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MICHELLE CANN
THE TAYLOR SWIFT SYMPHONIC EXPERIENCE
JOHN WILLIAMS’ EPIC 95TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
PAOLO BORTOLAMEOLLI MUSIC DIRECTOR DESIGNATE
JOYCE YANG
E.T.™ IN CONCERT
TOP GUN: MAVERICK™ IN CONCERT
JENNIFER KOH
PASSION. POWER. PAOLO.
OPENING WEEKEND:
Paolo Conducts Rachmaninoff & Prokofiev
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 11:00 AM - Coffee Classics
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Paolo Bortolameolli, conductor Olga Kern, piano
CONCERT PROGRAM
GLINKA: Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila
RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30
PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 100
Music Director Designate Paolo Bortolameolli opens a new era in The Phoenix Symphony’s history with Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5, a powerful blend of lyricism, rhythm and rich orchestration. The program begins with Glinka’s dazzling Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila. Rachmaninoff ’s Piano Concerto No. 3, featured in the film Shine and famed as one of the repertoire’s most demanding works, features Russian pianist Olga Kern, Gold Medalist of the 2001 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, as soloist in this formidable and widely respected concerto.
Beethoven’s 7th Symphony & Chopin’s 2nd Piano Concerto
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, November 6, 2026 | 11:00 AM - Coffee Classics
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 7:30 PM*
Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Rei Hotada, conductor
Natasha Paremsky, piano
CONCERT PROGRAM
HIGDON: blue cathedral
CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92
Beethoven’s propulsive Symphony No. 7, whose powerful second movement is featured in The King’s Speech, drives this program. Guest conductor Rei Hotada opens with Jennifer Higdon’s poignant tone poem blue cathedral. Pianist Natasha Paremsky, Gilmore Young Artist and Prix Montblanc winner, returns to perform Chopin’s F minor Piano Concerto, an intimate, dramatic work featuring a lively Polish inspired mazurka.
OLGA KERN
Muñoz Conducts Schumann & Barber
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, November 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM - Coffee Classics
Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Tito Muñoz, conductor
Jennifer Koh, violin
CONCERT PROGRAM
REVUELTAS: Sensamayá
CLYNE: This Midnight Hour
BARBER: Violin Concerto, Op. 14
SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38 “Spring”
Phoenix Symphony Artistic Partner Tito Muñoz leads a program of works composed by musicians in their 30s. Grammy Award–winning violinist Jennifer Koh, winner of the 1994 International Tchaikovsky Competition, returns to perform Barber’s beloved Violin Concerto, known for its lyrical beauty and restless momentum. Schumann’s joyous “Spring” Symphony No. 1, completed in just four days, radiates fresh optimism. The program also includes Anna Clyne’s mesmerizing This Midnight Hour and Silvestre Revueltas’s Sensemayá, the Mexican composer’s best known work.
Bruch & Mendelssohn with Rolf Haas
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, January 15, 2027 | 11:00 AM - Coffee Classics
Saturday, January 16, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 17, 2027 | 2:00 PM
Anthony Parnther, conductor Rolf Haas, violin
CONCERT PROGRAM
BRUCH: Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46
MENDELSSOHN: The Hebrides Overture, Op. 26 “Fingal’s Cave”
MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56 “Scottish”
Mendelssohn’s 1829 trip to the Scottish Highlands inspired two evocative works on this program: The Hebrides Overture and his moody, romantic “Scottish” Symphony No. 3. Max Bruch, though he visited Scotland only after premiering his Scottish Fantasy in 1881, based the popular work on four traditional folk tunes. Violinist Rolf Haas, concertmaster of The Phoenix Symphony, is soloist in a program led by Anthony Parnther, music director of the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra and a frequent conductor of film and TV scores.
