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A season like no other – the 2013/14 season promises to be filled with some of the

best programming and biggest guest artists from the orchestral and pops worlds.

The US Airways Classics series features big music like Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9,

Mahler’s Fifth Symphony and Verdi’s massive Requiem. The APS Pops season is

highlighted by musical tributes to Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Marvin Hamlisch

and the Academy Awards, and of course, the return of sold-out favorites like Holiday

Pops and Cirque de la Symphonie. The 2013/14 season offers an impressive range

of guest artists like world-renowned pianist Lang Lang, cellist Daniel Müller-Schott,

folk-rock duo the Indigo Girls and The Midtown Men. Whether you are excited about

the Big Names and Big Music or some of the more nuanced pieces like Ginastera’s

rhythmic and mesmerizing Harp Concerto or Respighi’s Roman Festivals, the 2013/14

lineup has something for everyone. Browse this brochure, highlight your favorites

and prepare yourself for a season that truly is…On A Grand Scale.

Classics series Pops series

Opening night! Beethoven’s symphony no. 9 Conducted by Andrew Grams

The Phoenix Symphony kicks off the 2013/14 season with

Beethoven’s triumphant Symphony No. 9 under the baton

of one of America’s most promising and talented young

conductors, Andrew Grams, who created magic in his 2011

Phoenix debut with a tour de force performance of

Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. The Phoenix Symphony

and Chorus will burst forth with the famous “Ode to Joy”

and fill Symphony Hall with the majestic sounds of one of

the greatest musical compositions ever written.

Symphony HallSePTeMBeR 20, 8:00 pm SePTeMBeR 21, 8:00 pm

Andrew Grams, conductor

The Phoenix Symphony Chorus

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125, Choral

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sibelius’ Violin ConcertoConducted by Gregory VajdaHailed as a “young titan,” Guest Conductor Gregory Vajda takes the podium to conduct Jean Sibelius’ ambitious Violin Concerto in D minor. This melodic masterpiece is performed by Philippe Quint, a multi-faceted Grammy-nominated soloist whose sure-to-be brilliant performance is not to be missed. The program also includes Sibelius’ rousing and turbulent Finlandia and Bartók’s Hungarian Sketches.

Symphony HallOCTOBeR 18, 11:00 am* OCTOBeR 18, 8:00 pm OCTOBeR 19, 8:00 pm

Gregory Vajda, conductor Philippe Quint, violin

Bartók: Hungarian Sketches Sibelius: Concerto in D minor for Violin & Orchestra, op. 47

Sibelius: Finlandia, op. 26

Kodály: Variations on a Hungarian folksong, The Peacock

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Beethoven’s Piano Concerto no. 4Performed by Andrew Von Oeyenexperience Beethoven’s dramatic Piano Concerto No. 4 performed by renowned pianist Andrew Von Oeyen, hailed by the LA Times as having an “extravagantly thorough and effortless technique.” Lead by Guest Conductor Philip Mann, whom the BBC described as “a talent to watch out for,” The Phoenix Symphony also performs Richard Strauss’ soaring Don Juan and Claude Debussy’s much admired La mer.

Symphony HallOCTOBeR 4, 11:00 am* OCTOBeR 4, 8:00 pm OCTOBeR 5, 8:00 pm

Philip Mann, conductor

Andrew Von Oeyen, piano

Beethoven: Overture to egmont, op. 84

Beethoven: Concerto No. 4 in G Major for Piano and Orchestra, op. 58

Strauss: Don Juan, TrV 156, op. 20

Debussy: La mer

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*Coffee Classics performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend’s program.


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shostakovich’s First Violin ConcertoPerformed by steven Moeckel

The Phoenix Symphony’s very own world-renowned

Concertmaster Steven Moeckel delivers yet another

incredible performance; this time mastering

Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto. This concerto served

as a moving force in the development of violin concerti

and is recognized both for its melodic beauty and diabolic

complexity and will leave audiences delighted.

