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PIANO LOVERS
Enjoy amazing keyboard fireworks in these concerts!
Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
Celebrating America at 250: Gershwin, Copland & More
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
The Music of Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh
Sinatra & Beyond starring Tony DeSare
SIZZLING SOLOISTS
Hear a variety of soloists in these concerts!
Mozart and Mahler
Scheherazade and Sandoval
Pictures at an Exhibition
Christmas Baroque
THE SYMPHONY
Hear beloved symphonies in these concerts!
Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
Mozart and Mahler
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
Zhang Conducts Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky
TRAVEL SERIES!
Leave the everyday behind with these musical journeys!
Celebrating Día de los Muertos starring Mauricio Martínez
Rick Steves’ Europe
Summer Breeze: Yacht Rock Classics
Back to the Future in Concert
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SYMPHONIC STORIES
Explore intriguing musical stories in these concerts!
Scheherazade and Sandoval
Pictures at an Exhibition
Sibelius Violin Concerto & Enigma Variations
Celebrating America at 250: Gershwin, Copland & More
Lin Plays Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
VIOLIN LOVERS
The Violin shines and soars in these concerts!
Litton Conducts Tchaikovsky
Sibelius Violin Concerto & Enigma Variations
Lin Plays Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
Zhang Conducts Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky
VIBRANT VOCALS
Sinatra & Beyond starring Tony DeSare 1 2
You’ll sing all the way home after these concerts!
Summer Breeze: Yacht Rock Classics
Disco Divas
The Music of Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh
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Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton
SYMPHONY HALL
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Danny Elfman is Special Guest for this amazing afternoon. Come and hear his music as Elfman himself guides us through his memorable collaboration with Tim Burton. More information on page 18.
Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony
ARIZONA FINANCIAL THEATRE
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony is an amazing journey through the life and times of this beloved singer/songwriter. Not to be missed! More information on page 18.
SYMPHONY
FOR ALL
At YOUR Phoenix Symphony, we welcome everyone with open arms. Join us for an experience unlike any other.
Our 2025/26 Season has something for everyone, from connection and inspiration, to joy and celebration. Your journey begins here.
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Friday Morning Explorations | 11:00 AM - NEW THIS SEASON
Join us for an engaging 90-minute educational exploration featuring elements of every work in each Classics series concert! Hear insights from the conductor and musicians from the stage. Come early for complimentary coffee and stay for the Post-Concert Audience Q&A. No intermission.
Saturday Night Classics | 7:30 PM
Make your Saturday night special with the Symphony! Become immersed in the iconic masterpieces and world-class musicianship of Your Phoenix Symphony. The perfect way to elevate your weekend plans.
Sunday Afternoon Classics | 2:00 PM
Go into your week refreshed after our Sunday afternoon Classics performances! Relax and unwind in a warm and welcoming atmosphere – perfect for families, music lovers and newcomers.
Your Favorites –KBACH’s Top 100!
This season, we’re bringing you even more of the music you love! Many of our Classics pieces are featured on KBACH’s Top 100 list—and we’ve made it easy to spot them. Just look for the tagline to find your favorites!
OPENING WEEKEND: Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
Paolo Bortolameolli, conductor
Llewellyn Sánchez-Werner, piano
CONCERT PROGRAM
BERLIOZ: Roman Carnival Overture
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”
DVOŘÁK : Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
- KBACH TOP 100
Our 2025/26 Season kicks off with Beethoven’s “Emperor” Piano Concerto No. 5 and Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony No. 9. Pianist Llewellyn Sánchez-Werner, 2022 Concert Artists Guild winner, returns as soloist. Paolo Bortolameolli, associate conductor of the LA Philharmonic, returns to lead this concert of much loved repertoire including Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture.
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, October 3, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Friday Morning Explorations (90 min.)
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 5, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Mozart & Mahler
Alex Amsel, conductor
Liv Redpath, soprano
CONCERT PROGRAM
SIMON: AMEN!
MOZART: Exsultate, jubilate
MAHLER: Symphony No. 4
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, October 17, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Friday Morning Explorations (90 min.)