John Williams’ Epic 95th Birthday Celebration
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, February 5, 2027 | 11:00 AM - Coffee Classics
Saturday, February 6, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 7, 2027 | 2:00 PM
Paolo Bortolameolli, conductor
Cristina Cutts, tuba
CONCERT PROGRAM
WILLIAMS: Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra
No film composer has shaped cinematic history more than John Williams, whose seven decade career and five Oscars span more than 100 iconic scores, including Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park and Saving Private Ryan. Celebrate his 95th birthday with TPS tubist Cristina Cutts performing his Tuba Concerto and concertmaster Rolf Haas in the theme from Schindler’s List. Paolo Bortolameolli leads selections from Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, a Harry Potter suite, and highlights from Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Paolo, Pablo and The Rite of Spring
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, February 19, 2027 | 11:00 AM - Coffee Classics
Saturday, February 20, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 21, 2027 | 2:00 PM
Paolo Bortolameolli, conductor
Pablo Sáinz Villega, guitar
CONCERT PROGRAM
MÁRQUEZ: Danzón No. 8
MÁRQUEZ: Místico y Profano Guitar Concerto
STRAVINSKY: The Rite of Spring
Many first discovered Stravinsky’s groundbreaking The Rite of Spring through Disney’s Fantasia. Premiered in 1913 as a ballet, its pounding rhythms, whirling melodies and snarling harmonies are now best known in concert form. Music Director Designate Paolo Bortolameolli also conducts two works by contemporary Mexican composer Arturo Márquez: Danzón No. 8 and the Místico y Profano Guitar Concerto, featuring guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villega, who collaborated with Márquez and premiered the piece in Mexico City in 2025.
PABLO SÁINZ VILLEGA
JENNIFER KOH
Katharina Conducts Prokofiev and Joyce Yang Returns
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, March 12, 2027 | 11:00 AM - Coffee Classics
Saturday, March 13, 2027 | 7:30 PM Sunday, March 14, 2027 | 2:00 PM
Katharina Wincor, conductor Joyce Yang, piano
CONCERT PROGRAM
SHOSTAKOVICH: Festive Overture, Op. 96
PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26
AUERBACH: Icarus
BARTÓK : Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin
Full of sunny optimism, wit and dazzling piano writing, Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3, his finest, is performed by Joyce Yang, Silver Medalist at the 2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Guest conductor Katharina Wincor leads Shostakovich’s jubilant Festive Overture and Auerbach’s Icarus, inspired by the myth of the boy who flew too close to the sun. The program closes with Bartók’s The Miraculous Mandarin, an exhilarating concert hall showpiece driven by intense rhythms and folk tinged melodies.
Bella, Britten & Sibelius
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, April 16, 2027 | 11:00 AM - Coffee Classics Saturday, April 17, 2027 | 7:30 PM Sunday, April 18, 2027 | 2:00 PM
Carlos Izcaray, conductor Bella Hristova, violin
CONCERT PROGRAM
IZCARAY: Geometric Unity
BRITTEN: Violin Concerto, Op. 15
SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2 in D Major Op. 43
Guest conductor Carlos Izcaray leads three works shaped by turbulent times, including his own Geometric Unity, composed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2, dubbed the “Symphony of Independence,” emerged as Finland sought freedom from Russian rule and became his most frequently performed symphony. Violinist Bella Hristova, winner of the Michael Hill International Competition, returns to perform Britten’s youthful Violin Concerto, a deeply emotional work written as war loomed and premiered shortly after World War II began.
Litton Leads Shostakovich & Brahms with Michelle Cann
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, April 30, 2027 | 11:00 AM - Coffee Classics
Saturday, May 1, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 2, 2027 | 2:00 PM
Andrew Litton, conductor
Michelle Cann, piano
CONCERT PROGRAM
BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15
SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 65
Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 8, composed in 1943 for the Soviet Union’s 25th anniversary, remains one of his finest works. Grammy winning conductor Andrew Litton leads two-time Grammy Award winner Michelle Cann as soloist in Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1, a symphonic scale work of emotional depth and brilliance composed when Brahms was just 25.
SEASON FINALE: Mahler’s 5th Symphony
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, May 14, 2027 | 11:00 AM - Coffee Classics
Saturday, May 15, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 16, 2027 | 2:00 PM
Paolo Bortolameolli, conductor
CONCERT PROGRAM
MAHLER: Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor
Mahler poured his heart, soul and even his health into his music, and his Symphony No. 5, one of his most loved, charts a journey from darkness to radiant light. Composed after a major health scare and just before he met his future wife, the work features the Adagietto, one of the most sublime moments in classical music. Paolo Bortolameolli concludes the season with the symphony that prompted Herbert von Karajan to say, “You forget that time has passed.”
