Classical Music at Scottsdale Center | 23-24 Season

CLASSICAL MUSIC

2023–24 SEASON

Joshua Bell with Larisa Martínez, May 11

VIRGINIA G. PIPER CONCERT SERIES

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Alexander Malofeev

Thursday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m.

A: $52 B: $42 C: $32

Described as “the latest phenomenon of the Russian piano school” (Corriere della Sera), Alexander Malofeev came to international prominence when he won the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at age 13. The first Young Yamaha Artist returns to Scottsdale with a program that includes Handel’s Suite in B-flat Major, HWV 434, and Wagner’s Tannhäuser Overture, S.442.

Canadian Brass

Making Spirits Bright

Friday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m.

A: $69 B: $49 C: $39

Canadian Brass performs a night of Christmas classics. The program will be announced on stage and may include “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and “Carol of the Bells.”

“Nothing proclaims celebration and festivity like the sound of brass instruments. And if those instruments are played by Canadian Brass, there is even greater cause for celebration.” – Toronto Star

Jonathan Biss

Friday, March 1, 8 p.m.

A: $52 B: $42 C: $32

Jonathan Biss is a world-renowned musician described as “a pianist whose probing, incisive, and deeply considered performances are consistently challenging and rewarding”

(San Francisco Classical Voice).

Program:

Schubert Impromptu in F Minor, D.935, no. 1

Alvin Singleton, new solo work

Schubert, Sonata in A Major, D. 959

Takács Quartet

Friday, March 22, 8 p.m.

A: $58 B: $48 C: $38

The Natural World program features a newly commissioned work by Nokuthula Ngwenyama, alongside Hayden’s op. 76, no. 4 “Sunrise,” and Beethoven’s op. 76 no 2. that contemplates the night sky.

Program:

Haydn, op. 76 no. 4 “Sunrise”

Ngwenyama, The Natural World Beethoven, op. 59, no. 2

Joshua Bell with Larisa Martínez

Saturday, May 11, 8 p.m.

A: $155 B: $125 C: $95 D: $65

Grammy®-winning violinist Joshua Bell and vocalist Larisa Martínez present Voice and the Violin, exploring repertoire from classical art song and opera to musical theatre and selections by Puerto Rican and Spanish composers.

Program selections include:

Chopin arr. Bell/Wallace, Nocturne in E-flat Major, op. 9, no. 2

Wieniawski, Scherzo-Tarantelle, op. 16

Narciso Figueroa, “Mi Rancho”

Bernstein arr. Brohn/Czarnecki, West Side Story Suite

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Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel combine the passion and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances create an enthralling evening for all music lovers. Each performance concludes with a fast-paced Q&A session with the audience.

Chopin and Liszt

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Explore the sumptuous melodies and exhilarating virtuosity of Chopin and Liszt.

The Power and Passion of Beethoven

Tuesday, Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m.

The Power and Passion of Beethoven highlights two of the composer’s personal favorites, the Appassionata and the sonata For Theresa.

A French Musical Feast

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Jeffrey Siegel serves up Debussy (Clair de lune), Ravel (The Fountain), and more.

Three Great Romantics

Tuesday, March 5, 7:30 p.m.

The final Keyboard Conversations® concert of the season turns the spotlight on Three Great Romantics of classical music: Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Grieg.

(All programs subject to change.)

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