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SYMPHONY. Unexpected! 2015/16 Season THIS IS OUR “That’s not at all what I expected!” Fun Side! Hang around after any of our concerts, parties or community events, and you will hear that phrase echoed by attendees. This upcoming season offers nearly 40 weeks of The Phoenix Symphony in concert, along with impactful community engagement and unique experiences that are simply…unexpected.

What you can expect from this brochure are descriptions of the exciting concerts and guests artists we’ve planned for you this year. But what is new this season is a glimpse into the amazing experiences you can enjoy with The Phoenix Symphony, from intimate parties to spectacular celebrations, outreach in hospitals to homeless shelters, and unparalleled events like insightful pre-concert chats, private rehearsals, gripping multi-media concerts, delightful dining and signature cocktails.

On that note, raise your Titotini and turn the page to see our fun side. Cheers to the 2015/2016 Season and Symphony Unexpected! UNEXPECTED PROGRAMMING What’s the last thing you would expect to see at The Phoenix Symphony? The Beatles? A concert dedicated to Star Wars? If that’s the last thing you would expect then you’re in for a surprise! ClassicsSERIES Opening Night! Tito Muñoz conducts: BEETHOVEN’S SYMPHONY NO. 9

Symphony Hall September 18, 2015 | 7:30 pm September 19, 2015 | 7:30 pm

Concert Repertoire Tito Muñoz, conductor Andrea Shokery, soprano Beth Lytwynec, mezzo soprano Kevin Ray, tenor Kevin Deas, bass baritone The Phoenix Symphony Chorus

Adam Schoenberg: American Symphony Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125 “Choral”

Maestro Tito Muñoz debuts his second season as The Phoenix Symphony’s Virginia G. Piper Music Director with a bold and powerful concert. Join Maestro Muñoz in this grand program as he leads The Phoenix Symphony, UNEXPECTED INSIGHT The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and talented soloists in Beethoven’s final and Arrive early and get the inside scoop on the music most celebrated masterpiece, Symphony No. 9, featuring the famous “Ode to Joy.” This Opening Night program also features American Symphony by Adam from the maestro and guest artists before every Schoenberg, one of the most celebrated young composers of our time whose classical concert. music is described by The New York Times as full of “mystery and sensuality.” ClassicsSERIES RESPIGHI’S BRAHMS’ ClassicsSERIES Symphony No. 2 Symphony Hall Continuing The Phoenix Symphony’s Classics season, Tito November 20, 2015 | 11:00 am* Muñoz leads the orchestra in Brahms’ Symphony No. 2. After Pines and Fountains of Rome November 20, 2015 | 7:30 pm waiting many years to complete his first symphony, Brahms Symphony Hall October 9, 2015 | 11:00 am* November 21, 2015 | 7:30 pm produced his second symphony almost overnight. The lilting October 9, 2015 | 7:30 pm Symphony No. 2 is generally regarded as the most genial and October 10, 2015 | 7:30 pm Concert Repertoire relaxed of Brahms’ four works in the genre, but its finale is Tito Muñoz, conductor jubilant and electrifying. The program opens with Brahms’ Concert Repertoire Jinjoo Cho, violin ebullient Academic Festival Overture and 26-year-old South Michael Christie, conductor Korean violinist Jinjoo Cho, winner of the 2014 International Johannes Brahms: Academic Festival Overture, op. 80 Victoria Vargos, mezzo soprano Violin Competition of Indianapolis, plays Stravinsky’s Igor Stravinsky: Concerto in D Major for Violin neoclassical Violin Concerto. Giuseppe Verdi: Overture to La forza del destino and Orchestra Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, op. 73 Daron Hagen: Symphony No. 5 – World premiere *Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s program. Ottorino Respighi: Fontane di Roma (Fountains of Rome) Ottorino Respighi: Pini di Roma (Pines of Rome) UNEXPECTED COMMUNITY Music Director Laureate Michael Christie returns to conduct Ottorino The Phoenix Symphony believes that music Respighi’s symphonic tone poems Fountains of Rome, romancing Rome’s famous fountains at different times of the day, and Pines of Rome, can benefit everyone. That’s why we put our depicting pine trees in different locations in Rome. The program also emphasis on the community. We visit schools, features Verdi’s powerful Overture to his opera La forza del destino homeless shelters and hospitals throughout (The Force of Destiny) and the world premiere of Symphony No. 5 by Daron Hagen, recipient of the 2014 American Academy of Arts and the Valley and bring the gift of music. Letters Award, a work commissioned specifically for performance by The Phoenix Symphony Commissioning Club.

*Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s program. ClassicsSERIES ClassicsSERIES MASTERFUL Mozart BEETHOVEN’S  Symphony Hall January 8, 2016 | 11:00 am* January 8, 2016 | 7:30 pm Symphony No. 7 January 9, 2016 | 7:30 pm “With a flourish of his baton, Scottsdale Center for Concert Repertoire maestro Tito Muñoz transports Concert Repertoire the Performing Arts Tito Muñoz, conductor | The Phoenix Symphony into Tito Muñoz, conductor January 21, 2016 7:30 pm* Ah Young Hong, soprano the 21st century.” Shai Wosner, piano The Phoenix Symphony Chorus Symphony Hall – Phoenix Magazine Andrew Norman: Unstuck Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Overture to Le nozze di Figaro January 22, 2016 | 11:00 am** Francis Poulenc: Gloria “The Orchestra was altogether (The Marriage of Figaro), K. 492 January 22, 2016 | 7:30 pm Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto No. 20 in D minor January 23, 2016 | 7:30 pm brilliant; a grand fusion of harps, for Piano & Orchestra, K. 466 in A Major, op. 92 strings, horns and percussion.” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik Tito Muñoz brings a second offering of Beethoven to The Phoenix Symphony’s Classics season with – Broadway World (A Little Serenade) K. 525 Symphony No. 7, which Beethoven felt was one of his best works. Primarily known for the hypnotic Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 39 in E-flat Major, K. 543 and beautiful second movement that has been featured in many film scores including the Academy Maestro Muñoz presents a rare treat of an all-Mozart program with pieces composed Award-Winning The King’s Speech, the symphony is both stirring and inspirational. Continuing to during the prolific and final years of Mozart’s short life. Symphony No. 39, with introduce patrons of The Phoenix Symphony to new young composers, Maestro Muñoz opens the its warm yet dramatic tone, is sublimely beautiful. Internationally recognized program with Andrew Norman’s new kinetic work, Unstuck, which musically documents his ability pianist Shai Wosner, a BBC New Generation Artist, will make his Arizona debut to overcome writer’s block. Norman, a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize in Music and composer UNEXPECTED PRAISE performing the enigmatic Piano Concerto No. 20 in a program that also features 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 featuring Not only do our patrons love The Symphony, the delightful and popular Eine kleine Nachtmusik and the whimsical overture The Phoenix Symphony Chorus. but so does the media. to the operatic comedy Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro).

*Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s program. *This concert is part of the Scottsdale Series and can be purchased in the Scottsdale Series Subscription or individually.

**Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s program. ClassicsSERIES RAVEL’S HAYDN’S

Symphony Hall Boléro Symphony Hall “Nelsonmesse” March 4, 2016 | 7:30 pm March 18, 2016 | 11:00 am* March 5, 2016 | 7:30 pm March 18, 2016 | 7:30 pm March 19, 2016 | 7:30 pm Concert Repertoire Andrew Grams, conductor Concert Repertoire Pascal Roge, piano Tito Muñoz, conductor The Phoenix Symphony Chorus Hector Berlioz: Overture to Le Corsaire, op. 21 Camille Saint-Saëns: Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Piano & Orchestra, op. 22 Sean Shepherd: Magiya Maurice Ravel: Ma Mère l’Oye (Mother Goose) Alberto Ginastera: Variaciones concertantes, op. 23 Maurice Ravel: Boléro Joseph Haydn: Mass No. 11 in D minor, “Nelsonmesse” (Lord Nelson Mass)** Marice Ravel: Boléro (only in March 18, 2016 11:00 am performance) One of The Phoenix Symphony’s favorite guest conductors, Andrew Grams, returns to lead Maurice Ravel’s most famous work, Boléro. The crowd Tito Muñoz continues his creative leadership with this diverse program. pleasing Boléro delights through the longest-sustained single crescendo Arguably Haydn’s greatest single composition, “Nelsonmesse,” or Missa in of any orchestral work and inspires a visceral and sensual response. Pascal Agustiis, is one of six masses Haydn wrote late in his career. Transporting Roge, whose name is synonymous with the best piano performance of listeners from the greatest depths of despair to great joy, this choral the French repertoire in the world today, also joins The Phoenix Symphony masterpiece is not to be missed. playing Saint-Saëns’ Concerto No. 2. Featuring another young American composer, the program begins with Magiya by Sean Shepherd, “an exciting composer of the new American generation,” according to The New York Times. Magiya, or Magic, co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall and the BBC, is a complex fanfare full of urgency and drive. The program also includes the exciting Variaciones concertantes by Ginastera featuring multiple virtuosic solos. UNEXPECTED CONVERSATION

*Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s program. Get to know The Phoenix Symphony conductors and guest artists better **Ravel’s Boléro will be performed in lieu of “Nelsonmesse” for the Coffee Classics performance. Steve Hanusofski, Associate Principal & Bass Clarinet by attending Meet the Artist Luncheons that include a plated lunch and Tessa Gotman Bock, Second Violin question and answer session after each Coffee Classics concert. ClassicsSERIES SIBELIUS’ RACHMANINOFF’S Symphony No. 2 Piano Concerto No. 2 Scottsdale Center for Concert Repertoire Symphony Hall the Performing Arts Tito Muñoz, conductor April 15, 2016 | 11:00 am** April 28, 2016 | 7:30 pm* Martina Filjak, piano April 15, 2016 | 7:30 pm April 16, 2016 | 7:30 pm Symphony Hall Thomas Ades: Dances from Powder Her Face Sergei Rachmaninoff: Concerto No. 2 in April 29, 2016 | 7:30 pm Concert Repertoire C minor for Piano & Orchestra, op. 18 April 30, 2016 | 7:30 pm Tito Muñoz, conductor Antonin Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Jennifer Koh, violin op. 88

Missy Mazzoli: River Rouge Transfiguration This creative program opens with Thomas Ades’ Dances from Powder Her Face, Leonard Bernstein: Serenade (After Plato’s “Symposium”) music from his opera which musically retells the downfall of Britain’s Dirty Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, op. 43 Duchess, Margaret, Duchess of Argyll. Martina Filjak, winner of the first prize in the Cleveland International Piano Competition and called “a pianist to watch” Continuing to weave new American artistic works into the season, by The New York Times, makes her Arizona debut with this powerhouse program. Tito Muñoz opens the evening with a composition by Missy Mazzoli, Garnering international praise for her poetic passion and magnetic stage presence, the recipient of four ASCAP Young Composer Awards and a Fulbright Grant, Filjak will perform the beautiful and rich Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2. who has been heralded as “one of the more consistently inventive, surprising The program culminates with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, often called his “Pastoral,” UNEXPECTED DATES composers now working in New York” by The New York Times. Mazzoli, who a work that stands apart from his other symphonic works and is one that is his Think The Symphony would be a is influenced by minimalism, 19th-century Romanticism, techno and indie most bucolic and idyllic. rock, has composed a gritty and complex work. The concert then features boring date? Think again! From our another New York and American favorite, Leonard Bernstein’s unique and classy Classics concerts to our rockin’ inventive violin concerto, Serenade, featuring the Arizona debut of violinist

