Concert Details Tito Muñoz Inaugural Season Classics Series

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2014/15 Season Concert Details Tito Muñoz Inaugural Season Classics Series

CLASSICS ONE CLASSICS TWO Opening Night Appalachian Spring Tito Muñoz conducts Carmina Burana SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS Oct 2, 2014 | 7:30 pm | Scottsdale 1 SYMPHONY HALL Sept 19, 2014 | 7:30 pm SYMPHONY HALL Sept 20, 2014 | 7:30 pm Oct 3, 2014 | 11:00 am | Coffee Classics 1 Oct 4, 2014 | 7:30 pm CONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor CONCERT REPERTOIRE The Phoenix Symphony Chorus Tito Muñoz, conductor Phoenix Boys Choir Amy Dickson, saxophone Stravinsky: Suite from The Firebird (1919) Gould: Spirituals Orff: Carmina burana J. Williams: “Escapades” from Catch Me If You Can Celebrate a new chapter in the history of The Phoenix Symphony Higdon: Soprano Sax Concerto as Maestro Tito Muñoz makes his debut as The Phoenix Symphony’s Copland: Suite from Appalachian Spring eleventh Virginia G. Piper Music Director. Join Maestro Muñoz in this Maestro Tito Muñoz continues his triumphant and dynamic inaugural powerful program as he leads The Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix season with Aaron Copland’s quintessential masterpiece, Appalachian Symphony Chorus and Phoenix Boys Choir in Carl Orff’s majestic and Spring. Reminiscent of an idealized America, Copland’s harmonic and scenic cantata, Carmina burana, featuring the famous “O’Fortuna” luxurious Pulitzer Prize-winning ballet suite has become one of the most movement heard in numerous movie and television commercial scores. inspiring and symbolic works of the 20th century. In this program This magical program also features Igor Stravinsky’s adventurous Firebird Maestro Muñoz also debuts classical saxophonist Amy Dickson; the #1 Suite, a masterwork of personal significance to Maestro Muñoz. Don’t miss UK Classical artist who has won Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Hear her this historic evening and join Phoenix in welcoming Maestro Tito Muñoz. unique sound in John Williams’ lively and energetic “Escapades” 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.

CLASSICS THREE CLASSICS FOUR Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 Beethoven and Brahms

SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL Oct 17, 2014 | 7:30 pm Nov 21, 2014 | 11:00 am | Coffee Classics 2 Oct 18, 2014 | 7:30 pm Nov 21, 2014 | 7:30 pm Nov 22, 2014 | 7:30 pm CONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor CONCERT REPERTOIRE Steven Moeckel, violin Michael Christie, conductor William Wolfram, piano Rossini: Overture to L’Italiana in Algeri Mozart: Concerto No. 5 in A Major for Violin and Orchestra, Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C Major, op. 21 K. 219 (Turkish) Brahms: Concerto No. 1 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, op. 15 Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B minor (Pathétique), op. 74 Back by popular demand, Music Director Laureate Michael Christie returns Premiering just days before his death, Tchaikovsky’s sixth and final to The Phoenix Symphony to conduct Beethoven’s revolutionary Symphony symphony takes the audience on a pathos-laden journey exploring life, No. 1, which uniquely and boldly advanced the overall symphonic form. death and the human existence. This gripping and emotional symphony Also returning to Phoenix with Maestro Christie is internationally recognized brings an unparalleled emotional honesty to orchestral music. The program pianist William Wolfram, performing Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1. Wolfrom’s also features The Phoenix Symphony’s world renowned and Valley favorite versatile piano technique and immense energy is highlighted by the young Concertmaster Steven Moeckel performing Mozart’s enchanting and Brahms’ complicated and captivating concerto. lively Turkish Violin Concerto No. 5. The evening begins with the overture to Rossini’s popular comedy, L’Italiana in Algeri – The Italian Girl in Algiers. Classics Series Classics Series

