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Concert Details Tito Muñoz | Virginia G. Piper Music Director

phoenixsymphony.org | 602.495.1999 2015 /16 Season

Classics Series

CLASSICS ONE CLASSICS TWO Opening Night! Respighi: Pines and Fountains of Rome Tito Muñoz conducts Beethoven’s SYMPHONY HALL October 9, 2015 | 11:00 am* Symphony No. 9 October 9, 2015 | 7:30 pm SYMPHONY HALL October 10, 2015 | 7:30 pm September 18, 2015 | 7:30 pm CONCERT REPERTOIRE September 19, 2015 | 7:30 pm Michael Christie, conductor CONCERT REPERTOIRE Verdi: Overture to La forza del destino Tito Muñoz, conductor David Margulis, tenor Hagen: Symphony No. 5 Andrea Shokery, soprano Aubrey Allicock, baritone Respighi: Fontane di Roma (Fountains of Rome) Beth Lytwynec, mezzo soprano The Phoenix Symphony Chorus Respighi: Pini di Roma (Pines of Rome)

Schoenberg: American Symphony Music Director Laureate Michael Christie returns to conduct Ottorino Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125 “Choral” Respighi’s symphonic tone poems Fountains of Rome, romancing Rome’s Maestro Tito Muñoz debuts his second season as The Phoenix Symphony’s famous fountains at dierent times of the day, and Pines of Rome, depicting Virginia G. Piper Music Director with a bold and powerful concert. Join pine trees in dierent locations in Rome. The program also features Verdi’s Maestro Muñoz in this grand and famed program as he leads The Phoenix powerful Overture to La forza del destino (The Force of Destiny) and the world Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and talented soloists in premiere of Symphony No. 5 by Daron Hagen, recipient of the 2014 American Beethoven’s most celebrated and nal masterpiece, Symphony No. 9, Academy of Arts and Letters Award, a work commissioned speci cally for featuring the famous “Ode to Joy.” This Opening Night program also features performance by The Phoenix Symphony Commissioning Club. American Symphony by Adam Schoenberg, one of the most celebrated young composers of our time whose music is described by The New York Times as full of “mystery and sensuality.”

CLASSICS THREE CLASSICS FOUR Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 Masterful Mozart

CONCERT REPERTOIRE CONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor Tito Muñoz, conductor Jinjoo Cho, violin Shai Wosner, piano

Brahms: Academic Festival Overture, op. 80 Mozart: Overture to Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), K. 492 Stravinsky: Concerto in D Major for Violin and Orchestra Mozart: Concerto No. 20 in D minor for Piano & Orchestra, K. 466 Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, op. 73 Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Serenade), K. 525 Mozart: Symphony No. 39 in E-at Major, K. 543 Continuing The Phoenix Symphony’s Classics season, Tito Muñoz leads the orchestra performing Brahms’ Symphony No. 2. After waiting many years Maestro Muñoz presents a rare treat of an all-Mozart program with pieces to complete his rst symphony, Brahms produced his second symphony composed during the proli c and nal years of Mozart’s short life. Symphony almost overnight. The lilting Symphony No. 2 is generally regarded as the No. 39 is the subject of much discussion, and its warm yet dramatic tone makes most genial and relaxed of Brahms’ four works in the genre, but its nale it sublimely beautiful. Internationally recognized pianist Shai Wosner, a BBC New is jubilant and electrifying. The program opens with Brahms’ ebullient Generation Artist, will make his Arizona debut performing the enigmatic Piano Academic Festival Overture, and 26-year-old South Korean violinist Jinjoo Concerto No. 20 in a program that also features the delightful and popular Eine Cho, winner of the 2014 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, kleine Nachtmusik and the whimsical overture to the operatic comedy Le nozze plays Stravinsky’s neoclassical violin concerto. di Figaro ( The Marriage of Figaro). Classics Series

CLASSICS FIVE CLASSICS SIX Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 Ravel’s Bolero

CONCERT REPERTOIRE Berlioz: Overture to Le Corsaire, op. 21 Tito Muñoz, conductor Saint-Saëns: Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Piano & Orchestra, op. 22 Ah Young Hong, soprano Ravel: Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose) The Phoenix Symphony Chorus Ravel: Bolero