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Conductor Alex Amsel leads this program with two pieces inspired by faith. Soprano Liv Redpath performs Mozart’s Exsultate, jubilate, and returns to sing in Mahler’s Symphony No. 4. This remarkable program begins with Carlos Simon’s AMEN!, an exuberant piece inspired by Pentecostal Church music, reflecting the composer’s upbringing.
Litton Conducts Tchaikovsky
Andrew Litton, conductor Yevgeny Kutik, violin
CONCERT PROGRAM
BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture
SHOSTAKOVICH: Violin Concerto No. 1
TCHAIKOVSKY: Orchestral Suite No. 3
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, November 7, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Friday Morning Explorations (90 min.)
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 9, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Andrew Litton, Music Director of the New York City Ballet, conducts the must-hear Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1, a work that is brimming with technical precision and virtuosic themes captivatingly interpreted by Minsk-born Yevgeny Kutik. Beethoven’s stormy Coriolan Overture opens the concert and sets the mood of dramatic music-making. Tchaikovsky’s Orchestral Suite No. 3 anchors the evening with luxurious and inviting symphonic textures that completely satisfy a classical music lovers’ concert desires.
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Scheherazade and Sandoval
Lidiya Yankovskaya, conductor
Arturo Sandoval, trumpet
CONCERT PROGRAM
BARBER: Second Essay for Orchestra
SANDOVAL: Trumpet Concerto No. 2
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV:
Scheherazade
- KBACH TOP 100
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, November 21, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Friday Morning Explorations (90 min.)
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 23, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Lidya Yankovskaya returns to conduct Rimsky-Korsakov’s beloved
Sheherazade, inspired by Arabian Nights featuring concertmaster soloist
Rolf Haas. Ten-time Grammy Award Winner and 2024 Kennedy Center
Honoree Arturo Sandoval performs his very own Trumpet Concerto No. 2, inpired by his Latin Jazz roots and his love of Rachmaninoff. Samuel Barber’s Second Essay for Orchestra rounds out the program.
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
- KBACH TOP 100
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, January 9, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Friday Morning Explorations (90 min.)
Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 11, 2026 | 2:00 PM
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 Antropolis 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.
Sibelius Violin Concerto & Enigma Variations
Tito Muñoz, conductor Liza Ferschtman, violin
CONCERT PROGRAM
DUKAS: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto
ELGAR: Enigma Variations
- KBACH TOP 100 - KBACH TOP 100
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, February 6, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Friday Morning Explorations (90 min.)
Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 8, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Elgar’s Enigma Variations which includes the heart-wrenching “Nimrod,” variation heard in the 2017 film Dunkirk, anchors a program of grand symphonic masterpieces conducted by Artistic Partner Tito Muñoz. Violinist Liza Ferschtman returns to perform the monumental Sibelius Violin Concerto. Paul Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, famously featured in Fantasia, will delight audiences of all ages.
Celebrating America at 250: Gershwin, Copland & More
Mélisse Brunet, conductor Stewart Goodyear, piano
CONCERT PROGRAM
IVES: Variations on “America”
GERSHWIN: Concerto in F
- KBACH TOP 100
BATES: The Rhapsody of Steve Jobs
COPLAND: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, February 27, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Friday Morning Explorations (90 min.)
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 2:00 PM
- KBACH TOP 100
Mélisse Brunet returns to conduct Copland’s iconic Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo, Ives’ Variations on “America” and Bates’ The Rhapsody of Steve Jobs. Pianist Stewart Goodyear celebrates the centenary of Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F, a seminal work that fuses jazz, ragtime, and classical techniques to round out this celebration of American music.
Lin Plays Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
Sarah Ioannides, conductor Richard Lin, violin
CONCERT PROGRAM
L. BOULANGER: D’un matin de printemps
TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto
PROKOFIEV: Selections from Romeo and Juliet
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, March 13, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Friday Morning Explorations (90 min.)
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM
- KBACH TOP 100
Phoenix-born violinist Richard Lin returns to perform Tchaikovsky’s beloved
Violin Concerto. Symphony Tacoma Music Director Sarah Ioannides conducts a springtime celebration of young love in Selections from Prokofiev’s ballet Romeo & Juliet and the brief, impressionistic D’un matin de printemps (Of a Sping Morning) by Lili Boulanger.
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
Case Scaglione, conductor Federico Colli, piano
CONCERT PROGRAM
J. ADAMS: Short Ride in a Fast Machine
RACHMANINOFF: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, April 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Friday Morning Explorations (90 min.)