CLASSICS FIVE CLASSICS SIX CLASSICS NINE CLASSICS TEN Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony, No. 4 Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 “New World Symphony” SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL Jan 8, 2015 | 7:30 pm | Scottsdale 2 Mar 20, 2015 | 11:00 am | Coffee Classics 5 Apr 17, 2015 | 11:00 am | Coffee Classics 6 SYMPHONY HALL Mar 20, 2015 | 7:30 pm Apr 17, 2015 | 7:30 pm Nov 28, 2014 | 7:30 pm SYMPHONY HALL Mar 21, 2015 | 7:30 pm Apr 18, 2015 | 7:30 pm Nov 29, 2014 | 7:30 pm Jan 9, 2015 | 7:30 pm Jan 10, 2015 | 7:30 pm CONCERT REPERTOIRE CONCERT REPERTOIRE CONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor Tito Muñoz, conductor JoAnn Falletta, conductor CONCERT REPERTOIRE Louis Lortie, piano Paul Jacobs, organ Chloë Hanslip, violin James Feddeck, conductor Vadym Kholodenko, piano (Van Cliburn Gold Medalist) Webern: Im Sommerwind Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 3, op. 726 Prokofiev: Concerto No. 1 in D Major for Violin & Orchestra, op. 19 Chopin: Concerto No. 1 in E minor for Piano and Orchestra, op. 11 Guilmant: Symphony No. 1 for Organ & Orchestra in D minor, op. 92 Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor (From the New World), op. 95 Prokofiev: Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Piano and Orchestra, op. 16 Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major (Italian) Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550 Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, op. 90 Celebrate this season of Thanksgiving as Maestra JoAnn Falletta Tito Muñoz, in his inaugural season, returns to Symphony Hall The centerpiece of Mozart’s final symphonic trilogy, Symphony No. 40 returns to explore the new world in Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “New The Phoenix Symphony is honored to welcome 2013 Van Cliburn Gold demonstrating his remarkable and focused conducting style with encompasses unparalleled emotional range during four movements World Symphony.” Commissioned and written entirely in the United Medalist Vadym Kholodenko to the 2014/15 season and his Phoenix a passionate program of Webern, Chopin and Mendelssohn. Known for full of contrast and character. Tito Muñoz, continuing his triumphant States, this symphony From the New World, is one of the most popular Symphony debut. Acclaimed for his “absorbing musical shadings” and his fresh perspective, Canadian born pianist Louie Lortie returns to debut with The Phoenix Symphony, leads a program that also features works in the romantic repertoire and stands today as a triumphant artistic depth, Kholodenko delivers an unforgettable performance of Phoenix to perform Chopin’s first piano concerto. The evening begins the return of Grammy Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs performing tribute to the American spirit. Prokofiev’s grand and lyrical second piano concerto. This program also with Webern’s opulent and poetic Im Sommerwind and concludes with Guilmant’s Symphony No. 1 for Organ and Orchestra. The evening features Brahms’ impassioned and intense Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Mendelssohn’s joyful representation of Italy through his most popular begins with the overture to Beethoven’s loving opera, Fidelio. considered his most nearly perfect artistic creation. Symphony No. 4, the Italian Symphony.

CLASSICS SEVEN CLASSICS EIGHT CLASSICS ELEVEN CLASSICS TWELVE Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5 Barber’s Cello Concerto An Evening with the Phoenix Boys Choir Mahler’s Symphony No. 1

SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS Jan 16, 2015 | 11:00 am | Coffee Classics 3 Mar 6, 2015 | 11:00 am | Coffee Classics 4 May 7, 2015 | 7:30 pm | Scottsdale 3 May 21, 2015 | 7:30 pm | Scottsdale 4 Jan 16, 2015 | 7:30 pm Mar 6, 2015 | 7:30 pm Jan 17, 2015 | 7:30 pm Mar 7, 2015 | 7:30 pm SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL May 8, 2015 | 7:30 pm May 22, 2015 | 11:00 am | Coffee Classics 7 CONCERT REPERTOIRE CONCERT REPERTOIRE May 9, 2015 | 7:30 pm May 22, 2015 | 7:30 pm Michael Christie, conductor Carlos-Miguel Prieto, conductor May 23, 2015 | 7:30 pm Viviana Cumplido Wilson, flute Christian Poltera, cello CONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor CONCERT REPERTOIRE Grieg: selections from Peer Gynt Revueltas: Suite from Redes The Phoenix Symphony Chorus Tito Muñoz, conductor Nielsen: Concerto for Flute and Orchestra Barber: Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, op. 22 Phoenix Boys Choir Giora Schmidt, violin Sibelius: Symphony No. 5 in E-flat Major, op. 82 Schumann: Symphony No. 2 in C Major Vaughan Williams: Magnificat Adam Schoenberg: Finding Rothko Music Director Laureate Michael Christie returns for his second and final Guest Conductor Carlos-Miguel Prieto returns to lead a dynamic program Brahms: Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny), op. 54 Bruch: Concerto No. 1 in G minor for Violin and Orchestra, op. 26 appearance in the 2014/15 season to lead The Phoenix Symphony in of Revueltas, Barber and Schumann. Cellist Christian Poltera, selected Kodály: Psalmus hungaricus, op. 13 Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D Major (Titan) a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the births of both Jean Sibelius as a BBC New Generation Artist, performs Barber’s romantic Cello Concerto and Carl Nielsen. This concert features Jean Sibelius’ triumphant and on his 1711 “Mara” Stradivari cello. This program also presents Schumann’s Join Maestro Tito Muñoz and his convincing musicianship on the In the final concert of Maestro Muñoz’ debut season, The Phoenix enveloping Symphony No. 5. The evening also includes The Phoenix challenging yet richly expressive and popular second symphony and podium in an evening of beautiful and diverse choral repertoire with Symphony presents Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in a musical journey of Symphony’s own principal flutist Viviana Cumplido Wilson, with Nielsen’s Mexican-born Silvestre Revueltas’ Redes Suite, representing his score The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and the world-renowned Phoenix Boys triumph over death. Praised by the Cleveland Plain Dealer as “impossible intimate and melodic Flute Concerto. The program begins with Edvard from the powerful Mexican film “The Wave.” Choir. The evening begins with Vaughan Williams’ Magnificat, a lyrical to resist, captivating with lyricism, tonal warmth, and boundless Grieg’s expansive Peer Gynt including the ever popular theme “In the Hall expression of joy and thanksgiving. The evening continues with Brahms’ enthusiasm,” violinist Giora Schmidt makes his Phoenix Symphony of the Mountain King.” Schicksalslied or “Song of Destiny,” which explores the competing debut with Bruch’s enduring first violin concerto. The program opens existence of deities and mortals. The evening concludes with both with Finding Rothko, an enchanting piece reflecting on four of the choirs singing Kodály’s rarely performed Psalmus hungaricus, abstract works by Russian artist Mark Rothko by the young American a bombastic and defiant work based on scriptures’ Psalm 55 to mark composer, Adam Schoenberg. the 50th anniversary of the unification of Buda and Pest in Hungary. Classics Series Classics Series

