The Phoenix Symphony 2016-2017 Season Brochure

2016/17 SEASON

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THIS IS SYMPHONY YOUR WAY...

The pages you are about to turn aren’t just a brochure, but a toolbox for

building your perfect 2016/17 Symphony season. Attending your Phoenix

Symphony has never been easier, in addition to a season full of diverse

programming for every musical taste, you are in control of your experience.

We have made it easier to buy, easier to pay and simply easier to attend.

Subscribers can now create custom packages with our new and improved

Choose Your Own Subscription, picking any four or more of our concerts

including special performances. You can shop online, via mobile or over

the phone and your tickets can be printed at home, left at will call or sent

to your mailbox. Take the light rail

or park your car, we come to you

with performances in Phoenix, Mesa

and Scottsdale and so much more.

The choices are limitless and enjoying

The Phoenix Symphony is easier

than ever. Turn the page and check out

all the ways you can make attending the

Symphony… your way!

THIS IS SYMPHONY YOUR WAY...

The pages you are about to turn aren’t just a brochure, but a toolbox for

building your perfect 2016/17 Symphony season. Attending your Phoenix

Symphony has never been easier, in addition to a season full of diverse

programming for every musical taste, you are in control of your experience.

We have made it easier to buy, easier to pay and simply easier to attend.

Subscribers can now create custom packages with our new and improved

Choose Your Own Subscription, picking any four or more of our concerts

including special performances. You can shop online, via mobile or over

the phone and your tickets can be printed at home, left at will call or sent

to your mailbox. Take the light rail

or park your car, we come to you

with performances in Phoenix, Mesa

and Scottsdale and so much more.

The choices are limitless and enjoying

The Phoenix Symphony is easier

than ever. Turn the page and check out

all the ways you can make attending the

Symphony… your way!

CLASSICS SERIES

CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM MINGWith innovative programming including distinguished

Classics, young American composers, extraordinary Pops,

Broadway, tributes, multimedia experiences and family-

friendly shows, you may have a hard time choosing!

OPENING NIGHT!BEETHOVEN’S SYMPHONY NO. 5

The 2016/17 Season kicks off with the epic grandeur

of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Tito Muñoz, in his

third season as Virginia G. Piper Music Director, leads

The Phoenix Symphony in a masterful interpretation

of Beethoven’s ever popular and powerful “Victory”

symphony. Joining this program is 2009 London

International Piano Competition winner, Behzod

Abduraimov performing Rachmaninoff’s technically

challenging and compositionally brilliant Rhapsody

on a Theme of Paganini. Maestro Muñoz continues his

tradition of highlighting young American composers

by featuring Nina Young and her “sonic experience”

composition, Remnants, which invites listeners

to perceive the orchestra as one giant instrument –

a resonating body.

SYMPHONY HALLSeptember 16, 2016 – 7:30 pm

September 17, 2016 – 7:30 pm

September 18, 2016 – 2:00 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRETito Muñoz, conductor

Behzod Abduraimov, piano

YOUNG: Remnants

RACHMANINOFF: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5

FRIDAY’S PERFORMANCE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY

CLASSICS SERIES

CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM MINGWith innovative programming including distinguished

Classics, young American composers, extraordinary Pops,

Broadway, tributes, multimedia experiences and family-

friendly shows, you may have a hard time choosing!

OPENING NIGHT!BEETHOVEN’S SYMPHONY NO. 5

The 2016/17 Season kicks off with the epic grandeur

of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Tito Muñoz, in his

third season as Virginia G. Piper Music Director, leads

The Phoenix Symphony in a masterful interpretation

of Beethoven’s ever popular and powerful “Victory”

symphony. Joining this program is 2009 London

International Piano Competition winner, Behzod

Abduraimov performing Rachmaninoff’s technically

challenging and compositionally brilliant Rhapsody

on a Theme of Paganini. Maestro Muñoz continues his

tradition of highlighting young American composers

by featuring Nina Young and her “sonic experience”

composition, Remnants, which invites listeners

to perceive the orchestra as one giant instrument –

a resonating body.


September 17, 2016 – 7:30 pm

September 18, 2016 – 2:00 pm


Behzod Abduraimov, piano

YOUNG: Remnants

RACHMANINOFF: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5

FRIDAY’S PERFORMANCE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY

CLASSICS SERIES

CHOOSE YOUR OWN SUBSCRIPTION For the first time, build your Choose Your Own Subscription

with full flexibility! Our new and improved Choose Your Own

Subscription allows you to choose any concert from any series

at any price in any venue.

BRAHMS’SYMPHONY NO. 4

SYMPHONY HALLSeptember 23, 2016 – 11:00 am*

September 23, 2016 – 7:30 pm

September 24, 2016 – 7:30 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIREMatthias Bamert, conductor

The Phoenix Symphony Chorus

BRAHMS: Tragic Overture*

STRAVINSKY: Symphony of Psalms

BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4*

Guest conductor Matthias Bamert joins The Phoenix

Symphony and Chorus for an evening of Brahms and

Stravinsky. Johannes Brahms’ final and monumental

Symphony No. 4 engages the audience with its

autumnal lyricism and soaring themes. The Phoenix

Symphony Chorus performs in Igor Stravinsky’s

Symphony of Psalms, a work based on Psalms 38, 49

and 150, and dedicated in part “to the glory of God.”

The program opens with another dramatic work by

Brahms, the Tragic Overture which was the “weeping”

counterpoint to his festive Academic Festival Overture,

known for its dramatic trajectory and shattering close.

*Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of select pieces and /or movements from the weekend Classics program.

Maestro Tito Muñoz returns for a powerful performance

of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7, a patriotic hymn to

his hometown of Leningrad and a rallying cry to the

foes of fascism. This large orchestral work masterfully

fuses Shostakovich’s emotional themes and motifs into

“music written with the heart’s blood.” Valley favorite,

Concertmaster Steven Moeckel joins this program with

a breathless performance of Samuel Barber’s rhapsodic

Violin Concerto. To open, Maestro Muñoz once again

features the music of young American composer

Adam Schoenberg for the third straight season, this

time presenting Schoenberg’s idyllic and lyrical

Canto inspired by the birth of his son.

SYMPHONY HALLOctober 21, 2016 – 7:30 pm

October 22, 2016 – 7:30 pm


Steven Moeckel, violin

ADAM SCHOENBERG: Canto

BARBER: Violin Concerto

SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 7

SHOSTAKOVICH’S LENINGRAD SYMPHONY

CLASSICS SERIES

CHOOSE YOUR OWN SUBSCRIPTION For the first time, build your Choose Your Own Subscription

with full flexibility! Our new and improved Choose Your Own

Subscription allows you to choose any concert from any series

at any price in any venue.

BRAHMS’SYMPHONY NO. 4

SYMPHONY HALLSeptember 23, 2016 – 11:00 am*

September 23, 2016 – 7:30 pm

September 24, 2016 – 7:30 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIREMatthias Bamert, conductor


BRAHMS: Tragic Overture*

STRAVINSKY: Symphony of Psalms

BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4*

Guest conductor Matthias Bamert joins The Phoenix

Symphony and Chorus for an evening of Brahms and

Stravinsky. Johannes Brahms’ final and monumental

Symphony No. 4 engages the audience with its

autumnal lyricism and soaring themes. The Phoenix

Symphony Chorus performs in Igor Stravinsky’s

Symphony of Psalms, a work based on Psalms 38, 49

and 150, and dedicated in part “to the glory of God.”

The program opens with another dramatic work by

Brahms, the Tragic Overture which was the “weeping”

counterpoint to his festive Academic Festival Overture,

known for its dramatic trajectory and shattering close.


Maestro Tito Muñoz returns for a powerful performance

of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7, a patriotic hymn to

his hometown of Leningrad and a rallying cry to the

foes of fascism. This large orchestral work masterfully

fuses Shostakovich’s emotional themes and motifs into

“music written with the heart’s blood.” Valley favorite,

Concertmaster Steven Moeckel joins this program with

a breathless performance of Samuel Barber’s rhapsodic

Violin Concerto. To open, Maestro Muñoz once again

features the music of young American composer

Adam Schoenberg for the third straight season, this

time presenting Schoenberg’s idyllic and lyrical

Canto inspired by the birth of his son.


October 22, 2016 – 7:30 pm


Steven Moeckel, violin

ADAM SCHOENBERG: Canto

BARBER: Violin Concerto

SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 7

SHOSTAKOVICH’S LENINGRAD SYMPHONY

CLASSICS SERIES

CHOOSE YOUR VENUEYou don’t always have to travel downtown to see the Symphony

perform. No matter where you live in the Valley, the Symphony

is in venues throughout central Arizona including Symphony

Hall, the Orpheum Theatre, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa

Amphitheatre, Prescott and churches.

DVOŘÁK’S CELLO CONCERTO

SYMPHONY HALLNovember 18, 2016 – 11:00 am*

November 18, 2016 – 7:30 pm

November 19, 2016 – 7:30 pm


Mark Kosower, cello

CORIGLIANO: Symphony No. 1

DVOŘÁK: Cello Concerto*

Mark Kosower, Principal Cello of the world-renowned

Cleveland Orchestra, makes his Phoenix Symphony

debut and joins Tito Muñoz for Antonín Dvor̆ák’s

rich and soulful Cello Concerto – “the most beautiful

ever written for the instrument.” The program opens

with John Corigliano’s two-time Grammy Award-

winning Symphony No. 1, an unforgettable work that

features an epic quilt-like weaving of themes memori-

alizing the feelings of loss, anger and frustration.


CLASSICS SERIES

CHOOSE YOUR VENUEYou don’t always have to travel downtown to see the Symphony

perform. No matter where you live in the Valley, the Symphony

is in venues throughout central Arizona including Symphony

Hall, the Orpheum Theatre, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa

Amphitheatre, Prescott and churches.

DVOŘÁK’S CELLO CONCERTO

SYMPHONY HALLNovember 18, 2016 – 11:00 am*

November 18, 2016 – 7:30 pm

November 19, 2016 – 7:30 pm


Mark Kosower, cello

CORIGLIANO: Symphony No. 1

DVOŘÁK: Cello Concerto*

Mark Kosower, Principal Cello of the world-renowned

Cleveland Orchestra, makes his Phoenix Symphony

debut and joins Tito Muñoz for Antonín Dvor̆ák’s

rich and soulful Cello Concerto – “the most beautiful

ever written for the instrument.” The program opens

with John Corigliano’s two-time Grammy Award-

winning Symphony No. 1, an unforgettable work that

features an epic quilt-like weaving of themes memori-

alizing the feelings of loss, anger and frustration.


CLASSICS SERIES

CHOOSE YOUR DAY AND TIMEWith concerts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can choose

which part of your weekend to spend with the Symphony.

