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DANNY ELFMAN PRESENTS HIS MUSIC FROM THE FILMS OF TIM BURTON
DANNY ELFMAN
CLASSICS SERIES
3 WAYS TO EXPERIENCE
Your Phoenix Symphony Classics –Pick Your Ideal MUSICAL JOURNEY!
NEW Friday Morning ClassicsMusic Explorations & Insights
Join us for an engaging 90-minute journey through classical masterpieces! Enjoy highlights from our Classics concerts with insights from the conductor and musicians that bring the music to life. Perfect for curious minds who love daytime concerts and life-long learning experiences! No intermission. Join early for complimentary coffee. Friday Mornings | 11:00 AM | Musical Discovery, Life-long Learning.
Saturday Night Classics –A Timeless Tradition
Make your Saturday night unforgettable with our beloved Classics performances! Immerse yourself in the magic of iconic masterpieces, thrilling melodies, and world-class musicianship—all in the heart of our vibrant downtown. Whether you’re a devoted fan or discovering the Classics for the first time, this is the perfect way to elevate your weekend! Saturday Nights | 7:30 PM | Musical Elegance, Inspiring Nights.
Sunday Afternoon Classics –The Perfect Finale to Your Weekend!
Relax and unwind with our beloved Sunday afternoon Classics performances! Experience the beauty of timeless masterpieces in a warm and welcoming setting—perfect for families, music lovers, and anyone who enjoys a delightful matinee in beautiful Arizona. Let the music lift your spirits and end your weekend on a harmonious note!
Sunday Afternoons | 2:00 PM | Beautiful Music, Perfectly Timed.
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 this name to find your favorites!
OPENING WEEKEND:
Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
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
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”
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
Mozart & Mahler
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
Alex Amsel, conductor Liv Redpath, soprano
CONCERT PROGRAM
SIMON: AMEN!
MOZART: Exsultate Jubilate
MAHLER: Symphony No. 4
Associate Conductor Alex Amsel leads this program with two pieces inspired by faith. Soprano Liv Redpath joins to sing Mozart’s Exultate Jubilate, and Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 finale, depicting a child’s vision of heaven. The program begins with Carlos Simon’s “AMEN!,” an exuberant piece inspired by Pentecostal Church music, reflecting the composer’s upbringing.
Litton Conducts Tchaikovsky
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, conductor Yevgeny Kutik, violin
CONCERT PROGRAM
BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture
SHOSTAKOVICH: Violin Concerto No. 1
TCHAIKOVSKY: Orchestral Suite No. 3
Belarusian violinist Yevgeny Kutik performs as soloist in Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto. Conducted by Andrew Litton, this program includes Beethoven’s stormy Coriolan Overture and Tchaikovsky’s Suite No. 3, which the composer called “the finest adornment of the artist’s life” after its premiere.
Scheherazade and Sandoval
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
Lidiya Yankovskaya, conductor
Arturo Sandoval, trumpet
CONCERT PROGRAM
BARBER: Second Essay for Orchestra
SANDOVAL: Trumpet Concerto No. 2
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade
Lidya Yankovskaya returns to conduct the beloved Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade, inspired by Arabian Nights with concertmaster Rolf Haas portraying Scheherazade. Ten-time Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval, a jazz trumpeter-turned-composer, draws inspiration from Rachmaninoff in his Trumpet Concerto No. 2 and Samuel Barber’s Second Essay for Orchestra rounds out the program.
YEVGENY KUTIK
PAOLO BORTOLAMEOLLI
ARTURO SANDOVAL
- KBACH TOP 100
- KBACH TOP 100
Pictures at an Exhibition
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
Francesco Lecce-Chong, conductor
Sterling Elliot, cello
CONCERT PROGRAM
ORTIZ: Antrópolis
HAYDN: Cello Concerto No. 2
MUSSORGSKY/RAVEL: Pictures at an Exhibition
Celebrating America at 250: Gershwin, Copland & More
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
Mélisse Brunet, conductor
Stewart Goodyear, piano
CONCERT PROGRAM
IVES: Variations on “America”
- KBACH TOP 100 - KBACH TOP 100
Maurice Ravel’s orchestration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, originally a piano suite, brought the work to prominence with its vivid portrayal of 10 paintings. Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong leads the program including Gabriela Ortiz’s Antrópolis, and Cellist Sterling Elliot’s performance of Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 2, a charming and graceful classical masterpiece.
