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Concert Details Tito Muñoz | Virginia G. Piper Music Director

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70 YEARS THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY OF WOW! CELEBRATES ITS 70TH SEASON Classics Series

Opening Night! Dvořák’s Seventh Symphony Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring SYMPHONY HALL September 30, 2017 | 7:30 pm SYMPHONY HALL October 1, 2017 | 2:00 pm September 15, 2017 | 7:30 pm September 16, 2017 | 7:30 pm CONCERT REPERTOIRE Matthew Kasper, conductor CONCERT REPERTOIRE Stanislav Khristenko, piano Tito Muñoz, conductor Alexander Laing, clarinet Messiaen: Les offrandes oubliées (The Forgotten Offerings) Philippe Quint, violin Grieg: Piano Concerto Bernstein: Prelude, Fugue and Riffs Dvořák: Symphony No. 7 Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto In his last appearance with The Phoenix Symphony, Ukrainian-born pianist Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring Stanislav Khristenko wowed the Arizona Republic with his “fine pianissimos and From the smoke-filled nightclubs of 1950s New York to the peasant villages of thunderous fortissimos.” See this brilliant artist in one of the most popular premodern Russia, Virginia G. Piper Music Director Tito Muñoz kicks off the 70th concertos in the repertoire: Grieg’s ardent Piano Concerto. Plus, Assistant Anniversary Season with a bold and colorful program of musical masterpieces. Conductor Matthew Kasper leads The Phoenix Symphony in Dvořák’s Seventh Just over a century has passed since its scandalous premiere, yet Stravinsky’s Symphony – music that captures the energy, exuberance and promise of the folkloric ballet The Rite of Spring continues to surprise, excite and enthrall. In composer’s beloved homeland. These concerts also feature the otherworldly Prelude, Fugue and Riffs – a stroke of genius that pivots between polyrhythmic sounds of Les Offrandes Oubliées (The Forgotten Offerings), an early work from structures à la Stravinsky and the wailing strains of big band jazz – Muñoz and Debussy disciple Olivier Messiaen. Principal Clarinetist Alex Laing usher in a season-long focus on the music of Leonard Bernstein. Virtuoso violinist Philippe Quint returns to Symphony Hall to perform Tchaikovsky’s sizzling Violin Concerto.

Mozart and Sibelius Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony

CONCERT REPERTOIRE CONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor Tito Muñoz, conductor Karen Sinclair, violin Amy Dickson, saxophone Mark Deatherage, viola Timo Andres: Bathtub Shrine Tina Tallon: Sear Glass: Violin Concerto No. 1 (arranged for saxophone by Amy Dickson) Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major* Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 Sibelius: Symphony No. 1* Beethoven’s symphonies have endured for centuries, speaking to generation Be there at Symphony Hall as Tito Muñoz leads The Phoenix Symphony upon generation. Tito Muñoz conducts the rousing Fourth Symphony, a work in the First Symphony of Sibelius – a symphonic masterwork of bracing deploying the woodwind instruments in an intimate manner reminiscent of sweep credited with launching the composer’s international career. In a chamber music. Two brightly colored works from American composers Timo special treat, the orchestra’s husband and wife duo Karen Sinclair and Mark Andres and Philip Glass – the latter featuring the return of prodigious soloist Deatherage feature in Mozart’s richly melodic Sinfonia Concertante. Amy Dickson on the saxophone – illuminate Beethoven’s masterpiece. The program opens with Tina Tallon’s Sear – a work that lives up to its name – as The Phoenix Symphony continues to feature the work of

promising young American composers. * Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s Classics program. FOR RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION email [email protected] Classics Series

Brahms’ First Symphony Sibelius and Debussy

CONCERT REPERTOIRE CONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor Karina Canellakis, conductor Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo-soprano Stewart Goodyear, piano