The Symphony offers concerts for daytime and nighttime

concertgoers with morning Coffee Classics, matinees and

evening performances.

Tito Muñoz leads this Spanish-inspired program

as Grammy Award-winning opera sensation Isabel

Leonard makes her Phoenix Symphony debut.

Performing selections from Bizet’s famous opera,

Carmen, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, Enriqué

Granados’ amorous Spanish poems, Canciónes

amatoria, as well as traditional Spanish songs,

Siete canciones populares españolas (Seven Spanish

Folksongs) by Manuel de Falla, this delightful and

romantic program is destined to leave audiences

“enamorado”… in love.

SYMPHONY HALLJanuary 6, 2017 – 7:30 pm

January 7, 2017 – 7:30 pm

January 8, 2017 – 2:00 pm


Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano

ROSSINI: Selections from The Barber of Seville

BIZET: Selections from Carmen

GRANADOS: Colección de canciones amatorias

FALLA: Siete canciones populares españolas

CARMEN, FALLA AND GRANADOSWITH ISABEL LEONARD

CLASSICS SERIES

CHOOSE YOUR DAY AND TIMEWith concerts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can choose

which part of your weekend to spend with the Symphony.

The Symphony offers concerts for daytime and nighttime

concertgoers with morning Coffee Classics, matinees and

evening performances.

Tito Muñoz leads this Spanish-inspired program

as Grammy Award-winning opera sensation Isabel

Leonard makes her Phoenix Symphony debut.

Performing selections from Bizet’s famous opera,

Carmen, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, Enriqué

Granados’ amorous Spanish poems, Canciónes

amatoria, as well as traditional Spanish songs,

Siete canciones populares españolas (Seven Spanish

Folksongs) by Manuel de Falla, this delightful and

romantic program is destined to leave audiences

“enamorado”… in love.


January 7, 2017 – 7:30 pm

January 8, 2017 – 2:00 pm


Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano

ROSSINI: Selections from The Barber of Seville

BIZET: Selections from Carmen

GRANADOS: Colección de canciones amatorias

FALLA: Siete canciones populares españolas

CARMEN, FALLA AND GRANADOSWITH ISABEL LEONARD

CLASSICS SERIES

CLASSICS SERIES

Guest conductor James Feddeck returns to The Phoenix

Symphony in a romantic program featuring the works

of Vaughan Williams, Britten and Delius. This all-

British program is highlighted by Vaughan Williams’

radiant and lyrical Symphony No. 5, the “symphony

of the celestial city.” The evening opens with Frederick

Delius’ The Walk to the Paradise Garden, a musical

juxtaposition of the immutability of nature and the

transitory condition of the human experience. Tenor

Paul Appleby also joins The Phoenix Symphony

for Benjamin Britten’s Serenade for Tenor, Horn and

Strings, a collection of six British poems on the

subject of the night, including both its calm and

sinister aspects.

SYMPHONY HALLFebruary 17, 2017 – 7:30 pm

February 18, 2017 – 7:30 pm

February 19, 2017 – 2:00 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIREJames Feddeck, conductor

Paul Appleby, tenor

Cassie Walck, horn

DELIUS: The Walk to the Paradise Garden

BRITTEN: Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Symphony No. 5

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS’ SYMPHONY NO. 5

Music Director Tito Muñoz leads a distinctly

American program dedicated to the late composer,

conductor, educator and humanitarian Leonard

Bernstein. The concert is highlighted by Bernstein’s

popular Symphonic Dances from West Side Story,

and also explores the range and depth of the composer’s

work. Opening with Divertimento, a lighthearted

reflection of the composer’s storied relationship with

The Boston Pops, the program also includes selections

from the Bernstein archive including the choral work,

Chichester Psalms, and Three Meditations from Mass,

featuring The Phoenix Symphony’s principal cellist,

Melita Hunsinger.

SYMPHONY HALLJanuary 20, 2017 – 11:00 am*

January 20, 2017 – 7:30 pm

January 21, 2017 – 7:30 pm


Melita Hunsinger, cello

John Holiday, countertenor


BERNSTEIN: Divertimento for Orchestra*

BERNSTEIN: Three Meditations from Mass*

BERNSTEIN: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story*

BERNSTEIN: Chichester Psalms

CHOOSE HOW TO ENGAGEWhether you purchase a single ticket, subscription,

or purchase tickets through group sales, you are making

a valuable and positive difference in the quality of life

in our community and an investment in a bright future for

our state for generations to come. *Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of select pieces and /or movements from the weekend Classics program.

A NIGHT OF LEONARD BERNSTEIN

CLASSICS SERIES

CLASSICS SERIES

Guest conductor James Feddeck returns to The Phoenix

Symphony in a romantic program featuring the works

of Vaughan Williams, Britten and Delius. This all-

British program is highlighted by Vaughan Williams’

radiant and lyrical Symphony No. 5, the “symphony

of the celestial city.” The evening opens with Frederick

Delius’ The Walk to the Paradise Garden, a musical

juxtaposition of the immutability of nature and the

transitory condition of the human experience. Tenor

Paul Appleby also joins The Phoenix Symphony

for Benjamin Britten’s Serenade for Tenor, Horn and

Strings, a collection of six British poems on the

subject of the night, including both its calm and

sinister aspects.


February 18, 2017 – 7:30 pm

February 19, 2017 – 2:00 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIREJames Feddeck, conductor

Paul Appleby, tenor

Cassie Walck, horn

DELIUS: The Walk to the Paradise Garden

BRITTEN: Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Symphony No. 5

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS’ SYMPHONY NO. 5

Music Director Tito Muñoz leads a distinctly

American program dedicated to the late composer,

conductor, educator and humanitarian Leonard

Bernstein. The concert is highlighted by Bernstein’s

popular Symphonic Dances from West Side Story,

and also explores the range and depth of the composer’s

work. Opening with Divertimento, a lighthearted

reflection of the composer’s storied relationship with

The Boston Pops, the program also includes selections

from the Bernstein archive including the choral work,

Chichester Psalms, and Three Meditations from Mass,

featuring The Phoenix Symphony’s principal cellist,

Melita Hunsinger.

SYMPHONY HALLJanuary 20, 2017 – 11:00 am*

January 20, 2017 – 7:30 pm

January 21, 2017 – 7:30 pm


Melita Hunsinger, cello

John Holiday, countertenor


BERNSTEIN: Divertimento for Orchestra*

BERNSTEIN: Three Meditations from Mass*

BERNSTEIN: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story*

BERNSTEIN: Chichester Psalms

CHOOSE HOW TO ENGAGEWhether you purchase a single ticket, subscription,

or purchase tickets through group sales, you are making

a valuable and positive difference in the quality of life

in our community and an investment in a bright future for

our state for generations to come. *Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of select pieces and /or movements from the weekend Classics program.

A NIGHT OF LEONARD BERNSTEIN

CLASSICS SERIES

CHOOSE WHAT’S BEST FOR YOUR BUDGET You have the flexibility to choose the shows and

seats that work for your budget with ticket prices

starting at just $18.

Tito Muñoz brings another dose of Beethoven to the

2016/17 Season with Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony,

a towering journey of emotion and invention marking

the transition to the Romantic period in classical music.

Symphony No. 3 heralds the well-known marcia

funebre, or funeral march. Grammy-nominated violinist

Caroline Goulding also joins the program for György

Ligeti’s Violin Concerto, a brilliant synthesis of avant-

garde explorations and traditional melodic and formal

conventions that the BBC calls a “cornucopia of effects

and techniques, a wild collage of atmospheres and colors.”

SYMPHONY HALLMarch 10, 2017 – 7:30 pm

March 11, 2017 – 7:30 pm


Caroline Goulding, violin

LIGETI: Violin Concerto

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

BEETHOVEN’SSYMPHONY NO. 3 “EROICA”

CLASSICS SERIES

CHOOSE WHAT’S BEST FOR YOUR BUDGET You have the flexibility to choose the shows and

seats that work for your budget with ticket prices

starting at just $18.

Tito Muñoz brings another dose of Beethoven to the

2016/17 Season with Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony,

a towering journey of emotion and invention marking

the transition to the Romantic period in classical music.

Symphony No. 3 heralds the well-known marcia

funebre, or funeral march. Grammy-nominated violinist

Caroline Goulding also joins the program for György

Ligeti’s Violin Concerto, a brilliant synthesis of avant-

garde explorations and traditional melodic and formal

conventions that the BBC calls a “cornucopia of effects

and techniques, a wild collage of atmospheres and colors.”


March 11, 2017 – 7:30 pm


Caroline Goulding, violin

LIGETI: Violin Concerto

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

BEETHOVEN’SSYMPHONY NO. 3 “EROICA”

CLASSICS SERIES

CLASSICS SERIES

CHOOSE TO PAY OVER TIMEYou can pay for your Symphony subscription

or donation over time with new payment plans.


In a truly unique evening, the 2016/17 Classics Season

continues as Tito Muñoz leads The Phoenix Symphony

in Franz Schubert’s final Symphony No. 9. Schubert’s

“Great” symphony is hailed for its majestic scale and

beautiful songlike melodies. Continuing to introduce

Phoenix audiences to young American composers,

Tito Muñoz presents works by Earl Maneein and

Christopher Cerrone. The program features the world-

premiere of Maneein’s Violin Concerto as performed

by J.S. Bach International Violin Competition Gold

Medalist, Rachel Barton Pine, on her 1742 Guarneri,

“ex-Bazzini ex-Soldat.” Maestro Muñoz opens the

program with Cerrone’s Invisible Overture, a lush and

ominous musical painting reflecting the decaying

empire of Kublai Khan.

SYMPHONY HALLApril 21, 2017 – 11:00 am*

April 21, 2017 – 7:30 pm

April 22, 2017 – 7:30 pm


Rachel Barton Pine, violin

CERRONE: Invisible Overture*

MANEEIN: Violin Concerto (world premiere)

SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 9 “Great”*

The Phoenix Symphony and The Phoenix Symphony

Chorus perform Mozart’s deathbed composition,

Requiem, hailed as the “sublimest achievement that the

modern period has contributed to the church.” Music

Director Tito Muñoz leads this grand program that

also features Arvo Pärt’s In principio, with its ringing,

ethereal textures and implacable rhythms, as well

as Carlos Chavez’ colorful orchestration of Dietrich

Buxtehude’s stately and dancelike Chaconne.

SYMPHONY HALLMarch 24, 2017 – 11:00 am*

March 24, 2017 – 7:30 pm

March 25, 2017 – 7:30 pm


Danielle Talamantes, soprano

Emily Marvosh, contralto

Brian Stucki, tenor

Michael Sumuel, bass-baritone


BUXTEHUDE/CHÁVEZ: Chaconne in E Minor*

PÄRT: In principio

MOZART/SÜSSMAYR: Requiem*

MOZART’S REQUIEM


SCHUBERT’SSYMPHONY NO. 9 “GREAT”

CLASSICS SERIES

CLASSICS SERIES

CHOOSE TO PAY OVER TIMEYou can pay for your Symphony subscription

or donation over time with new payment plans.


