continues his triumphant and dynamic inaugural season with celebrities while enjoying savory food creations and specialty cocktails. Guests will Aaron Copland’s quintessential masterpiece, Appalachian Spring. Reminiscent also have the opportunity to bid on exclusive live and silent auction items specifi- of an idealized America, Copland’s harmonic and luxurious Pulitzer Prize-winning cally selected to impress at this one-of-a-kind event. The pre-concert party is followed ballet suite has become one of the most inspiring and symbolic works of the by an electrifying performance by The Phoenix Symphony all about cars, motorsports 20th century. In this program Maestro Muñoz also debuts classical saxophonist and racing. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see The Phoenix Symphony and Amy Dickson; the #1 UK Classical artist who has won Breakthrough Artist of Phoenix International Raceway pump up the volume with The Sound of Speed! the Year. Hear her unique sound in John Williams’ lively and energetic “Escapades” For pricing and event information, call 602-452-0420 from Catch Me If You Can, as well as in Jennifer Higdon’s Soprano Sax Concerto which has been called a “significant testament to beauty.” The evening begins with Morton Gould’s Spirituals. Savor the Symphony Women’s Luncheon Bösendorfer Piano Competition SYMPHONY HALL

SYMPHONY HALL Oct. 24, 2014 | 11:00 am Jan 11, 2015 | 7:30 pm Join us for the 3rd Annual Savor the Symphony Women’s Luncheon featuring the James Feddeck, conductor gorgeous actor, singer and songwriter, Cheyenne Jackson. Eavesdrop on Cheyenne Jackson’s rehearsal with The Phoenix Symphony as he delights the audience with The Phoenix Symphony partners once again with Bösendorfer, one of the world’s popular songs from the Great American Songbook. Then dine at a luncheon prepared oldest and most well-known piano manufacturers, and ASU’s School of Music for by Chef Bernie Kantak of The Gladly and Citizen Public House. Hear Cheyenne Jackson the 7th Biannual Bösendorfer USASU International Piano Competition Finals. See and Chef Bernie Kantak discuss their experiences and journies with music and food. rising star pianists from around the world as they compete to win $15,000, a guest All proceeds from this one-of-a-kind luncheon benefit The Phoenix Symphony artist contract with The Phoenix Symphony, and performance opportunities at the Bösendorfer National Concert Series. Join in the excitement and anticipation Education and Community Engagement Programs. as the next Bösendorfer International Piano Competition winner is chosen. Sponsorships begin at $2,500, call 602-452-0420 for more information. SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS SUBSCRIBER PACKAGES

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Full Classics & Pops Subscriptions The Best Seats at the Best Price We offer two full Classics Series subscriptions on Friday and Saturday evenings. Subscribers always have the best seats – and at a savings of up to 30% off prices to the Additionally, there are three full Pops Series subscriptions to choose from, offering general public. concerts in the Pops Series on Friday and Saturday evenings, and Sunday afternoons. Exclusive Concert Pre-Sales Half Classics & Pops Subscriptions Subscribers have the first opportunity to reserve tickets to any of our performances before the general public. You can also purchase a variety of half subscriptions, featuring combinations of concerts featured on each night of the Classics and Pops Series. Prepaid Parking Privileges Coffee Classics Subscription Subscribers can take the hassle out of getting to concerts. Prepaid parking guarantees you will have a parking space for all the concerts in your series. Enjoy all seven of the concerts in the Coffee Classics Series on Friday afternoons. Don’t forget to ask about the Meet the Artist Luncheons! Reduced Ticket Exchange Fees Scottsdale Subscription If your schedule changes, your series tickets can too. Please note: there is a $2 per ticket exchange fee. Not all concerts are eligible for exchange. Please check with our Patron This subscription offers four of the concerts from the Classics Series at the Scottsdale Services staff for more information. Center for the Performing Arts.

