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CLASSICS ONE

Opening Night! Tito Muñoz conducts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9SYMPHONY HALL

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

CONCERT REPERTOIRE

Tito Muñoz, conductor David Margulis, tenor Andrea Shokery, soprano Aubrey Allicock, baritone Beth Lytwynec, mezzo soprano The Phoenix Symphony Chorus

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

Maestro Tito Muñoz debuts his second season as The Phoenix Symphony’s Virginia G. Piper Music Director with a bold and powerful concert. Join Maestro Muñoz in this grand and famed program as he leads The Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and talented soloists in Beethoven’s most celebrated and �nal masterpiece, Symphony No. 9, featuring the famous “Ode to Joy.” This Opening Night program also features American Symphony by Adam Schoenberg, one of the most celebrated young composers of our time whose music is described by The New York Times as full of “mystery and sensuality.”

CLASSICS TWO

Respighi: Pines and Fountains of RomeSYMPHONY HALL

October 9, 2015 | 11:00 am* October 9, 2015 | 7:30 pm October 10, 2015 | 7:30 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRE

Michael Christie, conductor

Verdi: Overture to La forza del destino Hagen: Symphony No. 5 Respighi: Fontane di Roma (Fountains of Rome) Respighi: Pini di Roma (Pines of Rome)

Music Director Laureate Michael Christie returns to conduct Ottorino Respighi’s symphonic tone poems Fountains of Rome, romancing Rome’s famous fountains at di�erent times of the day, and Pines of Rome, depicting pine trees in di�erent locations in Rome. The program also features Verdi’s powerful Overture to La forza del destino (The Force of Destiny) and the world premiere of Symphony No. 5 by Daron Hagen, recipient of the 2014 American Academy of Arts and Letters Award, a work commissioned speci�cally for performance by The Phoenix Symphony Commissioning Club.

Classics Series

CLASSICS THREE

Brahms’ Symphony No. 2SYMPHONY HALL

November 20, 2015 | 11:00 am* November 20, 2015 | 7:30 pm November 21, 2015 | 7:30 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRE

Tito Muñoz, conductor Jinjoo Cho, violin

Brahms: Academic Festival Overture, op. 80 Stravinsky: Concerto in D Major for Violin and Orchestra Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, op. 73

Continuing The Phoenix Symphony’s Classics season, Tito Muñoz leads the orchestra performing Brahms’ Symphony No. 2. After waiting many years to complete his �rst symphony, Brahms produced his second symphony almost overnight. The lilting Symphony No. 2 is generally regarded as the most genial and relaxed of Brahms’ four works in the genre, but its �nale is jubilant and electrifying. The program opens with Brahms’ ebullient Academic Festival Overture, and 26-year-old South Korean violinist Jinjoo Cho, winner of the 2014 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, plays Stravinsky’s neoclassical violin concerto.

CLASSICS FOUR

Masterful MozartSYMPHONY HALL

January 8, 2016 | 11:00 am* January 8, 2016 | 7:30 pm January 9, 2016 | 7:30 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRE

Tito Muñoz, conductor Shai Wosner, piano

Mozart: Overture to Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), K. 492 Mozart: Concerto No. 20 in D minor for Piano & Orchestra, K. 466 Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Serenade), K. 525 Mozart: Symphony No. 39 in E-�at Major, K. 543

Maestro Muñoz presents a rare treat of an all-Mozart program with pieces composed during the proli�c and �nal years of Mozart’s short life. Symphony No. 39 is the subject of much discussion, and its warm yet dramatic tone makes it sublimely beautiful. Internationally recognized pianist Shai Wosner, a BBC New Generation Artist, will make his Arizona debut performing the enigmatic Piano Concerto No. 20 in a program that also features the delightful and popular Eine kleine Nachtmusik and the whimsical overture to the operatic comedy Le nozze di Figaro ( The Marriage of Figaro).

