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Jewish News: Renowned Jewish Composer to Appear at Phoenix Symphony Gala in October

September 3, 2024 Renowned Jewish composer to appear at Phoenix Symphony Gala in October Growing up on Long Island in the 1950s, Stephen Schwartz took piano lessons like many of his peers. But unlike his friends, his parents knew Broadway composer George Kleinsinger, best known for his children’s compositions. When Schwartz was seven years […]

The Phoenix Symphony Elects Directors and Officers at Annual Meeting

Contact: Rachel Dahl Vice President of Marketing and Communications 602-452-0407 [email protected] Long-time Director Eliot Minsker Named as Honorary Trustee; Retiring Directors Recognized PHOENIX (May 17, 2024) – The Phoenix Symphony announced the election of four Directors and re-election of three Directors to the Board for a three-year term. Additionally, the Board elected Officers and […]

Summer Update from President & CEO, Peter Kjome

By Peter Kjome, President and CEO July 27th, 2023 Dear Friends, This is a time of innovation, change, and progress, and it is with a spirit of gratitude that I share this update with you. As Arizona’s largest performing arts organization, the Phoenix Symphony plays a vital role in our city and the […]

The Phoenix Symphony Appoints Boson Mo As Concertmaster

Contact: Rachel Dahl Vice President of Marketing and Communications 602-452-0407 [email protected] THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY APPOINTS BOSON MO AS CONCERTMASTER PHOENIX (July 26, 2023) — The Phoenix Symphony announced that Boson Mo has been appointed as concertmaster of The Phoenix Symphony, beginning with the 2023/2024 season. Boson will occupy the Herberger Foundation Concertmaster Chair […]

TPS Guest Artist Jay Campbell Interacts with Community

By TPS Operations April 17, 2023 The Phoenix Symphony by tradition features world-class artists at the top of their field. Guest soloist, Jay Campbell, was no exception. The Phoenix Symphony welcomed Jay Campbell to Symphony Hall stage for his riveting performance of Henri Dutilleaux’s, “Tout un monde lointain…” for solo cello during the weekend […]

New in Education and Community Engagement – Open Rehearsals for Students!

By Jordanna Matlock, Manager of Community Engagement April 22, 2023 The Phoenix Symphony Education department is delighted to offer a new experience to students in Arizona: Open Rehearsal Field Trips! This program gives students the rare opportunity to see what happens behind the scenes at a major symphony’s concert. TPS held four open rehearsals […]

Update from President & CEO, Peter Kjome

By Peter Kjome, President and CEO April 25, 2023 The Phoenix Symphony is an integral and indispensable part of Phoenix and Arizona, and many people are working together to advance our orchestra and its programs. As we begin an exciting new chapter, I am inspired by the dedication and passion of those who care […]

The Phoenix Symphony Announces 2023-24 Season Programming

Contact: Rachel Dahl Vice President of Marketing and Communications 602-452-0407 [email protected] The Phoenix Symphony Announces 2023-24 Season Programming Renowned guest artists and beloved masterpieces are featured in a dynamic and varied season filled with classical and popular programs Virginia G. Piper Music Director Tito Muñoz’s triumphant tenth season PHOENIX (April 14, 2023) – […]

The Phoenix Symphony Announces Latin Fire Concert April 21-23 With Latino Cultural Arts Festivities Prior to Shows

For Immediate Release Contact: Rachael Curley DRA Collective 480.560.3255 [email protected] THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES LATIN FIRE CONCERT APRIL 21-23 WITH LATINO CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVITIES PRIOR TO SHOWS PHOENIX (April 6, 2023) — The Phoenix Symphony is announcing Latin Fire concerts at Symphony Hall April 21-April 23 that will be full of passion and […]

Winners of Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras Young Musicians’ Competition to Perform April 19