Mahler: Adagio from Symphony No. 10* Britten: Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes Bernstein: Symphony No. 1, “Jeremiah” Saint- Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Egyptian” Brahms: Symphony No. 1* Sibelius: The Oceanides Debussy: La Mer (The Sea) Leonard Bernstein once exclaimed, “The work I have been writing all my life is about the struggle that is born of the crisis of our century: a crisis of faith.” Guest Conductor Karina Canellakis makes her Phoenix Symphony debut in With the “Jeremiah” Symphony, Bernstein began a musical exploration of his an imaginative, impressionistic program sure to make a splash. Debussy, religious faith that would inspire many of his serious compositions. Johannes Britten and Sibelius contribute works that capture the many moods of the Brahms experienced his own crisis while composing his monumental First sea, with its sun-drenched waves and watery depths. Pianist Stewart Symphony – that of escaping the shadow of Beethoven. Experience how Goodyear, proclaimed “a phenomenon” by The Los Angeles Times, returns these struggles gave way to two modern classics with Tito Muñoz and to Symphony Hall in the sensuous, exotic “Egyptian” Piano Concerto of The Phoenix Symphony. French composer Camille Saint-Saëns, who reportedly wrote this dazzling work after a boat ride up the Nile.

Beethoven and Mozart Brahms and Schumann

CONCERT REPERTOIRE CONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor Tito Muñoz, conductor Denis Kozhukhin, piano Friederike Starkloff,violin

Mozart Symphony No. 35, “Haffner” Webern: Passacaglia Arnold Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) Schumann: Symphony No. 4* Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” Brahms: Violin Concerto*

Tito Muñoz leads a program featuring the radiant “Haffner” Symphony, written by Each of Brahms’ concertos can be counted among music’s towering a young Mozart to prove his talents to a discerning Viennese public. Beethoven’s masterpieces, and the formidable Violin Concerto may be the composer’s magisterial final piano concerto – the “Emperor” – will be performed to perfection very finest. Internationally acclaimed violinist Friederike Starkloff (“superb – by the great Russian pianist Denis Kozhukhin in a highly-anticipated debut. Also, capricious, feisty and seductive” – Classical Source) makes her American debut Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) – a lush tone poem for strings to perform this exemplary work alongside Robert Schumann’s joyous Fourth on themes of love, desire and betrayal. Symphony and the romantic Passacaglia from Anton Webern.

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

Artists, dates, times, programming and prices are subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information. Classics Series

Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony Elgar’s Cello Concerto

CONCERT REPERTOIRE CONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor Tito Muñoz, conductor Steven Moeckel, violin István Várdai, cello Kenneth Fuchs: New Work (world premiere) Nina Young: Agnosco Veteris* Korngold: Violin Concerto* Elgar: Cello Concerto Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5* Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3, “Scottish”*

Tchaikovsky poured his soul into each of his symphonies, expressing Hungarian cellist István Várdai debuts with The Phoenix Symphony in passion and pathos as no other composer has. Tito Muñoz leads Elgar’s rhapsodic Cello Concerto – the composer’s swan song, full of Tchaikovsky’s searing Fifth Symphony. Also, Concertmaster Steven Moeckel melancholy and farewell. Plus, Mendelssohn’s stirring “Scottish” Symphony solos in Korngold’s breathtakingly lyrical Violin Concerto. The program – a symphonic souvenir of his visit to the highlands. Tito Muñoz opens the opens with a world premiere from American composer Kenneth Fuchs. program with Nina Young’s Agnosco Veteris, full of striking contrasts of mood and sonority. Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22 Brahms and Schubert

SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL April 27, 2018 | 7:30 pm May 11, 2018 | 7:30 pm April 28, 2018 | 7:30 pm May 12, 2018 | 7:30 pm April 29, 2018 | 2:00 pm CONCERT REPERTOIRE CONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor Jeffrey Kahane,conductor and piano The Phoenix Symphony Chorus

Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 22 Schubert: Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished” Dvořák: Nocturne in B major Brahms: A German Requiem Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra Johannes Brahms established his reputation not with an orchestral work, Conducting from the keyboard, guest Jeffrey Kahane performs Mozart’s but with a sacred choral work: his profoundly moving German Requiem, elegant Piano Concerto No. 22. Then, on the podium, he leads a concerto which he labored over for a dozen years. He found a musical language full of for the entire ensemble – Bartók’s sensational Concerto for Orchestra, a drama and touching intimacy. Tito Muñoz leads a romantic program featuring Phoenix Symphony specialty. Dvořák’s Nocturne for strings, which began Brahms’ masterpiece alongside Schubert’s immortal “Unfinished” Symphony. life as the gorgeous slow movement of a string quartet, rounds out the program.

Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony SYMPHONY HALL June 1, 2018 | 7:30 pm June 2, 2018 | 7:30 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor Anne Akiko Meyers, violin

Bernstein: Overture to Candide Adam Schoenberg: Violin Concerto Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2

Celebrate the end of The Phoenix Symphony’s 70th Anniversary Classics Season with Rachmaninoff’s intensely passionate Second Symphony, showcasing the composer’s soaring melodies and opulent orchestral colors in abundance. Capping a season-long focus on the music of Leonard Bernstein, Tito Muñoz features the exuberant Candide Overture. Anne Akiko Meyers makes a welcome return to The Phoenix Symphony to perform Adam Schoenberg’s new violin concerto. Pops Series

The Rat Pack is Back! A Broadway Celebration of Leonard SYMPHONY HALL Bernstein and Jerome Robbins September 22, 2017 | 7:30 pm SYMPHONY HALL September 23, 2017 | 7:30 pm September 24, 2017 | 2:00 pm October 13, 2017 | 7:30 pm October 14, 2017 | 7:30 pm The iconic tunes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and a swingin’ October 15, 2017 | 2:00 pm big band kick off the 2017/18 APS Pops Series. Be whisked back in time to the Sands Hotel Copa Room and get set for all your favorite standards, including Join The Phoenix Symphony for a night of music and dancing celebrating the Rat Pack mega-hits like “Come Fly With Me,” “Luck be a Lady,” “Mr. Bojangles” Broadway partnership of composer Leonard Bernstein and choreographer and a dozen more favorites from this timeless era all performed live with The Jerome Robbins. This original production will highlight the decades-long artistic Phoenix Symphony! excellence of composer Leonard Bernstein and choreographer Jerome Robbins. Acclaimed Broadway song and dance artists will perform hits from West Side Story, The King and I, Gypsy, Fiddler on the Roof and so much more. If you like musicals, you’ll love A Broadway Celebration with The Phoenix Symphony.

Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue Holiday Pops

SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL November 24, 2017 | 7:30 pm December 1, 2017 | 7:30 pm November 25, 2017 | 7:30 pm December 2, 2017 | 2:00 pm November 26, 2017 | 2:00 pm December 2, 2017 | 7:30 pm December 3, 2017 | 2:00 pm Join The Phoenix Symphony as the acclaimed Ted Rosenthal Trio performs George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with its unique blend of classical It’s the most wonderful time of year as the Valley’s most beloved holiday inspiration and jazz-influenced effects. Teaming up with The Phoenix tradition, Holiday Pops, returns to Symphony Hall. Join The Phoenix Symphony, this trio of New York musicians Ted Rosenthal, piano; Martin Wind, Symphony and The Phoenix Symphony Chorus to experience this festive bass; Tim Horner, drums, perform an unforgettable night of Gershwin and jazz. concert of seasonal favorites and the ever-popular Holiday Sing-Along, guaranteed to put you and your family in the holiday spirit.

The Tenors West Side Story in Concert

Fresh off the release of their fourth studio album and secondPBS Special, “I feel pretty, Oh, so pretty!” In 1957, Leonard Bernstein partnered with Under One Sky, this Canadian trio with multiple No. 1 Billboard Classical choreographer Jerome Robbins, writer Arthur Laurents, and lyricist Stephen Crossover albums brings their signature blend of classical and contemporary Sondheim to create one of the most cherished musicals in American theater. pop to The Phoenix Symphony for three captivating performances. Hear Be there as Tito Muñoz and The Phoenix Symphony celebrate the 60th classical and pop favorites like “Lean on Me,” “You Are So Beautiful,” “Hallelujah,” Anniversary of West Side Story with a full concert performance of Bernstein’s “Besame Mucho” and “Ave Maria” when multi-Platinum, JUNO Award-winning smash hit. In a new production, acclaimed Broadway vocalists, directors and vocal group The Tenors make their first appearance at Symphony Hall. set designers will offer a fresh take on this poignant and provocative classic, renowned for its miraculous fusion of song and dance.