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 2:00 PM
- KBACH TOP 100
SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 5
Rachmaninoff ’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, famed for its romantic 18th variation, features pianist Federico Colli. Conductor Case Scaglione leads this program including John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine, a thrilling orchestral sprint and the powerful and defiant Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5.
Zhang Conducts Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky
Xian Zhang, conductor
Francesca Dego, violin
CONCERT PROGRAM
ABELS: Emerge
PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4
Tchaikovsky’s deeply personal Symphony No. 4, based on a Russian folk tune, overflows with melodies and a thrilling brass finale. Prokofiev’s lyrical Violin Concerto No. 2, shedding his early sardonic style, is performed by Francesca Dego. Conductor Xian Zhang returns to conduct this final classics weekend, including Michael Abels’ Emerge.
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Friday Morning Explorations (90 min.)
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 2:00 PM
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SERIES: Great Eras of Classical Music
The Baroque Era: Bach and Beyond
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Alex Amsel, conductor
PROGRAM INCLUDES
J. S. BACH: Brandenburg
Concerto No. 3
- KBACH TOP 100
HANDEL: Water Music Suite No. 2
PURCELL: Overture to Dido and Aeneas
- KBACH TOP 100
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.
The Classical Era: Mozart and More
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Alex Amsel, conductor
PROGRAM INCLUDES
MOZART: Overture to The Magic Flute
BEETHOVEN: Symphony #1 in C Major
HAYDN: Symphony No. 39
Step into the elegant world of the Classical era with a concert that showcases the genius of Mozart, Haydn and a young Beethoven. Delight in the clarity and grace of both their early musical triumphs and more mature masterpieces. Follow the development of the Classical era through a chronological journey through the age.
The Romantic Era: Passion and Precision
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Alex Amsel, conductor
PROGRAM INCLUDES
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: The Lark Ascending
BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3
SCHUMANN: Manfred Overture
The passionate sounds of the Romantic era - when music burst with emotion and grandeur. Featuring the Brahms Symphony No. 3 in its original version, this concert is a unique opportunity to feel the heart and soul of one of music’s most captivating periods.
The Music of Our Time: Sounds of America at 250
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Alex Amsel, conductor
PROGRAM INCLUDES
COPLAND: Appalachian Spring Suite (Original instrumentation)
CAROLINE SHAW: Entr’acte
Celebrate the rich tapestry of American classical music in a concert that highlights the pioneering sounds of Aaron Copland. From the sweeping landscapes of the American heartland to the vibrant rhythms of urban life, experience music that is as diverse and dynamic as the country itself. Join us for an unforgettable performance that honors the spirit and innovation of American classical music!
Celebrating Día de los Muertos starring Mauricio Martínez
Bob Bernhardt, conductor
Mauricio Martínez, MC and vocals
Juan Pablo Contreras, composer and special guest
ASU Mariachi Ensemble
PROGRAM INCLUDES
SYMPHONY HALL
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Giacchino: Día de los Muertos Suite from Coco Márquez: Danzón No. 2
Contreras: Alma Monarca
Moncayo: Huapango
Celebrates Día de los Muertos with the Phoenix Symphony and Emmy-winning actor and Broadway star Mauricio Martínez as host and vocalist. Enjoy traditional Mexican folk tunes, Juan Pablo Contreras’ Alma Monarca, Coco suite, and Arturo Márquez’s Danzón No. 2, in a vibrant tribute to life and remembrance.
Rick Steves’ Europe
Mélisse Brunet, conductor
Rick Steves, narrator
Rick Steves joins the Phoenix Symphony for a musical journey across Europe, blending his historical expertise with 19th-century anthems by composers like Grieg, Verdi, and Wagner. The concert celebrates national pride, culminating in Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, Europe’s anthem, accompanied by evocative video imagery from each country.
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 2:00 PM
RICK STEVES
Holiday Pops Spectacular
Lawrence Loh, conductor
Jasmine Habersham, 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!
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 2:00 PM
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 Lawrence Loh returns to the Phoenix Symphony, joined by the Phoenix Symphony Chorus and guest artists.