Legends shows and every event and International Tchaikovsky Competition winner, Jennifer Koh, known *This concert is part of the Scottsdale Series and can be purchased in the Scottsdale Series Subscription or individually. for her dazzling virtuosity. The program crests with the “Symphony of in-between this is the perfect place **Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s program. Independence,” Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2. to show your date how fun you are. UNEXPECTED DRINKS ClassicsSERIES SCHEHERAZADE  BERLIOZ Add to the fun by enjoying our specialty drinks, like the Titotini, made to match each individual performance. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Scottsdale Center for the Performingand Arts Sibelius And now you can feel free to enjoy your drink at your seat. May 12, 2016 | 7:30 pm* May 26, 2016 | 7:30 pm*

Symphony Hall Symphony Hall Titotini recipe 2 1/2 ounces Tito’s Vodka May 13, 2016 | 7:30 pm May 27, 2016 | 11:00 am** 1/2 ounce dry vermouth May 14, 2016 | 7:30 pm May 27, 2016 | 7:30 pm 1-2 olives or a lemon twist for garnish May 28, 2016 | 7:30 pm Concert Repertoire Teddy Abrams, conductor Concert Repertoire Amit Peled, cello Tito Muñoz, conductor Steven Moeckel, violin Igor Stravinsky: Scherzo a la Russe Dmitri Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E flat Major, op .107 Hector Berlioz: Le carnaval romain (Roman Carnival), op. 9 Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, op. 35 Jean Sibelius: Concerto in D minor for Violin & Orchestra, op. 47 Hector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique (Fantastic Symphony), op. 14 Join Maestro Teddy Abrams in his debut with The Phoenix Symphony as he conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s famed Scheherazade, a seductive musical journey Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique describes a journey into the composer’s based on tales from Arabian Nights. The program begins with Igor Stravinsky’s lovesick mind and complete obsession with Irish actress Harriet Smithson. masterful Scherzo a la Russe with its lively and dancing spirit and features Berlioz’s famous drama is epic in size, with its large orchestration and the return of Amit Peled for Shostakovich’s popular and challenging Cello his larger-than-life life fantasy world. World-renowned violinist and Valley Concerto No. 1. favorite, Concertmaster Steven Moeckel, takes the stage to perform Sibelius’ technically demanding Concerto for Violin on his 1840 Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume instrument.

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

**Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s program. ClassicsSERIES THE EARTH

The Earth – An HD Odyssey, is truly an out-of-this-world SymphonyAn Hall HD Odyssey concert experience. The multi-sensory event showcases June 3, 2016 | 7:30 pm classical blockbusters with an arresting multi-media June 4, 2016 | 7:30 pm presentation. The Phoenix Symphony’s performance of John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine and Strauss’ epic Concert Repertoire Also sprach Zarathustra, featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey, Tito Muñoz, conductor is complemented by striking and majestic high definition Richard Wagner: Overture to Der fliegende Holländer images taken from NASA missions in Earth’s orbit. This (The Flying Dutchman) event is not to be missed. Philip Glass: The Secret Agent: Three Pieces Janes Horner: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine Richard Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30

UNEXPECTED SIGHTS You don’t just listen at The Symphony – you also get to enjoy specially selected multi-media imagery at many of our concerts! TRIBUTE BRAVE PopsSERIES to the Symphony Hall October 2, 2015 | 7:30 pm October 3, 2015 | 7:30 pm October 4, 2015 | 2:00 pm

Concert Repertoire Jacomo Bairos, conductor

The Phoenix Symphony kicks off its 2015/16 APS Pops series with a dynamic multi-media experience in tribute to all who have fought for the freedoms we enjoy and those who revere our country’s great history as we mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the 75th anniversary of World War I and the 50th anniversary of World War II. Westwater Arts returns to Phoenix from its acclaimed 2012 Centennial performance of the Grand Canyon Suite with powerful symphonic photochoreography using hundreds of archival photographs projected on screens above the orchestra. The first photographic 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. 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 Symphony No. 5. Then, through Citizen Soldier, The Phoenix Symphony reflects on the more than 100 million men and women who participated in history’s most widespread conflict, 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. UNEXPECTED VOLUNTEERS There’s more than one way to support your SERIES Symphony. Our volunteers donate their time Pops and they have a blast.

Symphony Hall November 27, 2015 | 7:30 pm November 28, 2015 | 7:30 pm November 29, 2015 | 2:00 pm

Concert Repertoire Tito Muñoz, conductor

Kick off your holiday season with the whole family during Thanksgiving weekend with Pixar in Concert. From the Toy Story trilogy to The Incredibles and Up, Pixar Animation Studios has forever impacted filmmaking and given audiences of all ages some of the most beloved characters in cinematic history. The Phoenix Symphony presents Pixar in Concert, with visually stunning film clips projected on screen while The Phoenix Symphony plays the memorable scores from each of Pixar’s movies, including its latest release, Monsters University.

Alex Laing, Principal Clarinet PopsSERIES HOLIDAY POPS

Symphony Hall December 4, 2015 | 7:30 pm December 5, 2015 | 7:30 pm December 6, 2015 | 2:00 pm

Concert Repertoire Jacomo Bairos, conductor Tony DeSare, piano/vocal The Phoenix Symphony Chorus

It’s the most wonderful time of year as the Valley’s most beloved holiday tradition, Holiday Pops, returns to Symphony Hall. Join The Phoenix Symphony and The Phoenix Symphony Chorus to experience this festive concert of seasonal favorites and the ever- popular Holiday Sing-Along, guaranteed to put you UNEXPECTED HOMES and your family in the holiday spirit. Attend one of our Parties of Note and visit some of the majestic homes of the Valley as our hosts These performances are made possible by invite Symphony supporters inside their homes for a night of music, dining and conversation. PopsSERIES Music of JOHN WILLIAMS Symphony Hall January 2, 2016 | 7:30 pm January 3, 2016 | 2:00 pm