Andrew Norman: Unstuck One of The Phoenix Symphony’s favorite guest conductors Andrew Grams Poulenc: Gloria returns to lead Maurice Ravel’s most famous work, Bolero. The crowd Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, op. 92 pleasing Bolero delights through the longest-sustained single crescendo of any orchestral work and inspires a visceral and sensual response. Pascal Tito Muñoz brings a second o ering of Beethoven to The Phoenix Roge, whose name is synonymous with the best piano performance of the Symphony’s Classics season with Symphony No. 7, which Beethoven felt was French repertoire in the world today, also joins The Phoenix Symphony one of his best works. Primarily known for the hypnotic and beautiful second playing Saint-Sa¨ens’ Concerto No. 2. movement, which has been featured in many lm scores including the Academy Award-Winning The King’s Speech, the symphony is both stirring and inspirational. Continuing to introduce patrons of The Phoenix Symphony to new young composers, Maestro Muñoz opens the program with Andrew Norman’s new kinetic work, Unstuck, which musically documents his ability to overcome writers block. Norman, a nalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize in Music and composer for famed artists like Emanuel Ax, is recognized as one of the most compelling musical voices of his generation. The program also highlights Poulenc’s lighthearted but spiritual Gloria.

CLASSICS SEVEN CLASSICS EIGHT Haydn’s “Nelsonmesse” Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2

CONCERT REPERTOIRE CONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor Tito Muñoz, conductor The Phoenix Symphony Chorus Jennifer Koh, violin

Shephard: Magiya Missy Mazzoli: River Rouge Transguration Ginastera: Variaciones concertantes, op. 23 Bernstein: Serenade (After Plato’s “Symposium”) Haydn: Mass No. 11 in D minor, “Nelsonmesse” (Lord Nelson Mass)+ Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, op. 43

Tito Muñoz continues his creative leadership with this diverse program. Arguably Continuing to weave new American artistic works into the season, Tito Muñoz Haydn’s greatest single composition, “Nelsonmesse” or Missa in Agustiis is one of opens the evening with a composition by Missy Mazzoli, the recipient of six masses Haydn wrote late in his career. Transporting listeners from the greatest four ASCAP Young Composer Awards and a Fulbright Grant, who has been depths of despair to great joy, this choral masterpiece is not to be missed. heralded as “one of the more consistently inventive, surprising composers now working in New York” by The New York Times. Mazzoli, who is inuenced Featuring another young American composer, the program begins with Magiya by minimalism, 19th-century Romanticism, techno and indie rock, has by Sean Shephard, “an exciting composer of the new American generation,” composed a gritty and complex work. The concert then features another New according to The New York Times. Magiya, or Magic, co-commissioned York and American favorite, Leonard Bernstein’s classic and elegantly fashioned by Carnegie Hall and the BBC, is a complex fanfare full of urgency and drive. orchestral work, Serenade, featuring the Arizona debut of violinist and The program also includes the exciting Variaciones concertantes by Ginastera International Tchaikovsky Competition winner, Jennifer Koh, known for her featuring multiple virtuosic solos. dazzling virtuosity. The program crests with the “Symphony of Independence,” * Co ee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s Classics program. Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2. +“Nelsonmesse” is not included on the March 18, 11:00 am performance. Classics Series

CLASSICS NINE CLASSICS TEN Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 Scheherazade

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS April 28, 2016 | 7:30 pm May 12, 2016 | 7:30 pm

SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL April 29, 2016 | 7:30 pm May 13, 2016 | 7:30 pm April 30, 2016 | 7:30 pm May 14, 2016 | 7:30 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRE ONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor Teddy Abrams, conductor Martina Filjak, piano Amit Peled, cello

Thomas Ades: Dances from Powder Her Face Stravinsky: Scherzo a la Russe Rachmanino : Concerto No. 2 in C minor for Piano & Orchestra, op. 18 Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E at Major, op. 107 Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G Major, op. 88 Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, op. 35

This creative program opens with Thomas Ades’ Dances from Powder Join Maestro Teddy Abrams in his debut with The Phoenix Symphony as Her Face, music from his opera which musically retells the downfall of he conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s famed Scheherazade, a seductive musical Britain’s “Dirty Duchess,” Margaret, Duchess of Argyll. Martina Filjak, winner journey based on tales from the Arabian Nights. The program begins with of the rst prize in the Cleveland International Piano Competition and Igor Stravinsky’s masterful Scherzo a la Russe with its lively and dancing called “a pianist to watch” by The New York Times, makes her Arizona spirit and features the return of Amit Peled for Shostakovich’s popular and debut with this powerhouse program. Garnering international praise for challenging rst cello concerto. her poetic passion and magnetic stage presence, Filjak will perform the beautiful and rich Rachmanino Piano Concerto No. 2. The program culminates with Dvořák’s 8th Symphony, often called his “Pastoral,” a work that stands apart from his other symphonic works and is one that is his most bucolic and idyllic.