MICHELLE CANN
BELLA HRISTOVA
JOYCE YANG
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SERIES: Musical Instrument Museum
Mendelssohn & Beethoven’s
2nd Symphony
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Alejandro Gomez-Guillen, conductor
PROGRAM INCLUDES
MENDELSSOHN: Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 21
SCHÖNBERG: Chamber Symphony No. 1 for 15 Solo Instruments, Op. 9
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36
Brahms’ Serenade No. 1
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Alejandro Gomez-Guillen, conductor
PROGRAM INCLUDES
STRAVINSKY: Concerto in E-Flat Major “Dumbarton Oaks”
IVES: The Unanswered Question (5’)
BRAHMS: Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11
Warlock, Charles & Elfman
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
Thursday, January 28, 2027 | 11:00 AM
Matthew Kasper, conductor
Kebra Seyoun-Charles, bass
PROGRAM INCLUDES
WARLOCK : Capriol Suite
CHARLES: Nightlife
ELFMAN: Suite for Chamber Orchestra
Mendelssohn, Mozart & Haydn
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
Thursday, March 18, 2027 | 11:00 AM
Katharina Wincor, conductor
Gabriel Kovach, horn
PROGRAM INCLUDES
MENDELSSOHN: Sinfonia No. 5 in B-Flat Major, 1st movement
MOZART: Serenade No. 10 “Gran Partita” in B-Flat Major K. 361
MOZART: Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-Flat Major K. 447
HAYDN: Symphony No. 101 in D Major “The Clock”
Viviana Performs Mozart
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
Thursday, April 8, 2027 | 11:00 AM
Daniel Wiley , conductor
Viviana Cumplido Wilson, flute
PROGRAM INCLUDES
SCHUBERT: Overture in the Italian Style in C Major D. 591
MOZART: Flute Concerto in D Major K. 314
SHOSTAKOVICH: Chamber Symphony, Op. 73a
Mozart, Glass & Bartok
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
Thursday, May 20, 2027 | 11:00 AM
Alejandro Gomez-Guillen, conductor
Miki Aoki, piano
PROGRAM INCLUDES
MOZART: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 I. Allegro
GLASS: Tirol Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
BARTOK : Divertimento for Strings
Music of the Knights:
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John & Sir Paul McCartney
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, November 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Stuart Chafetz, conductor Scott Coulter, vocals Guest Vocalists
A thrilling musical celebration of three of Britain’s most legendary songwriters! Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John, and Sir Paul McCartney are not only knights — they are also the most successful songwriters of all time.
Holiday Pops Spectacular
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, December 4, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Daniel Wiley, conductor
Katherine Henly, soprano
Reginald Smith, Jr., bass
The Phoenix Symphony Chorus
Dr. Thomas Bookhout, chorus master
Celebrate the season of joy at our annual Holiday Pops Spectacular! This festive performance is sure to lift your spirits, featuring carols and hymns from various traditions. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with music that will leave you feeling merry and bright. Guest conductor Daniel Wiley leads the Phoenix Symphony, joined by the Phoenix Symphony Chorus and great artists.
The Music of Paul Simon
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Friday, January 29, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 30, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 31, 2027 | 2:00 PM
Ted Sperling , conductor Guest Vocalists
Kodachrome: The Music of Paul Simon is a symphonic concert program curated and conducted by Tony® Award-winning maestro Ted Sperling. Featuring new orchestrations, the show highlights Paul Simon’s career with guest covering hits like “Mrs. Robinson,” “Bridge over Troubled Water,” and “Graceland”.
Cirque Adventure with Troupe Vertigo
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Friday, February 26, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 27, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 28, 2027 | 2:00 PM
Todd Ellison , conductor Troupe Vertigo
Step into a world of wonder with Cirque Adventure with Troupe Vertigo, where gravity-defying acrobatics and breathtaking artistry come alive with the Phoenix Symphony performing live. Experience daring aerial feats, mesmerizing choreography, and a thrilling journey full of heart, humor, and awe-inspiring spectacle.