Concert Repertoire Stuart Chafetz, conductor

Best known for his iconic film scores and ceremonial music, John Williams is one of the most popular and successful American orchestral composers of the modern age. Hear The Phoenix Symphony perform highlights from over 60 years of John Williams scores, including Star Wars, UNEXPECTED IMPACT Harry Potter, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Schindler’s List, Born on the Fourth of July and many more. The Phoenix Symphony believes in educating the next generation of music lovers. That’s why we created Symphony for the Schools. These concerts are specially performed for school-age children and cover everything from anti-bullying to the history of our great state. PopsSERIES HUMAN NATURE

Symphony Hall January 15, 2016 | 11:00 am Savor the Symphony January 15, 2016 | 7:30 pm January 16, 2016 | 7:30 pm January 17, 2016 | 2:00 pm

Concert Repertoire Robert Franz, conductor Human Nature, vocalists

You’ll be dancing in the aisles as Human Nature makes their Arizona debut with The Phoenix Symphony. 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 first time. UNEXPECTED SNEAK PEEKS These four talented performers sing their own multi-platinum hits When you attend Savor the Symphony, you not only get to and the best of Motown in a show that is sure to not only bring enjoy a meal created by a top Valley chef, you also get an back memories but also create new ones in a special way. Get exclusive opportunity to take a sneak peek of what goes on ready…because here comes Human Nature. behind the scenes during a Phoenix Symphony rehearsal. Don’t forget to add on a reservation for the Savor the Symphony Women’s Luncheon. PopsSERIES JASON ALEXANDER

Symphony Hall January 30, 2016 | 7:30 pm January 31, 2016 | 2:00 pm

Concert Repertoire Jason Alexander, vocalist

Long before he became “’s” , the vastly talented Jason Alexander was a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical star. Worried this is a concert about “nothing?” Absolutely not! Alexander shares his musical journey and passion for Broadway, stage and screen. Don’t miss this blockbuster night as Jason Alexander makes his Arizona symphonic debut with The Phoenix Symphony in Tito Muñoz, Virginia G. Piper Music Director an evening filled with music, humor and fun. Tessa Gotman Bock, Second Violin UNEXPECTED FRIENDS Dian D’Avanzo, Assistant Concertmaster A world-class orchestra has Alex Laing, Principal Clarinet world-class friends like Stephen Jing Zeng, First Violin Spielberg, John Williams, Justice Viviana Cumplido Wilson, Principal Flute Adrienne Finet, Second Violin Sandra Day O’Connor, Jeff Gordon Steve Hanusofski, Associate Principal & Bass Clarinet and Larry Fitzgerald to name a few. PopsSERIES PopsSERIES

THE GERSHWIN A NIGHT AT EXPERIENCE: THE OSCARS

Symphony Hall Here to Stay April 9, 2016 | 7:30 pm April 10, 2016 | 2:00 pm Symphony Hall March 11, 2016 | 7:30 pm Concert Repertoire March 12, 2016 | 7:30 pm Stuart Chafetz, conductor March 13, 2016 | 2:00 pm Rich Ridenour, piano Diane Penning, vocalist Concert Repertoire Brandon Ridenour, trumpet Dirk Meyer, conductor Lisa Vroman, vocalist Lights, camera, action! Come dressed for the red carpet as Ryan VanDemBoom, tap dancer The Phoenix Symphony brings the music of the silver screen to Symphony Hall, performing songs from Oscar-nominated “Here to Stay” is a multi-media concert celebrating the genius of and winning dramas, romances and Hollywood classics. George and Ira Gershwin, with hits like “I Got Rhythm,” “Strike Up UNEXPECTED DINING the Band,” “The Man I Love,” “’S Wonderful” and other favorites. As an unexpected benefit of being a subscriber, take Featuring leading Grammy Award-winning soprano Lisa Vroman and tap dancing sensation Ryan VanDemBoom, this Phoenix advantage of our Patron Privilege Card that will save Symphony event also showcases rare audio and video footage, you 10% on the amazing restaurants in the area like family photos and elegant, state-of-the-art visuals of the Donovan’s or The Strand Urban Italian on your way to Gershwins. This will be a night of music and entertainment you won’t want to miss! The Symphony. ABBA:  PopsSERIES The Concert! Symphony Hall April 23, 2016 | 2:00 pm April 23, 2016 | 7:30 pm April 24, 2016 | 2:00 pm

Concert Repertoire Matthew Kasper, conductor Waterloo, vocalists

The Swedish pop group ABBA sold more than 370 million albums worldwide, spawned a hit Broadway musical that was adapted into a film starring Meryl Streep and arguably created the most enjoyable dance music ever. Get as close as you can to the original group by experiencing ABBA: The Concert! featuring renowned Swedish cover band Waterloo, live with The Phoenix Symphony. With original ABBA band members, Waterloo has appeared in more than 25 countries around the world including sold out performances at The Royal Albert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. Don’t miss your chance to experience ABBA’s greatest hits like “Take a Chance on Me,” “Mamma Mia” UNEXPECTED NETWORKING and “Dancing Queen” in a performance that will make you Interested in getting to know people who have the want to wear sequins and polyester once again. same interests as you? Join The Phoenix Symphony Young Professionals and build a great network while attending the best events in the valley. PopsSERIES PopsSERIES KRISTIN CHENOWETH