CLASSICS ELEVEN CLASSICS TWELVE Berlioz and Sibelius The Earth – HD Odyssey

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS SYMPHONY HALL May 26, 2016 | 7:30 pm June 3, 2016 | 7:30 pm June 4, 2016 | 7:30 pm SYMPHONY HALL May 27, 2016 | 11:00 am* CONCERT REPERTOIRE May 27, 2016 | 7:30 pm Tito Muñoz, conductor May 28, 2016 | 7:30 pm Wagner: Overture to Der iegende Holländer (The Flying Dutchman) CONCERT REPERTOIRE Glass: The Secret Agent: Three Pieces Tito Muñoz, conductor Homer: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Steven Moeckel, violin Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30 Berlioz: Le carnaval romain (Roman Carnival), op. 9 Sibelius: Concerto in D minor for Violin & Orchestra, op. 47 The Earth – An HD Odyssey, is truly an out-of-this-world concert experience. Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique (Fantastic Symphony), op. 14 The multi-sensory event showcases classical favorites with an arresting multi-media presentation. The Phoenix Symphony’s performance of John Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique describes a journey into the composer’s Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine, Strauss’ epic Also sprach Zarathustra lovesick mind and complete obsession with Irish actress Harriet Smithson. featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Glass’ The Secret Agent, is complemented Berlioz’s famous drama is epic in size, with its large orchestration and his by striking and majestic high de nition images taken from NASA missions larger-than-life fantasy world. World-renowned violinist and Valley in Earth’s orbit. This event is not to be missed. favorite, Concertmaster Steven Moeckel, takes the stage to perform Sibelius’ technically demanding Concerto for Violin on his 1840 Jean- Baptiste Vuillaume instrument.

Pops Series

POPS ONE POPS TWO Tribute to the Brave Pixar in Concert

The Phoenix Symphony kicks o its 2015/16 APS Pops series with a dynamic Kick o your holiday season with the whole family during 2015’s Thanksgiving multi-media experience in tribute to all who have fought for the freedoms weekend with Pixar in Concert. From the Toy Story trilogy to The Incredibles we enjoy and those who revere our country’s great history as we mark the and Up, Pixar Animation Studios has forever impacted lmmaking and given 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the 75th anniversary of World War I and audiences of all ages some of the most beloved characters in cinematic the 50th anniversary of World War II. Westwater Arts returns to Phoenix from history. The Phoenix Symphony presents Pixar in Concert, with visually its acclaimed 2012 Centennial performance of the Grand Canyon Suite with stunning lm clips projected on a screen while The Phoenix Symphony plays powerful symphonic photochoreography using hundreds of archival the memorable scores from each of Pixar’s movies live, including its latest photographs projected on screens above the orchestra. The rst photographic release, Monsters University. essay, The Eternal Struggle, is a poignant glimpse into what it was like to live and govern during the Civil War set to the words of Abraham Lincoln through the incomparable music of Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, narrated by a well known personality. Next, The Symphony performs No Man’s Land commemorating World War I and the collision between centuries-old traditions and the emergence of modern warfare with the music of Shostakovich’s 5th Symphony. Then, through Citizen Soldier, The Phoenix Symphony reects on the more than 100 million men and women who participated in history’s most widespread conict, World War II, set to Barber’s Second Essay for Orchestra. Finishing out the program are inspirational and patriotic tributes in support of our men and women in uniform.

POPS THREE POPS FOUR Holiday Pops Music of John Williams

SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL December 4, 2015 | 7:30 pm January 2, 2016 | 7:30 pm December 5, 2015 | 2:00 pm January 3, 2016 | 2:00 pm December 5, 2015 | 7:30 pm December 6, 2015 | 2:00 pm Best known for his iconic lm scores and ceremonial music, John Williams is one of the most popular and successful American orchestral composers “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year” as the Valley’s most beloved holiday of the modern age. Hear The Phoenix Symphony perform highlights from tradition, Holiday Pops, returns to Symphony Hall. Join The Phoenix over 60 years of John Williams scores, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Symphony and The Phoenix Symphony Chorus to experience this festive E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Schindler’s List, Born on the concert of seasonal favorites and the ever-popular Holiday Sing-Along, Fourth of July and many more. guaranteed to put you and your family in the holiday spirit. Pops Series