Sibelius Violin Concerto & Enigma Variations
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
Tito Muñoz, conductor
Liza Ferschtman, violin
CONCERT PROGRAM
DUKAS: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto
ELGAR: Enigma Variations
Elgar’s Enigma Variations features the heart-wrenching “Nimrod,” featured in films like Dunkirk Violinist Liza Ferschtman returns for Sibelius’ challenging Violin Concerto, a grand symphonic masterpiece. Artistic Partner Tito Muñoz returns to lead this program including Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, famously featured in Fantasia, delighting audiences of all ages.
GERSHWIN: Concerto in F
BATES: The Rhapsody of Steve Jobs
COPLAND: Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes
- 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. Stewart Goodyear returns as soloist in Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F, a 100-year-old work that fuses jazz, ragtime, and classical music into a sensational piece, rounding out this American celebration in music.
Lin Plays Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
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
Sarah Ioannides, conductor Richard Lin, violin
- KBACH TOP 100 - KBACH TOP 100 - KBACH TOP 100
CONCERT PROGRAM
L. BOULANGER: D’un matin de printemps
TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto
PROKOFIEV: Three Suites from Romeo and Juliet
Phoenix-born violinist Richard Lin returns to perform Tchaikovsky’s beloved Violin Concerto. Symphony Tacoma Music Director Sarah Ioannides conducts Prokofiev’s Three Suites from Romeo and Juliet and Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps.
SARAH IOANNIDES
STEWART GOODYEAR
STERLING ELLIOT
CLASSICS SERIES
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
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
Case Scaglione, conductor
Federico Colli, piano
CONCERT PROGRAM
J. ADAMS: Short Ride in a Fast Machine
RACHMANINOFf: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
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
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
Xian Zhang, conductor Francesco 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
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
HANDEL: Water Music Suite No. 2
The Classical Era: Mozart and More
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Alex Amsel, conductor
PROGRAM INCLUDES
MOZART: Overture to Don Giovanni, K. 527
BEETHOVEN: Symphony #1 in C Major
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
DVOŘÁK : Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22, B. 52
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
BERNSTEIN: Prelude, Fugue and Riffs
COPLAND: Appalachian Spring
XIAN ZHANG
Celebrating Día de los Muertos
starring Mauricio Martínez
SYMPHONY HALL
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Bob Bernhardt, conductor
Mauricio Martínez, MC and vocals
Juan Pablo Contreras, composer and special guest
ASU Mariachi Ensemble
PROGRAM INCLUDES
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
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 2:00 PM
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
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 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 Lawrence Loh returns to the Phoenix Symphony, joined by the Phoenix Symphony Chorus and great artists.
Summer Breeze: Yacht Rock Classics
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Friday, January 30, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Guest Vocalists
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.
MAURICIO MARTÍNEZ
Disco Divas
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 2:00 PM
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 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 Cavanaugh
SYMPHONY HALL
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 2:00 PM
James Lowe, conductor Michael Cavanaugh, piano & vocals
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.
Sinatra & Beyond
starring Tony DeSare
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 2:00 PM
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.
Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Carmen
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Friday, May 8, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 10, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Bob Bernhardt, conductor Troupe Vertigo
The Phoenix Symphony performs 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.
MICHAEL CAVANAUGH
TROUPE VERTIGO: CIRQUE CARMEN TONY DESARE
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
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 11
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! Kick off the festivities with our beloved annual Holiday Pops concert! Joy, music, and holiday cheer await—don’t miss this magical tradition! Read more on page 8.
Handel’s Messiah
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
Tyson Deaton, conductor
Mary Feminear, soprano
Anna Kelly, mezzo soprano
Travon D. Walker, tenor
Efraín Solís, baritone
Michael Beattie, harpsichord
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!
Christmas Baroque
ORPHEUM THEATRE
Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Patrick Dupré Quigley, conductor
CONCERT PROGRAM
CHARPENTIER: Overture to Te Deum
MOZART: Symphony No.1 “Salzburg” K. 136
VIVALDI: Piccolo Concerto in C Major RV443
CORELLI: Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 8, “Christmas Concerto” J.S. BACH: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068
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 Vivaldi’s sparkling Piccolo Concerto in C Major. 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
SYMPHONY HALL
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 I 7:30 pm
Stuart Chafetz, conductor Scott Coulter, vocals
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 2026! Don’t miss this spectacular tradition!
HOLIDAY POPS SPECTACULAR
HOME ALONE IN CONCERT
- KBACH TOP 100
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
Home Alone™ in Concert
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.
How to Train Your Dragon™ in Concert
SYMPHONY HALL
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor
DreamWorks’ How To Train Your Dragon™ 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 Bruc, 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 and experience the finale of the Infinity Saga, all accompanied by the Phoenix Symphony live!