Symphony Hall May 21, 2016 | 7:30 pm May 22, 2016 | 2:00 pm

Concert Repertoire Mary Mitchell Campbell, conductor Kristin Chenoweth, vocalist

Actress and recording artist Kristin Chenoweth makes her debut with The Phoenix Symphony to close out the 2015/16 APS Pops Series. This multi-talented star has effortlessly transitioned between stage, television and film. She received a Best Supporting Actress Emmy for her work on Pushing Daisies and a Tony for her performance in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, as well as nominations for her roles in Fox’s Glee and Broadway’s Wicked. As a veteran of the concert stage, Kristin has performed to sold out crowds UNEXPECTED FUN in concert halls across the country. Join Kristin and The Phoenix Symphony The Phoenix Symphony has something for two nights only of magic as she performs songs from Broadway and the for everyone. Enjoy a fun night out with Great American Songbook. Jing Zeng, First Violin the girls, quality time with the family, Dian D’Avanzo, Assistant Concertmaster a date night, or a corporate event. Tito Muñoz, Virginia G. Piper Music Director Whatever the occasion, it is always the Alex Laing, Principal Clarinet Tessa Gotman Bock, Second Violin perfect time to be with The Symphony. Legends Legends SERIES MICHAEL JACKSON SERIES The Music of

Symphony Hall From his early years with the Jackson 5 to his mega-hit BEATLEMANIA April 8, 2016 | 7:30 pm album Thriller and beyond, Michael Jackson stormed the music industry with hit after hit. The “Music of Michael Symphony Hall Concert Repertoire Jackson” takes you through each era of this storied January 29, 2016 | 7:30 pm Brent Havens, conductor performer from hits like “ABC” and “I’ll Be There” through Chester Gregory, vocalist “Beat It,” “Thriller,” “Rock With You,” “The Way You Make Me Concert Repertoire Feel” and many, many more. Chester Gregory debuted on Matthew Kasper, conductor Broadway in the Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray Classical Mystery Tour, vocalists and sang for the legendary King of Pop. He joins conductor Brent Havens and The Phoenix Symphony for an evening Imagine The Beatles playing in concert with a symphony filled with fabulous music spanning 40 years of Michael orchestra. What would that have sounded like? Find out for Jackson’s influential and celebrated career! yourself when Classical Mystery Tour, the premier Beatles tribute band joins your Phoenix Symphony in a show the Los Angeles Times called “more than just an incredible simulation…a live performance with a high goose-bump quotient.” The four musicians in Classical Mystery Tour look and sound just like John, Paul, George and Ringo and they perform 50 years of timeless Beatles’ hits from “Please, Please UNEXPECTED TRIBUTES BILLY JOEL Me” all the way to “Abbey Road.” Many Beatles’ fans never At The Phoenix Symphony we love celebrating had the opportunity to experience a live Beatles show. Now The Music of you can with The Phoenix Symphony. all classical music including classic rock like Symphony Hall Hand-picked by Billy Joel to play the title role in the Broadway musical Moving Out, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. May 20, 2016 | 7:30 pm 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 Concert Repertoire including “She’s Got a Way,” “New York State of Mind,” “Uptown Girl” and “Just the Way Matthew Kasper, conductor You Are” live with The Phoenix Symphony. Michael Cavanaugh, piano/vocalist FamilySERIES FamilySERIES STAR WARS: PERFECT PITCH: The Music Symphony Hall October 25, 2015 | 2:00 pm Celebration of Sports and Music Orpheum Theater Get into the intergalactic spirit and be ready for Star Wars Episode VII: February 28, 2016 | 2:00 pm The Force Awakens. Join us for a family performance dedicated to the music of Star Wars. This epic adventure invades Symphony Hall with John Williams’ Let’s play ball! Come dressed in your favorite team or club sports jersey as acclaimed music including the “Main Theme” and the “Imperial March.” The Phoenix Symphony rocks a family concert dedicated to sports and heart pumping music of all kinds. This fun original Family Series concert will feature favorites like the University of Arizona and Arizona State Fight Songs, the theme from Rocky and the exciting “Raiders March” from Indiana Jones.

SUPER HEROES SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK! Symphony Hall Symphony Hall January 10, 2016 | 2:00 pm September 27, 2015 | 2:00 pm A brand new Family Series concert based on the iconic television series Put on your best cape and get ready for the iconic music from your favorite Schoolhouse Rock! Bop along to catchy, tongue-twisting tunes like superhero films and television shows. Your Spidey senses will tingle, and “Conjunction Junction,” “Mother Necessity” and “I’m Just a Bill,” that combine you will be at the edge of your seat when you hear music from your favorite scholastic themes and popular classical music. superhero movies: Batman, Superman, Captain America, The Incredibles, X-Men and many more! Patrons of all ages are invited to come dressed as their favorite superhero. Coffee

ScottsdaleSERIES Classics RESPIGHI’S BEETHOVEN’S  SERIES Pines and Fountains of Rome Symphony No. 7 BEETHOVEN’S  SCHEHERAZADE Symphony Hall Symphony Hall October 9, 2015 | 11:00 am January 22, 2016 | 11:00 am Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Symphony No. 7 May 12, 2016 | 7:30 pm Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts January 21, 2016 | 7:30 pm BRAHMS’  RAVEL’S Symphony Hall Symphony No. 2 Symphony Hall Boléro RACHMANINOFF’S BERLIOZ November 20, 2015 | 11:00 am March 18, 2016 | 11:00 am Scottsdale Center for theand Performing Sibelius Arts May 26, 2016 | 7:30 pm ScottsdalePiano Center Concerto for the Performing No. Arts2 April 28, 2016 | 7:30 pm MASTERFUL SIBELIUS’ Symphony Hall Mozart Symphony Hall Symphony No. 2 January 8, 2016 | 11:00 am April 15, 2016 | 11:00 am UNEXPECTED VENUES You don’t always have to travel downtown to see The Phoenix Symphony perform. We play at venues around the Valley, including Scottsdale Center for BERLIOZ the Performing Arts and Mesa Arts Center. Symphony Hall and Sibelius See Classics Series for details and descriptions. Coffee Classics Performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s Classics program. May 27, 2016 | 11:00 am PERFORMANCESSpecial HANDEL’S MESSIAH PERFORMANCESSpecial