HOLIDAY POPS SPECTACULAR
THE MUSIC OF PAUL SIMON
TROUPE VERTIGO
Taylor Swift
The Taylor Swift Symphonic Experience
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, April 9, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 10, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 11, 2027 | 2:00 PM
Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor Guest Vocalists
Step into the world of one of the most iconic and influential artists of our time with The Taylor Swift Symphonic Experience, performed live by your Phoenix Symphony. From chart-topping anthems to intimate ballads, this concert celebrates the breadth of Taylor Swift’s extraordinary career, bringing her unforgettable hits to life with the power and richness of a full symphony. Experience the emotion, energy, and artistry that have made Taylor Swift a global phenomenon all in a breathtaking orchestral performance that fans of every age will love.
Mandy Gonzalez Sings
Lin-Manuel Miranda
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Friday, May 7, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 8, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 9, 2027 | 2:00 PM
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Mandy Gonzalez, vocals
Experience the electrifying music of Broadway sensation Lin-Manuel Miranda like never before, brought to life by powerhouse vocalist Mandy Gonzalez and The Phoenix Symphony. From the groundbreaking hits of Hamilton and In the Heights to the magic of Moana, Encanto, and The Little Mermaid, this unforgettable symphonic concert celebrates Miranda’s genius with soaring vocals, full orchestral brilliance, and hidden gems fans will adore.
Symphonic Genesis & Phil Collins
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, May 21, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 22, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 23, 2027 | 2:00 PM
Stuart Chafetz, conductor & drums
Guest Vocalists
Experience the music of a legendary rock icon Phil Collins like never before with your Phoenix Symphony. Local fan favorite Stuart Chafetz conducts -- and plays the drums -- in this electrifying touring tribute, blending the power of a full orchestra with the energy of a rock band and soaring vocalist. Sing along to timeless hits from Genesis and Phil Collins’ solo career, including In the Air Tonight, Sussudio, and Follow You Follow Me. With cinematic orchestral arrangements, dynamic lighting, and unforgettable performances, this concert delivers the perfect fusion of rock and symphonic majesty for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
THE TAYLOR SWIFT SYMPHONIC EXPERIENCE SYMPHONIC GENESIS
MANDY GONZALEZ
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
Elf™ in Concert
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, November 27, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Nicolas Hersch, conductor
Kick off the holiday season with the beloved family classic Elf™! As a toddler, Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole and raised among Santa’s elves. Feeling he doesn’t quite belong, the grown-up Buddy journeys to New York City in search of his real father. Relive this heartwarming story on the giant screen while every note of John Debney’s joyful score is performed live by The Phoenix Symphony in Elf™ in Concert, a festive tradition the whole family will love.
Holiday Pops Spectacular
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, December 4, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Daniel Wiley, conductor
Katherine Henly, soprano
Reginald Smith, Jr., baritone
The Phoenix Symphony Chorus
Dr. Thomas Bookhout, chorus master
Celebrate the season of joy at our annual Holiday Pops Spectacular! This festive performance is sure to lift your spirits, featuring carols and hymns from various traditions. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with music that will leave you feeling merry and bright. Guest conductor Daniel Wiley leads the Phoenix Symphony, joined by the Phoenix Symphony Chorus and great artists.
Handel’s Messiah
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | 7:30 pm | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 7:30 pm | Camelback Bible Church
Friday, December 11, 2026 | 7:30 pm | Mesa Arts Center
Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 3:00 pm | Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 3:00 pm | Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
Patrick Dupré Quigley, conductor
Vanessa Becerra, soprano
Adelaide Boedecker, mezzo soprano
Terrence Chin-Loy, tenor
Jonathan Bryan, baritone
Elliott Figg, harpsichord
The Phoenix Symphony Chorus
Dr. Thomas Bookhout, chorus master
Experience the world’s most famous oratorio this December! Guest conductor
Patrick Dupré Quigley leads the Phoenix Symphony and Chorus in this thrilling and inspiring holiday tradition. Enjoy beloved arias like “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” and iconic choruses, including the powerful “Hallelujah” chorus!