Symphony HallNOVeMBeR 22, 11:00 am* NOVeMBeR 22, 8:00 pm NOVeMBeR 23, 8:00 pm

Steven Moeckel, violin

Shostakovich: Concerto No. 1 in A minor for Violin & Orchestra, op. 77 (99)

Conductor and additional repertoire to be announced.


Beethoven’s symphony no. 5 Conducted by JoAnn Falletta

Principal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta leads The

Phoenix Symphony in Beethoven’s world-renowned and

fateful Fifth Symphony. experience Falletta’s tight and

controlled conducting style during a rare interpretation

of Ginastera’s rhythmic and mesmerizing Harp Concerto

performed by Guest Artist Yolanda Kondonassis, whose

style has been described as “sheer luminescence.”

The evening begins with enesco’s intimate and gypsy-folk

inspired Rumanian Rhapsody No. 1.

Symphony HallJANUARY 10, 11:00 am* JANUARY 10, 8:00 pm

JoAnn Falletta, conductor

Yolanda Kondonassis, harp

enesco: Rumanian Rhapsody in A Major, op. 11, No. 1

Ginastera: Concerto for Harp & Orchestra, op. 25

Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, op. 67

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Symphony HallJANUARY 31, 11:00 am* JANUARY 31, 8:00 pm FeBRUARY 1, 8:00 pm

James Paul, conductor Karen Gomyo, violin

Debussy: Berceuse héroïque

Mendelssohn: Concerto in e minor for Violin & Orchestra, op. 64

elgar: Symphony No. 1 in A-flat Major, op. 55

Symphony HallMARCH 14, 11:00 am* MARCH 14, 8:00 pm MARCH 15, 8:00 pm

JoAnn Falletta, conductor Fabio Bidini, piano

Suk: Fairy Tale, op.16

Brahms: Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major for Piano and Orchestra, op. 83

Mendelssohn’s Violin ConcertoPerformed by Karen GomyoDon’t miss Guest Violinist Karen Gomyo as she returns to The Phoenix Symphony to perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in e minor, recognized as one of the greatest violin concertos of all time. This Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient brings her abundant talent and brilliant intensity to Mendelssohn’s popular concerto after a sold-out performance of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons during the 2012/13 Season. Join us this evening as Guest Conductor James Paul also conducts elgar’s powerful and passionate Symphony No. 1.

Brahms’ Piano Concerto no. 2Performed by Fabio BidiniPrincipal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta and Pianist Fabio Bidini team up to perform Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2, an orchestral and piano masterpiece. The grandeur, intimacy and energetic tone of this work will take audiences on a musical journey that celebrates the human spirit. Guest Artist Fabio Bidini is acclaimed as one of the world’s foremost pianists to have emerged from Italy in recent years and is a frequent soloist with some of the most prestigious orchestras around the world. The evening also includes Josef Suk’s triumphant and joyous Fairy Tale.

tchaikovsky’s Variations on a rococo ThemePerformed by Daniel Müller-schottOne of the preeminent cellists in the world, Daniel Müller-Schott joins The Phoenix Symphony and the return of Michael Christie as Music Director Laureate for Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme. Müller-Schott’s technical brilliance will light up the stage for this beautiful and challenging performance. The program includes the world premiere of a new commission from Matthew Hindson and Ottorino Respighi’s Feste romane or Roman Festivals in the composer’s third and final musical tribute to the glory of Rome.

Symphony HallMARCH 28, 8:00 pm MARCH 29, 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductor Daniel Müller-Schott, cello

Hindson: World Premiere

Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme, op. 33

Respighi: Feste romane (Roman Festivals)

Mozart’s Violin Concerto no. 4Performed by ray ChenNamed as “the one to watch,” Ray Chen delights audiences again in a dynamic performance of Mozart’s technically demanding Violin Concerto No. 4. Principal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta leads a program that also includes Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, which continues this remarkable concert with its large musical canvas and broad emotional scope. The opening trumpet solo and majestic finale will leave audiences in awe.