Patron Privilege Card Family Subscription This special card is exclusive to subscribers and provides you with a 10% discount on Enjoy all four of the Family Series concerts, complete with one hour of family- meals purchased at select restaurants in the Valley during the 2014/15 Season. friendly pre-concert activities, including the popular Instrument Petting Zoo.

Additional Discounts* Legends Series – New! As a subscriber, you will receive 20% off of additional single ticket purchases to any of New this year, enjoy three concerts filled with chart topping hits from some of rock our Classical, Pops, Scottsdale or Family Series concerts. and pop’s greatest recording artists of all time.

Complimentary Seat Upgrade* Enjoy a complimentary seat upgrade for a single concert – perfect for Can’t Decide How to Subscribe? a special night or to try out seats in another section. Choose Your Own Subscription! The Choose Your Own subscriptions offer you the flexibility to decide exactly which concerts you want to attend. Simply pick four or more of your favorite concerts from the Classics or Pops Series to create your own season. • Classics Choose Your Own: Choose 4 or more concerts from the Classics Series. • Pops Choose Your Own: Choose 4 or more concerts form the Pops Series. • Combo Choose Your Own: Mix and match 4 or more concerts from the Classics *These subscriber benefits do not apply to Choose Your Own packages. or Pops Series. CLASSICS SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS

CLASSICS 11 CLASSICS 12 CLASSICS 6A CLASSICS 6A CLASSICS 6B COFFEE FRIDAYS SATURDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS SATURDAYS CLASSICS*

Friday nights Saturday nights Friday nights Saturday nights Saturday nights Friday mornings

Dress Circle Prime $695.20 Dress Circle Prime $758.40 Dress Circle Prime $402.90 Dress Circle Prime $402.90 Dress Circle Prime $402.90 Price A $206.99 Dress Circle $607.20 Dress Circle $662.40 Dress Circle $351.90 Dress Circle $351.90 Dress Circle $351.90 Price B $157.01 Price A $501.60 Price A $547.20 Price A $290.70 Price A $290.70 Price A $290.70 Price C $101.01 Price B $396.00 Price B $432.00 Price B $229.50 Price B $229.50 Price B $229.50 Includes these 7 concerts: Price C $290.40 Price C $316.80 Price C $168.30 Price C $168.30 Price C $168.30 Price D $158.40 Price D $172.80 Price D $91.80 Price D $91.80 Price D $91.80 Oct 3, 2014 Appalachian Spring Includes these 11 concerts: Includes these 12 concerts: Includes these 6 concerts: Includes these 6 concerts: Includes these 6 concerts: Nov 21, 2014 Beethoven Sept 19, 2014 Tito Muñoz Sept 20, 2014 Tito Muñoz Sept 19, 2014 Tito Muñoz Sept 20, 2014 Tito Muñoz Oct 4, 2014 Appalachian and Brahms conducts Carmina Burana conducts Carmina Burana conducts Carmina Burana conducts Carmina Burana Spring Jan 16, 2015 Sibelius’ Oct 17, 2014 Tchaikovsky’s Oct 4, 2014 Appalachian Oct 17, 2014 Tchaikovsky’s Oct 18, 2014 Tchaikovsky’s Nov 22, 2014 Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Symphony No. 6 Spring Symphony No. 6 Symphony No. 6 and Brahms Mar 6, 2015 Barber’s Cello Nov 21, 2014 Beethoven Oct 18, 2014 Tchaikovsky’s Nov 28, 2014 Dvořák’s Nov 29, 2014 Dvořák’s Jan 10, 2015 Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto and Brahms Symphony No. 6 Symphony No. 9 Symphony No. 9 Concerto No. 2 Mar 20, 2015 Mendelssohn’s “New World Symphony” “New World Symphony” Nov 28, 2014 Dvořák’s Nov 22, 2014 Beethoven Mar 7, 2015 Barber’s Cello “Italian” Symphony, No. 4 Symphony No. 9 and Brahms Jan 16, 2015 Sibelius’ Jan 17, 2015 Sibelius’ Concerto Apr 17, 2015 Mozart’s “New World Symphony” Symphony No. 5 Symphony No. 5 Nov 29, 2014 Dvořák’s Apr 18, 2015 Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 Jan 9, 2015 Prokofiev’s Piano Symphony No. 9 Mar 20, 2015 Mendelssohn’s Mar 21, 2015 Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 40 May 22, 2015 Mahler’s Concerto No. 2 “New World Symphony” “Italian” Symphony, No. 4 “Italian” Symphony, No. 4 May 23, 2015 Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 Jan 16, 2015 Sibelius’ Jan 10, 2015 Prokofiev’s Piano May 8, 2015 An Evening with May 9, 2015 An Evening with Symphony No. 1 Symphony No. 5 Concerto No. 2 the Phoenix Boys Choir the Phoenix Boys Choir Mar 6, 2015 Barber’s Cello Jan 17, 2015 Sibelius’ Concerto Symphony No. 5 CLASSICS 5B Mar 20, 2015 Mendelssohn’s Mar 7, 2015 Barber’s Cello FRIDAYS “Italian” Symphony, No. 4 Concerto BALCONY Apr 17, 2015 Mozart’s Mar 21, 2015 Mendelssohn’s Friday nights Symphony No. 40 “Italian” Symphony, No. 4 Dress Circle Prime $335.75 May 8, 2015 An Evening with Apr 18, 2015 Mozart’s Dress Circle $293.25 the Phoenix Boys Choir Symphony No. 40 Price A $242.25