Artists, dates, times, programming and prices are subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information. Pops Series

The Great American Songbook Sgt. Pepper’s 50th with Classical with Storm Large Mystery Tour

Pink Martini vocalist Storm Large performs favorites from the Great American Classical Mystery Tour is back to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Songbook reflecting the many faces of love, life and loss. Alongside The Phoenix Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The show features original Symphony, Storm gives audiences breathtaking renditions of “Lady Is A Tramp,” members of the Broadway sensation Beatlemania performing two hours of “My Funny Valentine,” “Someone To Watch Over Me” and more. Storm Large shot non-stop hits. Hear “Penny Lane,” “I Am the Walrus,” “The Long and Winding to national prominence as a 2006 finalist on theCBS show Rock Star: Supernova Road” and more – all performed exactly as they were originally recorded. and has since forged a vibrant career as a solo artist and lead vocals of Pink The Los Angeles Times calls the show “more than just an incredible Martini, bringing her international acclaim. Don’t miss Storm Large with The simulation.” If you like the Beatles, you’ll love Classical Mystery Tour Phoenix Symphony. in concert!

Live From Broadway Music of John Williams

Take a stroll through Times Square as a star vocalists join The Phoenix Best known for his iconic film scores and celebrated music, John Williams is Symphony for hits from the Broadway of today and the timeless classics one of the most popular and successful American orchestral composers of of yesterday. Experience the showstoppers from Wicked, Mamma Mia, the modern age. Hear The Phoenix Symphony perform highlights from Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Chicago and many more live over 60 years of John Williams scores, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, E.T.: with The Phoenix Symphony. The Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Schindler’s List, Born on the Fourth of July and many more.

Mozart and Tchaikovsky Chamber Music Series at Musical Instrument Museum Back by popular demand, The Phoenix Symphony brings chamber music to the acoustically superb Musical Instrument Museum Theater. Enjoy these performances by adding them to your Classics, Pops or Choose Your Own subscription.

Tchaikovsky worshiped Mozart, whom he claimed to “adore and idolize.” This season’s Chamber Music Series spotlights Tchaikovsky and his favorite composer with three charming and exuberant programs. Hear works of sublime beauty and expressive power in a classically intimate setting, featuring exceptional soloists from your Phoenix Symphony.