Holiday Baroque
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Friday, December 18, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 20, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Gary Thor Wedow, conductor
Vanessa Becerra, soprano
Elliott Figg, harpsichord
CONCERT PROGRAM
J.S. BACH: Overture from Suite No. 4 in D Major, BWV 1069
J.S. BACH: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring from Canata No. 147
J.S. BACH: Aria and Alleluia from Cantata BWV51 “Jauchet Gott in allen Landen”
CHARPENTIER: “Noël sur les instruments” H. 534
TORELLI: Concerto Grosso Op. 8, No. 6: Una Pastorale per il Santissimo Natale
SCARLATTI: Cantata #15: Cantata Pastorale per la Natività di Nostro Signore
Gesu Cristo
GABRIELLI: Canzone a 3 Cori
Celebrate the season with the radiant sounds of the Baroque era at the historic Orpheum Theatre. Conductor Gary Thor Wedow leads The Phoenix Symphony in festive masterworks by Johann Sebastian Bach, Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Giuseppe Torelli, Alessandro Scarlatti, and Giovanni Gabrieli. Featuring soprano Vanessa Becerra and harpsichordist Elliott Figg, this elegant program captures the joy, warmth, and brilliance of the holiday season.
HOLIDAY POPS SPECTACULAR
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl™ in
Concert
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Conner Gray Covington, conductor
Come along for a swashbuckling adventure with Captain Jack Sparrow, his motley crew, and The Phoenix Symphony with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Live in Concert. Starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley, the action-packed movie sets mystery, intrigue, swords, and treasure to a live performance of Klaus Badelt & Hans Zimmer’s score!
Elf™ in Concert
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, November 27, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Nicolas Hersch, conductor
Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. Relive this heartwarming holiday classic on a giant screen as every note of John Debney’s wonderful score is played live to picture in: Elf ™ in Concert!
E.T.™ in Concert
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Friday, January 22, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 23, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 24, 2027 | 2:00 PM
Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor
Relive the magic of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial as John Williams’s Academy Award®-winning score is performed live in perfect sync with the film on a giant HD screen. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this heartwarming masterpiece remains one of the brightest stars in movie history. Filled with wonder, humor, and imagination, E.T. tells the unforgettable story of a lost alien who befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott.
Top Gun: Maverick™ in Concert
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, March 19, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 20, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 21, 2027 | 2:00 PM
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Take to the skies with Top Gun: Maverick as the thrilling score is performed live while the film dazzles on the big screen. Featuring music by Hans Zimmer, Harold Faltermeyer, and Lady Gaga. Tom Cruise returns as Maverick, now training a new generation of Navy pilots, including the son of his late friend Goose. High-stakes missions, unforgettable thrills, and soaring music make this an edge-of-your-seat cinematic experience.
Raiders of the Lost Ark™ in Concert
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, April 23, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 24, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 25, 2027 | 2:00 PM
Matthew Kasper, conductor
Experience the legendary adventure with John Williams’s GRAMMY® Award-winning score performed live as the film dazzles on the big screen. Raiders of the Lost Ark follows the daring archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) as he races to find the Lost Ark of the Covenant. Packed with thrills, clever escapes, and unforgettable villains, this cinematic classic comes alive with live orchestral magic.
Final Symphony: Music from Final Fantasy
SYMPHONY HALL
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Andrew Crust, conductor
Stephen Beus, piano
Final Symphony features stunning orchestral suites based on the music from FINAL FANTASY VI, VII and X, originally composed by Nobuo Uematsu and Masashi Hamauzu. Final Symphony offers a new kind of orchestral concert experience, not just for gamers, but for anyone who simply loves beautiful music.
Fleetwood Mac: A Symphonic Tribute
SYMPHONY HALL
Saturday, April 3, 2027 | 7:30 PM
A tribute to one of the most important bands of all time, this unique experience honors the legacy of Fleetwood Mac while breathing new life into their beloved classics. Featuring smash hits such as Go Your Own Way, Rhiannon, Dreams, The Chain and the emotive anthem Landslide, a core band and singers join the Phoenix Symphony to perform the band’s catalog like never before.