POPS FIVE POPS SIX Human Nature Jason Alexander

SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL January 15, 2016 | 7:30 pm January 30, 2016 | 7:30 pm January 16, 2016 | 7:30 pm January 31, 2016 | 2:00 pm January 17, 2016 | 2:00 pm Long before he became “Seinfeld’s” George Costanza, the vastly talented You’ll be dancing in the aisles as Human Nature makes their Arizona debut Jason Alexander was a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical star. Worried with The Phoenix Symphony. Bigger than The Beatles in Australia, Smokey this is a concert about “nothing”? Absolutely not… Alexander shares his Robinson discovered this amazing group of Motown singers and brought musical journey and passion for Broadway, stage and screen. Don’t miss them to America, where they quickly gained fame as openers for chart toppers this blockbuster night as Jason Alexander makes his Arizona symphonic like Celine Dion and Michael Jackson. Currently playing to sold out houses debut with The Phoenix Symphony in an evening lled with the music, at the famed Venetian Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, Human Nature brings humor and fun. their amazing vocal harmonies to Phoenix for the rst time. These four talented performers sing their own multi-platinum hits and the best of Motown in a show that is sure to not only bring back memories but also create new ones in a special way. Get ready…because here comes Human Nature.

POPS SEVEN POPS EIGHT The Gershwin Experience: Here to Stay A Night at the Oscars

SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL March 11, 2016 | 7:30 pm April 9, 2016 | 7:30 pm March 12, 2016 | 7:30 pm April 10, 2016 | 2:00 pm March 13, 2016 | 2:00 pm Lights, camera, action! Come dressed for the red carpet as The Phoenix “Here to Stay” is a multi-media concert celebrating the genius of George and Symphony brings the music of the silver screen to Symphony Hall, Ira Gershwin, with hits like “I Got Rhythm,” “Strike Up the Band,” “The Man I Love,” performing songs from Oscar-nominated and winning dramas, romances “’S Wonderful,” and other favorites. Featuring leading Grammy award-winning and Hollywood classics. soprano Lisa Vroman and tap dancing sensation Ryan VanDemBoom, this Phoenix Symphony event also showcases rare audio and video footage, family photos and elegant, state-of-the-art visuals of the Gershwin’s. This will be a night of music and entertainment you won’t want to miss!

POPS NINE POPS TEN ABBA: The Concert! Great American Songbook with SYMPHONY HALL Kristin Chenoweth April 23, 2016 | 2:00 pm SYMPHONY HALL April 23, 2016 | 7:30 pm | April 24, 2016 | 2:00 pm May 21, 2016 7:30 pm May 22, 2016 | 2:00 pm The Swedish pop group ABBA sold more than 370 million albums worldwide, spawned a hit Broadway musical that was adapted into a lm Actress and recording artist Kristin Chenoweth makes her debut with The starring Meryl Streep and arguably created the most enjoyable dance Phoenix Symphony to close out the 2015/16 APS Pops Series. This multi- music ever. Get as close as you can to the original group by experiencing talented star has eortlessly transitioned between stage, television and lm. ABBA: The Concert! featuring renowned Swedish cover band Waterloo, She received a Best Supporting Actress Emmy for her work on Pushing live with The Phoenix Symphony. With original ABBA band members, Daisies and a Tony for her performance in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Waterloo has appeared in more than 25 countries around the world as well as nominations for her roles in Fox’s Glee and Broadway’s Wicked. A including sold out performances at The Royal Albert Hall and the Hollywood veteran of the concert stage Kristin has performed to sold out crowds in Bowl. Don’t miss your chance to experience ABBA’s greatest hits like “Take concert halls across the country. Make sure to subscribe soon to be able to a Chance on Me”, “Mamma Mia” and “Dancing Queen” in a performance join Kristin and The Phoenix Symphony for two nights only of magic as she that will make you want to wear sequins and polyester once again. performs songs from Broadway and the Great American Songbook. Family Series

FAMILY ONE FAMILY TWO Super Heroes Star Wars: The Music

SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL September 27, 2015 | 2:00 pm October 25, 2015 | 2:00 pm

Put on your best cape and get ready for the iconic music from your favorite Get into the intergalactic spirit and be ready for Star Wars Episode VII: superhero lms and television shows. Your Spidey senses will be tingling The Force Awakens. Join us for a family performance dedicated to the music and you will be at the edge of your seat when you hear music from favorites, of Star Wars. This epic adventure invades Symphony Hall with John Williams’ such as Batman, Superman, Captain America, The Incredibles, X-Men, and acclaimed music including the “Main Theme” and the “Imperial March.” much more! Patrons of all ages are invited to come dressed as their favorite superhero.