Symphony HallAPRIL 18, 11:00 am* APRIL 18, 8:00 pm APRIL 19, 8:00 pm

JoAnn Falletta, conductor Ray Chen, violin

Mozart: Concerto No. 4 in D Major for Violin & Orchestra, K. 218

Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor


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Music Director Laureate Michael Christie returns once again to lead The Phoenix

Symphony in one of the greatest of all works, Verdi’s massive and theatrical

Messa da Requiem. Join The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus, a double choir and

four soloists as a cast of over 200 perform this emotional and unforgettable mass

of unparalleled scale.

Symphony HallAPRIL 25, 8:00 pm APRIL 26, 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductor The Phoenix Symphony Chorus

Verdi: Messa da Requiem

Verdi’s requiem Conducted by Michael Christie

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Mozart’s Jupiter symphony Conducted by James Judd

Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony comes to life as British-born

conductor James Judd returns to The Phoenix Symphony

with his passionate and versatile conducting style.

Mozart’s final symphony offers four unencumbered

movements filled with graceful tone, dramatic impulses

and quick tempos. This remarkable performance brings

the winner and newly crowned Classical Fellow of the

2013 American Pianist Association Competition* to

perform edvard Grieg’s soulful Piano Concerto. Britten’s

warm and picturesque Four Sea Interludes opens this

performance.

*Winner not yet selected at time of printing.

Symphony HallMAY 9, 8:00 pm MAY 10, 8:00 pm

Britten: Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, op. 33a

Grieg: Concerto in A minor for Piano & Orchestra, op. 16

Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 “Jupiter”

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tchaikovsky’s symphony no. 4 Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto no. 2 Performed by Jennifer Frautschi

In his wild and extroverted Symphony No. 4, Tchaikovsky

tests the boundaries of defiance, hope, resignation and

triumph in a piece that is richly melodic and thunderously

bombastic. Known for her virtuosity and probing

musicianship, Violinist Jennifer Frautschi returns to

The Phoenix Symphony under the direction of Principal

Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta for Prokofiev’s masterful

Violin Concerto No. 2.

Symphony HallMAY 23, 8:00 pm MAY 24, 8:00 pm


Jennifer Frautschi, violin

Shostakovich: Selections from The Gadfly Suite, op. 97a

Prokofiev: Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Violin & Orchestra, op. 63

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F minor, op. 36

holiday Pops Join The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus as Guest Conductor Stuart Chafetz leads one of the Valley’s most beloved holiday traditions, Holiday Pops. This festive concert features seasonal favorites and the ever popular holiday sing along.

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symphony idolThis is Symphony Idol! America has voted and now you can experience top contestants from recent seasons of American Idol live on stage with The Phoenix Symphony. Lakisha Jones (season 6), Haley Scarnato (season 6), and Matt Giraud (season 8) perform an impressive range of hits and favorites from Celine Dion, Journey, Evita and more.

Symphony Hall

SePTeMBeR 27, 8:00 pm



Lakisha Jones, vocalist Haley Scarnato, vocalist Matt Giraud, vocalist

Symphony HallNOVeMBeR 29, 8:00 pm NOVeMBeR 30, 8:00 pm DeCeMBeR 1, 4:00 pmProgram Highlights

“It Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got That Swing”

“Georgia on My Mind”

“I Will Always Love You”

“Don’t Cry for Me Argentina”

“Don’t Stop Believing”

“Devil Went Down to Georgia”

“And I Am Telling You”

Stuart Chafetz, conductor

Lisa Vroman, soprano

Doug LaBrecque, tenor


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The Barbra streisand songbookPlatinum Award-winning singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway celebrates the music of one of America’s most powerful and enduring musical artists; Barbra Streisand. Callaway crafts a loving musical portrait of the icon, singing timeless classics from five decades of Streisand’s multi-faceted career. enjoy unforgettable songs from Streisand’s legendary repertoire such as “Cry Me A River,” “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “The Way We Were” and “Over the Rainbow.”

