The Phoenix Symphony is pleased to host a number of special events throughout the year. These activities frequently introduce new people to the Symphony family, as well as support the Symphony financially.
Society Intermission Receptions
As a Symphony donor of the Prelude Society and above, you are invited to enjoy refreshments and dessert in the Symphony Hall lobby during intermission at all evening Classics & Pops Concerts.
Society Level Donors are invited to exclusive events intended just for them. For more information on Society Level Memberships please visit our Support Opportunities page for more information.
"Musically Speaking" Pre-Concert Conversations
These pre-concert discussions begin one hour prior to Classics Concerts (Thursday & Saturday evenings and Friday mornings). Using an informal, half-hour format, our moderator interviews a guest artist or a musician of The Phoenix Symphony. The week's music is discussed and the audience is invited to ask questions.
"Intermission Insights"
Fresh from the stage and still in the moment of music-making, guest soloists or Symphony musicians are invited to sit with Music Director, Michael Christie during intermission for an immediate post-performance chat. A brief dialogue with an artist, a discussion about the program and your questions are sure to deepen your enjoyment of these concerts.
"Intermission Insights" will be taking place at all remaining Classics Concerts for the 2009/10 Season except for the Classics 8 & Classics 15 performances.
Mark your Calendar
CloseUps: Meet the Musicians
Monday, October 11, 2010
7:00PM
Borders Books & Music
2402 East Camelback Road, Phoenix
Frederick Chao, Cello
Barbara Davis Chao, Flute
Susan Fisherman, Piano
This series of free lecture demonstrations features individual musicians from The
Phoenix Symphony talking about their lives, backgrounds and instruments. Each
“CloseUp” concludes with a fun and informative Q & A session.
THE Concert & THE Encore
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Donna Summer
Michael Christie, Conductor
Come hear five-time Grammy winner Donna Summer in a once-in-a-lifetime performance with The Phoenix Symphony followed by an evening of dining and dancing. Proceeds from THE Concert and THE Encore benefit the Symphony’s youth music education programs.
Tickets start at $250, please call (602) 495-1117 or email events@phoenixsymphony.org.
CloseUps: Meet the Musicians
Monday, October 25, 2010
10:00AM
Mountain View Presbyterian Church
8050 East Mountain View Road, Scottsdale
Frederick Chao, Cello
Barbara Davis Chao, Flute
Susan Fisherman, Piano
This series of free lecture demonstrations features individual musicians from The
Phoenix Symphony talking about their lives, backgrounds and instruments. Each
“CloseUp” concludes with a fun and informative Q & A session.
CloseUps: Meet the Musicians
Monday, November 8, 2010
7:00PM
Borders Books & Music
2402 East Camelback Road, Phoenix
Karen Sinclair, Violin
This series of free lecture demonstrations features individual musicians from The
Phoenix Symphony talking about their lives, backgrounds and instruments. Each
“CloseUp” concludes with a fun and informative Q & A session.
CloseUps: Meet the Musicians
Monday, November 22, 2010
10:00AM
Mountain View Presbyterian Church
8050 East Mountain View Road, Scottsdale
Karen Sinclair, Cello
This series of free lecture demonstrations features individual musicians from
The Phoenix Symphony talking about their lives, backgrounds and instruments.
Each “CloseUp” concludes with a fun and informative Q & A session.
CloseUps: Meet the Musicians
Monday, January 10, 2011
7:00PM
Borders Books & Music
2402 East Camelback Road, Phoenix
Bill Wanser, Principal Percussion
This series of free lecture demonstrations features individual musicians from The
Phoenix Symphony talking about their lives, backgrounds and instruments. Each
“CloseUp” concludes with a fun and informative Q & A session.
CloseUps: Meet the Musicians
Monday, January 24, 2011
10:00AM
Mountain View Presbyterian Church
8050 East Mountain View Road, Scottsdale
Bill Wanser, Principal Percussion
This series of free lecture demonstrations features individual musicians from The
Phoenix Symphony talking about their lives, backgrounds and instruments. Each
“CloseUp” concludes with a fun and informative Q & A session.
CloseUps: Meet the Musicians
Monday, February 14, 2011
7:00PM
Borders Books & Music
2402 East Camelback Road, Phoenix
Peter Anderegg, Principal Percussion
Leslie Frey, Assistant Principle Second Violin
This series of free lecture demonstrations features individual musicians from The
Phoenix Symphony talking about their lives, backgrounds and instruments. Each
“CloseUp” concludes with a fun and informative Q & A session.
CloseUps: Meet the Musicians
Monday, February 28, 2011
10:00AM
Mountain View Presbyterian Church
8050 East Mountain View Road, Scottsdale
Peter Anderegg, Principal Percussion
Leslie Frey, Assistant Principle Second Violin
This series of free lecture demonstrations features individual musicians from The
Phoenix Symphony talking about their lives, backgrounds and instruments. Each
“CloseUp” concludes with a fun and informative Q & A session.
CloseUps: Meet the Musicians
Monday, March 14, 2011
7:00PM
Borders Books & Music
2402 East Camelback Road, Phoenix
Paula Provo, Harp
This series of free lecture demonstrations features individual musicians from The
Phoenix Symphony talking about their lives, backgrounds and instruments. Each
“CloseUp” concludes with a fun and informative Q & A session.
CloseUps: Meet the Musicians
Monday, March 28, 2011
10:00AM
Mountain View Presbyterian Church
8050 East Mountain View Road, Scottsdale
Paula Provo, Harp
This series of free lecture demonstrations features individual musicians from The
Phoenix Symphony talking about their lives, backgrounds and instruments. Each
“CloseUp” concludes with a fun and informative Q & A session.
CloseUps: Meet the Musicians
Monday, April 11, 2011
7:00PM
Borders Books & Music
2402 East Camelback Road, Phoenix
Mark Deatherage, Acting Principle Viola
This series of free lecture demonstrations features individual musicians from The
Phoenix Symphony talking about their lives, backgrounds and instruments. Each
“CloseUp” concludes with a fun and informative Q & A session.
CloseUps: Meet the Musicians
Monday, April 25, 2011
10:00AM
Mountain View Presbyterian Church
8050 East Mountain View Road, Scottsdale
Mark Deatherage, Acting Principle Viola
This series of free lecture demonstrations features individual musicians from The
Phoenix Symphony talking about their lives, backgrounds and instruments. Each
“CloseUp” concludes with a fun and informative Q & A session.