FAMILY THREE FAMILY FOUR Schoolhouse Rock! Perfect Pitch: Celebration of Sports and Music

SYMPHONY HALL ORPHEUM THEATER January 10, 2016 | 2:00 pm February 28, 2016 | 2:00 pm

A brand new Family Series concert based on the iconic TV series Schoolhouse Let’s play ball! Come dressed in your favorite team or club sports jersey Rock! Bop along to catchy, tongue-twisting tunes like “Conjunction Junction,” as The Phoenix Symphony rocks a family concert dedicated to sports and “Mother Necessity” and “I’m Just a Bill,” that combine scholastic themes and heart pumping music of all kinds. This fun original Family Series concert will popular classical music. feature favorites like the University of Arizona and Arizona State Fight Songs, the theme from Rocky and even the exciting “Raiders March” from Indiana Jones.

Special Performances

SPECIAL SPECIAL Handel’s Messiah New Year’s Eve

SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL December 9-13, 2015 | 7:30 pm December 31, 2015 | 4:00 pm December 31, 2015 | 7:30 pm CONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor CONCERT REPERTOIRE The Phoenix Symphony Chorus Stuart Chafetz, conductor

Handel’s massive oratorio makes a profound musical statement of the End the year on a high note with The Phoenix Symphony in the Valley’s Christian faith, celebrating the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. most popular New Year’s Eve Celebration. Enjoy famous Strauss waltzes, The acclaimed and popular “Halleluiah” chorus highlights this spiritual seasonal classics and Broadway and contemporary favorites all with a glass concert. Join Music Director Tito Muñoz as he leads the Valley’s favorite of Champagne to celebrate the New Year. Don’t miss this joyous and holiday tradition as The Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony Chorus popular musical celebration that is sure to sell out. Enjoy your choice of two and soloists perform Handel’s Messiah in churches and venues throughout special performances at 4:00pm or 7:30pm. the Valley. Family Series Legends Series

LEGENDS ONE LEGENDS TWO Beatlemania The Music of Michael Jackson

SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL January 29, 2016 | 7:30 pm April 8, 2016 | 7:30 pm

Imagine The Beatles playing in concert with a symphony orchestra. What From his early years with the Jackson 5 to his mega-hit album Thriller and would that have sounded like? Find out for yourself when Classical Mystery beyond, Michael Jackson stormed the music industry with hit after hit. Tour, the premier Beatles tribute band, joins your Phoenix Symphony in a “The Music of Michael Jackson” takes you through each era of this storied show the Los Angeles Times called “more than just an incredible simulation… performer from hits like “ABC” and I’ll Be There” through “Beat It”, “Thriller”, a live performance with a high goose-bump quotient.” The four musicians in “Rock With You”, “The Way You Make Me Feel” and many, many more. Classical Mystery Tour look and sound just like John, Paul, George and Ringo Chester Gregory, who debuted on Broadway in the Tony Award Winning and they perform 50 years of timeless Beatles hits from “Please, Please Me” musical Hairspray and sang for the legendary King of Pop, joins conductor all the way to “Abbey Road.” Many Beatles fans never had the opportunity to Brent Havens and The Phoenix Symphony for an evening lled with experience a live Beatles show. Now you can with The Phoenix Symphony. fabulous music spanning 40 years of Michael Jackson’s inuential and celebrated career!

LEGENDS THREE Piano Man – The Music of Billy Joel

SYMPHONY HALL May 20, 2016 | 7:30 pm

Hand-picked by Billy Joel to play the title role in the Broadway musical Moving Out, Grammy and Tony nominated Michael Cavanaugh won the hearts of audiences and critics alike. In this tribute to Billy Joel, hear many of the Piano Man’s biggest hits including “She’s Got a Way”, “New York State of Mind,” “Uptown Girl” and “Just the Way You Are” live with The Phoenix Symphony. Pricing Tito Muñoz | Virginia G. Piper Music Director