CLASSICS SEVEN CLASSICS EIGHT CLASSICS ELEVEN CLASSICS TWELVE Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5 Barber’s Cello Concerto An Evening with the Phoenix Boys Choir Mahler’s Symphony No. 1

POPS ONE POPS TWO POPS FIVE POPS SIX Sounds of New Orleans – Boyz II Men Broadway Romance A Night at the Movies: Singin’ in the Rain A Tribute to Louis Armstrong SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL Jan 23, 2015 | 7:30 pm Mar 14, 2015 | 7:30 pm SYMPHONY HALL Oct 24, 2014 | 7:30 pm Oct 25, 2014 | 7:30 pm Jan 24, 2015 | 7:30 pm Mar 15, 2015 | 2:00 pm Sept 26, 2014 | 7:30 pm Jan 25, 2015 | 2:00 pm | Sept 28, 2014 2:00 pm CONCERT REPERTOIRE CONCERT REPERTOIRE CONCERT REPERTOIRE Randall Craig Fleischer, conductor CONCERT REPERTOIRE Randall Craig Fleischer, conductor Ted Sperling, conductor Byron Stripling, trumpet/vocalist Boyz II Men, vocalists The Phoenix Symphony takes you out for a movie in style with a unique Get an early start to Valentine’s Day and join The Phoenix Symphony presentation of the legendary Hollywood musical filmSingin’ in the Rain, This musical showcase of the “Big Easy” features a loving tribute to Louis With “swooning tunes and stunning voices,” (Dallas News), the best- selling R&B group of all time, Boyz II Men, will leave you breathless with and stars of Broadway as they sing their way through Tony Award- starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds. The Phoenix Armstrong. From “St. Louis Blues” and “Sweet Georgia Brown” to “What winner Ted Sperling’s guide to the greatest love stories from Broadway Symphony accompanies this feature film live, bringing the iconic classical a Wonderful World” and “When the Saints Come Marching In,” virtuoso hits such as “On Bended Knee,“ “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday,” “The End of the Road” and “Motownphilly.” Made up of Nathan Morris, musicals. Hear West Side Story, Girl Crazy, Follies, Guys and Dolls, Camelot, score to life with hits like the title song “Singin’ in the Rain,” and others trumpeter and singer Byron Stripling leads a swinging evening filled Ragtime, Carousel, Annie Get Your Gun, and The Light in the Piazza and such as “Make ‘Em Laugh,” “Fit as a Fiddle” and “You Were Meant for Me” with the sounds that make the Crescent City famous. Wanye Morris and Shawn Stockman, Boyz II Men has sold over 60 million albums, are Grammy and American Music Award-winners and currently favorites like “If I Loved You,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “Somewhere,” are sprinkled throughout this classic. have a hit show running at the Mirage in Vegas. Don’t miss Boyz II Men’s and “I’ve Never Been in Love Before.” This is a concert for the heart that peerless harmonies as they are paired with the virtuosity of The Phoenix you won’t want to miss. Symphony for two unforgettable performances.