Symphony HallFeBRUARY 7, 8:00 pm FeBRUARY 9, 2:00 pm

Ann Hampton Callaway, vocalist

Bravo BroadwayTip your hat to Broadway as Guest Conductor Randall Craig Fleischer brings this dynamic and popular program to Symphony Hall. Accompanied by three world-class soloists, The Phoenix Symphony will play selections from Cabaret, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Hairspray, Chicago, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Show Boat and My Fair Lady, among others.

Symphony HallJANUARY 3, 8:00 pm JANUARY 4, 8:00 pm JANUARY 5, 2:00 pm

Randall Craig Fleischer, conductor

Susan egan, soprano

Christiane Noll, soprano

Hugh Pinaro, tenor

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A salute to the Academy Awards And the Oscar goes to…The Music Director of the Academy Awards and five-time emmy Award-winner Bill Conti joins The Phoenix Symphony in an unforgettable and intimate evening as he shares many of his favorite themes from television and the silver screen such as The Godfather, Saturday Night Fever, The Karate Kid, Disney favorites and much more.

Symphony HallMARCH 22, 8:00 pm MARCH 23, 2:00 pm

Bill Conti, conductor/piano

A tribute to Marvin hamlischJoin The Phoenix Symphony for a tribute to the musical legacy of the late, great Marvin Hamlisch. This tribute program highlights the best-loved stage and screen hits by the late composer and musical legend. Featuring a frequent guest and long time friend of The Phoenix Symphony, audiences will revel as Donna McKechnie performs favorites such as “The Way We Were,” “Through The eyes Of Love” and “One Singular Sensation.”

Symphony HallMARCH 7, 8:00 pm MARCH 8, 8:00 pm MARCH 9, 2:00 pm

Larry Blank, conductor

Donna McKechnie, vocalist


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Bond and BeyondThe music is Bond, James Bond, and The Phoenix Symphony is ready to take you into the world of your favorite spy. Re-live the exciting moments from iconic James Bond films with scores from Goldfinger, The World is Not Enough and more, all conducted by Pops favorite Michael Krajewski and sung by Broadway’s Tony-award winning powerhouse Debbie Gravitte.


Michael Krajewski, conductor

Debbie Gravitte, soprano

Chairman of the Board: A tribute to Frank sinatraReturn to the timeless era when The Chairman of the Board ruled the stage. Guest conductor, arranger, pianist and vocalist Matt Catingub returns to The Phoenix Symphony to pay tribute to the music of Frank Sinatra. In an evening dedicated to Ol’ Blue eyes, enjoy standards like “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Come Fly With Me,” “I’ve Got the World on a String,” “It Had to Be You” and more.


Matt Catingub, conductor

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Cirque de la symphonie

Cirque de la Symphonie is back by popular demand! Don’t

miss this high-flying and talented Cirque troop including

aerial artists, jugglers, contortionists and strong men as

they once again join The Phoenix Symphony on stage –

and 40 feet above it.

Symphony HallMAY 16, 8:00 pm MAY 17, 8:00 pm MAY 18, 2:00 pm

Family SpecialMAY 17, 2:30 pm

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Phoenix Theatre Collaboration

The Phoenix Symphony partners with Phoenix Theatre for

the fourth consecutive year to bring you an exciting and

unique collaboration featuring your favorite musicals from

Broadway. Previous presentations have included a Roger’s

and Hammerstein revue, The Music Man and South Pacific.

This semi-staged production highlights Arizona’s finest

musicians and actors as they bring Broadway to

Symphony Hall.

Symphony HallMAY 30, 8:00 pm MAY 31, 8:00 pm JUNe 1, 2:00 pm

halloween at hogwarts: Featuring the Music of harry PotterCalling all Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws and even Slytherins! Grab your brooms and fly away with us as the orchestra performs selections from the Harry Potter films. Dress as your favorite wizard, sorcerer or other Hogwarts favorite and delight in the spooktacular pre-concert activities. Can’t make it? Send us an owl. Special parking permits required for those arriving by dragon.