Mozart and Tchaikovsky Mozart and Tchaikovsky Mozart and Tchaikovsky Festival: Concert 1 Festival: Concert 2 Festival: Concert 3 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM December 9, 2017 | 7:30 pm March 11, 2018 | 2:00 pm May 5, 2018 | 7:30 pm December 10, 2017 | 2:00 pm March 11, 2018 | 7:30 pm May 6, 2018 | 2:00 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRE CONCERT REPERTOIRE CONCERT REPERTOIRE Matthew Kasper, conductor Steven Moeckel, leader and violin Matthew Kasper, conductor Jan Simiz, cello Steven Moeckel, violin Mozart: Serenade in C minor Viviana Cumplido Wilson, flute Mozart: Horn Concerto Tchaikovsky: Sérénade mélancolique Mozart: Divertimento in D major Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence Mozart: Overture to The Abduction From The Seraglio Tchaikovsky: Andante Cantabile from Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5, “Turkish” String Quartet No. 1 Tchaikovsky: Orchestral Suite No. 4, “Mozartiana” Mozart: Flute Quartet in D major Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings 70 YEARS NOW YOU CAN ADD SPECIAL PERFORMANCES OF WOW! TO YOUR CHOOSE YOUR OWN SUBSCRIPTION Special Performances The Phoenix Symphony presents Special Performances each season in addition to our Classics and Pops Series concerts. New for this Season you are invited to include these performances in the new and improved Choose Your Own subscription or as add-on purchases to your traditional subscription.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™+ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™+ SYMPHONY HALL SYMPHONY HALL October 6, 2017 | 7:30 pm January 5, 2018 | 7:30 pm October 7, 2017 | 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm January 6, 2018 | 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm October 8, 2017 | 2:00 pm January 7, 2018 | 2:00 pm Experience the film that started it all with the Arizona debut ofHarry Potter The Harry PotterTM Film Concert Series continues with Harry Potter and The and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert. Relive the adventures of Harry and his Chamber of SecretsTM in Concert. Experience the magic of John Williams’ friends as The Phoenix Symphony performs John Williams’ unforgettable legendary score performed live with The Phoenix Symphony as the score with the full movie on the big screen above the orchestra. Don’t complete film is projected on the big screen above the orchestra. miss this magical live concert event of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert. Music of Pink Floyd with Laser Light Show Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony MESA AMPHITHEATRE March 10, 2018 | 7:30 pm MESA ARTS CENTER The Phoenix Symphony bridges the gulf between rock ’n’ roll and classical October 20, 2017 | 7:30 pm music with the Music of Pink Floyd. Amplified by a full rock band and October 21, 2017 | 7:30 pm singer Randy Jackson’s vocals, The Phoenix Symphony captures Pink Floyd’s Quickly becoming a sold-out annual tradition, don’t miss Ludwig van ethereal flow of music and effects while churning out new musical colors. Beethoven’s most celebrated masterpiece, Symphony No. 9, featuring the This one-of-a-kind concert features an impressive laser and light show set to famous “Ode to Joy” chorus performed by The Phoenix Symphony, The 17 Pink Floyd songs, including “Money,” “Learning to Fly,” “Comfortably Numb” Phoenix Symphony Chorus and talented soloists. and selections from the band’s 1979 hit album The Wall all performed under the stars live with The Phoenix Symphony. This outdoor concert offers reserved and general admission seating. Handel’s Messiah MULTIPLE LOCATIONS December 6, 2017 | Scottsdale Center for the Arts | 7:30 pm Star Wars vs Star Trek: December 8, 2017 | Mesa Arts Center | 7:30 pm The Music of Deep Space December 9, 2017 | Camelback Bible | 7:30 pm December 10, 2017 | Pinnacle Peak Presbyterian | 3:00 pm SYMPHONY HALL May 24, 2018 | 8:00 pm CONCERT REPERTOIRE Tito Muñoz, conductor Get set for an intergalactic musical showdown with Star Wars vs Star Trek: The Phoenix Symphony Chorus The Music of Deep Space as The Phoenix Symphony presents the acclaimed and unforgettable music of your favorite films. Join The Phoenix Symphony An annual holiday favorite, Handel’s Messiah returns to The Phoenix to settle the decades long fan battle over which camp reigns supreme. Symphony. The acclaimed “Hallelujah” chorus highlights these performances Audience members will vote live via text to decide the final number—will featuring some of the most glorious sacred music ever written. Join The the Force take over Symphony Hall again or will the Trekkies prosper from Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony Chorus, and world-class soloists this 2015 rematch? This concert is approximately 85 minutes long and runs in Handel’s masterpiece in churches and venues throughout the Valley. without an intermission.

New Year’s Eve Celebration Music of Harry Potter SYMPHONY HALL MESA ARTS CENTER December 31, 2017 | 4:00 pm & 7:30 pm February 2, 2018 | 7:30 pm End the year on a high note with The Phoenix Symphony and conductor February 3, 2018 | 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm Stuart Chafetz for the most popular New Year’s Eve Celebration in Join The Phoenix Symphony this February as the Hogwarts Express returns Arizona. Enjoy famous Strauss waltzes, seasonal classics, Broadway and to the Valley. Muggles, witches and wizards are welcome to attend this contemporary favorites. Don’t miss this joyous and popular musical event magical annual tradition at Mesa Arts Center Ikeda Theater for this year’s that is sure to sell out. Enjoy your choice of two special performances at musical potion of memorable music from the Harry Potter film franchise. 4:00 pm or 7:30 pm. Come dressed as your favorite Hogwarts character and get your tickets early - this popular concert is sure to sell out!

Artists, dates, times, programming and prices are subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information. +The Harry PotterTM Film Concert Series is brought to you by CINECONCERTS, HARRYPOTTERINCONCERT.COM. HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s16) Pricing Tito Muñoz | Virginia G. Piper Music Director