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POPS THREE POPS FOUR Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue and more Legends of Nashville SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL Mar 27, 2015 | 7:30 pm Apr 25, 2015 | 7:30 pm Holiday Pops The Texas Tenors Mar 28, 2015 | 7:30 pm Apr 26, 2015 | 2:00 pm SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL Mar 29, 2015 | 2:00 pm Dec 5, 2014 | 7:30 pm Jan 2, 2015 | 7:30 pm CONCERT REPERTOIRE Dec 6, 2014 | 2:00 pm | 7:30 p.m Jan 3, 2015 | 7:30 pm CONCERT REPERTOIRE Randall Craig Fleischer, conductor Dec 7, 2014 | 2:00 pm Jan 4, 2015 | 2:00 pm Emil de Cou, conductor Eric Zuber, piano The Legends of Nashville will hang their hats at Symphony Hall for a CONCERT REPERTOIRE CONCERT REPERTOIRE tribute to the greatest names in Country Music. With selections from Enjoy The Phoenix Symphony in a delightful celebration of the music famed singers and songwriters like Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Willie Stuart Chafetz, conductor Stuart Chafetz, conductor of George Gershwin with one of the most popular American concert hits Nelson, Dolly Parton, Faith Hill and Tennessee Ford, this show will leave Mike Elderidge, tenor The Texas Tenors, vocalists of all time. Hear Rhapsody in Blue performed by Eric Zuber, crowned as your boots knocking and your country soul content. Desert Bells, bell choir the 2013 Bösendorfer Piano Competition Winner right here in Phoenix. The Phoenix Symphony Chorus Back by popular demand, The Texas Tenors are riding into town to The program also features Gershwin favorites such as “American in Paris,” Phoenix Girls Chorus perform with The Phoenix Symphony. Fresh off their December 2013 PBS special with The Phoenix Symphony, these good ‘ol boys from America’s “Strike Up the Band,” and a one-of-a-kind medley of “Shall We Dance.” “O’ Come, All Ye Faithful” to the Valley’s most beloved holiday tradition, Got Talent combine their personal charisma and powerful harmonies Holiday Pops, as Guest Conductor Stuart Chafetz returns to lead The in a mixture of country, contemporary and operatic favorites. With songs Phoenix Symphony and The Phoenix Symphony Chorus in this festive like “Deep in the Heart of Texas,” “Unchained Melody” and “Nessun POPS NINE POPS TEN concert of seasonal favorites and the ever-popular Holiday sing-a-long. Dorma,” this will be a Texas-sized performance you don’t want to miss. 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 “All Night Long” – Music of the 1980’s Fiddler on the Roof with Phoenix Theatre 200 artists in a performance guaranteed to deliver the holiday spirit. SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL May 16, 2015 | 7:30 pm May 29, 2015 | 7:30 pm May 17, 2015 | 4:00 pm May 30, 2015 | 7:30 pm May 31, 2015 | 4:00 pm CONCERT REPERTOIRE Stuart Chafetz, conductor CONCERT REPERTOIRE Farah Alvin, vocalist Tito Muñoz, conductor Joe Cassidy, vocalist Phoenix Theatre

Sure, the 80s had Ronald Regan and Reaganomics, John Hughes Join The Phoenix Symphony as they celebrate their fifth annual films and Molly Ringwald, but could any of that compare with the collaboration with Phoenix Theatre with a one-of-a-kind performance likes of Elton John, Cyndi Lauper, Phil Collins and Lionel Richie? Guest of Fiddler on the Roof. This semi-staged production centers on Tevye, Conductor Stuart Chafetz returns to take audiences back to 1980’s his family and his village, as he struggles to maintain Jewish tradition with favorites like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and and a sense of community. Don’t miss one of Broadways’ longest- “What a Feeling.” Join The Phoenix Symphony in a musical salute to the running musicals with favorites like, “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Miracle of decade that brought us parachute pants, leg warmers and headbands. Miracles” and “Do you Love Me.” Pops Series Pops Series

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FAMILY ONE FAMILY TWO SPECIALS ONE SPECIALS TWO Halloween with Harry Potter The Polar Express Messiah New Year’s Eve Celebration

SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL Dec 10, 2014 | 7:30 pm Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts SYMPHONY HALL Dec 11, 2014 | 7:30 pm TBD Oct 19, 2014 | 2:30 pm Nov 30, 2014 | 7:30 pm Dec 31, 2014 | 7:30 pm Dec 12, 2014 | 7:30 pm Mesa Arts Center The Hogwarts Express returns to Symphony Hall this Halloween from A young boy strains to hear the bells on Santa’s Sleigh from his bed Dec 13, 2014 | 7:30 pm Camelback Bible Church CONCERT REPERTOIRE its 2013 sold out debut. All muggles and wizards are welcome to attend when a mysterious train arrives outside his house. Join him aboard the Dec 14, 2014 | 3:00 pm Pinnacle Presbyterian Church Stuart Chafetz, conductor as the orchestra performs seasonal selections and even more memorable Polar Express for a delightful journey to the North Pole. A lively narration music from the Harry Potter films. Come early dressed as your favorite and special guest will immerse the audience into the world for those CONCERT REPERTOIRE End the year on a high note and join one of our most entertaining Hogwarts citizen and enjoy pre-concert activities throughout the hall. who truly believe. Continue the adventure and join The Phoenix Tito Muñoz, conductor guest conductors, Stuart Chafetz, as he conducts The Phoenix Symphony for the annual holiday sing-a-long. Symphony in the Valley’s most popular New Year’s Eve Celebration. Handel’s massive oratorio makes a profound musical statement of Enjoy famous Strauss waltzes and seasonal classics and contemporary the Christian faith, celebrating the life, death and resurrection of Jesus favorites from Rodgers and Hammerstein and Simon and Garfunkel. FAMILY THREE FAMILY FOUR Christ. The acclaimed and popular “Halleluiah” chorus highlights this Don’t miss this joyous and popular musical celebration that is sure to spiritual concert. Join Music Director Tito Muñoz as he leads the Valley’s sell out. favorite holiday tradition as The Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix Eye of The Tiger! Fiddler on the Roof Symphony Chorus and soloists perform Handel’s Messiah in churches and venues throughout the Valley. SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL May 17, 2015 | 1:00 pm May 31, 2015 | 1:00 pm