In a truly unique evening, the 2016/17 Classics Season

continues as Tito Muñoz leads The Phoenix Symphony

in Franz Schubert’s final Symphony No. 9. Schubert’s

“Great” symphony is hailed for its majestic scale and

beautiful songlike melodies. Continuing to introduce

Phoenix audiences to young American composers,

Tito Muñoz presents works by Earl Maneein and

Christopher Cerrone. The program features the world-

premiere of Maneein’s Violin Concerto as performed

by J.S. Bach International Violin Competition Gold

Medalist, Rachel Barton Pine, on her 1742 Guarneri,

“ex-Bazzini ex-Soldat.” Maestro Muñoz opens the

program with Cerrone’s Invisible Overture, a lush and

ominous musical painting reflecting the decaying

empire of Kublai Khan.

SYMPHONY HALLApril 21, 2017 – 11:00 am*

April 21, 2017 – 7:30 pm

April 22, 2017 – 7:30 pm


Rachel Barton Pine, violin

CERRONE: Invisible Overture*

MANEEIN: Violin Concerto (world premiere)

SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 9 “Great”*

The Phoenix Symphony and The Phoenix Symphony

Chorus perform Mozart’s deathbed composition,

Requiem, hailed as the “sublimest achievement that the

modern period has contributed to the church.” Music

Director Tito Muñoz leads this grand program that

also features Arvo Pärt’s In principio, with its ringing,

ethereal textures and implacable rhythms, as well

as Carlos Chavez’ colorful orchestration of Dietrich

Buxtehude’s stately and dancelike Chaconne.

SYMPHONY HALLMarch 24, 2017 – 11:00 am*

March 24, 2017 – 7:30 pm

March 25, 2017 – 7:30 pm


Danielle Talamantes, soprano

Emily Marvosh, contralto

Brian Stucki, tenor

Michael Sumuel, bass-baritone


BUXTEHUDE/CHÁVEZ: Chaconne in E Minor*

PÄRT: In principio

MOZART/SÜSSMAYR: Requiem*

MOZART’S REQUIEM


SCHUBERT’SSYMPHONY NO. 9 “GREAT”

CLASSICS SERIES

CHOOSE HOW TO BUY Getting tickets to your favorite show is now

easier than ever. Buy online, via mobile device,

over the phone or at the box office.

ROMEO & JULIET AND PETRUSHKA

Tchaikovsky’s fantasy overture for Romeo and Juliet,

his popular musical interpretation of the famous

star-crossed lovers, kicks off this powerful and

romantic program. Former Associate Conductor of

the New York Philharmonic, Case Scaglione, debuts

with a program that also includes Stravinsky’s

famous ballet, Petrushka, which captures colorful

and boisterous scenes from Russian street and theater

life. Pianist Sung Chang returns to Symphony Hall

after his Gold Medal-winning performance in

the 2014 Bösendorfer USASU International Piano

Competition with Liszt’s thunderously virtuosic

Piano Concerto No. 1.

SYMPHONY HALLApril 28, 2017 – 7:30 pm

April 29, 2017 – 7:30 pm

April 30, 2017 – 2:00 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRECase Scaglione, conductor

Sung Chang, piano

TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture

LISZT: Piano Concerto No. 1

STRAVINSKY: Petrushka

CLASSICS SERIES

CHOOSE HOW TO BUY Getting tickets to your favorite show is now

easier than ever. Buy online, via mobile device,

over the phone or at the box office.

ROMEO & JULIET AND PETRUSHKA

Tchaikovsky’s fantasy overture for Romeo and Juliet,

his popular musical interpretation of the famous

star-crossed lovers, kicks off this powerful and

romantic program. Former Associate Conductor of

the New York Philharmonic, Case Scaglione, debuts

with a program that also includes Stravinsky’s

famous ballet, Petrushka, which captures colorful

and boisterous scenes from Russian street and theater

life. Pianist Sung Chang returns to Symphony Hall

after his Gold Medal-winning performance in

the 2014 Bösendorfer USASU International Piano

Competition with Liszt’s thunderously virtuosic

Piano Concerto No. 1.


April 29, 2017 – 7:30 pm

April 30, 2017 – 2:00 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRECase Scaglione, conductor

Sung Chang, piano

TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture

LISZT: Piano Concerto No. 1

STRAVINSKY: Petrushka

CLASSICS SERIES

HAYDN’S SYMPHONY NO. 45 “FAREWELL”

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call, mail and mobile app.

Tito Muñoz closes his third season as Virginia G. Piper

Music Director with a program of Haydn and Mahler

masterworks. The program opens with Franz Josef

Haydn’s “Farewell” Symphony, offering a fitting

finale to the season with its experimental forms,

unexpected wit, and poignant conclusion. Gustav

Mahler’s most personal and intimate work, Das Lied

von der Erde (The Song of the Earth), features six songs

addressing the universal themes of living, parting

and salvation, as performed by vocalists Chad Shelton

and Margaret Mezzacappa.

SYMPHONY HALLMay 26, 2017 – 7:30 pm

May 27, 2017 – 7:30 pm


Chad Shelton, tenor

Margaret Mezzacappa, mezzo-soprano

HAYDN: Symphony No. 45 “Farewell”

MAHLER: Das Lied von der Erde

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HAYDN’S SYMPHONY NO. 45 “FAREWELL”

CHOOSE HOW TO RECEIVE YOUR TICKETSYour tickets are available to print at home or via will

call, mail and mobile app.

Tito Muñoz closes his third season as Virginia G. Piper

Music Director with a program of Haydn and Mahler

masterworks. The program opens with Franz Josef

Haydn’s “Farewell” Symphony, offering a fitting

finale to the season with its experimental forms,

unexpected wit, and poignant conclusion. Gustav

Mahler’s most personal and intimate work, Das Lied

von der Erde (The Song of the Earth), features six songs

addressing the universal themes of living, parting

and salvation, as performed by vocalists Chad Shelton

and Margaret Mezzacappa.


May 27, 2017 – 7:30 pm


Chad Shelton, tenor

Margaret Mezzacappa, mezzo-soprano

HAYDN: Symphony No. 45 “Farewell”

MAHLER: Das Lied von der Erde

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CHOOSE HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR SYMPHONYWhether attending a Party of Note, sponsoring

a concert, or donating directly, supporting the

Symphony has never been easier.

Tip your hat to Broadway as this popular program

returns to Symphony Hall featuring music from

The Phantom of the Opera. Under the baton of guest

conductor Robert Franz, The Phoenix Symphony

is joined by three world-class Broadway soloists and

will perform your favorite Broadway tunes from

Rodgers and Hammerstein, Les Misérables, and more.


October 1, 2016 – 2:00 pm

October 1, 2016 – 7:30 pm

Robert Franz, conductor

Hugh Panaro, vocalist

Christiane Noll, vocalist

Capathia Jenkins, vocalist

BRAVO! BROADWAY:MUSIC OF THE NIGHT

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CHOOSE HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR SYMPHONYWhether attending a Party of Note, sponsoring

a concert, or donating directly, supporting the

Symphony has never been easier.

Tip your hat to Broadway as this popular program

returns to Symphony Hall featuring music from

The Phantom of the Opera. Under the baton of guest

conductor Robert Franz, The Phoenix Symphony

is joined by three world-class Broadway soloists and

will perform your favorite Broadway tunes from

Rodgers and Hammerstein, Les Misérables, and more.


October 1, 2016 – 2:00 pm

October 1, 2016 – 7:30 pm


Hugh Panaro, vocalist

Christiane Noll, vocalist

Capathia Jenkins, vocalist

BRAVO! BROADWAY:MUSIC OF THE NIGHT

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CHOOSE HOW TO VOLUNTEERWith a variety of volunteer opportunities available,

our volunteers donate their time and have a blast.

The Texas Tenors ride back into town adding some

Holiday cheer to their 2015 sold-out performances.

These good ol’ boys from America’s Got Talent and

their 2013 PBS Special with The Phoenix Symphony,

You Should Dream, have become Valley favorites in

their home away from home. Don’t miss the return

of The Texas Tenors for this Thanksgiving weekend

musical feast.

SYMPHONY HALLNovember 25, 2016 – 7:30 pm

November 26, 2016 – 7:30 pm

November 27, 2016 – 2:00 pm

THE TEXAS TENORS:DEEP IN THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS

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CHOOSE HOW TO VOLUNTEERWith a variety of volunteer opportunities available,

our volunteers donate their time and have a blast.

The Texas Tenors ride back into town adding some

Holiday cheer to their 2015 sold-out performances.

These good ol’ boys from America’s Got Talent and

their 2013 PBS Special with The Phoenix Symphony,

You Should Dream, have become Valley favorites in

their home away from home. Don’t miss the return

of The Texas Tenors for this Thanksgiving weekend

musical feast.

SYMPHONY HALLNovember 25, 2016 – 7:30 pm

November 26, 2016 – 7:30 pm

November 27, 2016 – 2:00 pm

THE TEXAS TENORS:DEEP IN THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS

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CHOOSE YOUR DININGAs a subscriber, take advantage of our Patron Privilege Card

and save 10% at great local restaurants like Donovan’s

and The Strand Urban Italian on your way to the Symphony.

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 and your family in the holiday spirit.

SYMPHONY HALLDecember 2, 2016 – 7:30 pm

December 3, 2016 – 2:00 pm

December 3, 2016 – 7:30 pm

December 4, 2016 – 2:00 pm

John Varineau, conductor

Journey to the timeless era when The Chairman of the Board

ruled the stage. Sensational vocalist Steve Lippia returns to

The Phoenix Symphony for this popular tribute to the music

of Frank Sinatra. In an evening dedicated to Ol’ Blue Eyes,

enjoy favorites like “Luck be a Lady,” “Fly Me to the Moon,v”

“I’ve Got the World on a String,” “My Way” and more.


January 15, 2017 – 4:00 pm


Steve Lippia, vocalist

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HOLIDAY POPS

CHOOSE YOUR DININGAs a subscriber, take advantage of our Patron Privilege Card

and save 10% at great local restaurants like Donovan’s

and The Strand Urban Italian on your way to the Symphony.

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 and your family in the holiday spirit.

SYMPHONY HALLDecember 2, 2016 – 7:30 pm

December 3, 2016 – 2:00 pm

December 3, 2016 – 7:30 pm

December 4, 2016 – 2:00 pm


Journey to the timeless era when The Chairman of the Board

ruled the stage. Sensational vocalist Steve Lippia returns to

The Phoenix Symphony for this popular tribute to the music

of Frank Sinatra. In an evening dedicated to Ol’ Blue Eyes,

enjoy favorites like “Luck be a Lady,” “Fly Me to the Moon,v”

“I’ve Got the World on a String,” “My Way” and more.