Symphony Hall

OCTOBeR 20, 2:30 pm

The remarkable Farkle McBride Young Farkle McBride is a musical genius who plays the violin, flute, trombone and drums with incredible skill. In this orchestral adaptation of actor John Lithgow’s spellbinding children’s book, a fickle yet lovable child prodigy brings the sounds and rhythms of an orchestra to sprawling visual life. Indulge your child’s musical genius at our pre-concert Instrument Petting Zoo.

Symphony Hall

NOVeMBeR 24, 2:30 pm

The Polar express experience the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a young boy who, on Christmas eve, boards a powerful magical train headed to the North Pole. This delightful adventure shows that the wonder of life never fades for those who truly believe. As images from the book are projected above the stage, the words on the pages of this Caldecott Medal-winner will come to life through music. Also help us ring in the season by joining the Symphony in our annual holiday sing-a-long!

Symphony Hall

DeCeMBeR 1, 1:30 pm

Family

Pre-Concert Fun for the Whole Family

Pre-concert fun begins one hour before each concert.

Come early and visit our Instrument Petting Zoo. What

better way to make classical sounds accessible than

to put real violins and cellos in the hands of youngsters?

Also enjoy arts and crafts projects themed around our

featured work of children’s literature.

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Classical Kids Live! Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage

The critically acclaimed Classical Kids Live! production brings to life Mozart’s young

son, Karl, who longs to be taken from his boarding school to spend more time with

his famous father. An old traveling trunk serves as a magic chest that reveals an

incredible journey back in time to Mozart’s childhood and into the fantastic world of

Mozart’s great opera The Magic Flute. Audiences will enjoy twenty-three excerpts of

Mozart’s music, including themes from Don Giovanni and “eine Kleine Nachtmusik.”

The music is magically woven into the drama as two actors recreate historical events

from the composer’s life.

Orpheum Theatre

FeBRUARY 23, 2:30 pm

Lemony snicket’s The Composer is Dead

There’s dreadful news from Symphony Hall.

The composer is dead! Can you be the first to

figure out how the composer met his

unfortunate demise? Join the Inspector as he

interrogates the orchestra about the possible

murder of the composer. Diva violins,

overlooked violas, sneaky clarinets, and a

wallflower tuba – each has a motive and an

alibi. Dress as your favorite detective and

begin solving the mystery during our pre-

concert activities.

Symphony Hall

APRIL 27, 2:30 pm

Family

COFFEE i-ViiCOFFee i: Beethoven’s Piano Concerto no. 4Performed by Andrew Von Oeyenexperience Beethoven’s dramatic Piano Concerto No. 4 performed by renowned pianist

Andrew Von Oeyen, hailed by the LA Times as having an “extravagantly thorough and

effortless technique.” Lead by Guest Conductor Philip Mann, whom the BBC described as

“a talent to watch out for,” The Phoenix Symphony also performs Richard Strauss’ soaring

Don Juan and Claude Debussy’s much admired La mer.

Symphony Hall

OCTOBeR 4, 11:00 am

COFFee ii: sibelius’ Violin ConcertoConducted by Gregory VajdaHailed as a “young titan,” Guest Conductor Gregory Vajda takes the podium to conduct

Jean Sibelius’ ambitious Violin Concerto in D minor. This melodic masterpiece is performed

by Philippe Quint, a multi-faceted Grammy-nominated soloist whose sure-to-be brilliant

performance is not to be missed. The program also includes Sibelius’ rousing and

turbulent Finlandia and Bartók’s Hungarian Sketches.

Symphony Hall

OCTOBeR 18, 11:00 am

COFFee iii: shostakovich’s First Violin ConcertoPerformed by steven MoeckelThe Phoenix Symphony’s very own world-renowned Concertmaster Steven Moeckel

delivers yet another incredible performance; this time mastering Shostakovich’s First

Violin Concerto. This concerto served as a moving force in the development of violin

concerti and is recognized both for its melodic beauty and diabolic complexity and

will leave audiences delighted.