Game On!
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, May 28, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 29, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Andy Brick, conductor and creator
The Phoenix Symphony Chorus
Dr. Thomas Bookhout, chorus master
Level up your concert experience with Game On! The Phoenix Symphony performs the iconic music of legendary games like Halo, The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, and World of Warcraft as breathtaking HD game footage fills the big screen. This high-energy multimedia event blends epic gaming soundtracks with the power of a live orchestra for an unforgettable symphonic adventure.
SPECIAL PHOENIX SYMPHONY EVENTS: SAVE THE DATES
Phoenix Symphony Gala: New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration
ARIZONA BILTMORE
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Arturo Sandoval, guest artist
Ring in 2027 in style at The Phoenix Symphony’s New Year’s Eve Gala at the stunning Biltmore. Local favorite Stuart Chafetz conducts, joined by legendary guest artist Arturo Sandoval and his band, for a night of music, celebration, and joy. Raise a glass and welcome the New Year in spectacular fashion!
Savor the Symphony Annual Luncheon: John Williams’ Epic 95th Birthday Celebration
SYMPHONY HALL
Thursday, February 4, 2027
Paolo Bortolameolli, conductor
Celebrate music, community, and culinary flair at the Savor the Symphony Annual Luncheon! Enjoy a John Williams 95th Birthday rehearsal conducted by Paolo Bortolameolli, savor a gourmet luncheon by a local celebrity chef, and experience the Phoenix Symphony up close.
2026/27 Family Series: Adventures in Sound
Big adventures, bold heroes, wild creatures, and cosmic journeys— music the whole family can experience together!
Heroes & Villains: Music in Motion
MUSIC FROM HARRY POTTER • STAR WARS • THE AVENGERS • SUPERMAN
Costumes encouraged for this Halloween weekend concert as the orchestra brings legendary movie music to life!
MADISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Alejandro Gomez-Guillen, conductor
Get ready for an epic musical showdown! Hear the thrilling themes of heroes like Harry Potter, Yoda, and Superman, alongside the dark sounds of villains like Darth Vader and the terrifying shark from Jaws. Costumes encouraged for this Halloween weekend concert as the orchestra brings legendary movie music to life!
Carnival of Creatures: Past & Present
WHERE PAST AND PRESENT CREATURES COME ALIVE IN MUSIC
MADISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Saturday, January 23, 2027 I 2:00 PM
Alejandro Gomez-Guillen, conductor
Step right up to a musical menagerie! Join us for Stephanie Boyd’s Carnival of Extinct Animals alongside Saint-Saëns’ timeless Carnival of the Animals Meet creatures both real and imagined, from dinosaurs to dancing swans, in a vibrant, playful, and unforgettable concert experience.
Clap, Count, Play! A Symphony Rhythm Party
THE CONCERT WHERE KIDS GET TO CLAP WITH THE MUSICIANS
MADISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Saturday, February 27, 2027 I 2:00 PM
Small groups, big fun! In this special family chamber concert, Phoenix Symphony musicians team up in trios, quartets, and quintets to share music they are passionate about, including pieces they’ve composed themselves. Kids and parents alike will clap, tap, and play along as the music grows from a single instrument into a full musical celebration of rhythm and sound, giving audiences a lively, inside look at life in the orchestra.
Music of the Stars: Cosmic Connections
EXPLORE THE UNIVERSE: MUSIC, SPACE & COSMIC WONDERS
MADISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Saturday, May 8, 2027 I 2:00 PM
Alejandro Gomez-Guillen, conductor
Blast off into the universe! Michael Abels’ Liquitfy and Dr. José Francisco Salgado’s stunning science visuals take families on a journey through space. Experience the wonder of the night sky, astronomical discoveries, and the magic of music in an inspiring, out-ofthis-world adventure.