Summer Breeze: Yacht Rock Classics
Stuart Chafetz, conductor Guest Vocalists
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Friday, January 30, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 2:00 PM
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.
PHOENIX POPS sponsored by
Disco Divas
Herb Smith, conductor Guest Vocalists
Disco Divas celebrates the reigning Queens of Disco: Donna Summer, Gloria Gayner, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan & the one and only
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Diana Ross along with classic Disco hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, The Bee Gees, Michael Jackson and more. Sing along to your favorite hits like “Bad Girls,” “I’m Coming Out,” “Lady Marmalade,” “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now,” “We Are Family,” “Don’t Leave Me This Way,” “I Will Survive” & “She Works Hard For the Money.”
The Music of Elton John starring Michael
James Lowe, conductor
Michael Cavanaugh, piano & vocals
Cavanaugh
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Get ready to rock out with Michael Cavanaugh, as he performs the timeless hits of Elton John, such as “Tiny Dancer,” “Rocket Man,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Candle in the Wind,” and many more! This electrifying show features Cavanaugh’s powerhouse vocals and incredible piano skills, accompanied by your Phoenix Symphony.
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 2:00 PM
MICHAEL CAVANAUGH
Sinatra & Beyond starring Tony DeSare
Stuart Chafetz, conductor Tony DeSare, piano & vocals
A quintessential cabaret evening featuring the music of legendary crooner Frank Sinatra! Singer, pianist and composer Tony DeSare will transport audiences with his renditions of Sinatra classics like “Come Fly With Me,” “My Way,” “New York, New York” and many more.
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Carmen
Bob Bernhardt, conductor Troupe Vertigo
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Friday, May 8, 2026 | 7:30 PM
The Phoenix Symphony performs music from Bizet’s Carmen (KBACH TOP 100) while Troupe Vertigo dazzles with acrobatics and spellbinding feats of athleticism, blending beauty, humor, and skill. This thrilling stage production evokes the spirit of a traveling circus, capturing the essence of Bizet’s Europe and America’s circus tradition.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 10, 2026 | 2:00 PM
PHOENIX POPS sponsored by
Home Alone™ in Concert
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, November 28, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Alex Amsel, conductor
A true holiday favorite movie, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture. Read more on page 16.
Holiday Pops Spectacular
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 2:00 pm
Lawrence Loh, conductor
Jasmine Habersham, soprano
Reginald Smith, Jr., bass
The Phoenix Symphony Chorus
Dr. Thomas Bookhout, chorus master
Celebrate the Season with Holiday Pops Spectacular! Joy, music, and holiday cheer await—don’t miss this magical tradition! Read more on page 11.
Handel’s Messiah
Tyson Deaton, conductor
Mary Feminear, soprano
Anna Kelly, mezzo soprano
Travon D. Walker, tenor
- KBACH TOP 100
Efraín Solís, baritone
The Phoenix Symphony Chorus
Dr. Thomas Bookhout, chorus master
Experience the world’s most famous oratorio this December! Guest conductor
Tyson Deaton leads the Phoenix Symphony & Chorus in this thrilling and inspiring performance. Enjoy beloved arias like “I Know That My Redeemer
Liveth” and iconic choruses, including the powerful “Hallelujah” chorus!
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 7:30 pm | Camelback Bible Church
Friday, December 12, 2025 | 7:30 pm | Mesa Arts Center
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 3:00 pm | Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 3:00 pm | Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
Christmas Baroque
Patrick Dupré Quigley, conductor
Mary Elizabeth Williams, soprano
CONCERT PROGRAM
CHARPENTIER: Overture to Te Deum
MOZART: Symphony No.1 “Salzburg” K. 136
ADAM: Cantique de Noël
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 7:30 PM Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 2:00 PM
CORELLI: Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 8, “Christmas Concerto”
J.S. BACH: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068
- KBACH TOP 100
Celebrate the season with a joyous evening of Baroque and Classical masterpieces, led by the dynamic Patrick Dupré Quigley, known for his engaging, historically-informed interpretations. Charpentier’s Overture to Te Deum opens the program with festive brilliance, followed by Mozart’s youthful Symphony No. 1 and Adolphe Adams beautiful Cantique de Noël. Corelli’s “Christmas Concerto” brings warmth and nostalgia, while Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3 closes with elegance and grandeur
New Year’s Eve Celebration with Champagne Toast
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Scott Coulter & Guest Vocalists
SYMPHONY HALL
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 I 7:30 pm
Celebrate the New Year with your Phoenix Symphony and the beloved Stuart Chafetz in a dazzling evening of music, joy, and festive cheer! Enjoy an exhilarating performance and a complimentary champagne toast as we celebrate the start of 2026! Don’t miss this spectacular tradition!