Symphony Hall

NOVeMBeR 22, 11:00 am

COFFee iV: Beethoven’s symphony no. 5 Conducted by JoAnn FallettaPrincipal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta leads The Phoenix Symphony in Beethoven’s

world-renowned and fateful Fifth Symphony. experience Falletta’s tight and controlled

conducting style during a rare interpretation of Ginastera’s rhythmic and mesmerizing

Harp Concerto performed by Guest Artist Yolanda Kondonassis, whose style has been

described as “sheer luminescence.” The evening begins with enesco’s intimate and

gypsy-folk inspired Rumanian Rhapsody No. 1.

Symphony Hall

JANUARY 10, 11:00 am

COFFee V: Mendelssohn’s Violin ConcertoPerformed by Karen GomyoDon’t miss Guest Violinist Karen Gomyo as she returns to The Phoenix Symphony to

perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in e minor, recognized as one of the greatest

violin concertos of all time. This Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient brings her abundant

talent and brilliant intensity to Mendelssohn’s popular concerto after a sold-out

performance of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons during the 2012/13 Season. Join us this

evening as Guest Conductor James Paul also conducts elgar’s powerful and passionate

Symphony No. 1.

Symphony Hall

JANUARY 31, 11:00 am

COFFee Vi: Brahms’ Piano Concerto no. 2Performed by Fabio BidiniPrincipal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta and Pianist Fabio Bidini team up to perform

Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2, an orchestral and piano masterpiece. The grandeur,

intimacy and energetic tone of this work will take audiences on a musical journey that

celebrates the human spirit. Guest Artist Fabio Bidini is acclaimed as one of the world’s

foremost pianists to have emerged from Italy in recent years and is a frequent soloist

with some of the most prestigious orchestras around the world. The evening also

includes Josef Suk’s triumphant and joyous Fairy Tale.

Symphony Hall

MARCH 14, 11:00 am

COFFee Vii: Mozart’s Violin Concerto no. 4Performed by ray ChenNamed as “the one to watch,” Ray Chen delights audiences again in a dynamic performance

of Mozart’s technically demanding Violin Concerto No. 4. Principal Guest Conductor

JoAnn Falletta leads a program that also includes Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, which

continues this remarkable concert with its large musical canvas and broad emotional

scope. The opening trumpet solo and majestic finale will leave audiences in awe.

Symphony Hall

APRIL 18, 11:00 am

sCOttsDALe iii: Mozart’s Violin Concerto no. 4 Performed by ray ChenNamed as “the one to watch,” Ray Chen delights audiences again in a dynamic performance

of Mozart’s technically demanding Violin Concerto No. 4. Principal Guest Conductor

JoAnn Falletta leads a program that also includes Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, which

continues this remarkable concert with its large musical canvas and broad emotional

scope. The opening trumpet solo and majestic finale will leave audiences in awe.

Scottsdale Center for Performing ArtsAPRIL 17, 7:30 pm

JoAnn Falletta, conductor Ray Chen, violin

Mozart: Concerto No. 4 in D Major for Violin & Orchestra, K. 218

Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor

sCOttsDALe iV: tchaikovsky’s symphony no. 4 Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto no. 2Performed by Jennifer FrautschiIn his wild and extroverted Symphony No. 4, Tchaikovsky tests the boundaries of defiance, hope, resignation and triumph in a piece that is richly melodic and thunderously bombastic. Known for her virtuosity and probing musicianship, Violinist Jennifer Frautschi returns to The Phoenix Symphony under the direction of Principal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta for Prokofiev’s masterful Violin

Concerto No. 2.