January 15, 2017 – 4:00 pm


Steve Lippia, vocalist

SIMPLY SINATRA

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Under the Streetlamp, America’s hottest new vocal group with two top PBS specials, performs an

electrifying evening of classic hits from the American radio songbook live with The Phoenix Symphony.

Exuding the irresistible rapport of a modern day Rat Pack, the quartet includes leading cast members

of the Tony Award-winning musical, Jersey Boys. Together with The Phoenix Symphony, they deliver

an evening of unforgettable entertainment. You’ll hear Doo-Wop, Motown, old time Rock ‘n’ Roll and

all of your favorite songs from The Drifters, The Beach Boys, and the Beatles. In a show-stopping

salute to their mentors, Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio, the guys perform a medley from the “Four Seasons”

catalog of outstanding hits.


January 28, 2017 – 7:30 pm

January 29, 2017 – 2:00 pm

UNDER THE STREETLAMP

CHOOSE YOUR TRANSIT You can park at one of the many Valley park-and-

ride locations and catch the light rail to Symphony

Hall or pre-purchase parking – your choice!

FRIDAY’S PERFORMANCE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY PATRICK CAYCE

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Under the Streetlamp, America’s hottest new vocal group with two top PBS specials, performs an

electrifying evening of classic hits from the American radio songbook live with The Phoenix Symphony.

Exuding the irresistible rapport of a modern day Rat Pack, the quartet includes leading cast members

of the Tony Award-winning musical, Jersey Boys. Together with The Phoenix Symphony, they deliver

an evening of unforgettable entertainment. You’ll hear Doo-Wop, Motown, old time Rock ‘n’ Roll and

all of your favorite songs from The Drifters, The Beach Boys, and the Beatles. In a show-stopping

salute to their mentors, Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio, the guys perform a medley from the “Four Seasons”

catalog of outstanding hits.


January 28, 2017 – 7:30 pm

January 29, 2017 – 2:00 pm

UNDER THE STREETLAMP

CHOOSE YOUR TRANSIT You can park at one of the many Valley park-and-

ride locations and catch the light rail to Symphony

Hall or pre-purchase parking – your choice!

FRIDAY’S PERFORMANCE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY PATRICK CAYCE


March 18, 2017 – 7:30 pm

March 19, 2017 – 4:00 pm

Lights! Camera! Action! The Phoenix Symphony

goes to the movies with Hollywood favorites

including Gone with the Wind, Rocky, Forrest

Gump, Titanic and Pirates of the Caribbean. Guest

conductor Carl Topilow combines his experience

as a conductor with his outgoing personality to

present an innovative and interactive multimedia

concert for movie lovers of all ages.

POPS GOES TO HOLLYWOOD

CHOOSE YOUR ATTIREThis is your experience – dress how you feel

comfortable! There is no dress code for Phoenix

Symphony performances and typical attire ranges

from office casual to evening attire.

Disney in Concert – A Tale as Old as Time, a multi-

media extravaganza featuring acclaimed Broadway

vocalists and scenes from your favorite Disney movies

projected above the orchestra. Frozen, Beauty and the

Beast, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid come to

life in this showpiece of Disney’s marvelous movies,

music and characters. This concert guarantees fun for

the whole family, complete with Disney sing-alongs

and movie clips.


February 25, 2017 – 7:30 pm

February 26, 2017 – 2:00 pm


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March 18, 2017 – 7:30 pm

March 19, 2017 – 4:00 pm

Lights! Camera! Action! The Phoenix Symphony

goes to the movies with Hollywood favorites

including Gone with the Wind, Rocky, Forrest

Gump, Titanic and Pirates of the Caribbean. Guest

conductor Carl Topilow combines his experience

as a conductor with his outgoing personality to

present an innovative and interactive multimedia

concert for movie lovers of all ages.

POPS GOES TO HOLLYWOOD

CHOOSE YOUR ATTIREThis is your experience – dress how you feel

comfortable! There is no dress code for Phoenix

Symphony performances and typical attire ranges

from office casual to evening attire.

Disney in Concert – A Tale as Old as Time, a multi-

media extravaganza featuring acclaimed Broadway

vocalists and scenes from your favorite Disney movies

projected above the orchestra. Frozen, Beauty and the

Beast, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid come to

life in this showpiece of Disney’s marvelous movies,

music and characters. This concert guarantees fun for

the whole family, complete with Disney sing-alongs

and movie clips.


February 25, 2017 – 7:30 pm

February 26, 2017 – 2:00 pm


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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (BBVD), one of the most in-demand swing bands touring today, hit it big with

the popular film Swingers. Since then they have recorded numerous platinum albums and scored hits

with “You and Me and the Bottle Makes Three Tonight (Baby)” and “Go Daddy-O.” BBVD now carries

on the tradition of swing’s legendary big bands in a one-of-a-kind performance with The Phoenix

Symphony. Known for their high energy live shows, BBVD will make you feel like you’ve stepped back

into the Big Band era. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes when they perform at Symphony Hall!


April 15, 2017 – 2:00 pm

April 15, 2017 – 7:30 pm

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY

CHOOSE YOUR DRINKAdd to the fun by enjoying our specialty drinks, like the

Titotini made to match each performance. Skip the line

at intermission and preorder your drink, which you can

now enjoy at your seat.

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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (BBVD), one of the most in-demand swing bands touring today, hit it big with

the popular film Swingers. Since then they have recorded numerous platinum albums and scored hits

with “You and Me and the Bottle Makes Three Tonight (Baby)” and “Go Daddy-O.” BBVD now carries

on the tradition of swing’s legendary big bands in a one-of-a-kind performance with The Phoenix

Symphony. Known for their high energy live shows, BBVD will make you feel like you’ve stepped back

into the Big Band era. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes when they perform at Symphony Hall!


April 15, 2017 – 2:00 pm

April 15, 2017 – 7:30 pm

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY

CHOOSE YOUR DRINKAdd to the fun by enjoying our specialty drinks, like the

Titotini made to match each performance. Skip the line

at intermission and preorder your drink, which you can

now enjoy at your seat.

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CHOOSE YOUR WAY TO CONNECT Connect with your Symphony via

Facebook, Twitter, email, website or

mobile app!

The Phoenix Symphony and Phoenix Theatre team up

once again with the return of this popular collaboration,

An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein. The timeless

music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II

is brought to life with the reprisal of this original

semi-staged production. Don’t miss two of the Valley’s

premiere arts organizations performing hits from

Cinderella, South Pacific, The King and I, The Sound of

Music and much more on the stage of Symphony Hall.


May 20, 2017 – 2:00 pm

May 20, 2017 – 7:30 pm

May 21, 2017 – 2:00 pm

Tito Muñoz, conductor

AN EVENING OF RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN WITH PHOENIX THEATRE

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CHOOSE YOUR WAY TO CONNECT Connect with your Symphony via

Facebook, Twitter, email, website or

mobile app!

The Phoenix Symphony and Phoenix Theatre team up

once again with the return of this popular collaboration,

An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein. The timeless

music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II

is brought to life with the reprisal of this original

semi-staged production. Don’t miss two of the Valley’s

premiere arts organizations performing hits from

Cinderella, South Pacific, The King and I, The Sound of

Music and much more on the stage of Symphony Hall.


May 20, 2017 – 2:00 pm

May 20, 2017 – 7:30 pm

May 21, 2017 – 2:00 pm


AN EVENING OF RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN WITH PHOENIX THEATRE

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CHOOSE YOUR STARWith performances from talented stars like Grammy Award-

winning opera sensation Isabel Leonard, The Texas Tenors

from America’s Got Talent, and tribute concerts of legendary

bands like the Rolling Stones, there is a star for everyone

in the Symphony season.

Live and Let Die features hit songs from the Beatles

catalog and Paul McCartney’s solo works. Hear favorites

like “Hey Jude,” “Penny Lane,” “Live and Let Die,”

“Let It Be,” “Maybe I’m Amazed,” “Long and Winding

Road” and many more. Led by actor, singer and

recording artist Tony Kishman, experience the greatest

hits of “Yesterday” performed by a four-piece band

alongside The Phoenix Symphony.

SYMPHONY HALLJune 2, 2017 – 7:30 pm

June 3, 2017 – 2:00 pm

June 3, 2017 – 7:30 pm

LIVE AND LET DIE:THE MUSIC OF PAUL MCCARTNEY

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CHOOSE YOUR STARWith performances from talented stars like Grammy Award-

winning opera sensation Isabel Leonard, The Texas Tenors

from America’s Got Talent, and tribute concerts of legendary

bands like the Rolling Stones, there is a star for everyone

in the Symphony season.

Live and Let Die features hit songs from the Beatles

catalog and Paul McCartney’s solo works. Hear favorites

like “Hey Jude,” “Penny Lane,” “Live and Let Die,”

“Let It Be,” “Maybe I’m Amazed,” “Long and Winding

Road” and many more. Led by actor, singer and

recording artist Tony Kishman, experience the greatest

hits of “Yesterday” performed by a four-piece band

alongside The Phoenix Symphony.

SYMPHONY HALLJune 2, 2017 – 7:30 pm

June 3, 2017 – 2:00 pm

June 3, 2017 – 7:30 pm

LIVE AND LET DIE:THE MUSIC OF PAUL MCCARTNEY

TheEAGLES

MUSIC OF JOURNEYORPHEUM THEATRENovember 4, 2016 – 7:30 pm

November 5, 2016 – 7:30 pm

Come rock out to one of the top-selling bands of all time as The Phoenix Symphony presents The Music of

Journey. Valley favorite, Brody Dolyniuk, returns to present rock’s most iconic music like you have never heard

it before, live with The Phoenix Symphony. Don’t miss the first 2016/17 Legends Series performance with chart

topping hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Faithfully,” “Open Arms” and more of your favorite Journey hits.

MUSIC OF THE EAGLESSYMPHONY HALLDecember 30, 2016 – 7:30 pm

The Legends Series continues as Music of the Eagles makes its debut with The Phoenix Symphony. Performing

to sold-out audiences across the nation, Terry Brock and a team of vocalists deliver this one-of-a-kind tribute

to one of America’s greatest rock bands. With music from the albums Hotel California, Desperado, One of These

Nights, On the Border, The Long Road Out of Eden and many more, you will hear all of your favorites as

The Phoenix Symphony soars to new heights and adds a new dimension to these classic rock songs.

MUSIC OF THE ROLLING STONESSYMPHONY HALLMarch 31, 2017 – 7:30 pm

The final Legends Series concert features the music of the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band,” with classic

songs from the Rolling Stones like “I Can’t Get No (Satisfaction),” “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,”

“Start Me Up,” “Ruby Tuesday” and more. Join vocalist Brody Dolyniuk and conductor Brent Havens as they

take the stage live with The Phoenix Symphony in a truly unique concert experience.

