THE STARS RETURN to Musicfest!
BERNADETTE PETERS
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rizona Musicfest, one of the state's largest live music presenters, is excited to welcome back audiences with a starry lineup of exceptional artists. Following the challenges and disappointments of last season, Musicfest looks forward to celebrating the return of live concerts in North Scottsdale, as it reignites its commitment to bringing the joy of music to all. In its largest season ever, Musicfest will produce thirty concerts between November and April. Featured artists include legendary singer/ songwriter Paul Anka, Broadway icon Bernadette Peters, instrumental superstar Kenny G, Country music favorite LeAnn Rimes, acclaimed Brazilian bandleader Sergio Mendes, classical music virtuosos Sarah Chang, and
Emanuel AX, as well as Valley favorites Pink Martini and The Texas Tenors. Additional concerts showcase the entertaining artistry of John Lloyd Young, Inon Barnatan, Steve Tyrell, Bria Skonberg, The Serenade3, Chris Mann and Tony-nominated sisters Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway. Beethoven’s Symphony No.9, the “Choral,” serves as the finale of this season’s Festival Orchestra Week (February 20 - 27). Under the direction of Maestro Robert Moody, the Festival Orchestra will also perform works by Mozart, Bach, Bernstein, Rachmaninoff, Rossini, and John Williams. Each season, Musicfest assembles musicians from some of the nation’s finest orchestras to perform as the Festival Orchestra. The 2022 ensemble will include ON STAGE 2021–2022 |
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