Home Alone™ in Concert
Alex Amsel, conductor
SYMPHONY HALL
A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone™ is holiday fun for the entire family! © 1990 Twentieth Century Fox.
Friday, November 28, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 2:00 PM
How to Train Your Dragon™ in Concert
SYMPHONY HALL
Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor
DreamWorks’ How To Train Your Dragon™
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 2:00 PM
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.
Back to the Future™ in Concert
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Nicholas Buc, conductor
Recharge your flux capacitor...and get ready to celebrate this unforgettable movie classic! Join Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) and a time traveling DeLorean for the adventure of a lifetime as they travel to the past, present and future! Now old and new will experience the thrill of Back to the Future™ on a big high-def screen with the Phoenix Symphony performing Alan Silvestri’s dazzling musical score live
Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Lawrence Loh, conductor
The Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience takes you on an epic journey through 23 films, featuring iconic music from Iron Man™, Captain America™, Thor™ , and more. Relive key moments with Earth’s mightiest heroes on a giant screen and experience the finale of the Infinity Saga, all accompanied by the Phoenix Symphony live!
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi ™ in Concert
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Conner Gray Covington, conductor
Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine in a final battle to defeat the Empire, while the Rebel Alliance launches a daring mission to destroy the Empire’s new Death Star and restore peace to the galaxy. The action unfolds on the giant screen in Symphony Hall while you experience every note of John Williams’ masterful score, live.
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DANNY
ELFMAN IN PHOENIX:
Danny Elfman’s Music from the
Films of Tim Burton
Sarah Hicks, conductor
Danny Elfman, composer and special guest
The Phoenix Symphony Chorus
Dr. Thomas Bookhout, chorus master
SYMPHONY HALL
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton explores the collaborative relationship between music and storytelling and its impact on filmmaking.
Composer Danny Elfman and visionary filmmaker Tim Burton have created a unique concert experience, lending music and visuals to celebrate their 25year partnership. Danny Elfman joins the Phoenix Symphony for this concert featuring these famous film scores brought to life one stage, enhanced by visuals of original sketches and drawings on the big screen.
Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony
James Lowe, conductor Guest Vocalists
ARIZONA FINANCIAL THEATRE
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony features Dolly’s songs and the stories behind them in an innovative multimedia symphonic experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life and her stories. Accompanied by the Phoenix Symphony and guest vocalists, Threads: My Songs in Symphony, features new orchestrations of Dolly’s hit songs woven together into a full-evening multimedia symphonic storytelling experience.
Phoenix Symphony Chorus
Concert
CAMELBACK BIBLE CHURCH
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 7:30 PM
The Phoenix Symphony Chorus
Dr. Thomas Bookhout, chorus master
Our very own Phoenix Symphony Chorus takes center stage in this chorus-only concert. Hailed as a “gem of Phoenix’s cultural scene,” the Chorus has impressed audiences in performances throughout Arizona, Carnegie Hall in New York City, and as far away as Vienna.
Triumph & Tragedy: The Greatest Opera Choruses
SYMPHONY HALL
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Alex Amsel, conductor
The Phoenix Symphony Chorus
Dr. Thomas Bookhout, chorus master
Join the Phoenix Symphony and Phoenix Symphony
Chorus for some of opera’s greatest music ever!
Luxuriate in the glorious choruses of Verdi’s Nabucco and il trovatore, Puccini’s famous Humming Chorus from Madama Butterfly, and Aaron Copland’s inspiring “The Promise of Living” from his opera The Tender Land.
Igor DAMN Stravinsky
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, May 29, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Steve Hackman, conductor and creator Guest Vocalists
A daring fusion of two powerful and poignant masterpieces, the work combines Stravinsky’s Petrouchka with Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer Prize-winning album DAMN. As the puppets of Stravinsky’s ballet are made human and begin to experience emotions, we encounter the corresponding songs of Kendrick’s album: ‘LOVE.’, ‘FEAR.’, ‘XXX.’, ‘FEEL.’, ‘LOYALTY.’, ‘HUMBLE.’ and more.