SINATRA MUSIC OF Locations throughout the Valley December 9 – 13, 2015

SINGS SINATRA WHITNEY HOUSTON Concert Repertoire Tito Muñoz, conductor Mesa Arts Center Mesa Arts Center The Phoenix Symphony Chorus February 4, 2016 | 7:30 pm February 27, 2016 | 7:30 pm Handel’s massive oratorio makes a profound musical statement of the Christian faith, celebrating the life, Sinatra Sings Sinatra: Join Frank Sinatra Jr. alongside The Phoenix Symphony in a Broadway sensation Rashidra Scott joins The Phoenix Symphony to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The acclaimed and popular “Halleluiah” chorus highlights this celebration of the music, life and legend of Frank Sinatra Sr. at Mesa Arts Center. amazing music and extraordinary talent of Whitney Houston. Don’t miss an spiritual concert. Join Music Director Tito Muñoz as he leads the Valley’s favorite holiday tradition as The Frank Sinatra Jr. takes the stage delivering a personal recollection of life on and evening of Whitney favorites like “Saving All My Love,” “How Will I Know?,” “Where Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and soloists perform Handel’s Messiah in churches off stage with his iconic father. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind multi-media concert Do Broken Hearts Go?” and, of course, “I Will Always Love You” at Mesa Arts Center. and venues throughout the Valley. experience including stories, photos, videos and iconic music of Frank Sinatra. CIRQUE DE LA CHRIS BOTTI

Mesa Arts Center SYMPHONIE March 26, 2016 | 7:30 pm

Mesa Arts Center Grammy Award-winning trumpet player Chris Botti makes his Phoenix Symphony | February 19, 2016 7:30 pm debut for an evening of jazz classics. Swing to the sophisticated sounds of | February 20, 2016 7:30 pm America’s best-selling jazz instrumentalist alongside the The Phoenix Symphony in this magnetic must-hear performance at Mesa Arts Center. The Phoenix Symphony brings the world-famous Cirque de la Symphonie to Mesa Arts Center. Don’t miss this high-flying and talented Cirque troop including hula hoops, strong men, contortionists and gravity defying aerialists and jugglers as they once again join The Phoenix Symphony on stage – and 40 feet above it. PERFORMANCESSpecial PERFORMANCESSpecial

™ NEW YEAR’S EVE Symphony Hall Concertpresented by Barrett-Jackson and Auction CompanyStreet Festival December 31, 2015 | 4:00 pm December 31, 2015 | 7:30 pm Symphony Hall October 24, 2015 Concert Repertoire Stuart Chafetz, conductor After the successful 2014 debut of The Sound of Speed, Barrett-Jackson Auction Company and The Phoenix Symphony team up once again to bring End the year on a high note with The Phoenix Symphony in the Valley’s this world-class concert and event back to downtown Phoenix. The evening most popular New Year’s Eve Celebration. Enjoy famous Strauss waltzes, kicks off with the Barrett-Jackson Pit Road Street Festival featuring over 30 cars seasonal classics and Broadway and contemporary favorites all with a from some of the world’s greatest car collections all with food trucks, bars and complimentary glass of Champagne to celebrate the New Year. Don’t live entertainment. The party then moves inside for The Sound of Speed Concert, miss this joyous and popular musical celebration that is sure to sell out. a one-of-a-kind concert dedicated to cars, racing and music. Enjoy your choice of two special performances at 4:00 pm or 7:30 pm. UNEXPECTED PARTNERSHIPS 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. A thriving arts community knows no bounds, and The Phoenix Symphony is a proud partner Sponsorships begin at $5,000. with dozens of leaders like Barrett-Jackson VIP tickets start at $500. Auto Auction, Phoenix International Raceway,