2015/16 SeasonConcert Details

Tito Muñoz | Virginia G. Piper Music Director

phoenixsymphony.org | 602.495.1999

CLASSICS FIVE

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

January 21, 2016 | 7:30 pm

SYMPHONY HALL

January 22, 2016 | 11:00 am* January 22, 2016 | 7:30 pm January 23, 2016 | 7:30 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRE

Tito Muñoz, conductor Ah Young Hong, soprano The Phoenix Symphony Chorus

Andrew Norman: Unstuck Poulenc: Gloria Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, op. 92

Tito Muñoz brings a second o�ering of Beethoven to The Phoenix Symphony’s Classics season with Symphony No. 7, which Beethoven felt was one of his best works. Primarily known for the hypnotic and beautiful second movement, which has been featured in many �lm scores including the Academy Award-Winning The King’s Speech, the symphony is both stirring and inspirational. Continuing to introduce patrons of The Phoenix Symphony to new young composers, Maestro Muñoz opens the program with Andrew Norman’s new kinetic work, Unstuck, which musically documents his ability to overcome writers block. Norman, a �nalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize in Music and composer for famed artists like Emanuel Ax, is recognized as one of the most compelling musical voices of his generation. The program also highlights Poulenc’s lighthearted but spiritual Gloria.

CLASSICS SIX

Ravel’s BoleroSYMPHONY HALL

March 4, 2016 | 7:30 pm March 5, 2016 | 7:30 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRE

Andrew Grams, conductor Pascal Roge, piano

Berlioz: Overture to Le Corsaire, op. 21 Saint-Saëns: Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Piano & Orchestra, op. 22 Ravel: Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose) Ravel: Bolero

One of The Phoenix Symphony’s favorite guest conductors Andrew Grams returns to lead Maurice Ravel’s most famous work, Bolero. The crowd pleasing Bolero delights through the longest-sustained single crescendo of any orchestral work and inspires a visceral and sensual response. Pascal Roge, whose name is synonymous with the best piano performance of the French repertoire in the world today, also joins The Phoenix Symphony playing Saint-Saens’ Concerto No. 2.

CLASSICS SEVEN

Haydn’s “Nelsonmesse”SYMPHONY HALL

March 18, 2016 | 11:00 am* March 18, 2016 | 7:30 pm March 19, 2016 | 7:30 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRE

Tito Muñoz, conductor The Phoenix Symphony Chorus

Shephard: Magiya Ginastera: Variaciones concertantes, op. 23 Haydn: Mass No. 11 in D minor, “Nelsonmesse” (Lord Nelson Mass)+

Tito Muñoz continues his creative leadership with this diverse program. Arguably Haydn’s greatest single composition, “Nelsonmesse” or Missa in Agustiis is one of six masses Haydn wrote late in his career. Transporting listeners from the greatest depths of despair to great joy, this choral masterpiece is not to be missed.

Featuring another young American composer, the program begins with Magiya by Sean Shephard, “an exciting composer of the new American generation,” according to The New York Times. Magiya, or Magic, co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall and the BBC, is a complex fanfare full of urgency and drive. The program also includes the exciting Variaciones concertantes by Ginastera featuring multiple virtuosic solos.

* Co�ee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s Classics program. +“Nelsonmesse” is not included on the March 18, 11:00 am performance.

CLASSICS EIGHT

Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2SYMPHONY HALL

April 15, 2016 | 11:00 am* April 15, 2016 | 7:30 pm April 16, 2016 | 7:30 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRE

Tito Muñoz, conductor Jennifer Koh, violin

Missy Mazzoli: River Rouge Trans�guration Bernstein: Serenade (After Plato’s “Symposium”) Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, op. 43

Continuing to weave new American artistic works into the season, Tito Muñoz opens the evening with a composition by Missy Mazzoli, the recipient of four ASCAP Young Composer Awards and a Fulbright Grant, who has been heralded as “one of the more consistently inventive, surprising composers now working in New York” by The New York Times. Mazzoli, who is in�uenced by minimalism, 19th-century Romanticism, techno and indie rock, has composed a gritty and complex work. The concert then features another New York and American favorite, Leonard Bernstein’s classic and elegantly fashioned orchestral work, Serenade, featuring the Arizona debut of violinist and International Tchaikovsky Competition winner, Jennifer Koh, known for her dazzling virtuosity. The program crests with the “Symphony of Independence,” Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2.