Bring your kids along to move and groove with one of the great decades Experience a rare treat for the Family Series as The Phoenix Symphony in music history. Enjoy the orchestra’s adaptations of 80s favorites that and Phoenix Theatre team up for a unique production of “Fiddler on the will have you dancing in the aisles. This isn’t a mixed tape, it’s live with Roof.” Together, the Symphony and Phoenix Theater will tell the story of SPECIALS THREE hits like “Born in the U.S.A.,” “What a Feeling,” the theme from Ghostbusters a village in Russia, and one man’s commitment to his family, religion and and more. Join The Phoenix Symphony for Youth Sports Day, attendees the tradition of his culture that is challenged in the face of a changing are encouraged to wear jerseys or uniforms from their favorite sports world. Well known songs from the production will have your family Bösendorfer Piano Competition teams, professional or youth sports and clubs. singing along in a shortened version of this popular production. SYMPHONY HALL Jan 11, 2015 | 7:30 pm LEGENDS ONE Legends Series CONCERT REPERTOIRE Music of Queen James Feddeck, conductor The Phoenix Symphony debuts it’s 2014/15 Legends Series, The Phoenix Symphony partners once again with Bösendorfer, one SYMPHONY HALL with chart topping hits from three of rock and pops greatest of the world’s oldest and most well-known piano manufacturers, Mar 13, 2015 | 7:30 pm and ASU’s School of Music for the 7th Biannual Bösendorfer USASU recording artists of all time. Don’t miss out as a tribute to International Piano Competition Finals. See rising star pianists from We will, we will, ROCK You! The Legends series continues…In a decade The Music of Queen debuts in March, The Music of Led Zeppelin around the world as they compete to win $15,000, a guest artist of “super groups” - and four decades beyond - Queen still reigns contract with The Phoenix Symphony, and performance opportunities returns in April, and Super Diamond, the world renowned supreme. The Phoenix Symphony presents “The Music of Queen.” at the Bösendorfer National Concert Series. Join in the excitement and tribute to Mr. “Sweet Caroline” himself, Neil Diamond in May. A “Bohemian Rhapsody” of hit after chart-smashing Queen hit. Brody anticipation as the next Bösendorfer International Piano Competition Dolyniuk returns with The Phoenix Symphony to perform the solid This series of three one-night-only concerts is guaranteed to winner is chosen. platinum hits of Freddie Mercury, like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Radio take you back to some of the greatest eras in music history. 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.

LEGENDS THREE LEGENDS TWO Super Diamond – Music of Led Zeppelin A Tribute to Neil Diamond SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL Apr 24, 2015 | 7:30 pm May 15, 2015 | 7:30 pm Bridging the gulf between rock ’n’ roll and classical music, The Phoenix Super Diamond salutes the legendary Neil Diamond as lead singer Symphony will blow you away with the return of the popular Music of “Surreal Neil” closes out the inaugural Legands Series with a high-octane Led Zeppelin to debut the 2014/15 Legends Series. Amplified by a full show of hits made famous by the Sweet Caroline master himself. With rock band, creator Brent Havens will conduct the orchestra as they “Cracklin Rosie,” “Cherry Cherry,” and “I Am…I Said,” Neil Diamond made capture Led Zeppelin’s sheer blast and power, riff for riff, while churning his unforgettable mark on contemporary music. Super Diamond has out new musical colors. The two-plus-hour concert features classic performed on the Late Show with David Letterman and to sold-out Zeppelin tunes, including “Stairway to Heaven,” “Heartbreaker,” “Black performances fans of the “Solitary Man” around the world. Dog,” “Immigrant Song” and more. Family Series Special Performances

FAMILY ONE FAMILY TWO SPECIALS ONE SPECIALS TWO Halloween with Harry Potter The Polar Express Messiah New Year’s Eve Celebration