LEGENDS SERIES

TheEAGLES

MUSIC OF JOURNEYORPHEUM THEATRENovember 4, 2016 – 7:30 pm

November 5, 2016 – 7:30 pm

Come rock out to one of the top-selling bands of all time as The Phoenix Symphony presents The Music of

Journey. Valley favorite, Brody Dolyniuk, returns to present rock’s most iconic music like you have never heard

it before, live with The Phoenix Symphony. Don’t miss the first 2016/17 Legends Series performance with chart

topping hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Faithfully,” “Open Arms” and more of your favorite Journey hits.

MUSIC OF THE EAGLESSYMPHONY HALLDecember 30, 2016 – 7:30 pm

The Legends Series continues as Music of the Eagles makes its debut with The Phoenix Symphony. Performing

to sold-out audiences across the nation, Terry Brock and a team of vocalists deliver this one-of-a-kind tribute

to one of America’s greatest rock bands. With music from the albums Hotel California, Desperado, One of These

Nights, On the Border, The Long Road Out of Eden and many more, you will hear all of your favorites as

The Phoenix Symphony soars to new heights and adds a new dimension to these classic rock songs.

MUSIC OF THE ROLLING STONESSYMPHONY HALLMarch 31, 2017 – 7:30 pm

The final Legends Series concert features the music of the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band,” with classic

songs from the Rolling Stones like “I Can’t Get No (Satisfaction),” “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,”

“Start Me Up,” “Ruby Tuesday” and more. Join vocalist Brody Dolyniuk and conductor Brent Havens as they

take the stage live with The Phoenix Symphony in a truly unique concert experience.

LEGENDS SERIES

THE ANIMAL KINGDOMORPHEUM THEATRENovember 6, 2016 – 2:00 pm

The Phoenix Symphony and guest conductor Robert Franz take a walk on the wild side with an all new Family

concert featuring music from Disney’s The Lion King, Prokofiev’s thrilling Peter and the Wolf and other

animal-themed classical musical selections.

ENCHANTMENT THEATRE COMPANYSYMPHONY HALLJanuary 15, 2017 – 1:00 pm

Enchantment Theatre Company takes over Symphony Hall with magic, theatrical masks and life-size puppets

in their Phoenix Symphony debut. A charmed tree bears golden apples and an evil magician conjures a terrible

storm in this imaginative Family Series production. Meet a beautiful princess and her magical unicorn and

witness Prince Ivan defeat the evil magician Koschei The Deathless in the fabulous story of The Firebird.

SPACE SPECTACULARSYMPHONY HALLMarch 19, 2017 – 1:00 pm

NASA images and videos projected above the orchestra make this Family concert an out-of-this-world

experience. Guest conductor Carl Topilow and The Phoenix Symphony present classical favorites like Holst’s

The Planets, and popular hits from space movies; 2001: A Space Odyssey, Apollo 13, Star Trek and of course

iconic themes from John Williams like Super Man and Star Wars including the “Main Theme,” “Cantina Band”

and “Imperial March.”

PRE-CONCERT FUN Before each Family Series performance, join us one hour early for free family friendly pre-concert fun, like the

instrument petting zoo and station activities throughout the lobby.

THIS PERFORMANCE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY

FAMILY SERIES

THE ANIMAL KINGDOMORPHEUM THEATRENovember 6, 2016 – 2:00 pm

The Phoenix Symphony and guest conductor Robert Franz take a walk on the wild side with an all new Family

concert featuring music from Disney’s The Lion King, Prokofiev’s thrilling Peter and the Wolf and other

animal-themed classical musical selections.

ENCHANTMENT THEATRE COMPANYSYMPHONY HALLJanuary 15, 2017 – 1:00 pm

Enchantment Theatre Company takes over Symphony Hall with magic, theatrical masks and life-size puppets

in their Phoenix Symphony debut. A charmed tree bears golden apples and an evil magician conjures a terrible

storm in this imaginative Family Series production. Meet a beautiful princess and her magical unicorn and

witness Prince Ivan defeat the evil magician Koschei The Deathless in the fabulous story of The Firebird.

SPACE SPECTACULARSYMPHONY HALLMarch 19, 2017 – 1:00 pm

NASA images and videos projected above the orchestra make this Family concert an out-of-this-world

experience. Guest conductor Carl Topilow and The Phoenix Symphony present classical favorites like Holst’s

The Planets, and popular hits from space movies; 2001: A Space Odyssey, Apollo 13, Star Trek and of course

iconic themes from John Williams like Super Man and Star Wars including the “Main Theme,” “Cantina Band”

and “Imperial March.”

PRE-CONCERT FUN Before each Family Series performance, join us one hour early for free family friendly pre-concert fun, like the

instrument petting zoo and station activities throughout the lobby.

THIS PERFORMANCE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY

FAMILY SERIES

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

December 7, 2016 – 7:30 pm

CAMELBACK BIBLE CHURCH | December 8, 2016 – 7:30 pm

MESA ARTS CENTER | December 9, 2016 – 7:30 pm

CAMELBACK SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST December 10, 2016 – 7:30 pm

PINNACLE PEAK PRESBYTERIAN

December 11, 2016 – 3:00 pm


October 8, 2016 – 7:30 pm

October 9, 2016 – 2:00 pm Michael Grandinetti, magician

CHOOSE YOUR SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

HANDEL’S MESSIAHHALLOWEEN AT HOGWARTS

The Phoenix Symphony presents several Special Performances each season in addition to our

Classics, Pops, Family and Legends 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.

Handel’s massive oratorio makes a profound

musical statement of the Christian faith,

celebrating the life, death and resurrection

of Jesus Christ. The acclaimed and popular

“Hallelujah” chorus highlights this spiritual

concert. Join Music Director Tito Muñoz as he

leads the Valley’s favorite holiday tradition as

The Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony

Chorus and soloists perform Handel’s Messiah

in churches and venues throughout the Valley.


Celena Shafer, soprano

Carin Gilfry, mezzo-soprano

Norman Shankle, tenor

Rod Gilfry, baritone

The Hogwarts Express returns to the Valley this October. Muggles,

witches and wizards are welcome to attend this popular annual tradition.

Join The Phoenix Symphony for this year’s musical potion featuring

nearly 90 minutes of seasonal selections, memorable music from the

Harry Potter films and a spooktacular dose of magic. Come dressed

as your favorite Hogwarts character or wear your Halloween costume.

Get your tickets early, as Halloween at Hogwarts is sure to sell out.



SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

December 7, 2016 – 7:30 pm

CAMELBACK BIBLE CHURCH | December 8, 2016 – 7:30 pm

MESA ARTS CENTER | December 9, 2016 – 7:30 pm

CAMELBACK SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST December 10, 2016 – 7:30 pm

PINNACLE PEAK PRESBYTERIAN

December 11, 2016 – 3:00 pm


October 8, 2016 – 7:30 pm

October 9, 2016 – 2:00 pm Michael Grandinetti, magician

CHOOSE YOUR SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

HANDEL’S MESSIAHHALLOWEEN AT HOGWARTS

The Phoenix Symphony presents several Special Performances each season in addition to our

Classics, Pops, Family and Legends 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.

Handel’s massive oratorio makes a profound

musical statement of the Christian faith,

celebrating the life, death and resurrection

of Jesus Christ. The acclaimed and popular

“Hallelujah” chorus highlights this spiritual

concert. Join Music Director Tito Muñoz as he

leads the Valley’s favorite holiday tradition as

The Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony

Chorus and soloists perform Handel’s Messiah

in churches and venues throughout the Valley.


Celena Shafer, soprano

Carin Gilfry, mezzo-soprano

Norman Shankle, tenor

Rod Gilfry, baritone

The Hogwarts Express returns to the Valley this October. Muggles,

witches and wizards are welcome to attend this popular annual tradition.

Join The Phoenix Symphony for this year’s musical potion featuring

nearly 90 minutes of seasonal selections, memorable music from the

Harry Potter films and a spooktacular dose of magic. Come dressed

as your favorite Hogwarts character or wear your Halloween costume.

Get your tickets early, as Halloween at Hogwarts is sure to sell out.




MAGICAL MUSIC OF BROADWAYWITH LEA SALONGA

ORPHEUM THEATREMay 5, 2017 – 7:30 pm

May 6, 2017 – 7:30 pm

From “Defying Gravity” to “Be Our Guest,” The Phoenix Symphony celebrates

the magical music of Broadway! Join The Phoenix Symphony as Tony

Award-winning Broadway legend, Lea Salonga, the original star of Miss Saigon

and later, Les Misérables and the singing voice of Disney’s Princesses Jasmine

and Mulan takes you to “a whole new world” and brings to life the Magical

Music of Broadway.

ORPHEUM THEATREDecember 16, 2016 – 7:30 pm

December 17, 2016 – 2:00 pm

December 17, 2016 – 7:30 pm

December 18, 2016 – 2:00 pm

Back by popular demand, Cirque de la Symphonie returns

to The Phoenix Symphony with an all new holiday

show. This year, the popular Cirque troupe brings their

gravity-defying acts to the Valley with a special dose

of holiday cheer. Hear holiday favorites like “White

Christmas” and “Deck the Halls” and beloved movements

from masterpieces like Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.

This popular holiday music is performed live by

The Phoenix Symphony while hula hoops, strong men,

contortionists, aerialists and jugglers perform on stage…

and 40 feet above it!

NEWCIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE’S

HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONSYMPHONY HALLDecember 31, 2016 – 4:00 pm

December 31, 2016 – 7:30 pm

Stuart Chafetz, conductor

Nicole Parker, vocalist

End the year on a high note with The Phoenix Symphony

and guest conductor Stuart Chafetz in the Valley’s

most popular New Year’s Eve Celebration. Enjoy famous

Strauss waltzes, seasonal classics and Broadway and

contemporary favorites all with a complimentary glass

of Champagne to celebrate the New Year. Don’t miss

this joyous and popular musical celebration that is sure

to sell out. Enjoy your choice of two special performances

at 4:00 pm or 7:30 pm.

ORPHEUM THEATRERobert Franz, conductor

May 12, 2017 – 7:30 pm

May 13, 2017 – 7:30 pm

May 14, 2017 – 2:00 pm

Fresh off of the 2015 sold-out performances, the Music of John Williams

returns to Symphony Hall. 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

selections from over 60 years of John Williams’ scores, including Star Wars,

Harry Potter, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Born on the

Fourth of July and many more.

MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS

MESA AMPHITHEATREMarch 4, 2017 – 7:00 pm

Bridging the gulf between rock ’n’ roll and classical music, The Phoenix

Symphony will blow you away with the return of the popular Music of Led

Zeppelin, performed under the stars at Mesa Amphitheatre. Amplified by a

full rock band, creator Brent Havens will conduct the orchestra as they capture

Led Zeppelin’s sheer blast and power, riff for riff, while churning out new

musical colors. The two-plus-hour outdoor concert features classic Zeppelin

tunes, including “Stairway to Heaven,” “Heartbreaker,” “Black Dog,”

“Immigrant Song” and more.

MUSIC OF LED ZEPPELIN

THE 7:30 PM PERFORMANCE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY

LEE & SUSAN BERK



MAGICAL MUSIC OF BROADWAYWITH LEA SALONGA

ORPHEUM THEATREMay 5, 2017 – 7:30 pm

May 6, 2017 – 7:30 pm

From “Defying Gravity” to “Be Our Guest,” The Phoenix Symphony celebrates

the magical music of Broadway! Join The Phoenix Symphony as Tony

Award-winning Broadway legend, Lea Salonga, the original star of Miss Saigon

and later, Les Misérables and the singing voice of Disney’s Princesses Jasmine

and Mulan takes you to “a whole new world” and brings to life the Magical

Music of Broadway.

ORPHEUM THEATREDecember 16, 2016 – 7:30 pm

December 17, 2016 – 2:00 pm

December 17, 2016 – 7:30 pm

December 18, 2016 – 2:00 pm

Back by popular demand, Cirque de la Symphonie returns

to The Phoenix Symphony with an all new holiday

show. This year, the popular Cirque troupe brings their

gravity-defying acts to the Valley with a special dose

of holiday cheer. Hear holiday favorites like “White

Christmas” and “Deck the Halls” and beloved movements

from masterpieces like Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.

This popular holiday music is performed live by

The Phoenix Symphony while hula hoops, strong men,

contortionists, aerialists and jugglers perform on stage…

and 40 feet above it!

NEWCIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE’S

HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONSYMPHONY HALLDecember 31, 2016 – 4:00 pm

December 31, 2016 – 7:30 pm

Stuart Chafetz, conductor

Nicole Parker, vocalist

End the year on a high note with The Phoenix Symphony

and guest conductor Stuart Chafetz in the Valley’s

most popular New Year’s Eve Celebration. Enjoy famous

Strauss waltzes, seasonal classics and Broadway and

contemporary favorites all with a complimentary glass

of Champagne to celebrate the New Year. Don’t miss

this joyous and popular musical celebration that is sure

to sell out. Enjoy your choice of two special performances

at 4:00 pm or 7:30 pm.

ORPHEUM THEATRERobert Franz, conductor

May 12, 2017 – 7:30 pm

May 13, 2017 – 7:30 pm

May 14, 2017 – 2:00 pm

Fresh off of the 2015 sold-out performances, the Music of John Williams

returns to Symphony Hall. 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

selections from over 60 years of John Williams’ scores, including Star Wars,

Harry Potter, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Born on the

Fourth of July and many more.

MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS

MESA AMPHITHEATREMarch 4, 2017 – 7:00 pm

Bridging the gulf between rock ’n’ roll and classical music, The Phoenix

Symphony will blow you away with the return of the popular Music of Led

Zeppelin, performed under the stars at Mesa Amphitheatre. Amplified by a

full rock band, creator Brent Havens will conduct the orchestra as they capture

Led Zeppelin’s sheer blast and power, riff for riff, while churning out new

musical colors. The two-plus-hour outdoor concert features classic Zeppelin

tunes, including “Stairway to Heaven,” “Heartbreaker,” “Black Dog,”

“Immigrant Song” and more.

MUSIC OF LED ZEPPELIN

THE 7:30 PM PERFORMANCE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY

LEE & SUSAN BERK

CLASSICAL SPECIAL

PERFORMANCES

SPECIAL EVENTS


SYMPHONY HALL January 13, 2017 – 11:00 am

Join us for the 5th Annual Savor the Symphony Women’s Luncheon. Eavesdrop on an exclusive open rehearsal with The Phoenix Symphony and a special guest artist. Previous guest artists have included The Midtown Men, Human Nature and The Texas Tenors. Then dine at a luncheon prepared by an acclaimed Valley chef. Hear our guest artist and this celebrity chef discuss their experiences and journey with music and food. All proceeds from this one-of-a-kind luncheon benefit The Phoenix Symphony’s Education and Community Engagement initiatives.

Individual tickets begin at $200 Sponsorships begin at $2,500

Chamber Recital April 9, 2017 – 2:00 pmMusical Instrument Museum

Steven Moeckel, violinJoanna Goldstein, pianoMelita Hunsinger, cello

CÉSAR FRANCK: Violin Sonata in A Major, M. 8

EDWARD ELGAR: Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84

Mendelssohn, Finzi and CerroneMarch 2, 2017 – 7:30 pm Camelback Bible ChurchMarch 3, 2017 – 7:30 pm Central United Methodist ChurchMarch 5, 2017 – 2:00 pm Musical Instrument Museum

Tito Muñoz, conductorSteve Hanusofski, clarinet

CERRONE: High WindowsFINZI: Clarinet ConcertoMENDELSSOHN: Octet (transcription for orchestra by Yoon Jae Lee)

Vivaldi’s Four SeasonsFebruary 2, 2017 – 7:30 pm Camelback Bible ChurchFebruary 4, 2017 – 2:00 pm Musical Instrument MuseumFebruary 4, 2017 – 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church

Steven Moeckel, conductor & violin soloist

DVOŘÁK: Serenade for StringsVIVALDI: The Four Seasons

Stravinsky, Vivaldi and HaydnOctober 13, 2016 – 7:30 pm Camelback Bible ChurchOctober 14, 2016 – 7:30 pm Central United Methodist ChurchOctober 16, 2016 – 2:00 pm Musical Instrument Museum

Matthew Kasper, conductorBrian Gordon, piccolo

STRAVINSKY: Danses concertantesVIVALDI: Piccolo Concerto in C MajorHAYDN: Symphony No. 104 “London”

Musicians of The Phoenix Symphony return to perform chamber music in intimate Valley venues.

Don’t miss Beethoven’s most celebrated masterpiece, Symphony No. 9, featuring the famous “Ode to Joy” performed by The Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and talented soloists. The first half of these special performances at Symphony Hall features three fiery and majestic works from Richard Wagner including selections from Lohengrin, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg and Tannhäuser.


April 2, 2017 – 2:00 pm

Tito Muñoz, conductor Jennifer Black, sopranoRebecca Ringle, mezzo-soprano

Garrett Sorenson, tenorAlfred Walker, bass-baritone The Phoenix Symphony Chorus

WAGNER: Prelude to Act I of LohengrinWAGNER: Prelude to Act I of Die Meistersinger von NürnbergWAGNER: Arrival of the Guests at the Wartburg from TannhäuserBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125

CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES

BEETHOVEN’S SYMPHONY NO. 9

The popular Parties of Note series continues with an array of intimate Symphony performances at the Valley’s most magnificent private homes. The 2016/17 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 2016/17 Parties of Note event dates will be announced on The Phoenix Symphony website in the fall.

Individual tickets are $175

FOR RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION email [email protected]

For one night only, veteran star of the Broadway stage, Bernadette Peters, joins forces with The Phoenix Symphony to perform favorites from Broadway shows and The Great American Songbook. Ms. Peters is perhaps best known for her definitive and iconic Broadway performances in Sunday in the Park with George, Song and Dance, Into the Woods and Annie Get Your Gun. She is also widely acknowledged as the leading interpreter of the works of Stephen Sondeim. She has received countless accolades throughout her distinctive career, ranging from her Tony Awards

to a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear a living legend of the musical theatre alongside The Phoenix Symphony, at Mesa Arts Center.

Join The Phoenix Symphony for a special evening on stage at Mesa Arts Center with Neil Sedaka, one of the music industry’s most influential singer-songwriters. Mr. Sedaka wrote some of the biggest hit songs ever recorded, such as “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do,” “Calendar Girl,” “Love Will Keep Us Together” and “Laughter in the Rain.” His chart topping songs were made famous by such legends as Connie Francis, Carole King, Elvis Pressley, Frank Sinatra and Tom Jones, and earned him multiple Grammy Awards, the Sammy Cahn

Lifetime Achievement Award and countless other accolades. Come hear him perform the unforgettable music that made him a modern classic.

MESA ARTS CENTER October 15, 2016 – 7:30 pm

MESA ARTS CENTER February 3, 2017 – 7:30 pm

BERNADETTE PETERS

NEIL SEDAKA

SPECIALEVENTS

SPECIALPERFORMANCES

SYMPHONY HALL January 13, 2017 – 11:00 am

Join us for the 5th Annual Savor the Symphony Women’sLuncheon. Eavesdrop on an exclusive open rehearsal withThe Phoenix Symphony and a special guest artist. Previousguest artists have included The Midtown Men, HumanNature and The Texas Tenors. Then dine at a luncheonprepared by an acclaimed Valley chef. Hear our guest artistand this celebrity chef discuss their experiences andjourney with music and food. All proceeds from thisone-of-a-kind luncheon benefit The Phoenix Symphony’sEducation and Community Engagement initiatives.

Individual tickets begin at $200Sponsorships begin at $2,500

The popular Parties of Note seriescontinues with an array of intimate Symphonyperformances at the Valley’s most magnificentprivate homes. The 2016/17 Parties of Noteevent series will be even more spectacular,featuring spaces with world class art collections,stunning views, and beautiful gardens. Eachparty features an exclusive performance byPhoenix Symphony musicians.

The 2016/17 Parties of Note event dates will beannounced on The Phoenix Symphony websitein the fall.

Individual tickets are $175

FOR RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION email [email protected]

For one night only, veteran star of the Broadway stage, Bernadette Peters, joinsforces with The Phoenix Symphony to perform favorites from Broadway shows andThe Great American Songbook. Ms. Peters is perhaps best known for her definitiveand iconic Broadway performances in Sunday in the Park with George, Song andDance, Into the Woods and Annie Get Your Gun. She is also widely acknowledgedas the leading interpreter of the works of Stephen Sondheim. She has receivedcountless accolades throughout her distinctive career, ranging from her Tony Awards

to a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear a living legend of the musicaltheatre alongside The Phoenix Symphony, at Mesa Arts Center.

Join The Phoenix Symphony for a special evening on stage at Mesa Arts Centerwith Neil Sedaka, one of the music industry’s most influential singer-songwriters.Mr. Sedaka wrote some of the biggest hit songs ever recorded, such as“Breaking Up Is Hard To Do,” “Calendar Girl,” “Love Will Keep Us Together”and “Laughter in the Rain.” His chart topping songs were made famous bysuch legends as Connie Francis, Carole King, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra andTom Jones, and earned him multiple Grammy Awards, the Sammy Cahn

Lifetime Achievement Award and countless other accolades. Come hear him perform the unforgettablemusic that made him a modern classic.