Classics Series

CLASSICS NINE

Rachmaninoff ’s Piano Concerto No. 2 SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

April 28, 2016 | 7:30 pm

SYMPHONY HALL

April 29, 2016 | 7:30 pm April 30, 2016 | 7:30 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRE

Tito Muñoz, conductor Martina Filjak, piano

Thomas Ades: Dances from Powder Her Face Rachmanino�: Concerto No. 2 in C minor for Piano & Orchestra, op. 18 Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G Major, op. 88

This creative program opens with Thomas Ades’ Dances from Powder Her Face, music from his opera which musically retells the downfall of Britain’s “Dirty Duchess,” Margaret, Duchess of Argyll. Martina Filjak, winner of the �rst prize in the Cleveland International Piano Competition and called “a pianist to watch” by The New York Times, makes her Arizona debut with this powerhouse program. Garnering international praise for her poetic passion and magnetic stage presence, Filjak will perform the beautiful and rich Rachmanino� Piano Concerto No. 2. The program culminates with Dvořák’s 8th Symphony, often called his “Pastoral,” a work that stands apart from his other symphonic works and is one that is his most bucolic and idyllic.

CLASSICS TEN

ScheherazadeSCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

May 12, 2016 | 7:30 pm

SYMPHONY HALL

May 13, 2016 | 7:30 pm May 14, 2016 | 7:30 pm

ONCERT REPERTOIRE

Teddy Abrams, conductor Amit Peled, cello

Stravinsky: Scherzo a la Russe Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E �at Major, op. 107 Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, op. 35

Join Maestro Teddy Abrams in his debut with The Phoenix Symphony as he conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s famed Scheherazade, a seductive musical journey based on tales from the Arabian Nights. The program begins with Igor Stravinsky’s masterful Scherzo a la Russe with its lively and dancing spirit and features the return of Amit Peled for Shostakovich’s popular and challenging �rst cello concerto.

CLASSICS ELEVEN

Berlioz and SibeliusSCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

May 26, 2016 | 7:30 pm

SYMPHONY HALL

May 27, 2016 | 11:00 am* May 27, 2016 | 7:30 pm May 28, 2016 | 7:30 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRE

Tito Muñoz, conductor Steven Moeckel, violin

Berlioz: Le carnaval romain (Roman Carnival), op. 9 Sibelius: Concerto in D minor for Violin & Orchestra, op. 47 Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique (Fantastic Symphony), op. 14

Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique describes a journey into the composer’s lovesick mind and complete obsession with Irish actress Harriet Smithson. Berlioz’s famous drama is epic in size, with its large orchestration and his larger-than-life fantasy world. World-renowned violinist and Valley favorite, Concertmaster Steven Moeckel, takes the stage to perform Sibelius’ technically demanding Concerto for Violin on his 1840 Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume instrument.

CLASSICS TWELVE

The Earth – HD Odyssey SYMPHONY HALL

June 3, 2016 | 7:30 pm June 4, 2016 | 7:30 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRE

Tito Muñoz, conductor

Wagner: Overture to Der �iegende Holländer (The Flying Dutchman) Glass: The Secret Agent: Three Pieces Homer: Star Trek I I: The Wrath of Khan Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30

The Earth – An HD Odyssey, is truly an out-of-this-world concert experience. The multi-sensory event showcases classical favorites with an arresting multi-media presentation. The Phoenix Symphony’s performance of John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine, Strauss’ epic Also sprach Zarathustra featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Glass’ The Secret Agent, is complemented by striking and majestic high de�nition images taken from NASA missions in Earth’s orbit. This event is not to be missed.