Contact: Rachael Curley DRA Collective 480.560.3255 [email protected] WINNERS OF PHOENIX YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS YOUNG MUSICIANS’ COMPETITION TO PERFORM APRIL 19 A Side-by-Side Concert with Professional and Student Musicians to Feature Young Scholarship Winners PHOENIX (April 3, 2023) — The Phoenix Symphony is announcing its Side-by-Side concert on April 19 with the Phoenix Youth […]

The Phoenix Symphony Announces Belshazzar’s Feast Concert April 14-16

For Immediate Release Contact: Rachael Curley, DRA Collective 480.560.3255 [email protected] THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST CONCERT APRIL 14-16 April 12 Changing Hands Bookstore Event: World-Renowned Pianist Jeremy Denk Discusses and Signs his Memoir in Conversation with Peter Kjome, Symphony CEO PHOENIX (March 20, 2023) — The Phoenix Symphony is announcing the Belshazzar’s Feast concert […]

Phoenix Symphony Music Director Tito Muñoz Extends Tenure

PHOENIX (March 1, 2023) — The Phoenix Symphony announced today that Virginia G. Piper Music Director Tito Muñoz has agreed to extend his tenure for an additional season, culminating in an exceptional decade of leadership as artistic leader of the Symphony.

Tito Muñoz will continue as Music Director through August 31, 2024. After ten years as artistic leader of The Phoenix Symphony, his tenure is one of the longest in the organization’s history.

The Phoenix Symphony Appoints Peter Kjome as President and CEO

Contact: Rachael CurleyDRA [email protected] THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY APPOINTS PETER KJOME AS PRESIDENT AND CEO PHOENIX (January 11, 2023) — The Phoenix Symphony Board of Directors has selected orchestra veteran Peter Kjome, who recently led one of the country’s top orchestras, after a national search to serve as the organization’s new President and CEO. Kjome succeeds […]

World-renowned violinist Sarah Chang performs with the Phoenix Symphony Oct. 14-16

Violinist Sarah Chang made her debut with the New York Philharmonic when she was 8. Since then, she’s played with orchestras around the world and with some of the best and most well-known musicians. She’s been honored in magazines and by both Yale and Harvard universities. And Oct. 14-16, she’ll be in the Valley performing […]

The Phoenix Symphony strategizes to appeal to new audience

The Phoenix Symphony will begin its 2022-23 season on October 14th. Music Director Tito Muñoz has traveled around the globe, not only to conduct but to bring world-class talent back to Arizona. Here to discuss The Phoenix Symphony’s strategies to appeal to new audiences is Music Director Tito Muñoz. Advancing into its second season back […]

Iconic Life: Music to Our Ears | Tito Muñoz Talks The Phoenix Symphony’s 22-23 Season, Music Education and More

By Kaitlyn Beickel October 10, 2022 To prepare for the Phoenix Symphony‘s new season, we sat down with conductor and Virginia G Piper Music Director Tito Muñoz to talk about music education and his world travels. The Phoenix Symphony is kicking off their 2022-2023 season on October 14-16 with a full orchestra for a romantic evening, featuring conductor and Virginia […]

Arizona’s Family: Phoenix Symphony adds more venues in time for the start of its 2022-2023 season

By Dani Birzer August 25, 2022 PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) – The Phoenix Symphony is adding more venues across the Valley in celebration of its 76th concert season. Besides their usual performances at Symphony Hall, the group is adding more concerts the Mesa Arts Center, Orpheum Theatre, Camelback Bible Church, and Madison Center for the Arts. […]

The Symphony’s 76th Concert Season to Feature Premiere, Solo Performances and World-Class Talent in Phoenix

The Phoenix Symphony (TPS) is announcing its 2022-23 concert season, which features performances at Symphony Hall and also embarks on a series of concerts at venues across the Valley, including Mesa Arts Center, Orpheum Theatre, Camelback Bible Church and the Symphony’s newest venue partner, the Madison Center for the Arts. The season will launch with A […]

Phoenix Symphony Announces 2022-23 Season

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The Phoenix Symphony (TPS) President and Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Wilson will step down from her position to relocate to London, England for a unique opportunity presented to her family. Wilson’s departure will be late fall 2022.