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Friday nights Saturday nights Friday nights Friday nights Saturday nights Saturday nights Friday mornings Choose any 4 Concerts from Friday or Saturday Night Classics Series Dress Circle Prime $695.20 Dress Circle Prime $758.40 Dress Circle Prime $402.90 Dress Circle Prime $335.75 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 $293.25 Dress Circle $351.90 Dress Circle $351.90 Price B $157.01 Dress Circle Prime $284.40 Price A $501.60 Price A $547.20 Price A $290.70 Price A $242.25 Price A $290.70 Price A $290.70 Price C $101.01 Dress Circle $248.40 Price B $396.00 Price B $432.00 Price B $229.50 Price B $191.25 Price B $229.50 Price B $229.50 Price A $205.20 Includes these 7 concerts: Price C $290.40 Price C $316.80 Price C $168.30 Price C $140.25 Price C $168.30 Price C $168.30 Price B $162.00 Price D $158.40 Price D $172.80 Price D $91.80 Price D $76.50 Price D $91.80 Price D $91.80 Oct 3, 2014 Appalachian Spring Price C $118.80 Price D $64.80 Includes these 11 concerts: Includes these 12 concerts: Includes these 6 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts: Includes these 6 concerts: Includes these 6 concerts: Nov 21, 2014 Beethoven and Brahms Sept 19, 2014 Tito Muñoz Sept 20, 2014 Tito Muñoz Sept 19, 2014 Tito Muñoz Nov 21, 2014 Beethoven Sept 20, 2014 Tito Muñoz Oct 4, 2014 Appalachian Spring Jan 16, 2015 Sibelius’ conducts Carmina Burana conducts Carmina Burana conducts Carmina Burana and Brahms conducts Carmina Burana Nov 22, 2014 Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Oct 17, 2014 Tchaikovsky’s Oct 4, 2014 Appalachian Spring Oct 17, 2014 Tchaikovsky’s Jan 9, 2015 Prokofiev’s Piano Oct 18, 2014 Tchaikovsky’s and Brahms Mar 6, 2015 Barber’s Cello Symphony No. 6 Symphony No. 6 Concerto No. 2 Symphony No. 6 Oct 18, 2014 Tchaikovsky’s Jan 10, 2015 Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto Nov 21, 2014 Beethoven Symphony No. 6 Nov 28, 2014 Dvořák’s Mar 6, 2015 Barber’s Cello Nov 29, 2014 Dvořák’s Concerto No. 2 Mar 20, 2015 Mendelssohn’s and Brahms Symphony No. 9 Concerto Symphony No. 9 Nov 22, 2014 Beethoven Mar 7, 2015 Barber’s Cello “Italian” Symphony, No. 4 Nov 28, 2014 Dvořák’s and Brahms “New World Symphony” Apr 17, 2015 Mozart’s “New World Symphony” Concerto Apr 17, 2015 Mozart’s Symphony No. 9 Jan 16, 2015 Sibelius’ Symphony No. 40 Jan 17, 2015 Sibelius’ Nov 29, 2014 Dvořák’s Apr 18, 2015 Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 “New World Symphony” Symphony No. 9 Symphony No. 5 May 22, 2015 Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 Symphony No. 40 May 22, 2015 Mahler’s Jan 9, 2015 Prokofiev’s Piano “New World Symphony” Mar 20, 2015 Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 1 Mar 21, 2015 Mendelssohn’s May 23, 2015 Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 Concerto No. 2 Jan 10, 2015 Prokofiev’s Piano “Italian” Symphony, No. 4 “Italian” Symphony, No. 4 Symphony No. 1 Jan 16, 2015 Sibelius’ Concerto No. 2 May 8, 2015 An Evening with May 9, 2015 An Evening with Symphony No. 5 Jan 17, 2015 Sibelius’ the Phoenix Boys Choir the Phoenix Boys Choir Mar 6, 2015 Barber’s Cello Symphony No. 5 Concerto Mar 7, 2015 Barber’s Cello Mar 20, 2015 Mendelssohn’s Concerto “Italian” Symphony, No. 4 Mar 21, 2015 Mendelssohn’s Apr 17, 2015 Mozart’s “Italian” Symphony, No. 4 BALCONY Symphony No. 40 Apr 18, 2015 Mozart’s

May 8, 2015 An Evening with Symphony No. 40 the Phoenix Boys Choir May 9, 2015 An Evening with May 22, 2015 Mahler’s the Phoenix Boys Choir Symphony No. 1 May 23, 2015 Mahler’s Symphony No. 1

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May 8, 2015 An Evening with Symphony No. 40 the Phoenix Boys Choir May 9, 2015 An Evening with May 22, 2015 Mahler’s the Phoenix Boys Choir Symphony No. 1 May 23, 2015 Mahler’s Symphony No. 1