Classics Series

POPS ONE

Tribute to the BraveSYMPHONY HALL

October 2, 2015 | 7:30 pm October 3, 2015 | 7:30 pm October 4, 2015 | 2:00 pm

The Phoenix Symphony kicks o� its 2015/16 APS Pops series with a dynamic multi-media experience in tribute to all who have fought for the freedoms we enjoy and those who revere our country’s great history as we mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the 75th anniversary of World War I and the 50th anniversary of World War II. Westwater Arts returns to Phoenix from its acclaimed 2012 Centennial performance of the Grand Canyon Suite with powerful symphonic photochoreography using hundreds of archival photographs projected on screens above the orchestra. The �rst photographic essay, The Eternal Struggle, is a poignant glimpse into what it was like to live and govern during the Civil War set to the words of Abraham Lincoln through the incomparable music of Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, narrated by a well known personality. Next, The Symphony performs No Man’s Land commemorating World War I and the collision between centuries-old traditions and the emergence of modern warfare with the music of Shostakovich’s 5th Symphony. Then, through Citizen Soldier, The Phoenix Symphony re�ects on the more than 100 million men and women who participated in history’s most widespread con�ict, World War II, set to Barber’s Second Essay for Orchestra. Finishing out the program are inspirational and patriotic tributes in support of our men and women in uniform.

POPS TWO

Pixar in ConcertSYMPHONY HALL

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

Kick o� your holiday season with the whole family during 2015’s Thanksgiving weekend with Pixar in Concert. From the Toy Story trilogy to The Incredibles and Up, Pixar Animation Studios has forever impacted �lmmaking and given audiences of all ages some of the most beloved characters in cinematic history. The Phoenix Symphony presents Pixar in Concert, with visually stunning �lm clips projected on a screen while The Phoenix Symphony plays the memorable scores from each of Pixar’s movies live, including its latest release, Monsters University.

POPS THREE

Holiday PopsSYMPHONY HALL

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

“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.

POPS FOUR

Music of John WilliamsSYMPHONY HALL

January 2, 2016 | 7:30 pm January 3, 2016 | 2:00 pm

Best known for his iconic �lm scores and ceremonial music, John Williams is one of the most popular and successful American orchestral composers of the modern age. Hear The Phoenix Symphony perform highlights from over 60 years of John Williams scores, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Schindler’s List, Born on the Fourth of July and many more.

Pops Series

POPS SEVEN

The Gershwin Experience: Here to StaySYMPHONY HALL

March 11, 2016 | 7:30 pm March 12, 2016 | 7:30 pm March 13, 2016 | 2:00 pm

“Here to Stay” is a multi-media concert celebrating the genius of George and Ira Gershwin, with hits like “I Got Rhythm,” “Strike Up the Band,” “The Man I Love,” “’S Wonderful,” and other favorites. Featuring leading Grammy award-winning soprano Lisa Vroman and tap dancing sensation Ryan VanDemBoom, this Phoenix Symphony event also showcases rare audio and video footage, family photos and elegant, state-of-the-art visuals of the Gershwin’s. This will be a night of music and entertainment you won’t want to miss!

POPS EIGHT

A Night at the OscarsSYMPHONY HALL

April 9, 2016 | 7:30 pm April 10, 2016 | 2:00 pm

Lights, camera, action! Come dressed for the red carpet as The Phoenix Symphony brings the music of the silver screen to Symphony Hall, performing songs from Oscar-nominated and winning dramas, romances and Hollywood classics.

POPS NINE

ABBA: The Concert!SYMPHONY HALL

April 23, 2016 | 2:00 pm April 23, 2016 | 7:30 pm April 24, 2016 | 2:00 pm

The Swedish pop group ABBA sold more than 370 million albums worldwide, spawned a hit Broadway musical that was adapted into a �lm starring Meryl Streep and arguably created the most enjoyable dance music ever. Get as close as you can to the original group by experiencing ABBA: The Concert! featuring renowned Swedish cover band Waterloo, live with The Phoenix Symphony. With original ABBA band members, Waterloo has appeared in more than 25 countries around the world including sold out performances at The Royal Albert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. Don’t miss your chance to experience ABBA’s greatest hits like “Take a Chance on Me”, “Mamma Mia” and “Dancing Queen” in a performance that will make you want to wear sequins and polyester once again.