ADVENTURE AWAITS Family Series!
Embark on a thrilling musical journey, exploring the world through orchestral music! Each performance unveils captivating sounds, magical themes, and hidden gems, guiding audiences through sonic landscapes and storytelling adventures filled with discovery.
The Magical Music of Harry Potter
MADISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Alex Amsel, conductor
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Harry Potter, where mystery, intrigue, and the soaring melodies of John Williams intertwine. This performance delves into Hogwarts and its beloved characters, exploring their adventures through iconic musical themes including “Hedwig’s Theme,” “Harry’s Wonderous World” and “Voldemort’s Theme;” each telling its own story and adding to the experience.
Pictures at an Exhibition: Music at the Museum
MADISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Saturday, January 31, 2026 I 2:00 PM
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.”
The Wild Woods: Before Peter Met the Wolf
MADISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Saturday, February 21, 2026 I 2:00 PM
Alex Amsel, conductor
Imagine stepping into a forest where the trees hum and the earth pulses with rhythm. That’s where Viet Cuong’s The Wild Woods begins setting the stage for Peter and the Wolf. Coung’s piece is a prologue to Prokofiev’s classic story, set the night before the events of Peter and the Wolf and presents the scene from the grandfather’s perspective. This performance includes both works with contrasting musical themes.
PARTNER: Great Arizona Puppet Theater
Northern Lights Adventure
MADISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Saturday, May 9, 2026 I 2:00 PM
Alex Amsel, conductor
Alex Amsel and the Symphony will guide you through a frozen landscape, where the ethereal melodies of Christopher Theofanidis illuminate the night. The Legend of the Northern Lights is a multimedia experience by astronomer and visual artist Dr. José Francisco Salgado. The program blends stunning imagery of the Aurora Borealis with a symphonic score, bringing the science and mythology of the Northern Lights to life. This performance is a journey into the heart of a natural wonder and a chance to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Arctic’s “frozen fire” through the power of the Symphony.
VIP Experience with Danny Elfman
Special Guest: Film Composer Danny Elfman
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Join us for the Phoenix Symphony Gala featuring a performance by Danny Elfman and your Phoenix Symphony, fine dining, dancing and exclusive opportunities to meet Elfman and other special artists.
Luncheon
SYMPHONY HALL
Featuring “Disco Divas” with Herb Smith Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Experience the Phoenix Symphony’s Savor the Symphony: Disco Divas, a dazzling afternoon featuring a rehearsal of legendary disco hits, followed by a curated luncheon and live auction.
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DANNY ELFMAN
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Enjoy this shortened, half season with the same day and time, in the same seats for each performance.
October 3, 2025
Opening Weekend!
Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
November 7, 2025
Litton Conducts Tchaikovsky
January 9, 2026
Pictures at an Exhibition
February 27, 2026
Celebrating America at 250:
Gershwin, Copland & More
April 24, 2026
Shostakovich Symphony
No. 5
October 4, 2025
Opening Weekend!
Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
November 8, 2025
Litton Conducts Tchaikovsky
January 10, 2026
Pictures at an Exhibition
February 28, 2026
Celebrating America at 250:
Gershwin, Copland & More
April 25, 2026
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
October 5, 2025
Opening Weekend!
Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
November 9, 2025
Litton Conducts Tchaikovsky
January 11, 2026
Pictures at an Exhibition
March 1, 2026
Celebrating America at 250:
Gershwin, Copland & More
April 26, 2026
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
October 17, 2025
Mozart & Mahler
November 21, 2025
Scheherazade and Sandoval
February 6, 2026
Sibelius Violin Concerto & Enigma Variations
March 13, 2026
Lin Plays Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
May 15, 2026
Zhang Conducts Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky
October 18, 2025
Mozart & Mahler
November 22, 2025
Scheherazade and Sandoval
February 7, 2026
Sibelius Violin Concerto & Enigma Variations
March 14, 2026
Lin Plays Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
May 16, 2026
Zhang Conducts
Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky
October 19, 2025
Mozart & Mahler
November 23, 2025
Scheherazade and Sandoval
February 8, 2026
Sibelius Violin Concerto & Enigma Variations
March 15, 2026
Lin Plays Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
May 17, 2026
Zhang Conducts Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky
CLASSICS FULL CURATED SERIES
Experience YOUR Phoenix Symphony on the same day and time, in the same venue and seats each week!