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Classics Series

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

Friday nights Saturday nights Friday mornings Friday nights

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Includes these 12 concerts: Includes these 12 concerts: Includes these 7 concerts: Includes these 6 concerts: Sept 18, 2015 Tito Muñoz Sept 19, 2015 Tito Muñoz Oct 9, 2015 Michael Christie Sept 18, 2015 Tito Muñoz conducts Beethoven’s conducts Beethoven’s conducts Respighi conducts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 Symphony No. 9 Nov 20, 2015 Tito Muñoz Symphony No. 9 Oct 9, 2015 Michael Christie Oct 10, 2015 Michael Christie conducts Brahms Symphony Nov 20, 2015 Tito Muñoz conducts Respighi conducts Respighi No. 2 conducts Brahms Symphony Nov 20, 2015 Tito Muñoz Nov 21, 2015 Tito Muñoz Jan 8, 2016 Tito Muñoz No. 2 conducts Brahms Symphony conducts Brahms Symphony conducts Mozart Jan 22, 2016 Tito Muñoz No. 2 No. 2 Jan 22, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Beethoven’s Jan 8, 2016 Tito Muñoz Jan 9, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 conducts Mozart conducts Mozart Symphony No. 7 Apr 15, 2016 Tito Muñoz Jan 22, 2016 Tito Muñoz Jan 23, 2016 Tito Muñoz Mar 18, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Sibelius’ Symphony conducts Beethoven’s conducts Beethoven’s conducts Ginastera and No. 2 Symphony No. 7 Symphony No. 7 Shephard Apr 29, 2016 Tito Muñoz Mar 4, 2016 Andrew Grams Mar 5, 2016 Andrew Grams Apr 15, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Rachmanino ’s conducts Ravel’s Bolero conducts Ravel’s Bolero conducts Sibelius’ Symphony Piano Concerto No. 2 Mar 18, 2016 Tito Muñoz Mar 19, 2016 Tito Muñoz No. 2 May 27, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Haydn’s ‘Nelsonmesse’ conducts Haydn’s ‘Nelsonmesse’ May 27, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Berlioz and Sibelius Apr 15, 2016 Tito Muñoz Apr 16, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Berlioz and Sibelius conducts Sibelius’ Symphony conducts Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 No. 2 Apr 29, 2016 Tito Muñoz Apr 30, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Rachmanino ’s conducts Rachmanino ’s Piano Concerto No. 2 Piano Concerto No. 2 May 13, 2016 Teddy Abrams May 14, 2016 Teddy Abrams conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s ‘Scheherazade’ ‘Scheherazade’ May 27, 2016 Tito Muñoz May 28, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Berlioz and Sibelius conducts Berlioz and Sibelius Jun 3, 2016 Tito Muñoz Jun 4, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts The Earth – conducts The Earth – HD Odyssey HD Odyssey Pricing Tito Muñoz | Virginia G. Piper Music Director

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Classics Series

CLASSICS 6B FRIDAYS CLASSICS 6A SATURDAYS CLASSICS 6B SATURDAYS CHOOSE YOUR OWN

Friday nights Saturday nights Saturday nights Choose any 4 Concerts from Friday or Saturday night Classics Series Dress Circle Prime $426.00 Dress Circle Prime $426.00 Dress Circle Prime $426.00 Dress Circle $372.00 Dress Circle $372.00 Dress Circle $372.00 Dress Circle Prime $304.00 Price A $318.00 Price A $318.00 Price A $318.00 Dress Circle $264.00 Price B $252.00 Price B $252.00 Price B $252.00 Price A $226.00 Price C $177.00 Price C $177.00 Price C $177.00 Price B $180.00 Price D $96.00 Price D $96.00 Price D $96.00 Price C $127.00 Price D $69.00 Includes these 6 concerts: Includes these 6 concerts: Includes these 6 concerts: Oct 9, 2015 Michael Christie Sept 19, 2015 Tito Muñoz Oct 10, 2015 Michael Christie conducts Respighi conducts Beethoven’s conducts Respighi Jan 8, 2016 Tito Muñoz Symphony No. 9 Jan 9, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Mozart Nov 21, 2015 Tito Muñoz conducts Mozart Mar 4, 2016 Andrew Grams conducts Brahms Symphony Mar 5, 2016 Andrew Grams conducts Ravel’s Bolero No. 2 conducts Ravel’s Bolero Mar 18, 2016 Tito Muñoz Jan 23, 2016 Tito Muñoz Mar 19, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Haydn’s ‘Nelsonmesse’ conducts Beethoven’s conducts Haydn’s ‘Nelsonmesse’ Symphony No. 7 Apr 15, 2016 Tito Muñoz May 14, 2016 Teddy Abrams conducts Sibelius’ Symphony Apr 16, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s No. 2 conducts Sibelius’ Symphony ‘Scheherazade’ No. 2 Jun 3, 2016 Tito Muñoz Jun 4, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts The Earth – Apr 30, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts The Earth – HD Odyssey conducts Rachmanino ’s HD Odyssey Piano Concerto No. 2 May 28, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Berlioz and Sibelius

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*Co ee Classics Performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s Classics program. Artists, dates and programming subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information. Pricing Tito Muñoz | Virginia G. Piper Music Director