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™ in Concert
SYMPHONY HALL
Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Connor 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’s masterful score, live.
DANNY ELFMAN IN PHOENIX: Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton
SYMPHONY HALL
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 2:00 PM | SPECIAL
ENGAGEMENT
Sarah Hicks, conductor
Danny Elfman, composer and special guest
The Phoenix Symphony Chorus
Dr. Thomas Bookhout, chorus master
Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton explores the collaborative relationship between music and storytelling and the process and importance that this has in filmmaking. Composer Danny Elfman and visionary Hollywood filmmaker Tim Burton have created a unique concert experience, lending music and visuals to celebrate the 25-year partnership of two of Hollywood’s top creators. Danny Elfman joins the Phoenix Symphony for this concert featuring the famous Tim Burton film scores brought to life on stage, enhanced by visuals of original sketches and drawings on the big screen.
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 chorusonly 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.
This is YOUR Symphony
Because of you, the Phoenix Symphony is able to provide extraordinary musical experiences that inspire and advance our community. Enabled by your attendance and support, our musicians live and work in our community, enriching countless lives through music – on and off the stage. THANK YOU for your passion and engagement that enables our orchestra to be an integral and indispensable cultural asset of Phoenix and Arizona.
Dolly Parton: My Story in Symphony
ARIZONA FINANCIAL THEATRE
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM
James Lowe, conductor Guest Vocalists
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 story-telling experience.
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.
STEVE HACKMAN
Adventure Awaits in our 2025/26 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
Step into 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 the iconic musical themes that tell the story.
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 the orchestra translates visual art into auditory journeys, revealing hidden stories and unexpected vistas through sound.
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 a performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf.” This new introduction transforms a familiar story, revealing the wild heart hidden within both characters and the natural world.
Northern Lights Adventure
MADISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Saturday, May 9 2026 I 2:00 PM
Alex Amsel, conductor
Alex Amsel and the orchestra will guide you through a frozen landscape, where the ethereal melodies of Christopher Theofanidis illuminate the night. This is a journey into the heart of a natural wonder, a chance to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Arctic’s “frozen fire” through the power of the orchestra.
CLASSICS SERIES CLASSICS HALF SERIES
SYMPHONY HALL
Experience YOUR Phoenix Symphony on the same day and time, in the same venue and seats each week!
CLASSICS FRIDAY MORNINGS - 11:00 AM (PRICE 1, 2, 3, 4)
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
Zhang Conducts Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky
CLASSICS SATURDAY EVENINGS - 7:30 PM
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
Zhang Conducts Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky
CLASSICS SUNDAY MATINEES - 2:00 PM
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
SYMPHONY HALL
Enjoy this shortened season with the same day and time in the same seats for each performance.
HALF A (5)
CLASSICS FRIDAY MORNINGS - A (PRICE 1, 2, 3, 4)
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
CLASSICS SATURDAY EVENINGS - A
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
CLASSICS SUNDAY MATINEES - A
October 5, 2025
Opening Weekend!
Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
November 9, 2025
Litton Conducts Tchaikovsky
HALF B (5)
January 11, 2026
Pictures at an Exhibition
March 1, 2026
Celebrating America at 250: Gershwin, Copland & More
April 24, 2026
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
April 25, 2026
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
April 26, 2026
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
CLASSICS FRIDAY MORNINGS - B (PRICE 1, 2, 3, 4)
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
CLASSICS SATURDAY EVENINGS - B
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
CLASSICS SUNDAY MATINEES - B
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 15, 2026
Zhang Conducts Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky May 16, 2026
Zhang Conducts Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky May 17, 2026
Zhang Conducts Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky
PHOENIX POPS
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
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
Includes all 4 concerts:
January 15, 2026
The Baroque Era: Bach and Beyond
March 5, 2026
Includes all 8 concerts:
November 1, 2025
SYMPHONY HALL
Celebrating Día de los Muertos starring Mauricio Martinez
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
Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Carmen
FAMILY SERIES
Includes all 8 concerts:
November 2, 2025
SYMPHONY HALL
Celebrating Día de los Muertos starring Mauricio Martinez
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
MADISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Includes all 4 concerts:
November 15, 2025
The Romantic Era: Passion and Precision
May 20, 2026
The Classical Era: Mozart and More April 16, 2026
The Music of Our Time: Sounds of America at 250
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
Northern Lights Adventure
The following maps indicate price zones for each seated venue. Use these as a guide to make your
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 CENTER FOR THE ARTS
5601 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