MESA ARTS CENTER October 15, 2016 – 7:30 pm

MESA ARTS CENTER February 3, 2017 – 7:30 pm

BERNADETTE PETERS

NEIL SEDAKA

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CLASSICS 12 FRIDAYSFRIDAY NIGHTS

Dress Circle Prime $852.00Dress Circle $744.00Price A $636.00Price B $486.00Price C $354.00Price D $192.00

Includes these 12 concerts:

Sep 16, 2016 Opening Night! Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5

Sep 23, 2016 Brahms’ Symphony No. 4

Oct 21, 2016 Shostakovich’s Leningrad Symphony

Nov 18, 2016 Dvořák’s Cello Concerto

Jan 6, 2017 Carmen, Falla and Granados with Isabel Leonard

Jan 20, 2017 A Night of Leonard Bernstein

Feb 17, 2017 Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 5

Mar 10, 2017 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

Mar 24, 2017 Mozart’s Requiem

Apr 21, 2017 Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 “Great”

Apr 28, 2017 Romeo & Juliet and Petrushka

May 26, 2017 Haydn’s Symphony No. 45 “Farewell”

CLASSICS 12 SATURDAYSSATURDAY NIGHTS















COFFEE CLASSICS*+

FRIDAY MORNINGSPrice A $175.00Price B $130.00Price C $81.25


Sept 23, 2016 Brahms’ Symphony No. 4





CLASSICS 6A FRIDAYSFRIDAY NIGHTS









NEW AND IMPROVED CHOOSE YOUR OWNPick four or more of ANY of our concerts to create a subscription package that fits your schedule, budget and taste.

Packages of 4 or more concerts start at:

Cost Per Subscription


CLASSICSCLASSICS 6B FRIDAYS

FRIDAY NIGHTSDress Circle Prime $444.00Dress Circle $384.00Price A $318.00Price B $252.00Price C $186.00Price D $102.00








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CLASSICS 6B SATURDAYSSATURDAY NIGHTS









CLASSICS SUNDAYSSUNDAYS







Artists, dates, times, programming and prices are subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information. Prices as of April 2016.

+For Coffee Classics seat map visit phoenixsymphony.org.*Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of select pieces and/or movements from the weekend Classics program.

CLASSICS

Section B Section A Section C

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COFFEE CLASSICS*+

FRIDAY MORNINGSPrice A $175.00Price B $130.00Price C $81.25


Sept 23, 2016 Brahms’ Symphony No. 4





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+For Coffee Classics seat map visit phoenixsymphony.org.*Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of select pieces and/or movements from the weekend Classics program.

CLASSICS


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POPS 9 FRIDAYSFRIDAY NIGHTS



Sept 30, 2016 Bravo! Broadway: Music of the Night

Nov 25, 2016 The Texas Tenors: Deep in the Heart of Christmas

Dec 2, 2016 Holiday Pops

Jan 27, 2017 Under the Streetlamp

Feb 24, 2017 Disney in Concert

Mar 17, 2017 Pops Goes to Hollywood

Apr 14, 2017 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

May 19, 2017 An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein with Phoenix Theatre

Jun 2, 2017 Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney

POPS 10 SATURDAYSSATURDAY NIGHTS



Oct 1, 2016 Bravo! Broadway: Music of the Night



Jan 14, 2017 "Simply Sinatra" with Steve Lippia







POPS MATINEESSATURDAY AND SUNDAY AFTERNOONSDress Circle Prime $710.00Dress Circle $600.00Price A $500.00Price B $400.00Price C $280.00Price D $150.00


Oct 1, 2016 Saturday Bravo! Broadway: Music of the Night

Nov 27, 2016 Sunday The Texas Tenors: Deep in the Heart of Christmas

Dec 4, 2016 Sunday Holiday Pops

Jan 15, 2017 Sunday "Simply Sinatra" with Steve Lippia

Jan 29, 2017 Sunday Under the Streetlamp

Feb 26, 2017 Sunday Disney in Concert

Mar 19, 2017 Sunday Pops Goes to Hollywood

Apr 15, 2017 Saturday Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

May 21, 2017 Sunday An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein with Phoenix Theatre

Jun 3, 2017 Saturday Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney






POPSPOPS 4 BLUE FRIDAYS







POPS 5 RED SATURDAYSSATURDAY NIGHTS








POPS 5 RED FRIDAYSFRIDAY NIGHTS



Sep 30, 2016 Bravo! Broadway: Music of the Night





POPS 5 BLUE SATURDAYSSATURDAY NIGHTS








POPS


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POPS 9 FRIDAYSFRIDAY NIGHTS



Sept 30, 2016 Bravo! Broadway: Music of the Night









POPS 10 SATURDAYSSATURDAY NIGHTS













POPS MATINEESSATURDAY AND SUNDAY AFTERNOONSDress Circle Prime $710.00Dress Circle $600.00Price A $500.00Price B $400.00Price C $280.00Price D $150.00


Oct 1, 2016 Saturday Bravo! Broadway: Music of the Night

Nov 27, 2016 Sunday The Texas Tenors: Deep in the Heart of Christmas

Dec 4, 2016 Sunday Holiday Pops

Jan 15, 2017 Sunday "Simply Sinatra" with Steve Lippia

Jan 29, 2017 Sunday Under the Streetlamp

Feb 26, 2017 Sunday Disney in Concert

Mar 19, 2017 Sunday Pops Goes to Hollywood

Apr 15, 2017 Saturday Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

May 21, 2017 Sunday An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein with Phoenix Theatre

Jun 3, 2017 Saturday Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney






POPSPOPS 4 BLUE FRIDAYS







POPS 5 RED SATURDAYSSATURDAY NIGHTS








POPS 5 RED FRIDAYSFRIDAY NIGHTS



Sep 30, 2016 Bravo! Broadway: Music of the Night





POPS 5 BLUE SATURDAYSSATURDAY NIGHTS








POPS


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Cost Per Cost Per Subscription Concert

Dress Circle Prime $308.00 $77.00Dress Circle $268.00 $67.00Price A $220.00 $55.00Price B $176.00 $44.00Price C $128.00 $32.00Price D $68.00 $17.00

SPECIAL PERFORMANCESHalloween at Hogwarts October 8-9, 2016

Handel’s Messiah December 7-11, 2016

Cirque de la Symphonie’s Holiday Spectacular December 17-18, 2016

New Year’s Eve Celebration December 31, 2016

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 April 1-2, 2017

Magical Music of Broadway with Lea Salonga May 5-6, 2017

Music of John Williams May 12-14, 2017

LEGENDS SERIESMusic of Journey November 4-5, 2016

Music of the Eagles December 30, 2016

Music of the Rolling Stones March 31, 2017

FAMILY SERIESThe Animal Kingdom November 6, 2016

Enchantment Theatre Company January 15, 2017

Space Spectacular March 19, 2017

CLASSICS SERIESOpening Night! Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 September 16-18, 2016

Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 September 23-24, 2016

Shostakovich’s Leningrad Symphony October 21-22, 2016

Dvořák’s Cello Concerto November 18-19, 2016

Carmen, Falla and Granados with Isabel Leonard January 6-8, 2017

A Night of Leonard Bernstein January 20-21, 2017

Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 5 February 17-19, 2017

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” March 10-11, 2017

Mozart’s Requiem March 24-25, 2017

Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 “Great” April 21-22, 2017

Romeo & Juliet and Petrushka April 28-30, 2017

Haydn’s Symphony No. 45 “Farewell” May 26-27, 2017

POPS SERIESBravo! Broadway: Music of the Night September 30 & October 1, 2016

The Texas Tenors: Deep in the Heart of Christmas November 25-27, 2016

Holiday Pops December 2-4, 2016

Simply Sinatra with Steve Lippia January 14-15, 2017

Under the Streetlamp January 27-29, 2017

Disney in Concert February 24-26, 2017

Pops Goes To Hollywood March 17-19, 2017

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy April 14-15, 2017

An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein with Phoenix Theatre May 19-21, 2017

Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney June 2-3, 2017

SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND SAVE MORE THAN $150 A YEAR IN SINGLE TICKET FEES. Receive EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS like pre-sale opportunities, free ticket exchanges, special invitations and offers, and reduced fees.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN SUBSCRIPTION

FAMILY SERIESIncludes all three Family Series concerts Adult Child

Price A $48.00 $30.00Price B $36.00 $22.50Price C $27.00 $16.50

Sunday Afternoons – one hour of music with one hour of pre-concert children’s activities

Nov 6, 2016 The Animal Kingdom

Jan 15, 2017 Enchantment Theatre Company

Mar 19, 2017 Space Spectacular

LEGENDSDress Circle Prime $237.00Dress Circle $204.00Price A $168.00Price B $141.00Price C $108.00Price D $72.00


Nov 4, 2016 Music of Journey

Dec 30, 2016 Music of the Eagles

Mar 31, 2017 Music of the Rolling Stones


FAMILY AND LEGENDS SERIES

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1 1

33 33

17 17

16 16

10 10



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Cost Per Cost Per Subscription Concert

Dress Circle Prime $308.00 $77.00Dress Circle $268.00 $67.00Price A $220.00 $55.00Price B $176.00 $44.00Price C $128.00 $32.00Price D $68.00 $17.00

SPECIAL PERFORMANCESHalloween at Hogwarts October 8-9, 2016

Handel’s Messiah December 7-11, 2016

Cirque de la Symphonie’s Holiday Spectacular December 17-18, 2016

New Year’s Eve Celebration December 31, 2016

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 April 1-2, 2017

Magical Music of Broadway with Lea Salonga May 5-6, 2017

Music of John Williams May 12-14, 2017

LEGENDS SERIESMusic of Journey November 4-5, 2016

Music of the Eagles December 30, 2016

Music of the Rolling Stones March 31, 2017

FAMILY SERIESThe Animal Kingdom November 6, 2016

Enchantment Theatre Company January 15, 2017

Space Spectacular March 19, 2017

CLASSICS SERIESOpening Night! Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 September 16-18, 2016

Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 September 23-24, 2016

Shostakovich’s Leningrad Symphony October 21-22, 2016

Dvořák’s Cello Concerto November 18-19, 2016

Carmen, Falla and Granados with Isabel Leonard January 6-8, 2017

A Night of Leonard Bernstein January 20-21, 2017

Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 5 February 17-19, 2017

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” March 10-11, 2017

Mozart’s Requiem March 24-25, 2017

Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 “Great” April 21-22, 2017

Romeo & Juliet and Petrushka April 28-30, 2017

Haydn’s Symphony No. 45 “Farewell” May 26-27, 2017

POPS SERIESBravo! Broadway: Music of the Night September 30 & October 1, 2016

The Texas Tenors: Deep in the Heart of Christmas November 25-27, 2016

Holiday Pops December 2-4, 2016

Simply Sinatra with Steve Lippia January 14-15, 2017

Under the Streetlamp January 27-29, 2017

Disney in Concert February 24-26, 2017

Pops Goes To Hollywood March 17-19, 2017

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy April 14-15, 2017

An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein with Phoenix Theatre May 19-21, 2017

Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney June 2-3, 2017

SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND SAVE MORE THAN $150 A YEAR IN SINGLE TICKET FEES. Receive EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS like pre-sale opportunities, free ticket exchanges, special invitations and offers, and reduced fees.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN SUBSCRIPTION

FAMILY SERIESIncludes all three Family Series concerts Adult Child

Price A $48.00 $30.00Price B $36.00 $22.50Price C $27.00 $16.50

Sunday Afternoons – one hour of music with one hour of pre-concert children’s activities

Nov 6, 2016 The Animal Kingdom

Jan 15, 2017 Enchantment Theatre Company

Mar 19, 2017 Space Spectacular

LEGENDSDress Circle Prime $237.00Dress Circle $204.00Price A $168.00Price B $141.00Price C $108.00Price D $72.00


Nov 4, 2016 Music of Journey

Dec 30, 2016 Music of the Eagles

Mar 31, 2017 Music of the Rolling Stones


FAMILY AND LEGENDS SERIES

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17 17

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SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS

WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE

THE BEST SEATS AT THE BEST PRICESubscribers always have the best seats and

discounted prices.