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Cost Per Cost Per CHAMBER SERIES POPS SERIES Subscription Concert Tchaikovsky and Mozart: The Rat Pack is Back! Dress Circle Prime $355.00 $88.75 A Chamber Music Series Concert 1 September 22 – 24, 2017 Dress Circle $285.00 $71.25 December 9 – 10 , 2017 Price A $225.00 $56.25 A Broadway Celebration of Leonard Tchaikovsky and Mozart: Bernstein and Jerome Robbins Price B $171.00 $42.75 A Chamber Music Series Concert 2 October 13 – 15, 2017 Price C $125.00 $31.25 March 11, 2018 Price D $95.00 $23.75 Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue Tchaikovsky and Mozart: November 24 – 26, 2017 A Chamber Music Series Concert 3 Holiday Pops CLASSICS SERIES May 5 – 6, 2018 December 1 – 3, 2017 Opening Night: Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring September 15 – 16, 2017 SPECIAL PERFORMANCES The Tenors January 19 – 21, 2018 Dvořák’s Seventh Symphony Harry Potter and the West Side Story in Concert September 30 – October 1, 2017 Sorcerer’s Stone™ March 2 – 4, 2018 Mozart and Sibelius October 6 – 8, 2017 November 3 – 4, 2017 The Great American Songbook Beethoven Symphony No. 9 with Storm Large Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony October 20 – 21, 2017 November 10 – 12, 2017 March 23 - 25, 2018 Handel’s Messiah Sgt. Pepper’s 50th with Classical Brahms’ First Symphony December 6 – 10, 2017 January 12 – 13, 2018 Mystery Tour New Year’s Eve Celebration April 20 – 22, 2018 Sibelius and Debussy December 31, 2017 January 26 – 28, 2018 Live From Broadway Harry Potter and the May 18 – 20, 2018 Beethoven and Mozart Chamber of Secrets™ February 9 – 11, 2018 Music of John Williams January 5 – 7, 2018 Brahms and Schumann May 25 – 27, 2018 February 23 – 24, 2018 The Music of Harry Potter February 2 – 3, 2018 Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony March 16 – 17, 2018 Music of Pink Floyd with Laser Light Show Elgar’s Cello Concerto April 13 – 14, 2018 March 10, 2018 Mozart’s Twenty-Second Piano Concerto Star Wars vs Star Trek: April 27 – 29, 2018 The Music of Deep Space May 24, 2018 Brahms and Schubert May 11 – 12, 2018 Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony June 1 – 2, 2018

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Classics Series

CLASSICS FULL FRIDAYS CLASSICS FULL SATURDAYS COFFEE CLASSICS* CLASSICS FRIDAY RED

Friday nights Saturday nights Friday mornings Friday nights

Dress Circle Prime $949.00 Dress Circle Prime $1030.00 Price A $208.25 Dress Circle Prime $585.00 Dress Circle $765.00 Dress Circle $830.00 Price B $144.50 Dress Circle $473.00 Price A $602.00 Price A $652.00 Price C $97.75 Price A $372.00 Price B $459.00 Price B $497.00 Price B $284.00 Price C $337.00 Price C $365.00 Price C $208.00 Price D $255.00 Price D $276.00 Price D $157.00

Includes these 12 concerts: Includes these 13 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts: Includes these 7 concerts: Sept 15, 2017 Sept 16, 2017 Nov 3, 2017 Sept 15, 2017 Opening Night! Opening Night! Mozart and Sibelius Opening Night! Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring Jan 12, 2018 Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring Nov 3, 2017 Sept 30, 2017 Brahms’ First Symphony Nov 3, 2017 Mozart and Sibelius Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7 Feb 23, 2018 Mozart and Sibelius Nov 10, 2017 Nov 4, 2017 Brahms and Schumann Jan 12, 2018 Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony Mozart and Sibelius Mar 16, 2018 Brahms’ First Symphony Jan 12, 2018 Nov 11, 2017 Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony Feb 9, 2018 Brahms’ First Symphony Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony Apr 13, 2018 Beethoven and Mozart Jan 26, 2018 Jan 13, 2018 Elgar’s Cello Concerto Mar 16, 2018 Sibelius and Debussy Brahms’ First Symphony Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony Feb 9, 2018 Jan 27, 2018 Apr 13, 2018 Beethoven and Mozart Sibelius and Debussy Elgar’s Cello Concerto Feb 23, 2018 Feb 10, 2018 June 1, 2018 Brahms and Schumann Beethoven and Mozart Rachmaninoff’s Second Mar 16, 2018 Feb 24, 2018 Symphony Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony Brahms and Schumann BALCONY Apr 13, 2018 Mar 17, 2018 Elgar’s Cello Concerto Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony Apr 27, 2018 Apr 14, 2018 Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22 Elgar’s Cello Concerto May 11, 2018 Apr 28, 2018 Schubert and Brahms Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22 June 1, 2018 May 12, 2018 Rachmaninoff’s Second Schubert and Brahms Symphony June 2, 2018 Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony

Artists, dates, times, programming and prices are subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information. Prices as of February 2017. Pricing Tito Muñoz | Virginia G. Piper Music Director

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Classics Series

CLASSICS FRIDAY BLUE CLASSICS SATURDAY RED CLASSICS SATURDAY BLUE CLASSICS SUNDAYS

Friday nights Saturday nights Saturday nights Sunday matinees

Dress Circle Prime $419.00 Dress Circle Prime $585.00 Dress Circle Prime $503.00 Dress Circle Prime $419.00 Dress Circle $338.00 Dress Circle $473.00 Dress Circle $405.00 Dress Circle $338.00 Price A $266.00 Price A $372.00 Price A $319.00 Price A $266.00 Price B $203.00 Price B $284.00 Price B $243.00 Price B $203.00 Price C $149.00 Price C $208.00 Price C $180.00 Price C $149.00 Price D $113.00 Price D $157.00 Price D $135.00 Price D $113.00

Includes these 5 concerts: Includes these 7 concerts: Includes these 6 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts: Nov 10, 2017 Sept 16, 2017 Sept 30, 2017 Oct 1, 2017 Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony Opening Night! Dvořák’s Seventh Symphony Dvořák’s Seventh Symphony Jan 26, 2018 Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring Nov 11, 2017 Nov 12, 2017 Sibelius and Debussy Nov 4, 2017 Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony Feb 23, 2018 Mozart and Sibelius Jan 27, 2018 Jan 28, 2018 Brahms and Shumann Jan 13, 2018 Sibelius and Debussy Sibelius and Debussy Apr 27, 2018 Brahms’ First Symphony Feb 24, 2018 Feb 11, 2018 Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22 Feb 10, 2018 Brahms and Shumann Beethoven and Mozart May 11, 2018 Beethoven and Mozart Apr 28, 2018 Apr 29, 2018 Brahms and Schubert Mar 17, 2018 Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22 Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22 Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony May 12, 2018 Apr 14, 2018 Brahms and Schubert Elgar’s Cello Concerto June 2, 2018 Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony BALCONY

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Pops Series

POPS FULL FRIDAYS POPS FULL SATURDAYS POPS FULL SUNDAY POPS RED FRIDAYS

Friday nights Saturday nights Sunday matinees Friday nights

Dress Circle Prime $790.00 Dress Circle Prime $790.00 Dress Circle Prime $790.00 Dress Circle Prime $419.00 Dress Circle $637.00 Dress Circle $637.00 Dress Circle $637.00 Dress Circle $338.00 Price A $501.00 Price A $501.00 Price A $501.00 Price A $265.00 Price B $383.00 Price B $383.00 Price B $383.00 Price B $203.00 Price C $281.00 Price C $281.00 Price C $281.00 Price C $148.00 Price D $213.00 Price D $213.00 Price D $213.00 Price D $112.00

Includes these 10 concerts: Includes these 10 concerts: Includes these 10 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts: Sept 22, 2017 Sep 23, 2017 Sept 24, 2017 Sept 22, 2017 The Rat Pack is Back! The Rat Pack is Back! The Rat Pack is Back! The Rat Pack is Back! Oct 13, 2017 Oct 14, 2017 Oct 15, 2017 Nov 24, 2017 A Broadway Celebration A Broadway Celebration A Broadway Celebration Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue of Leonard Bernstein and of Leonard Bernstein and of Leonard Bernstein and Jan 19, 2018 Jerome Robbins Jerome Robbins Jerome Robbins The Tenors Nov 24, 2017 Nov 25, 2017 Nov 26, 2017 Mar 23, 2018 Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue The Great American Songbook Dec 1, 2017 Dec 2, 2017 Dec 3, 2017 with Storm Large Holiday Pops Holiday Pops Holiday Pops May 18, 2018 Jan 19, 2018 Jan 20, 2018 Jan 21, 2018 Live from Broadway The Tenors The Tenors The Tenors Mar 2, 2018 Mar 3, 2018 Mar 4, 2018 West Side Story in Concert West Side Story in Concert West Side Story in Concert POPS BLUE FRIDAYS BALCONY Mar 23, 2018 Mar 24, 2018 Mar 25, 2018 Friday nights The Great American Songbook The Great American Songbook The Great American Songbook with Storm Large with Storm Large with Storm Large Dress Circle Prime $419.00 Dress Circle $338.00 Apr 20, 2018 Apr 21, 2018 Apr 22, 2018 Sgt. Pepper’s 50th with Sgt. Pepper’s 50th with Sgt. Pepper’s 50th with Price A $265.00 Classical Mystery Tour Classical Mystery Tour Classical Mystery Tour Price B $203.00 Price C $148.00 May 18, 2018 May 19, 2018 May 20, 2018 Price D $112.00 Live From Broadway Live From Broadway Live From Broadway May 25, 2018 May 26, 2018 May 27, 2018 Includes these 5 concerts: Music of John Williams Music of John Williams Music of John Williams Oct 13, 2017 A Broadway Celebration of Leonard Berstein and Jerome Robbins Dec 1, 2017 Holiday Pops Mar 2, 2018 West Side Story in Concert Apr 20, 2018 Sgt. Peppers 50th with Classical Mystery Tour May 25, 2018 Music of John Williams