May 22, 2015 Mahler’s May 9, 2015 An Evening with Price B $191.25 Symphony No. 1 the Phoenix Boys Choir Price C $140.25 May 23, 2015 Mahler’s Price D $76.50 Symphony No. 1 Includes these 5 concerts:

Nov 21, 2014 Beethoven Section B Section A Section C and Brahms STAGE Jan 9, 2015 Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 Mar 6, 2015 Barber’s Cello Concerto Apr 17, 2015 Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 May 22, 2015 Mahler’s Symphony No. 1

*Coffee Classics Performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s Classics program. New Seat Maps for 2014/15 season. Artists, dates and programming subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information. POPS SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS

POPS 7 FRIDAYS POPS 9 SATURDAYS POPS 9 SUNDAYS POPS RED FRIDAYS POPS RED SATURDAYS POPS BLUE SATURDAYS

Friday nights Saturday nights Friday nights Saturday nights

Dress Circle Prime $406.70 Dress Circle Prime $522.90 Dress Circle Prime $522.90 Dress Circle Prime $265.60 Dress Circle Prime $265.60 Dress Circle Prime $332.00 Dress Circle $347.90 Dress Circle $447.30 Dress Circle $447.30 Dress Circle $227.20 Dress Circle $227.20 Dress Circle $284.00 Price A $289.10 Price A $371.70 Price A $371.70 Price A $188.80 Price A $188.80 Price A $236.00 Price B $230.30 Price B $296.10 Price B $296.10 Price B $150.40 Price B $150.40 Price B $188.00 Price C $161.70 Price C $207.90 Price C $207.90 Price C $105.60 Price C $105.60 Price C $132.00 Price D $88.20 Price D $113.40 Price D $113.40 Price D $57.60 Price D $57.60 Price D $72.00