EXCLUSIVE CONCERT PRE-SALES Before tickets go on sale to the general public,

subscribers have the first opportunity to purchase

tickets to any of our performances.

PREPAID PARKING PRIVILEGES Subscribers can take the hassle out of getting to

concerts. Prepaid parking guarantees you will have

a parking space for all the concerts in your series.

FREE TICKET EXCHANGESTicket exchanges are free for subscribers. If your

schedule changes, your tickets can too. Not all

concerts are eligible for exchange. Please check with

our Patron Services staff for more information.

PATRON PRIVILEGE CARDThis special card is exclusive to subscribers

and provides you with a 10% discount on meals

purchased at select restaurants in the Valley

during the 2016/17 Season.

COMPLIMENTARY SEAT UPGRADE* Enjoy a complimentary seat upgrade for a single

concert – perfect for a special night or to try out

seats in another section.

*Select subscriber benefits do not apply to

Choose Your Own Subscriptions.

FULL CLASSICS & POPS SUBSCRIPTIONSWe offer two full Classics Series subscriptions on

Friday and Saturday evenings. Additionally, there

are three full Pops Series subscriptions to choose

from, offering concerts in the Pops Series on Friday

and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

HALF CLASSICS & POPS SUBSCRIPTIONSYou can also purchase a variety of half subscriptions,

featuring combinations of concerts featured on each

night of the Classics and Pops Series.

COFFEE CLASSICS SUBSCRIPTIONEnjoy all five of the concerts in the Coffee Classics

Series on Friday mornings. Don’t forget to ask about

the Meet the Artist Luncheons!

FAMILY SUBSCRIPTIONEnjoy all three of the Family Series concerts, complete

with one hour of family-friendly pre-concert activities,

including the popular Instrument Petting Zoo.

LEGENDS SERIESEnjoy three concerts filled with chart topping hits

from some of rock and pop’s greatest recording artists

of all time.

NEW AND IMPROVED CHOOSE YOUR OWN (CYO) SUBSCRIPTIONSOur popular CYO subscriptions now features the

flexibility to pick four or more of ANY of our

concerts to create a subscription package that fits your

individual schedule, budget and taste. This includes

Classical, Pops, Legends Series concerts and even

Special Performances.

LISTEN & LEARNMeet the ArtistImmediately following every Coffee Classics concert,

The Phoenix Symphony invites you to enjoy a delicious

luncheon and panel discussion with musicians,

conductors and guest artists in Symphony Hall.

Musically SpeakingMusically Speaking is a series of pre-concert chats led

by Maestro Muñoz held on the Symphony Hall stage

in front of a live audience. These conversations begin

45 minutes prior to all Phoenix Symphony Classics

and Coffee Classics concerts. Using an informal

15-minute format, a Symphony moderator interviews

guest artists and members of the Symphony on stage

at which time the audience is also invited to ask

questions. Musically Speaking pre-concert chats are

free to all ticketholders for each respective concert.

Parties of NoteThis one-of-a-kind program offers you a chance to

spend a unique evening in a special setting with

fellow Symphony friends, with a specially prepared

meal in some of the Valley’s finest homes. Listen

to live orchestral music and meet and mingle with

Symphony musicians.

EventsUnique opportunities to enjoy the symphony and

special guests. Savor the Symphony and Parties of

Note offer behind the scenes access to the Symphony.

Mix & MingleSocialize with friends while drinking specialty

cocktails like the TitoTini.

SAVINGS & CONVENIENCEEasy to Add ParkingTo make your concert experience even easier,

The Phoenix Symphony has made special

arrangements for prepaid parking options for all

Symphony presentations at Symphony Hall.

Subscribe and SaveThe average household can save more than $150 in

ticketing fees by subscribing.

SUPPORT ARIZONA’S LARGEST ARTS ORGANIZATIONDonate and Receive BenefitsDonations from our patrons sustain the day-to-day

operations of the Symphony. From the orchestral

scores to the brilliant guest artists that grace the stage,

The Phoenix Symphony relies on donations to make

all components of an orchestral experience possible.

There are many rewards to becoming a Patron of

The Phoenix Symphony! Highlights include invitations

to open rehearsals, intermission access to the society

lounge, concert and series sponsorship, and photo

opportunities with Tito Muñoz.

Win Backstage Tours and Meet and Greets with Guest Artists

Guest Conducting ExperienceJoin The Phoenix Symphony on-stage to guest

conduct one song.

See Your Name in LightsSponsor 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.

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCEWith options like traditional Symphony Hall performances, sacred church concerts, multimedia extravaganzas,

intimate Meet the Artist luncheons and outdoor amphitheatre shows, choose the experiences that are right for you!

SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS

WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE

THE BEST SEATS AT THE BEST PRICESubscribers always have the best seats and

discounted prices.

EXCLUSIVE CONCERT PRE-SALES Before tickets go on sale to the general public,

subscribers have the first opportunity to purchase

tickets to any of our performances.

PREPAID PARKING PRIVILEGES Subscribers can take the hassle out of getting to

concerts. Prepaid parking guarantees you will have

a parking space for all the concerts in your series.

FREE TICKET EXCHANGESTicket exchanges are free for subscribers. If your

schedule changes, your tickets can too. Not all

concerts are eligible for exchange. Please check with

our Patron Services staff for more information.

PATRON PRIVILEGE CARDThis special card is exclusive to subscribers

and provides you with a 10% discount on meals

purchased at select restaurants in the Valley

during the 2016/17 Season.

COMPLIMENTARY SEAT UPGRADE* Enjoy a complimentary seat upgrade for a single

concert – perfect for a special night or to try out

seats in another section.

*Select subscriber benefits do not apply to

Choose Your Own Subscriptions.

FULL CLASSICS & POPS SUBSCRIPTIONSWe offer two full Classics Series subscriptions on

Friday and Saturday evenings. Additionally, there

are three full Pops Series subscriptions to choose

from, offering concerts in the Pops Series on Friday

and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

HALF CLASSICS & POPS SUBSCRIPTIONSYou can also purchase a variety of half subscriptions,

featuring combinations of concerts featured on each

night of the Classics and Pops Series.

COFFEE CLASSICS SUBSCRIPTIONEnjoy all five of the concerts in the Coffee Classics

Series on Friday mornings. Don’t forget to ask about

the Meet the Artist Luncheons!

FAMILY SUBSCRIPTIONEnjoy all three of the Family Series concerts, complete

with one hour of family-friendly pre-concert activities,

including the popular Instrument Petting Zoo.

LEGENDS SERIESEnjoy three concerts filled with chart topping hits

from some of rock and pop’s greatest recording artists

of all time.

NEW AND IMPROVED CHOOSE YOUR OWN (CYO) SUBSCRIPTIONSOur popular CYO subscriptions now features the

flexibility to pick four or more of ANY of our

concerts to create a subscription package that fits your

individual schedule, budget and taste. This includes

Classical, Pops, Legends Series concerts and even

Special Performances.

LISTEN & LEARNMeet the ArtistImmediately following every Coffee Classics concert,

The Phoenix Symphony invites you to enjoy a delicious

luncheon and panel discussion with musicians,

conductors and guest artists in Symphony Hall.

Musically SpeakingMusically Speaking is a series of pre-concert chats led

by Maestro Muñoz held on the Symphony Hall stage

in front of a live audience. These conversations begin

45 minutes prior to all Phoenix Symphony Classics

and Coffee Classics concerts. Using an informal

15-minute format, a Symphony moderator interviews

guest artists and members of the Symphony on stage

at which time the audience is also invited to ask

questions. Musically Speaking pre-concert chats are

free to all ticketholders for each respective concert.

Parties of NoteThis one-of-a-kind program offers you a chance to

spend a unique evening in a special setting with

fellow Symphony friends, with a specially prepared

meal in some of the Valley’s finest homes. Listen

to live orchestral music and meet and mingle with

Symphony musicians.

EventsUnique opportunities to enjoy the symphony and

special guests. Savor the Symphony and Parties of

Note offer behind the scenes access to the Symphony.

Mix & MingleSocialize with friends while drinking specialty

cocktails like the TitoTini.

SAVINGS & CONVENIENCEEasy to Add ParkingTo make your concert experience even easier,

The Phoenix Symphony has made special

arrangements for prepaid parking options for all

Symphony presentations at Symphony Hall.

Subscribe and SaveThe average household can save more than $150 in

ticketing fees by subscribing.

SUPPORT ARIZONA’S LARGEST ARTS ORGANIZATIONDonate and Receive BenefitsDonations from our patrons sustain the day-to-day

operations of the Symphony. From the orchestral

scores to the brilliant guest artists that grace the stage,

The Phoenix Symphony relies on donations to make

all components of an orchestral experience possible.

There are many rewards to becoming a Patron of

The Phoenix Symphony! Highlights include invitations

to open rehearsals, intermission access to the society

lounge, concert and series sponsorship, and photo

opportunities with Tito Muñoz.

Win Backstage Tours and Meet and Greets with Guest Artists

Guest Conducting ExperienceJoin The Phoenix Symphony on-stage to guest

conduct one song.

See Your Name in LightsSponsor 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.

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCEWith options like traditional Symphony Hall performances, sacred church concerts, multimedia extravaganzas,

intimate Meet the Artist luncheons and outdoor amphitheatre shows, choose the experiences that are right for you!

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