POPS TEN

Great American Songbook with Kristin ChenowethSYMPHONY HALL

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

Actress and recording artist Kristin Chenoweth makes her debut with The Phoenix Symphony to close out the 2015/16 APS Pops Series. This multi-talented star has e�ortlessly transitioned between stage, television and �lm. She received a Best Supporting Actress Emmy for her work on Pushing Daisies and a Tony for her performance in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, as well as nominations for her roles in Fox’s Glee and Broadway’s Wicked. A veteran of the concert stage Kristin has performed to sold out crowds in concert halls across the country. Make sure to subscribe soon to be able to join Kristin and The Phoenix Symphony for two nights only of magic as she performs songs from Broadway and the Great American Songbook.

POPS FIVE

Human Nature SYMPHONY HALL

January 15, 2016 | 7:30 pm January 16, 2016 | 7:30 pm January 17, 2016 | 2:00 pm

You’ll be dancing in the aisles as Human Nature makes their Arizona debut with The Phoenix Symphony. Bigger than The Beatles in Australia, Smokey Robinson discovered this amazing group of Motown singers and brought them to America, where they quickly gained fame as openers for chart toppers like Celine Dion and Michael Jackson. Currently playing to sold out houses at the famed Venetian Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, Human Nature brings their amazing vocal harmonies to Phoenix for the �rst time. These four talented performers sing their own multi-platinum hits and the best of Motown in a show that is sure to not only bring back memories but also create new ones in a special way. Get ready…because here comes Human Nature.

POPS SIX

Jason AlexanderSYMPHONY HALL

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

Long before he became “Seinfeld’s” George Costanza, the vastly talented Jason Alexander was a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical star. Worried this is a concert about “nothing”? Absolutely not… Alexander shares his musical journey and passion for Broadway, stage and screen. Don’t miss this blockbuster night as Jason Alexander makes his Arizona symphonic debut with The Phoenix Symphony in an evening �lled with the music, humor and fun.

Pops Series

FAMILY ONE

Super HeroesSYMPHONY HALL

September 27, 2015 | 2:00 pm

Put on your best cape and get ready for the iconic music from your favorite superhero �lms and television shows. Your Spidey senses will be tingling and you will be at the edge of your seat when you hear music from favorites, such as Batman, Superman, Captain America, The Incredibles, X-Men, and much more! Patrons of all ages are invited to come dressed as their favorite superhero.

FAMILY TWO

Star Wars: The MusicSYMPHONY HALL

October 25, 2015 | 2:00 pm

Get into the intergalactic spirit and be ready for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Join us for a family performance dedicated to the music of Star Wars. This epic adventure invades Symphony Hall with John Williams’ acclaimed music including the “Main Theme” and the “Imperial March.”

FAMILY THREE

Schoolhouse Rock!SYMPHONY HALL

January 10, 2016 | 2:00 pm

A brand new Family Series concert based on the iconic TV series Schoolhouse Rock! Bop along to catchy, tongue-twisting tunes like “Conjunction Junction,” “Mother Necessity” and “I’m Just a Bill,” that combine scholastic themes and popular classical music.

FAMILY FOUR

Perfect Pitch: Celebration of Sports and MusicORPHEUM THEATER

February 28, 2016 | 2:00 pm

Let’s play ball! Come dressed in your favorite team or club sports jersey as The Phoenix Symphony rocks a family concert dedicated to sports and heart pumping music of all kinds. This fun original Family Series concert will feature favorites like the University of Arizona and Arizona State Fight Songs, the theme from Rocky and even the exciting “Raiders March” from Indiana Jones.

Special PerformancesSPECIAL

Handel’s MessiahSYMPHONY HALL

December 9-13, 2015 | 7:30 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRE

Tito Muñoz, conductor The Phoenix Symphony Chorus

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 “Halleluiah” 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.

SPECIAL

New Year’s EveSYMPHONY HALL

December 31, 2015 | 4:00 pm December 31, 2015 | 7:30 pm

CONCERT REPERTOIRE

Stuart Chafetz, conductor

End the year on a high note with The Phoenix Symphony 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 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 4:00pm or 7:30pm.