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CLASSICS 12 FRIDAYS CLASSICS 12 SATURDAYS COFFEE CLASSICS* The popular Parties of Note series continues, with an array of intimate Symphony performances at the Valley’s most magnificent private homes. Friday nights Saturday nights Friday mornings The 2015/16 Parties of Note event series will be even more spectacular, Dress Circle Prime $852.00 Dress Circle Prime $852.00 Price A $245.00 featuring spaces with world class art collections, stunning views, and Dress Circle $744.00 Dress Circle $744.00 Price B $182.00 beautiful gardens. Each party features an exclusive performance by Price A $636.00 Price A $636.00 Price C $113.75 Price B $504.00 Price B $504.00 Phoenix Symphony musicians. WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Price C $354.00 Price C $354.00 Price D $192.00 Price D $192.00 The 2015/16 Parties of Note event dates will be announced on The Phoenix Symphony Hall Symphony website in the fall. Includes these 12 concerts: Includes these 12 concerts: Includes these 7 concerts: January 15, 2016 | 11:00 am Sept 18, 2015 Tito Muñoz conducts Beethoven’s Sept 19, 2015 Tito Muñoz conducts Beethoven’s Oct 9, 2015 Michael Christie conducts Respighi Individual tickets are $175. Symphony No. 9 Symphony No. 9 Nov 20, 2015 Tito Muñoz conducts Brahms Join us for the 4th Annual Savor the Symphony Women’s Luncheon, featuring Oct 9, 2015 Michael Christie conducts Respighi Oct 10, 2015 Michael Christie conducts Respighi Symphony No. 2 a unique opportunity to see the vocal phenoms, Human Nature. Bigger than Nov 20, 2015 Tito Muñoz conducts Brahms Nov 21, 2015 Tito Muñoz conducts Brahms Jan 8, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Mozart the Beatles in Australia, Smokey Robinson discovered this amazing group of Symphony No. 2 Symphony No. 2 Jan 22, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Beethoven’s Motown singers and brought them to America where they quickly gained fame Jan 8, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Mozart Jan 9, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Mozart Symphony No. 7 as openers for chart toppers like Celine Dion and Michael Jackson. Currently YUJA WANG Jan 22, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Beethoven’s Jan 23, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Beethoven’s Mar 18, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Ravel’s Boléro playing to sold out houses at the famed Venetian Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, May 5, 2016 Symphony No. 7 Symphony No. 7 Apr 15, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Sibelius’ Human Nature brings their amazing vocal harmonies to Phoenix for the first Mar 4, 2016 Andrew Grams conducts Ravel’s Bolero Mar 5, 2016 Andrew Grams conducts Ravel’s Bolero Symphony No. 2 Recognized as one of the most important pianists time. Eavesdrop on an exclusive Human Nature rehearsal with The Phoenix Mar 18, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Haydn’s Mar 19, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Haydn’s May 27, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Berlioz and Sibelius of her generation, Yuja Wang performs in an intimate ‘Nelsonmesse’ ‘Nelsonmesse’ Symphony as these four talented performers sing their own multi-platinum salon setting at a private home. This spectacular, one-of-a-kind evening, Apr 15, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Sibelius’ Apr 16, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Sibelius’ hits and the best of Motown. Then dine at a luncheon prepared by Chef Beau designed for The Phoenix Symphony by Ms. Wang, will capture her depth Symphony No. 2 Symphony No. 2 MacMillian, the famed Executive Chef of Phoenix’s Sanctuary on Camelback of musical insight, her fresh interpretation and charismatic presence. Seating Apr 29, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Rachmaninoff’s Apr 30, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Rachmaninoff’s Mountain. Hear Human Nature and MacMillan discuss their experiences and Piano Concerto No. 2 Piano Concerto No. 2 is limited for this special and unique performance, followed by a dinner and *Coffee Classics Performances feature one hour of music selected journey with music and food. All proceeds from this one-of-a-kind luncheon May 13, 2016 Teddy Abrams conducts Rimsky- May 14, 2016 Teddy Abrams conducts Rimsky- from the weekend’s Classics program. The seatmap for Coffee Classics conversation with Ms. Wang. All proceeds for this event will benefit The benefit The Phoenix Symphony’s Education and Community Engagement Korsakov’s ‘Scheherazade’ Korsakov’s ‘Scheherazade’ Performances is different from the one shown in this brochure. Symphony’s Education and Community Outreach programs. initiatives. May 27, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Berlioz and May 28, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Berlioz and Sibelius Artists, dates and programming subject to change. Sibelius Jun 4, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts The Earth – Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information. For reservations and information email [email protected] Sponsorships begin at $2,500. Jun 3, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts The Earth – HD Odyssey HD Odyssey Individual tickets start at $200. Classics Series Subscriptions Classics Series Subscriptions

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Friday nights Friday nights Saturday nights Saturday nights Choose any 4 Concerts from Friday or Saturday Choose any 4 Concerts from the Classics and Dress Circle Prime $426.00 Dress Circle Prime $426.00 Dress Circle Prime $426.00 Dress Circle Prime $426.00 night Classics Series Pops Series* – prices may vary Dress Circle $372.00 Dress Circle $372.00 Dress Circle $372.00 Dress Circle $372.00 Dress Circle Prime $304.00 *Excludes Coffee Classics, Family, Legends and Special Performances. Price A $318.00 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 B $252.00 Price A $226.00 Price C $177.00 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 D $ 96.00 Price C $127.00 Includes these 6 concerts: Includes these 6 concerts: Includes these 6 concerts: Includes these 6 concerts: Price D $ 69.00 Sept 18, 2015 Tito Muñoz conducts Beethoven’s Oct 9, 2015 Michael Christie conducts Respighi Sept 19, 2015 Tito Muñoz conducts Beethoven’s Oct 10, 2015 Michael Christie conducts Respighi Symphony No. 9 Jan 8, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Mozart Symphony No. 9 Jan 9, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Mozart Nov 20, 2015 Tito Muñoz conducts Brahms Mar 4, 2016 Andrew Grams conducts Ravel’s Bolero Nov 21, 2015 Tito Muñoz conducts Brahms Mar 5, 2016 Andrew Grams conducts Ravel’s Bolero Symphony No. 2 Apr 15, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 Apr 16, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Sibelius’ Jan 22, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 Jan 23, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 Symphony No. 7 May 13, 2016 Teddy Abrams conducts Rimsky- Symphony No. 7 May 14, 2016 Teddy Abrams conducts Rimsky- Mar 18, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Haydn’s Korsakov’s ‘Scheherazade’ Mar 19, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Haydn’s Korsakov’s ‘Scheherazade’ ‘Nelsonmesse’ ‘Nelsonmesse’ Jun 3, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts The Earth – Jun 4, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts The Earth – BALCONY Apr 29, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Rachmaninoff’s HD Odyssey Apr 30, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Rachmaninoff’s HD Odyssey

Piano Concerto No. 2 Piano Concerto No. 2 May 27, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Berlioz and Sibelius May 28, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Berlioz and Sibelius