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Friday nights Saturday nights Friday nights Saturday nights Choose any 4 Concerts Friday, Saturday or Sunday Pops Series 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 Dress Circle Prime $298.80 Price A $289.10 Price A $371.70 Price A $371.70 Price A $188.80 Price A $188.80 Price A $236.00 Dress Circle $255.60 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 A $212.40 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 B $169.20 Price D $88.20 Price D $113.40 Price D $113.40 Price D $57.60 Price D $57.60 Price D $72.00 Price C $118.80 Price D $64.80 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 Boyz II Men Sept 28, 2014 Sounds of Sept 26, 2014 Sounds of Dec 6, 2014 Holiday Pops Oct 25, 2014 Boyz II Men New Orleans – A Tribute to Dec 6, 2014 Holiday Pops New Orleans – A Tribute to New Orleans – A Tribute to Jan 24, 2015 Broadway Romance Jan 3, 2015 Texas Tenors Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong Jan 3, 2015 Texas Tenors Mar 28, 2015 Gershwin; Mar 14, 2015 A Night at the Oct 24, 2014 Boyz II Men Dec 7, 2014 Holiday Pops Dec 5, 2014 Holiday Pops Jan 24, 2015 Broadway Romance Rhapsody in Blue and more Movies: Singin’ in the Rain Dec 5, 2014 Holiday Pops Jan 4, 2015 Texas Tenors Jan 23, 2015 Broadway Romance Mar 14, 2015 A Night at the Apr 25, 2015 Legends of May 16, 2015 “All Night Long” Jan 2, 2015 Texas Tenors Movies: Singin’ in the Rain Jan 25, 2015 Broadway Romance Mar 27, 2015 Gershwin; Nashville – Music of the 1980’s Rhapsody in Blue and more Jan 23, 2015 Broadway Romance Mar 28, 2015 Gershwin; Mar 15, 2015 A Night at the May 30, 2015 Fiddler on the Mar 27, 2015 Gershwin; Rhapsody in Blue and more Movies: Singin’ in the Rain Roof with Phoenix Theatre Rhapsody in Blue and more Apr 25, 2015 Legends of Mar 29, 2015 Gershwin; May 29, 2015 Fiddler on the Nashville Rhapsody in Blue and more Roof with Phoenix Theatre May 16, 2015 “All Night Long” Apr 26, 2015 Legends of – Music of the 1980’s Nashville May 30, 2015 Fiddler on the May 17, 2015 “All Night Long” Roof with Phoenix Theatre – Music of the 1980’s May 31, 2015 Fiddler on the Roof with Phoenix Theatre

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FAMILY SERIES SCOTTSDALE SERIES The Sound of Speed Includes all four Family Series concerts 10 10 Includes all four Scottsdale Adult Child Series concerts September 27, 2014 | Symphony Hall Price A $68.40 $51.32 1 1 Price A $200.60 Shift into gear with The Phoenix Symphony as we celebrate the 50th Price B $54.00 $40.52 33 33 Price B $166.60 anniversary of Phoenix International Raceway with a street fair and concert Price C $39.60 $29.72 Price C $132.60 performance based on cars and racing. Join PIR and the Symphony where you Sunday Afternoons – one hour will toast NASCAR Personalities, enjoy food creations from popular local food trucks of music with one hour of pre-concert and hear The Phoenix Symphony pump up the volume with The Sound of Speed. 17 17 Oct 2, 2014 Appalachian Spring children’s activities Jan 8, 2015 Prokofiev’s Piano Sponsorships begin at $5,000. 16 16 Oct 19, 2014 Halloween with Concerto No. 2 Harry Potter May 7, 2015 An Evening with Nov 30, 2014 The Polar Express the Phoenix Boys Choir May 17, 2015 Eye of Thte Tiger! May 21, 2015 Mahler’s Savor the Symphony Women’s Luncheon May 31, 2015 Fiddler on the Roof 1 1 Symphony No. 1 featuring GRAMMY-winning R&B group, Section B Section A Section C Boyz II Men

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Join us for the 3rd Annual Savor the Symphony Women’s Luncheon. Get a sneak preview of the program repertoire for the evening with a behind the curtain rehearsal with four-time GRAMMY-winning R&B group Boyz II Men and our own Phoenix Symphony musicians. With “swooning tunes and stunning voices” (Dallas LEGENDS News), the best-selling R&B group of all time, Boyz II Men, will leave you breathless with hits such as “On Bended Knee,“ “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday,” Dress Circle Prime $237.60 Includes these 3 concerts: “The End of the Road” and “Motownphilly.” Next, a gourmet lunch prepared by a Dress Circle $204.00 Mar 13, 2015 Music of Queen celebrity chef and the chance to hear Boyz II Men and chef talk about their careers. Price A $168.00 All proceeds from this one-of-a-kind luncheon benefit The Phoenix Symphony Apr 24, 2015 Music of Education Outreach programs. Price B $141.60 Led Zeppelin Price C $108.00 Sponsorships begin at $2,500. May 15, 2015 Super Diamond – Price D $72.00 A Tribute to Neil Diamond Parties of Note BALCONY The popular Parties of Note series continues, with an array of intimate Symphony performances at the Valley’s most magnificent private homes. The 2014/15 Parties of Note event series will be even more spectacular, featuring spaces with world class art Parties of Note collections, stunning views, and beautiful gardens. Each party features an exclusive performance by Phoenix Symphony musicians. The 2014/15 Parties of Note event dates will be announced on the Phoenix Symphony website in the fall. Individual tickets are $150.

