AZ Central: Best concerts in Phoenix in January 2025: Justin Timberlake, Maxwell
January 1, 2025 By Ed Masely Two huge stadium concerts have already been announced for 2025 in metro Phoenix. Kendrick Lamar’s the Grand National Tour with SZA and Post Malone’s BIG ASS Stadium Tour will both hit State Farm Stadium in Glendale, a venue that’s all but guaranteed to add more dates before the […]
Continuing A True Collaboration: Symphony for the Schools
The Phoenix Symphony is excited to continue our creative partnership with Michael Kary, Professor of Theatre at Grand Canyon University (GCU) for our Symphony for the Schools Field Trip theme: Collaboration: Inspired by Differences. The 2024/25 season’s Symphony For The Schools Field Trips would not have been possible without the excellent resource of Kary’s acting […]
Frontdoors Magazine: George Daugherty, Conductor and co-creator of “Bugs Bunny at the Symphony”
December 30, 2025 Bugs Bunny has long been an ambassador for classical music. How has he influenced people’s appreciation of the genre? For so many people — including me — we got our first exposure to classical music by watching these iconic Looney Tunes as children, on Saturday mornings sitting in front of the […]
Daily Independent: New Year’s Eve offers eats and drinks aplenty
December 29, 2024 By Brent Ruffner Jump, jive and have a ball. There are New Year’s Eve celebrations aplenty, Valley residents. Which way you choose to roll into 2025 might depend on what side of town you are in. In Mesa, Noon Year’s Eve Celebration allows some to celebrate 2025 early with a 10 […]
AZ Central: New Year’s Eve 2024: Best parties and bar crawls in metro Phoenix
December 22, 2024 By Tiffany Acosta As we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome the excitement of 2025, New Year’s celebrations are taking place throughout metro Phoenix. What’s more exciting than a night out with friends, sharing drinks and sneaking in that perfect New Year’s Eve kiss just as the clock strikes midnight? Whether […]
Phoenix New Times: Phoenix Symphony celebrates women artists this season
December 23, 2024 By Geri Koeppel Symphony orchestras have been fighting the misperception that they only deliver music from dead white guys. The Phoenix Symphony’s current season has programming for a wide range of musical interests. TAVIT Symphony orchestras have been fighting the misperception that they only deliver music from dead white guys. And the Phoenix […]
Winter Update from President and CEO Peter Kjome
December 19, 2024 Dear Friends, As we look ahead to the New Year, it is with a spirit of gratitude that we reflect on what has been accomplished and all that will be achieved in the months ahead. With your steadfast support, our Symphony serves Phoenix and Arizona both on and off the stage. Our […]
Free Field Trips for Arizona Students
The mission of the Phoenix Symphony is to provide extraordinary musical experiences that inspire and advance our community, enriching the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds. With our mission in mind, we strive to share the music of the Phoenix Symphony with all Arizona students. Thanks to the support of generous donors like […]
AZ Central: From the stage to the gallery wall to the zoo, local arts groups get $3.8 million boost
December 11, 2024 By Mary Jo Pitzl Major arts organizations in Arizona are getting a nearly $4 million boost to help grow their audience and chart their course in a post-pandemic era. The Flinn Foundation has awarded a collective $3.8 million over the next three years to 18 arts groups, ranging from the Arizona […]
AZ Central: Inside the music lessons where Phoenix Symphony musicians help kids learn math, sciences
December 11, 2024 By Shelby Slade Music strikes a powerful cord in our hearts. It unites us, expresses emotions we can’t put words to and enriches our lives. The Phoenix Symphony, founded in 1947, has been tapping into that wellspring power for decades through its moving concerts and performances. But that’s just one piece […]
Phoenix Magazine: 5 Concerts to Check Out This Week (December 9-15)
December 10, 2024 By Jason Keil Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week’s column features Apple Music’s Artist of the Year and several holiday concerts. December 13 Phoenix Symphony: Handel’s Messiah Considered the most famous oratorio ever written, this classical piece […]
5 Arts Circle Reception Recap
The Phoenix Symphony was honored to host the 5 Arts Circle at the 100th anniversary of Rhapsody in Blue on November 22nd, 2024. Founded in 1999, 5 Arts Circle is a 501(c)(3) social group that supports five premier visual and performing arts organizations vital to the cultural and economic life of our community.
ABC15: THINGS TO DO
December 5, 2024 By Zack Perry Get out and enjoy some beautiful Valley weather with these events! PHOENIX — The weekend is here! Check out these fun events around the Valley on December 6-8. Cirque Holiday with Phoenix Symphony When: December 6-8 Where: Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix Cost: Tickets start at $55 Troupe Vertigo takes audiences on a […]
Field Trip Opportunities Featuring Student Compositions
This season, the Phoenix Symphony had the opportunity to spotlight the talents of Arizona’s young artists during performances designed specifically for kids. We’ve had students from Ballet Etudes Academy, Rosie’s House and Mesa Youth Creative Agency showcase their skills at our family concerts, inspiring audiences with their creativity — and that’s just the beginning. We […]
Annual Luncheon Experience – Savor the Symphony – Brings Local Music and Food Together for a Great Cause
Contact: Rachel Dahl Vice President of Marketing and Communications 602-452-0407 | [email protected] Experience a Private, Behind-the-Scenes Symphony Rehearsal of “Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner” PHOENIX (January 17, 2025) – The Phoenix Symphony’s cherished annual community event, Savor the Symphony luncheon, offers guests the experience to eavesdrop on a Phoenix Symphony rehearsal and […]
Phoenix New Times: Phoenix organizations offer arts and culture Cyber Monday ticket deals
December 2, 2024 By Jennifer Goldberg Here’s your chance to get discounted tickets to Arizona Opera, Ballet Arizona, Phoenix Symphony and other places. A number of arts organizations and performance venues around metro Phoenix are getting in on the Cyber Monday trend, offering tickets to upcoming shows at a discount. Whether you’re looking for […]
ABC15: Things to do: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Holiday Pops with Phoenix Symphony, Beauty and the Beast
November 27, 2024 By Zack Perry PHOENIX — The weekend is here! Check out all these fun events happening on November 29 – December 1. Holiday Pops at The Phoenix Symphony When: Friday – Sunday Where: Symphony Hall, Phoenix Cost: Tickets start at $35 Jump joyfully into the season with our annual Holiday Pops! This sparkling performance […]
Daily Independent: Phoenix Symphony to host Savor the Symphony luncheon
November 22, 2024 ‘Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner’ experience will feature guest vocalist, conductor Guest artist Tamika Lawrence, a Phoenix native, will perform as vocalist for “Simply the Best.” The Phoenix Symphony will host the Savor the Symphony luncheon, which offers guests the experience to eavesdrop on a Phoenix Symphony […]
Daily Independent: Phoenix Symphony to celebrate 100th anniversary of ‘Rhapsody in Blue’
November 21, 2024 German conductor Christian Reif, left, and American pianist Conor Hanick will both be featured this weekend at Symphony Hall. The Phoenix Symphony will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” and other works that premiered in 1924. German conductor Christian Reif leads the orchestra in Sibelius’ beguiling “Symphony No. […]
The Phoenix Symphony Announces 2025 Savor the Symphony Luncheon and “Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner” Experience
Contact: Rachel Dahl Vice President of Marketing and Communications 602-452-0407 [email protected] Local Award-Winning Chef, Christopher Collins, to Serve as the Luncheon’s Chef PHOENIX (November 18, 2024) – The Phoenix Symphony is thrilled to announce the return of a cherished community event: the 2025 Savor the Symphony luncheon, which offers guests the experience to eavesdrop […]