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Pops Series

POPS 10 SATURDAYS POPS 10 SUNDAYS POPS 5 FRIDAYS

Saturday nights Sunday matinee Friday nights

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Includes these 10 concerts: Includes these 10 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts: Oct 3, 2015 A Tribute to Oct 4, 2015 A Tribute to Oct 2, 2015 A Tribute to the Brave the Brave the Brave Nov 28, 2015 Pixar in Concert Nov 29, 2015 Pixar in Concert Nov 27, 2015 Pixar in Concert Dec 5, 2015 Holiday Pops Dec 6, 2015 Holiday Pops Dec 4, 2015 Holiday Pops Jan 2, 2016 Music of Jan 4, 2016 Music of Jan 15, 2016 Human Nature John Williams John Williams Mar 11, 2016 The Gershwin Jan 16, 2016 Human Nature Jan 17, 2016 Human Nature Experience Jan 30, 2016 Jason Alexander Jan 31, 2016 Jason Alexander Mar 12, 2016 The Gershwin Mar 13, 2016 The Gershwin Experience Experience Apr 9, 2016 A Night at Apr 10, 2016 A Night at the Oscars the Oscars Apr 23, 2016 ABBA: Apr 24, 2016 ABBA: The Concert! The Concert! May 21, 2016 The Great May 22, 2016 The Great American Songbook with American Songbook with Kristin Chenowith Kristin Chenowith

Artists, dates and programming subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information. Pricing Tito Muñoz | Virginia G. Piper Music Director

phoenixsymphony.org | 602.495.1999 2015 /16 Season

Pops Series

POPS 4 RED FRIDAYS POPS 5 RED SATURDAYS POPS 5 BLUE SATURDAYS CHOOSE YOUR OWN

Friday nights Saturday nights Saturday nights Choose any 4 Concerts Friday, Saturday or Sunday Pops Series Dress Circle Prime $285.60 Dress Circle Prime $357.00 Dress Circle Prime $357.00 Dress Circle $244.00 Dress Circle $305.00 Dress Circle $305.00 Dress Circle Prime $318.80 Price A $202.00 Price A $252.50 Price A $252.50 Dress Circle $272.00 Price B $162.00 Price B $202.50 Price B $202.50 Price A $226.00 Price C $114.00 Price C $142.50 Price C $142.50 Price B $180.00 Price D $62.00 Price D $77.50 Price D $77.50 Price C $126.00 Price D $69.00 Includes these 4 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts: Oct 2, 2015 A Tribute to Oct 3, 2015 A Tribute to Nov 28, 2015 Pixar in Concert the Brave the Brave Jan 2, 2016 Music of Dec 4, 2015 Holiday Pops Dec 5, 2015 Holiday Pops John Williams Jan 15, 2016 Human Nature Jan 16, 2016 Human Nature Jan 30, 2016 Jason Alexander Mar 11, 2016 The Gershwin Mar 12, 2016 The Gershwin Apr 9, 2016 A Night at Experience Experience the Oscars Apr 23, 2016 ABBA: May 21, 2016 The Great The Concert! American Songbook with Kristin Chenowith

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Artists, dates and programming subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information. Pricing Tito Muñoz | Virginia G. Piper Music Director

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Legends, Family and Scottsdale Series

FAMILY SERIES SCOTTSDALE SERIES

Includes all four Family Series concerts 10 10 Includes all four Scottsdale Adult Child Series concerts 1 1 Price A $68.40 $51.32 Price A $200.60 Price B $54.00 $40.52 33 33 Price B $166.60 Price C $39.60 $29.72 Price C $132.60 Sunday Afternoons – one hour of music with one hour of pre-concert 17 17 Jan 21, 2016 Tito Muñoz children’s activities conducts Beethoven’s 16 16 Sept 27, 2015 Super Heroes Symphony No. 7 Oct 25, 2015 Star Wars: April 28, 2016 Tito Muñoz The Music conducts Rachmanino Jan 10, 2016 May 12, 2016 Teddy Abrams Schoolhouse Rock! 1 1 conducts Scheherazade Feb 28, 2016 Perfect Pitch: Section B Section A Section C May 26, 2016 Tito Muñoz Celebration of Sports conducts Berlioz and Sibelius and Music

LEGENDS

Dress Circle Prime $237.60 Includes these 3 concerts: Dress Circle $204.00 Jan 29, 2016 Beatlemania Price A $168.00 Apr 8, 2016 The Music of Price B $141.60 Michael Jackson Price C $108.00 May 20, 2016 Piano Man – Price D $72.00 The Music of Billy Joel

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phoenixsymphony.org | 602.495.1999 2015/16 Season

The Sound of Speed 2: Concert and Street Festival October 24, 2015 | 5:00 pm | Symphony Hall

After the successful 2014 debut of The Sound of Speed, Barrett-Jackson Auction Company and The Phoenix Symphony team up once again bringing this world-class concert and event back to downtown Phoenix. The evening kicks o with the Barrett- Jackson Pit Road Street Festival featuring over 30 cars from some of the world’s greatest car collections all with food trucks, bars and live entertainment. The party then moves inside for The Sound of Speed Concert, a one-of-a-kind performance dedicated to cars, racing and music. All ticket holders to the Sound of Speed Concert and the Sound of Speed VIP/ sponsor event will have complimentary access to the Street Festival. Sponsorships begin at $5,000.