HALL
Cost Per Full Package for
Cost Per Half Package for Friday: FRIDAY COFFEE CLASSICS - 11:00 AM (PRICE 1, 2, 3)
October 9, 2026
OPENING WEEKEND:
Paolo Conducts Rachmaninoff & Prokofiev
November 6, 2026
Beethoven’s 7th Symphony & Chopin’s 2nd Piano Concerto
November 20, 2026
Muñoz Conducts Schumann & Barber
January 15, 2027
Bruch & Mendelssohn with Rolf Haas
February 5, 2027
John Williams’ Epic 95th Birthday Celebration
SATURDAY CLASSICS - 7:30 PM
October 10, 2026
OPENING WEEKEND:
Paolo Conducts Rachmaninoff & Prokofiev
November 7, 2026
Beethoven’s 7th Symphony & Chopin’s 2nd Piano Concerto
November 21, 2026
Muñoz Conducts Schumann & Barber
January 16, 2027
Bruch & Mendelssohn with Rolf Haas
February 6, 2027
John Williams’ Epic 95th Birthday Celebration
SUNDAY CLASSICS - 2:00 PM
October 11, 2026
OPENING WEEKEND:
Paolo Conducts Rachmaninoff & Prokofiev
November 8, 2026
Beethoven’s 7th Symphony & Chopin’s 2nd Piano Concerto
November 22, 2026
Muñoz Conducts Schumann & Barber
January 17, 2027
Bruch & Mendelssohn with Rolf Haas
February 7, 2027
John Williams’ Epic 95th Birthday Celebration
February 19, 2027
Paolo, Pablo & The Rite of Spring
March 12, 2027
Katharina Conducts Prokofiev and Joyce Yang Returns
April 16, 2027
Bella, Britten & Sibelius
April 30, 2027
Litton Leads Shostakovich & Brahms with Michelle Cann
May 14, 2027
Mahler’s 5th Symphony
February 20, 2027
Paolo, Pablo & The Rite of Spring
March 13, 2027
Katharina Conducts Prokofiev and Joyce Yang Returns
April 17, 2027
Bella, Britten & Sibelius
May 1, 2027
Litton Leads Shostakovich & Brahms with Michelle Cann
May 15, 2027
Mahler’s 5th Symphony
February 21, 2027
Paolo, Pablo & The Rite of Spring
March 14, 2027
Katharina Conducts Prokofiev and Joyce Yang Returns
April 18, 2027
Bella, Britten & Sibelius
May 2, 2027
Litton Leads Shostakovich & Brahms with Michelle Cann
May 16, 2027
Mahler’s 5th Symphony
FRIDAY COFFEE CLASSICS A (PRICE 1, 2, 3)
October 9, 2026
OPENING WEEKEND:
Paolo Conducts
Rachmaninoff & Prokofiev
November 20, 2026
Muñoz Conducts Schumann & Barber
SATURDAY CLASSICS A
October 10, 2026
OPENING WEEKEND: Paolo Conducts
Rachmaninoff & Prokofiev
November 21, 2026
Muñoz Conducts Schumann & Barber
SUNDAY CLASSICS A
October 11, 2026
OPENING WEEKEND: Paolo Conducts
Rachmaninoff & Prokofiev
November 22, 2026
Muñoz Conducts Schumann & Barber
HALF B (5)
February 5, 2027
John Williams’ Epic 95th Birthday Celebration
March 12, 2027
Katharina Conducts Prokofiev and Joyce Yang Returns
February 6, 2027
John Williams’ Epic 95th Birthday Celebration
March 13, 2027
Katharina Conducts Prokofiev and Joyce Yang Returns
February 7, 2027
John Williams’ Epic 95th Birthday Celebration
March 14 2027
Katharina Conducts Prokofiev and Joyce Yang Returns
FRIDAY COFFEE CLASSICS B (PRICE 1, 2, 3)
November 6, 2026
Beethoven’s 7th Symphony & Chopin’s 2nd Piano Concerto
January 15, 2027
Bruch & Mendelssohn with Rolf Haas
SATURDAY CLASSICS B
November 7, 2026
Beethoven’s 7th Symphony & Chopin’s 2nd Piano Concerto
January 16, 2027
Bruch & Mendelssohn with Rolf Haas
SUNDAY CLASSICS B
November 8, 2026
Beethoven’s 7th Symphony & Chopin’s 2nd Piano Concerto
January 17, 2027
Bruch & Mendelssohn with Rolf Haas
February 19, 2027
Paolo, Pablo & The Rite of Spring
April 16, 2027
Bella, Britten & Sibelius
February 20, 2027
Paolo, Pablo & The Rite of Spring
April 17, 2027
Bella, Britten & Sibelius
February 21, 2027
Paolo, Pablo & The Rite of Spring
April 18, 2027
Bella, Britten & Sibelius
April 30, 2027
Litton Leads Shostakovich & Brahms with Michelle Cann
May 1, 2027
Litton Leads Shostakovich & Brahms with Michelle Cann
May 2, 2027
Litton Leads Shostakovich & Brahms with Michelle Cann
May 14, 2027
Mahler’s 5th Symphony
May 15, 2027
Mahler’s 5th Symphony
May 16, 2027
Mahler’s 5th Symphony
These packages use ALL-IN PRICING , displaying the total cost upfront, including fees. Experience YOUR Phoenix Symphony on the same day and time, in the same venue and seats each week!