SYMPHONY HALL
11:00 AM
October 3, 2025
Opening Weekend!
Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
October 17, 2025
Mozart & Mahler
November 7, 2025
Litton Conducts Tchaikovsky
November 21, 2025
Scheherazade and Sandoval
January 9, 2026
Pictures at an Exhibition
February 6, 2026
Sibelius Violin Concerto & Enigma Variations
February 27, 2026
Celebrating America at 250: Gershwin, Copland & More
March 13, 2026
Lin Plays Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
April 24, 2026
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
May 15, 2026
SYMPHONY HALL
October 4, 2025
Opening Weekend!
Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
October 18, 2025
Mozart & Mahler
November 8, 2025
Litton Conducts Tchaikovsky
November 22, 2025
Scheherazade and Sandoval
January 10, 2026
Pictures at an Exhibition
February 7, 2026
Sibelius Violin Concerto & Enigma Variations
February 28, 2026
Celebrating America at 250: Gershwin, Copland & More
March 14, 2026
Lin Plays Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
April 25, 2026
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
May 16, 2026
Cost Per FULL CURATED Package for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday:
SYMPHONY HALL
October 5, 2025
Opening Weekend!
Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
October 19, 2025
Mozart & Mahler
November 9, 2025
Litton Conducts Tchaikovsky
November 23, 2025
Scheherazade and Sandoval
January 11, 2026
Pictures at an Exhibition
February 8, 2026
Sibelius Violin Concerto & Enigma Variations
March 1, 2026
Celebrating America at 250: Gershwin, Copland & More
March 15, 2026
Lin Plays Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
April 26, 2026
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
May 17, 2026
Zhang Conducts Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky FRIDAY
Zhang Conducts Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky
Zhang Conducts Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky
Experience YOUR Phoenix Pops on the same day, time and seats each week! These packages use ALL-IN PRICING, displaying the total cost upfront, including fees.
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SERIES
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
Includes all 4 concerts:
January 15, 2026
The Baroque Era: Bach and Beyond
March 5, 2026
The Classical Era: Mozart and More
April 16, 2026
The Romantic Era: Passion and Precision
May 20, 2026
The Music of Our Time: Sounds of America at 250
FAMILY SERIES
Price 1 $111.00
Price 2 $87.00
Price 3 $79.00
MADISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Includes all 4 concerts:
November 15, 2025
The Magical Music of Harry Potter
January 31, 2026
Pictures at an Exhibition: Music at the Museum
February 21, 2026
The Wild Woods: Before Peter Met the Wolf
May 9, 2026
Cost Per Package for
Includes all 7 concerts:
November 14, 2025
SYMPHONY HALL
Rick Steves’ Europe
December 5, 2025
SYMPHONY HALL
Holiday Pops Spectacular
January 30, 2026
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Summer Breeze: Yacht Rock Classics
February 20, 2026
SYMPHONY HALL
Disco Divas
March 20, 2026
SYMPHONY HALL
The Music of Elton John
starring Michael Cavanaugh
April 17, 2026
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Sinatra & Beyond
starring Tony DeSare
May 8, 2026
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Carmen
Includes all 8 concerts:
November 1, 2025
SYMPHONY HALL
Celebrating Día de los Muertos starring Mauricio Martínez
November 15, 2025
SYMPHONY HALL
Rick Steves’ Europe
December 6, 2025
SYMPHONY HALL
Holiday Pops Spectacular
January 31, 2026
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Summer Breeze: Yacht Rock Classics
February 21, 2026
SYMPHONY HALL
Disco Divas
March 21, 2026
SYMPHONY HALL
The Music of Elton John
starring Michael Cavanaugh
April 18, 2026
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Sinatra & Beyond
starring Tony DeSare
May 9, 2026
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Includes all 8 concerts:
November 2, 2025
SYMPHONY HALL
Celebrating Día de los Muertos
starring Mauricio Martínez
November 16, 2025
SYMPHONY HALL
Rick Steves’ Europe
December 7, 2025
SYMPHONY HALL
Holiday Pops Spectacular
February 1, 2026
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Summer Breeze: Yacht Rock Classics
February 22, 2026
SYMPHONY HALL
Disco Divas
March 22, 2026
SYMPHONY HALL
The Music of Elton John
starring Michael Cavanaugh
April 19, 2026
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Sinatra & Beyond
starring Tony DeSare
May 10, 2026
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Carmen Price 1 $327.00
Northern Lights Adventure
Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Carmen
Pick a MINIMUM OF FOUR performances. Ticket prices refect a 20% DISCOUNT over regular single-ticket prices. These tickets use ALL-IN PRICING, displaying the total cost upfront, including fees. Please reference the Order Form for more pricing.