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FOR RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION call 602-452-0420 or email [email protected] Section B Section A Section C STAGE TITO MUÑOZ is increasingly recognized as one of the most gifted and versatile conductors of his generation. Most recently serving as Music Director of the Opéra National de Lorraine and the Orchestre symphonique

et lyrique de Nancy, his previous appointments have included a three-year tenure as Assistant Conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra and League of

American Orchestras Conducting Fellow, and Assistant Conductor positions with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati Chamber

Orchestra. An alumnus of the National Conducting Institute, Mr. Muñoz made his professional conducting debut in 2006 with the National Symphony

Orchestra. That same year, he made his Cleveland Orchestra debut at the Blossom Music Festival at the invitation of David Zinman. Mr. Muñoz

continues to maintain a close relationship with The Cleveland Orchestra, where he has returned to conduct annually, including a critically acclaimed

subscription week, stepping in on short notice for Pierre Boulez.

Mr. Muñoz conducted his first performances with The Joffrey Ballet and The Cleveland Orchestra in the summer of 2009. This successful collaboration

led to further performances in the summer of 2010 as well as an invitation to tour with The Joffrey Ballet in the 2010/11 season. In the 2012/13 season,

he conducted The Cleveland Orchestra’s first complete Nutcracker performances and in summer 2013 he led the orchestra’s first staged Rite of Spring,

both with the Joffrey Ballet. Mr. Muñoz has appeared with the symphony orchestras of Alabama, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Columbus, Eugene, Hartford,

Houston, Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, Kitchener-Waterloo, Phoenix, and San Antonio, among others. Other recent and upcoming engagements include

return performances with The Florida Orchestra and the Detroit, Kitchener-Waterloo, Pasadena, Phoenix and Toledo symphonies as well as subscription

debuts with the Naples Philharmonic, Rochester Philharmonic, Sarasota Orchestra, and the Pacific Symphony. Festival appearances have included the

Chautauqua Symphony and the Grant Park Orchestra. Following engagements in Europe with the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra the Opéra de Rennes,

Mr. Muñoz has upcoming debuts with the Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken, Luxembourg Philharmonic, and

the Orchestre National de Lorraine. Future engagements include debuts with the Auckland Philharmonia, the Sydney Symphony, and the Sao Paolo

State Symphony Orchestra. Committed to working with young artists, Mr. Muñoz has conducted performances at the Aspen Music Festival, Boston

University Tanglewood Institute, Cleveland Institute of Music, Indiana University, Kent/Blossom Music Festival, Music Academy of the West, New

World Symphony, Oberlin Conservatory, and the New England Conservatory as well as a nine-city tour with the St. Olaf College Orchestra. His recent

debut with the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto led to an immediate re-engagement. Additionally, he has had an ongoing relationship with the

Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra and the Portland Youth Philharmonic and has worked with conducting students both at the American Academy

of Conducting at Aspen and the Cleveland Institute of Music.

During the summers of 2004 through 2006, Mr. Muñoz attended the American Academy of Conducting at Aspen where he studied with David Announcing The Phoenix Symphony’s Zinman and Murry Sidlin, and participated in master classes with Asher Fisch, Leon Fleisher, George Manahan, David Robertson, and Leonard New Virginia G. Piper Music Director Slatkin. He is the winner of the Aspen Music Festival’s 2005 Robert J. Harth Conductor Prize and the 2006 Aspen Conducting Prize, returning to Aspen as the festival’s Assistant Conductor in the summer of 2007 and then as a guest conductor in summer 2011. TITO MUÑOZ An accomplished violinist, Mr. Muñoz began his musical training in the Juilliard School’s Music Advancement Program, continuing studies on violin and composition at the Manhattan School of Music Preparatory Division. He attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and

Performing Arts, and was a member of the InterSchool Orchestras of New York and New York Youth Symphony, where he also served as Apprentice

Conductor. He furthered his training at the Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College, as a violin student of Daniel Phillips. TITO MUÑOZ is increasingly recognized as one of the most gifted and versatile conductors of his generation. Most recently serving as Music Director of the Opéra National de Lorraine and the Orchestre symphonique