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Saturday nights Sunday matinée Friday nights Saturday nights Saturday nights Choose any 4 Concerts Dress Circle Prime $660.00 Dress Circle Prime $660.00 Dress Circle Prime $330.00 Dress Circle Prime $357.00 Dress Circle Prime $357.00 Friday, Saturday or Sunday Pops Series Dress Circle $565.00 Dress Circle $565.00 Dress Circle $282.50 Dress Circle $305.00 Dress Circle $305.00 Dress Circle Prime $318.80 Price A $472.50 Price A $472.50 Price A $236.25 Price A $252.50 Price A $252.50 Dress Circle $272.00 Price B $375.00 Price B $375.00 Price B $187.50 Price B $202.50 Price B $202.50 Price A $226.00 Price C $265.00 Price C $265.00 Price C $132.50 Price C $142.50 Price C $142.50 Price B $180.00 Price D $145.00 Price D $145.00 Price D $ 72.50 Price D $ 77.50 Price D $ 77.50 Price C $126.00 Includes these 10 concerts: Includes these 10 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts: Price D $ 69.00 Oct 3, 2015 A Tribute to the Brave Oct 4, 2015 A Tribute to the Brave Oct 2, 2015 A Tribute to the Brave Oct 3, 2015 A Tribute to the Brave Nov 28, 2015 Pixar in Concert Nov 28, 2015 Pixar in Concert Nov 29, 2015 Pixar in Concert Nov 27, 2015 Pixar in Concert Dec 5, 2015 Holiday Pops Jan 2, 2016 Music of John Williams Dec 5, 2015 Holiday Pops Dec 6, 2015 Holiday Pops Dec 4, 2015 Holiday Pops Jan 16, 2016 Human Nature Jan 30, 2016 Jason Alexander Jan 2, 2016 Music of John Williams Jan 3, 2016 Music of John Williams Jan 15, 2016 Human Nature Mar 12, 2016 The Gershwin Experience Apr 9, 2016 A Night at the Oscars Jan 16, 2016 Human Nature Jan 17, 2016 Human Nature Mar 11, 2016 The Gershwin Experience Apr 23, 2016 ABBA: The Concert! May 21, 2016 Kristin Chenoweth Jan 30, 2016 Jason Alexander Jan 31, 2016 Jason Alexander Mar 12, 2016 The Gershwin Experience Mar 13, 2016 The Gershwin Experience Apr 9, 2016 A Night at the Oscars Apr 10, 2016 A Night at the Oscars POPS 4 RED FRIDAYS BALCONY Apr 23, 2016 ABBA: The Concert! Apr 24, 2016 ABBA: The Concert! Friday nights May 21, 2016 Kristin Chenoweth May 22, 2016 Kristin Chenoweth Dress Circle Prime $285.60 Dress Circle $244.00 Price A $202.00 Price B $162.00 Price C $114.00 Price D $ 62.00 Includes these 4 concerts:

Oct 2, 2015 A Tribute to the Brave Artists, dates and programming subject to change. Artists, dates and programming subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information. Dec 4, 2015 Holiday Pops Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information. Section B Section A Section C Jan 15, 2016 Human Nature STAGE Mar 11, 2016 The Gershwin Experience Legends, Family and Scottsdale Series

FAMILY SERIES SCOTTSDALE SERIES 10 10 Includes all 4 Family Series concerts Includes all 4 Family Series concerts Subscriber Benefits Adult Child 1 1 Price A $200.60 The Best Seats at the Best Price Patron Privilege Card Price B $166.60 Price A $68.40 $51.32 33 33 Subscribers always have the best seats and discounted prices. This special card is exclusive to subscribers and provides you with a Price B $54.00 $40.52 Price C $132.60 Price C $39.60 $29.72 Jan 21, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts 10% discount on meals purchased at select restaurants in the Valley Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 Sunday Afternoons – one hour of music with 17 17 Exclusive Concert Pre-Sales during the 2015/16 Season. one hour of pre-concert children’s activities April 28, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts 16 16 Subscribers have the first opportunity to reserve tickets to any of Sept 27, 2015 Super Heroes Rachmaninoff Complimentary Seat Upgrade* Oct 25, 2015 Star Wars: The Music May 12, 2016 Teddy Abrams conducts our performances before the general public. Scheherazade Jan 10, 2016 Schoolhouse Rock! Enjoy a complimentary seat upgrade for a single concert – perfect May 26, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Feb 28, 2016 Perfect Pitch: Celebration 1 1 Berlioz and Sibelius Prepaid Parking Privileges for a special night or to try out seats in another section. of Sports Section B Section A Section C Subscribers can take the hassle out of getting to concerts. Prepaid parking guarantees you will have a parking space for all the LEGENDS BALCONY concerts in your series. Dress Circle Prime $237.60 Dress Circle $204.00 Free Ticket Exchanges Price A $168.00 Price B $141.60 New this season, ticket exchanges are free for subscribers. If your Price C $108.00 schedule changes, your tickets can too. Not all concerts are eligible Price D $ 72.00 for exchange. Please check with our Patron Services staff for more Includes these 3 concerts: information. Jan 29, 2016 Beatlemania Apr 8, 2016 The Music of Michael Jackson May 20, 2016 Piano Man – Section B Section A Section C *Select subscriber benefits do not apply to Choose Your Own packages. The Music of Billy Joel STAGE Artists, dates and programming subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information. CAN’T DECIDE HOW TO SUBSCRIBE? Ways to Subscribe Full Classics & Pops Subscriptions Choose Your Own We offer two full Classics Series subscriptions on Friday and Saturday evenings. Additionally, there are three full Pops Series subscriptions 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 to choose from, offering concerts in the Pops Series on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. from the Classics or Pops Series to create your own season. Half Classics & Pops Subscriptions Classics Choose Your Own: You can also purchase a variety of half subscriptions, featuring combinations of concerts featured on each night of the Choose 4 or more concerts from the Classics Series. Classics and Pops Series. Pops Choose Your Own: Coffee Classics Subscription Choose 4 or more concerts form the Pops 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! Combo Choose Your Own: Scottsdale Subscription Mix and match 4 or more concerts from the Classics or Pops Series. This subscription offers four of the concerts from the Classics Series at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Family Subscription BY PHONE IN PERSON Enjoy all four of the Family Series concerts, complete with one hour of family-friendly pre-concert activities, 602-495-1999 ONLINE Visit us anytime during including the popular Instrument Petting Zoo. weekday Patron Services hours For instant renewals only. Complete your order online at 9 am to 5 pm at our main Please remember that any phoenixsymphony.org changes to your series must office at One North First Street, Legends Series be made in writing. Suite 200. Enjoy three concerts filled with chart topping hits from some of rock and pop’s greatest recording artists of all time. Non Profit Org. U. S. Postage PAID Tito Muñoz | Virginia G. Piper Music Director Phoenix, AZ Permit 571 One North First Street, Ste. 200 Phoenix, AZ 85004 2015/16 Season Subscribe today to get the best seats at the best price!

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