Includes these 7 concerts: Includes these 9 concerts: Includes these 9 concerts: Includes these 4 concerts: Includes these 4 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts: Sept 26, 2014 Sounds of Oct 25, 2014 Cheyenne Jackson Sept 28, 2014 Sounds of Sept 26, 2014 Sounds of Dec 6, 2014 Holiday Pops Oct 25, 2014 Cheyenne Jackson New Orleans – A Tribute to Dec 6, 2014 Holiday Pops New Orleans – A Tribute to New Orleans – A Tribute to Jan 24, 2015 Broadway Jan 3, 2015 Texas Tenors Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong Jan 3, 2015 Texas Tenors Romance Mar 14, 2015 A Night at the Oct 24, 2014 Cheyenne Jackson Dec 7, 2014 Holiday Pops Dec 5, 2014 Holiday Pops Jan 24, 2015 Broadway Mar 28, 2015 Gershwin: Movies: Singin’ in the Rain Dec 5, 2014 Holiday Pops Romance Jan 4, 2015 Texas Tenors Jan 23, 2015 Broadway Rhapsody in Blue and More May 16, 2015 “All Night Long” Romance Jan 2, 2015 Texas Tenors Mar 14, 2015 A Night at the Jan 25, 2015 Broadway Apr 25, 2015 Legends of – Music of the 1980’s Jan 23, 2015 Broadway Movies: Singin’ in the Rain Romance Mar 27, 2015 Gershwin: Nashville May 30, 2015 Phoenix Theatre Rhapsody in Blue and More Romance Mar 28, 2015 Gershwin: Mar 15, 2015 A Night at the Collaboration Mar 27, 2015 Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue and More Movies: Singin’ in the Rain Rhapsody in Blue and More Apr 25, 2015 Legends of Mar 29, 2015 Gershwin: May 29, 2015 Phoenix Theatre Nashville Rhapsody in Blue and More Collaboration May 16, 2015 “All Night Long” Apr 26, 2015 Legends of – Music of the 1980’s Nashville May 30, 2015 Phoenix Theatre May 17, 2015 “All Night Long” Collaboration – Music of the 1980’s May 31, 2015 Phoenix Theatre Collaboration BALCONY

Section B Section A Section C STAGE

New Seat Maps for 2014/15 season. Artists, dates and programming subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information. FAMILY SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS SCOTTSDALE SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS

FAMILY SERIES SCOTTSDALE SERIES

Includes all four Family Series 10 10 Includes all four Scottsdale concerts Series concerts Adult Child 1 1 Price A $200.60 Price A $68.40 $51.32 33 33 Price B $166.60 Price B $54.00 $40.52 Price C $132.60 Price C $39.60 $29.72 Oct 2, 2014 Appalachian Spring Sunday Afternoons – one hour 17 17 of music with one hour of Jan 8, 2015 Prokofiev’s Piano pre-concert children’s activities 16 16 Concerto No. 2 Oct 19, 2014 Halloween at May 7, 2015 An Evening with Hogwarts the Phoenix Boys Choir Nov 30, 2014 The Polar May 21, 2015 Mahler’s Express Symphony No. 1 1 1 May 17, 2015 Eye of the Tiger! Section B Section A Section C May 31, 2015 Phoenix Theatre Collaboration

LEGENDS SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS CHOOSE YOUR OWN

LEGENDS CLASSICS SERIES POPS SERIES COMBO

Choose any 4 concerts from the Choose any 4 concerts from the Mix and match any 4 concerts Includes these 3 concerts: Dress Circle Prime $237.60 Friday or Saturday Night Classics Friday, Saturday or Sunday Pops from the Classics or Pops Series. Dress Circle $204.00 Mar 13, 2015 Music of Queen Series Series Price A $168.00 Apr 24, 2015 Music of Price B $141.60 Dress Circle Prime $284.40 Dress Circle Prime $298.80 Visit phoenixsymphony.org Led Zeppelin Price C $108.00 Dress Circle $248.40 Dress Circle $255.60 or call 602-495-1999 for Price D $72.00 May 15, 2015 Super Diamond – Price A $205.20 Price A $212.40 pricing. A Tribute to Neil Diamond Price B $162.00 Price B $169.20 Price C $118.80 Price C $118.80 Price D $64.80 Price D $64.80 BALCONY

Section B Section A Section C STAGE

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