Savor the Symphony January 15, 2016 | 11:00 am | Symphony Hall

Join us for the 4th Annual Savor the Symphony Women’s Luncheon featuring a unique opportunity to see the vocal phenoms, Human Nature. Bigger than the Beatles in Australia, Smokey Robinson discovered this amazing group of Motown singers and brought them to America where they quickly gained fame as openers for chart toppers like Celine Dion and Michael Jackson. Currently playing to sold out houses at the famed Venetian Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, Human Nature brings their amazing vocal harmonies to Phoenix for the rst time. Eavesdrop on an exclusive Human Nature rehearsal with The Phoenix Symphony as these four talented performers sing their own multi-platinum hits and the best of Motown. Then dine at a luncheon prepared by an acclaimed Valley chef. Hear Human Nature and this celebrity chef discuss their experiences and journey with music and food. All proceeds from this one-of-a-kind luncheon benet The Phoenix Symphony’s Education and Community Engagement initiatives. Sponsorships begin at $2,500.

Parties of Note The popular Parties of Note series continues, with an array of intimate Symphony performances at the Valley’s most magnicent private homes. The 2015/16 Parties of Note event series will be even more spectacular, featuring spaces with world class art collections, stunning views, and beautiful gardens. Each party features an exclusive performance by Phoenix Symphony musicians. The 2015/16 Parties of Note event dates will be announced on The Phoenix Symphony website in the fall. Individual tickets are $175.

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Meet the Artist Easy to add parking Immediately following every Co ee Classics concert, The Phoenix Symphony To make your concert experience even easier, The Phoenix Symphony has invites you to enjoy a delicious luncheon and panel discussion with musicians, made special arrangements for prepaid parking options for all Symphony conductors or guest artists in Symphony Hall. presentations at Symphony Hall.

Musically Speaking Subscribe and Save Musically Speaking is a series of pre-concert chats led by Maestro Muñoz held The average household can save more than $150 in ticketing fees by on the Symphony Hall stage in front of a live audience. These conversations subscribing. begin one hour prior to all Phoenix Symphony Classics and Co ee Classics concerts. Using an informal half-hour format, a Symphony moderator interviews guest artists and members of the Symphony on stage at which SUPPORT ARIZONA’S LARGEST ARTS ORGANIZATION time the audience is also invited to ask questions. Musically Speaking pre-concert chats are free to all ticketholders for each respective concert. Donate and receive benets Donations from our patrons sustain the day-to-day operations of the Parties of Note Symphony. From the orchestral scores to the brilliant guest artists that grace the stage, The Phoenix Symphony relies on donations to make all This one-of-a-kind program o ers you a chance to spend a unique evening in components of an orchestral experience possible. There are many rewards to a special setting with fellow Symphony friends, with a specially prepared meal becoming a Member of The Phoenix Symphony! Highlights include open in some of the Valley’s nest homes. Listen to live orchestral music and meet rehearsal, society lounge, concert and series sponsorship, photo opportunity and mingle with Symphony musicians. with Tito Muno.

Events Win backstage tours and meet and greets Unique opportunities to enjoy the symphony and special guests. with guest artists Sound of Speed 2 – Enjoy a mix of motorsports, hot cars, and multi-media experiences all in conjunction with Phoenix Symphony musicians. Guest Conducting Experience Savor the Symphony – Ladies, spend your day with Human Nature Join The Phoenix Symphony on-stage to guest conduct one song. and enjoy food made by a local celebrity chef.

See Your Name in Lights Mix & Mingle Sponsor a concert for $2,000 and receive 10 tickets, an opportunity to speak Socialize with friends while drinking specialty cocktails like the TitoTini. from the stage and special recognition on the website, in the lobby video and in the program book. Also enjoy a backstage tour and meet the artists.

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Sponsor a concert for $2,000 and receive 10 tickets, an opportunity to speak from the stage and special recognition on the website, in the lobby video and in the program book. Also enjoy a backstage tour and meet the artists.

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