Family Series

Legends Series

LEGENDS ONE

BeatlemaniaSYMPHONY HALL

January 29, 2016 | 7:30 pm

Imagine The Beatles playing in concert with a symphony orchestra. What would that have sounded like? Find out for yourself when Classical Mystery Tour, the premier Beatles tribute band, joins your Phoenix Symphony in a show the Los Angeles Times called “more than just an incredible simulation… a live performance with a high goose-bump quotient.” The four musicians in Classical Mystery Tour look and sound just like John, Paul, George and Ringo and they perform 50 years of timeless Beatles hits from “Please, Please Me” all the way to “Abbey Road.” Many Beatles fans never had the opportunity to experience a live Beatles show. Now you can with The Phoenix Symphony.

LEGENDS THREE

Piano Man – The Music of Billy JoelSYMPHONY HALL

May 20, 2016 | 7:30 pm

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

LEGENDS TWO

The Music of Michael JacksonSYMPHONY HALL

April 8, 2016 | 7:30 pm

From his early years with the Jackson 5 to his mega-hit album Thriller and beyond, Michael Jackson stormed the music industry with hit after hit. “The Music of Michael Jackson” takes you through each era of this storied performer from hits like “ABC” and I’ll Be There” through “Beat It”, “Thriller”, “Rock With You”, “The Way You Make Me Feel” and many, many more. Chester Gregory, who debuted on Broadway in the Tony Award Winning musical Hairspray and sang for the legendary King of Pop, joins conductor Brent Havens and The Phoenix Symphony for an evening �lled with fabulous music spanning 40 years of Michael Jackson’s in�uential and celebrated career!

Family Series

2015/16 SeasonPricing

Classics SeriesCLASSICS 12 FRIDAYS

Friday nights

Dress Circle Prime $852.00Dress Circle $744.00Price A $636.00Price B $504.00Price C $354.00Price D $192.00

Includes these 12 concerts:

Sept 18, 2015 Tito Muñoz conducts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9

Oct 9, 2015 Michael Christie conducts Respighi

Nov 20, 2015 Tito Muñoz conducts Brahms Symphony No. 2

Jan 8, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Mozart

Jan 22, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7

Mar 4, 2016 Andrew Grams conducts Ravel’s Bolero

Mar 18, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Haydn’s ‘Nelsonmesse’

Apr 15, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2

Apr 29, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Rachmanino�’s Piano Concerto No. 2

May 13, 2016 Teddy Abrams conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s ‘Scheherazade’

May 27, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Berlioz and Sibelius

Jun 3, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts The Earth – HD Odyssey

COFFEE CLASSICS*

Friday mornings

Price A $245.00Price B $182.00Price C $113.75






Mar 18, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Ginastera and Shephard



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Classics Series

*Co�ee Classics Performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s Classics program.

Artists, dates and programming subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information.

CLASSICS 6A SATURDAYS

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CHOOSE YOUR OWN

Choose any 4 Concerts from Friday or Saturday night Classics Series


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Pops Series


POPS 5 FRIDAYS

Friday nights



Oct 2, 2015 A Tribute to the Brave

Nov 27, 2015 Pixar in Concert

Dec 4, 2015 Holiday Pops

Jan 15, 2016 Human Nature

Mar 11, 2016 The Gershwin Experience

POPS 10 SATURDAYS

Saturday nights






Jan 2, 2016 Music of John Williams


Jan 30, 2016 Jason Alexander


Apr 9, 2016 A Night at the Oscars

Apr 23, 2016 ABBA: The Concert!

May 21, 2016 The Great American Songbook with Kristin Chenowith

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CHOOSE YOUR OWN

Choose any 4 Concerts Friday, Saturday or Sunday Pops Series




LEGENDS



Jan 29, 2016 Beatlemania

Apr 8, 2016 The Music of Michael Jackson

May 20, 2016 Piano Man – The Music of Billy Joel

SCOTTSDALE SERIES

Includes all four Scottsdale Series concerts

Price A $200.60Price B $166.60Price C $132.60

FAMILY SERIES

Includes all four Family Series concerts

Adult Child

Price A $68.40 $51.32Price B $54.00 $40.52Price C $39.60 $29.72

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

Sept 27, 2015 Super Heroes

Oct 25, 2015 Star Wars: The Music

Jan 10, 2016 Schoolhouse Rock!