PHOENIX POPS® SERIES
Includes all 7 concerts:
November 13, 2026
SYMPHONY HALL
Music of the Knights: Sir Andrew
Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John & Sir Paul
McCartney
December 4, 2026
SYMPHONY HALL
Holiday Pops Spectacular
January 29, 2027
ORPHEUM THEATRE
The Music of Paul Simon
February 26, 2027
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Cirque Adventure with Troupe Vertigo
April 9, 2027
SYMPHONY HALL
The Taylor Swift Symphonic Experience
May 7, 2027
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel
Miranda
May 21, 2027
SYMPHONY HALL
Symphonic Genesis and Phil Collins
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
Includes all 6 concerts:
October 15, 2026
Mendelssohn & Beethoven’s 2nd Symphony
November 12, 2026
Brahms’ Serenade No. 1
January 28, 2027
Warlock, Charles & Elfman
Includes all 7 concerts:
November 14, 2026
SYMPHONY HALL
Music of the Knights: Sir Andrew
Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John & Sir Paul
McCartney
December 5, 2026
SYMPHONY HALL
Holiday Pops Spectacular
January 30, 2027
ORPHEUM THEATRE
The Music of Paul Simon
February 27, 2027
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Cirque Adventure with Troupe Vertigo
April 10, 2027
SYMPHONY HALL
The Taylor Swift Symphonic Experience
May 8, 2027
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel
Miranda
May 22, 2027
SYMPHONY HALL
Symphonic Genesis and Phil Collins
These packages use ALL-IN PRICING, displaying the total cost upfront, including fees.
FAMILY SERIES
March 18, 2027
Mendelssohn, Mozart & Haydn
April 8, 2027
Viviana Performs Mozart
May 20, 2027
Mozart, Glass & Bartok
Includes all 7 concerts:
November 15, 2026
SYMPHONY HALL
Music of the Knights: Sir Andrew
Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John & Sir Paul
McCartney
December 6, 2026
SYMPHONY HALL
Holiday Pops Spectacular
January 31, 2027
ORPHEUM THEATRE
The Music of Paul Simon
February 28, 2027
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Cirque Adventure with Troupe Vertigo
April 11, 2027
SYMPHONY HALL
The Taylor Swift Symphonic Experience
May 9, 2027
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel
Miranda
May 23, 2027
SYMPHONY HALL
Symphonic Genesis and Phil Collins
MADISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Includes all 4 concerts:
October 31, 2026
Heroes & Villains: Music in Motion
January 23, 2027
Carnival of Creatures: Past & Present
These packages use ALL-IN PRICING, displaying the total cost upfront, including fees.
February 27, 2027
Clap, Count, Play!
A Symphony Rhythm Party
May 8, 2027
Music of the Stars: Cosmic Connections
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SYMPHONY HALL
75 N. 2nd Street, Phoenix, AZ
SYMPHONY HALL CLASSICS PERFORMANCES
SYMPHONY
FRIDAY COFFEE CLASSICS: For price level selections and seating option for Friday Coffee Classics, please call the Patron Services.
ORPHEUM THEATRE
203 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ
MADISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
5601 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