Scottsdale Center for Performing ArtsMAY 22, 7:30 pm

JoAnn Falletta, conductor Jennifer Frautschi, violin

Shostakovich: Selections from The Gadfly Suite, op. 97a

Prokofiev: Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Violin & Orchestra, op. 63

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F minor, op. 36

sCOTTsDalE i-iVsCOttsDALe i: Beethoven’s Piano Concerto no. 4Performed by Andrew Von Oeyenexperience Beethoven’s dramatic Piano Concerto No. 4 performed by renowned pianist

Andrew Von Oeyen, hailed by the LA Times as having an “extravagantly thorough and

effortless technique.” Lead by Guest Conductor Philip Mann, whom the BBC described as

“a talent to watch out for,” The Phoenix Symphony also performs Richard Strauss’ soaring

Don Juan and Claude Debussy’s much admired La mer.

Scottsdale Center for Performing ArtsOCTOBeR 3, 7:30 pm

Philip Mann, conductor

Andrew Von Oeyen, piano

Beethoven: Overture to Egmont, op. 84

Beethoven: Concerto No. 4 in G Major for Piano and Orchestra, op. 58

Strauss: Don Juan, TrV 156, op. 20

Debussy: La mer

sCOttsDALe ii: Beethoven’s symphony no. 5 Conducted by JoAnn FallettaPrincipal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta leads The Phoenix Symphony in Beethoven’s world-renowned and fateful Fifth Symphony. experience Falletta’s tight and controlled conducting style during a rare interpretation of Ginastera’s rhythmic and mesmerizing Harp Concerto performed by Guest Artist Yolanda Kondonassis, whose style has been described as “sheer luminescence.” The evening begins with

enesco’s intimate and gypsy-folk inspired Rumanian Rhapsody No. 1.

Scottsdale Center for Performing ArtsJANUARY 9, 7:30 pm


Yolanda Kondonassis, harp

enesco: Rumanian Rhapsody in A Major, op. 11, No. 1

Ginastera: Concerto for Harp & Orchestra, op. 25

Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, op. 67

Lang Lang Performs Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto no. 3

Hailed by The New York Times as the “hottest artist on the

classical music planet,” Chinese-born virtuoso Lang Lang

returns to Phoenix to perform Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto

No. 3 with the sophistication and distinction audiences

around the world have come to expect. The vivacious and

popular concerto fills the hall with wonderfully colorful

harmonies. This special, one-night-only concert also

features Strauss’ Suite from Der Rosenkavalier and Berlioz’s

Roman Carnival Overture.

Symphony HallOCTOBeR 24, 7:30 pm

JoAnn Falletta, conductor Lang Lang, piano

Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture

Strauss: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier, TrV 227, op. 59

Prokofiev: Concerto No. 3 in C Major for

Piano & Orchestra, op. 26

SpecialSsPECials

indigo GirlsKnown for their heartfelt lyrics, passionate guitar playing and unparalleled vocal harmony, the Grammy Award-winning folk-rock duo of Amy Ray and emily Saliers create magic with new orchestral arrangements of their hit songs performed Live with The Phoenix Symphony. In two special nights at Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, don’t miss one of the most accomplished female duos of all time as they perform their top hits including “Closer to Fine,” “Hammer and Nail,” “Galileo,” “Shame on You,” “Peace Tonight” and many more!

Scottsdale Center for Performing ArtsOCTOBeR 11, 8:00 pmOCTOBeR 12, 8:00 pm

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The Midtown MenThey took Broadway by storm in one of the biggest hits of all-time and now they’re together again! The Midtown Men – the four original stars from the cast of Jersey Boys – take their sensational sound on the road for their third national tour. The Midtown Men join The Phoenix Symphony for a one night only performance, bringing to life their favorite “Sixties Hits” from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown, The Four Seasons and more.

Symphony HallOCTOBeR 25

Savor the Symphony LuncheonOCTOBeR 25

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Join us for the second annual Savor the Symphony luncheon and meet The Midtown Men during a private rehearsal.

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MessiahHandel’s massive oratorio makes a profound musical

statement of the Christian faith, celebrating the life,

death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The acclaimed

and popular “Halleluiah” chorus highlights this spiritual

concert. Your favorite holiday tradition continues as

The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus perform Handel’s

Messiah in churches and venues throughout the Valley.

