Upcoming Events
Sibelius Violin Concerto and Enigma Variations
Tito Muñoz, conductor Liza Ferschtman, violin CONCERT PROGRAM DUKAS: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto ELGAR: Enigma Variations Elgar’s Enigma Variations features the heart-wrenching “Nimrod,” featured in films like Dunkirk. Violinist Liza Ferschtman returns for Sibelius’ challenging Violin Concerto, a grand symphonic masterpiece. Artistic Partner Tito Muñoz returns to lead this program including Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, famously featured in Fantasia, delighting audiences of all ages..
Pictures at an Exhibition: Music at the Museum
Alex Amsel, Conductor Explore a Sonic Museum, where each movement of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition unveils a unique landscape. This performance invites you to listen as Alex Amsel and the Symphony translate visual art into auditory journeys that reveal hidden stories and unexpected vistas. Experience the energy of “The Gnome,” journey through “The Old Castle,” and delight in the playful “Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks.”
Summer Breeze: Yacht Rock Classics
Stuart Chafetz, Conductor Guest Vocalists Set sail on a musical journey where the smooth sounds of the ’70s and ’80s come to life in a unique orchestral experience. Let the elegant strings and brassy sounds sweep you away as this concert blends together the lush harmonies and iconic melodies of yacht rock legends like Hall & Oates, Toto, Christopher Cross, The Doobie Brothers, Jimmy Buffett and Steely Dan.
How to Train Your Dragon™ in Concert
Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor DreamWorks’ How To Train Your Dragon™ is a captivating and original story about a young Viking named Hiccup, who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds. Featuring John Powell’s Oscar®-nominated score performed live to picture, How to Train Your Dragon ™ in Concert is a thrilling experience for all ages. How To Train Your Dragon © 2010 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
The Baroque Era: Bach and Beyond
Alex Amsel, conductor PROGRAM INCLUDES: BACH: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 HANDEL: Water Music Suite No. 2 PURCELL: Overture to Dido and Aeneas Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the opulence and beauty of one of history’s most influential and ornate musical eras. From the grandeur of Bach to the ebullience of Handel let the music captivate your senses.
Pictures at an Exhibition
Francesco Lecce-Chong, conductor Sterling Elliott, cello CONCERT PROGRAM ORTIZ: Antrópolis HAYDN: Cello Concerto No. 2 MUSSORGSKY/RAVEL: Pictures at an Exhibition Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong leads the program including the Phoenix Symphony debut of Cellist Sterling Elliott in Haydn’s charming Cello Concerto No. 2. Gabriela Ortiz’s Antrópolis which paints Mexico City’s exciting nightlife with vibrant musical brush complements an exciting program that concludes with Maurice Ravel’s masterful orchestration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.