CLASSICS SERIES
SYMPHONY HALL Cost per Ticket:
Price 1 $87
Price 2 $72
Price 3 $59
Price 4 $46
Price 5 $38
Price 6 $28
□ Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
□ Mozart & Mahler
□ Litton Conducts Tchaikovsky
□ Scheherazade and Sandoval
□ Pictures at an Exhibition
□ Sibelius Violin Concerto & Enigma Variations
□ Celebrating America at 250: Gershwin, Copland & More
□ Lin Plays Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
ORPHEUM THEATRE Cost per Ticket:
□ Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
□ Zhang Conducts Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SERIES: GREAT ERAS
□ The Baroque Era: Bach and Beyond
□ The Classical Era: Mozart and More
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT THEATER
Cost per Ticket:
□ The Romantic Era: Passion and Precision
□ The Music of Our Time: Sounds of America at 250
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FAMILY SERIES: ADVENTURE AWAITS
□ The Magical Music of Harry Potter
□ Pictures at an Exhibition: Music at the Museum
□ The Wild Woods: Before Peter Met the Wolf
□ Northern Lights Adventure
HOLIDAY CONCERTS
□ Home Alone™ in Concert
□ Holiday Pops Spectacular
□ Handel’s Messiah
□ Christmas Baroque
□ New Year’s Eve Celebration with Champagne Toast
MADISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Cost per Ticket:
Price 1 $28
Price 2 $22
Price 3 $20
* Artists, dates, times, programming and prices are subject to change. VISIT phoenixsymphony. org for the most up-to-date information.
□ Celebrating Día de los Muertos starring Mauricio Martínez
□ Rick Steves’ Europe
□ Holiday Pops Spectacular
□ Summer Breeze: Yacht Rock Classics
□ Disco Divas
□ The Music of Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh
□ Sinatra & Beyond starring Tony DeSare
□ Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Carmen
SPECIAL CONCERTS
□ Phoenix Symphony Chorus Concert
□ Triumph & Tragedy: The Greatest Opera Choruses
□ Igor DAMN Stravinsky
FILM CONCERTS
□ Home Alone™ in Concert
□ How to Train Your Dragon™ in Concert
□ Back to the Future™ in Concert
□ Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience
□ Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™ in Concert
The following maps indicate price zones for each seated venue.
Use these as a guide to make your price level selections and seating preferences.
SYMPHONY HALL
75 N. 2nd Street, Phoenix, AZ
SYMPHONY HALL CLASSICS PERFORMANCES
SYMPHONY HALL PHOENIX POPS PERFORMANCES
ORPHEUM THEATRE
203 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ
MADISON
5601
* Artists, dates, times, programming and prices are subject to change. VISIT phoenixsymphony.org for the most up-to-date information.
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SYMPHONY FOR ALL
In pursuit of our mission to deliver extraordinary musical experiences that inspire, uplift, and enrich lives, the Phoenix Symphony’s Education & Community Engagement Programs reach far beyond the walls of Symphony Hall. Our musicians travel throughout the Valley, bringing live performances to schools, neighborhoods, and community spaces. We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone can experience the power of live, local music together – creating, building and uniting our community.
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We are profoundly grateful for the support of these foundations and corporations:
The Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation
Claire & John Radway Foundation
Carole and Arte Moreno
Virginia M. Ullman Foundation
Norton Foundation
Margaret T. Morris Foundation Butler Family Foundation