At churches and venues throughout the Valley.DeCeMBeR 11-15

new Year’s eve Celebration end the year on a high note as Randall Craig Fleischer, a Leonard Bernstein fellow, conducts The Phoenix Symphony in the Valley’s most popular New Year’s eve Celebration. enjoy the seasonal classics of this joyous and popular musical celebration that is sure to sell out.

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Brian stokes MitchellDashing, debonair – one of Broadway’s brightest stars and leading men, Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has performed in Ragtime, Kiss Me Kate, Kiss of The Spider Woman and Man Of La Mancha…just to name a few. (He has even made two recent appearances on Glee.) When “Stokes” takes the stage live with The Phoenix Symphony, there will be enough energy to light up Scottsdale! This concert features hits like “Stars” from Les Misérables, “Some enchanted evening” from South Pacific, “Wheels of a Dream” from Ragtime and more!

Scottsdale Center for Performing ArtsJANUARY 17, 8:00 pmJANUARY 18, 8:00 pm

Symphony HallDecember 31, 7:30 pm

Randall Craig Fleischer, conductor

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Additional Discounts*As a subscriber, you will receive 20% off of additional single ticket purchases to any of our Classical, Pops, Scottsdale or Family Series concerts.

Complimentary seat upgrade* enjoy a complimentary seat upgrade for a single concert – perfect for a special night or to try out seats in another section.

*These subscriber benefits do not apply to Choose Your Own packages.

Classics seriesClassics 11 satSaturday nights

Dress Circle Prime $695.20Dress Circle $607.20Price A $501.60Price B $396.00Price C $290.40Price D $158.40

Includes 11 Classics Series concerts:

Sept 21, 2013 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 Conducted by Andrew Grams

Oct 5, 2013 Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 Performed by Andrew Von Oeyen

Oct 19, 2013 Sibelius’ Violin Concerto Conducted by Gregory Vajda

Nov 23, 2013 Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto Performed by Steven Moeckel

Feb 1, 2014 Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto Performed by Karen Gomyo

Mar 15, 2014 Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 Conducted by JoAnn Falletta

Mar 29, 2014 Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme Performed by Daniel Müller-Schott

Apr 19, 2014 Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 Performed by Ray Chen

Apr 26, 2014 Verdi’s Requiem Conducted by Michael Christie

May 10, 2014 Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony Conducted by James Judd

May 24, 2014 Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 Conducted by JoAnn Falletta

Classics 6A FriOpening nights


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Jan 10, 2014 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 Conducted by JoAnn Falletta




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Classics 12 FriOpening nights


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Jan 31, 2014 Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto Performed by Karen Gomyo







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Feb 1, 2014 Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto Performed by Karen Gomyo




Coffee Classics 7Friday mornings

Price A $206.99Price B $157.01Price C $101.01









Pops 8 FriFriday nights



Sept 27, 2013 Symphony Idol

Nov 29, 2013 Holiday Pops

Jan 3, 2014 Bravo Broadway

Feb 7, 2014 The Barbra Streisand Songbook

Mar 7, 2014 A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch

Apr 11, 2014 Bond and Beyond

May 16, 2014 Cirque de la Symphonie

May 30, 2014 Phoenix Theatre Collaboration

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Mar 22, 2014 A Salute to the Academy Awards

Apr 5, 2014 Chairman of the Board: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra




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Dec 1, 2013 Holiday Pops







Jun 1, 2014 Phoenix Theatre Collaboration

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New seat maps for the 2013/14 season

2012/13 season subscribers please refer to your renewal mailing or contact Patron Services for seating confirmation

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Choose Your Own ClassicsChoose any 4 Concerts from the Classics Series


Choose Your Own Pops Choose any 4 Concerts from the Pops Series


Family series Includes all five Family Series concerts

Adult Child

Price A $85.50 $64.15Price B $67.50 $50.65Price C $49.50 $37.15

Sunday Afternoons – one hour of music with one hour of pre-concert children’s activities

scottsdale seriesIncludes all four Scottsdale Series concerts

Price A $180.20Price B $146.20Price C $112.20

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