Artists, dates, times, programming and prices are subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information. Prices as of February 2017. Perforated Line

Pricing Tito Muñoz | Virginia G. Piper Music Director

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Pops Series

POPS BLUE SATURDAYS POPS RED SATURDAYS POPS BLUE SUNDAYS POPS RED SUNDAYS

Saturday nights Saturday nights Sunday nights Sunday matinees

Dress Circle Prime $419.00 Dress Circle Prime $419.00 Dress Circle Prime $419.00 Dress Circle Prime $419.00 Dress Circle $338.00 Dress Circle $338.00 Dress Circle $338.00 Dress Circle $338.00 Price A $265.00 Price A $265.00 Price A $265.00 Price A $265.00 Price B $203.00 Price B $203.00 Price B $203.00 Price B $203.00 Price C $148.00 Price C $148.00 Price C $148.00 Price C $148.00 Price D $112.00 Price D $112.00 Price D $112.00 Price D $112.00

Includes these 5 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts: Oct 14, 2017 Sept 23, 2017 Oct 15, 2017 Sept 24, 2017 A Broadway Celebration The Rat Pack is Back! A Broadway Celebration The Rat Pack is Back! of Leonard Bernstein Nov 25, 2017 of Leonard Bernstein Nov 26, 2017 and Jerome Robbins Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Jerome Robbins Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue Dec 2, 2017 Jan 20, 2018 Dec 3, 2017 Jan 21, 2018 Holiday Pops The Tenors Holiday Pops The Tenors Mar 3, 2018 Mar 24, 2018 Mar 4, 2018 Mar 25, 2018 West Side Story in Concert The Great American Songbook West Side Story in Concert The Great American Songbook Apr 21, 2018 with Storm Large Apr 22, 2018 with Storm Large Sgt Peppers 50th with May 19, 2018 Sgt Peppers 50th with May 20, 2018 Classical Mystery Tour Live from Broadway Classical Mystery Tour Live from Broadway May 26, 2018 May 27, 2018 Music of John Williams Music of John Williams

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SAVOR THE SYMPHONY WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Savor the Symphony January 19, 2018 | 11:00 am | Symphony Hall One of the most talked about society events in 2017, the Savor the Symphony Women’s Luncheon, has become a signature fundraiser for The Phoenix Symphony, collectively raising over $700,000 to benefit the Symphony’s Education & Community Engagement programs that influence over 125,000 youth and adults in our community every year.

We are thrilled to announce that The Tenors will be the featured artist at the January 19, 2018 Savor the Symphony event! Guests will eavesdrop on The Tenors rehearsal with The Phoenix Symphony as they delight us with operatic pop music featuring a mixture of classical and pop songs. This one-of-a-kind women’s luncheon will once again generate buzz about the Symphony in our community and will simply be a lot of fun!

Individual tickets begin at $350 Sponsorships begin at $3,500 parties note

Parties of Note The popular Parties of Note series continues, with an array of intimate Symphony performances at the Valley’s most magnificent private homes. The 2017/18 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 2017/18 Parties of Note event dates will be announced on The Phoenix Symphony website in the fall.

Individual tickets are $200

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