Feb 28, 2016 Perfect Pitch: Celebration of Sports and Music


April 28, 2016 Tito Muñoz conducts Rachmanino�

May 12, 2016 Teddy Abrams conducts Scheherazade


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FOR RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION email [email protected]

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

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

All ticket holders to the Sound of Speed Concert and the Sound of Speed VIP/sponsor event will have complimentary access to the Street Festival.

Sponsorships begin at $5,000.

Parties of NoteThe popular Parties of Note series continues, with an array of intimate Symphony performances at the Valley’s most magni�cent private homes. The 2015/16 Parties of Note event series will be even more spectacular, featuring spaces with world class art collections, stunning views, and beautiful gardens. Each party features an exclusive performance by Phoenix Symphony musicians.

The 2015/16 Parties of Note event dates will be announced on The Phoenix Symphony website in the fall.

Individual tickets are $175.

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

Join us for the 4th Annual Savor the Symphony Women’s Luncheon featuring a unique opportunity to see the vocal phenoms, Human Nature. Bigger than the Beatles in Australia, Smokey Robinson discovered this amazing group of Motown singers and brought them to America where they quickly gained fame as openers for chart toppers like Celine Dion and Michael Jackson. Currently playing to sold out houses at the famed Venetian Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, Human Nature brings their amazing vocal harmonies to Phoenix for the �rst time. Eavesdrop on an exclusive Human Nature rehearsal with The Phoenix Symphony as these four talented performers sing their own multi-platinum hits and the best of Motown. Then dine at a luncheon prepared by an acclaimed Valley chef. Hear Human Nature and this celebrity chef discuss their experiences and journey with music and food. All proceeds from this one-of-a-kind luncheon bene�t The Phoenix Symphony’s Education and Community Engagement initiatives.

Sponsorships begin at $2,500.

2015/16 Season

Fundraising EventsTito Muñoz | Virginia G. Piper Music Director


LISTEN & LEARN

Meet the ArtistImmediately following every Co�ee Classics concert, The Phoenix Symphony

invites you to enjoy a delicious luncheon and panel discussion with musicians,

conductors or 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 one hour prior to all Phoenix Symphony Classics and Co�ee Classics

concerts. Using an informal half-hour format, a Symphony moderator

interviews guest artists and members of the Symphony on stage at which

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 o�ers 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 �nest homes. Listen to live orchestral music and meet

and mingle with Symphony musicians.

EventsUnique opportunities to enjoy the symphony and special guests.

Sound of Speed 2 – Enjoy a mix of motorsports, hot cars, and multi-media

experiences all in conjunction with Phoenix Symphony musicians.

Savor the Symphony – Ladies, spend your day with Human Nature

and enjoy food made by a local celebrity chef.

Mix & MingleSocialize with friends while drinking specialty cocktails like the TitoTini.

SAVINGS & CONVENIENCE

Easy 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 ORGANIZATION

Donate and receive bene�ts Donations 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 Member of The Phoenix Symphony! Highlights include open

rehearsal, society lounge, concert and series sponsorship, photo opportunity

with Tito Muno.

Win backstage tours and meet and greets with guest artists

Guest Conducting Experience Join 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.

The concert is just the beginningTito Muñoz | Virginia G. Piper Music Director


Classics Choose Your Own: Choose 4 or more concerts from the Classics Series.

Pops Choose Your Own: Choose 4 or more concerts from the Pops Series.

Combo Choose Your Own: Mix and match 4 or more concerts from the Classics or Pops Series.

Subscriptions start at $65.

Need more �exibility? Try a Choose Your Own subscription

Sponsor a concert for $2,000 and receive 10 tickets, an opportunity to speak from the stage and special recognition on the website, in the lobby video and in the

program book. Also enjoy a backstage tour and meet the artists.

For more information see the attached invoiceor contact [email protected]

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