City Sun Times: Hospice nurse plays instrumental role in patient’s joy
March 27, 2024 By Lin Sue Flood You see it at every symphony performance – people so enraptured by the music that their eyes close and their fingers dance in the air. Stuart Brown is one of those people. But as illness began to limit his mobility, the 81-year-old relinquished the thought of ever attending a live […]
AZ Big Podcast: Phoenix Symphony’s Peter Kjome talks Arizona Culture
March 26, 2024 The newest episode of the AZ Big Podcast with Michael & Amy has officially dropped. Episode 131 features Peter Kjome, president and CEO of The Phoenix Symphony, who talks all things Arizona arts and culture. LISTEN HERE: Ep. 131: Peter Kjome of The Phoenix Symphony talks Arizona culture and arts About Peter Kjome: […]
Daily Independent: Phoenix Symphony announces 2024-25 season lineup
March 26, 2024 Everything from Pops to films to holiday programming on tap A wide range of classical, popular, film and holiday performances are on tap for the Phoenix Symphony’s 2024-25 season. The Symphony, which will open its 78th season in October, announced its programming lineup Tuesday. The new season will bring classical masterpieces, […]
ABC15: Things to do: Star Wars at Symphony Hall, St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Faire, AZ Aloha Festival
March 14, 2024 by Zack Perry PHOENIX, AZ — St. Patrick’s Day weekend is here! Check out all of these fun events happening around the Valley on March 15-17. Friday, March 15 Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert at Symphony Hall When: March 15-17 Where: Symphony Hall, Phoenix Cost: Tickets start at $45 Read […]
DTPHX: Choose Your DTPHX Adventure With Art Detour 36
March 13, 2024 by Taylor Costello In 1989, Artlink Phoenix’s Art Detour officially launched in Downtown Phoenix as a Saturday afternoon event, which has since grown to include many of Arizona’s major cities and now encompasses the full month of March. Art Detour 36 offers a self-guided tour of art and culture events, allowing patrons […]
OperaWire: Phoenix Symphony Names New Member to Board of Directors
March 7, 2024 By David Salazar The Phoenix Symphony has announced the election of Vanessa Kisicki to its Board of Directors. Kisicki is the Associate General Manager of Customer Operations and Chief Customer Executive of Salt River Project. She also serves on the Childsplay Board of Trustees and on the Board of Directors for […]
Phoenix Independent: SRP exec to serve on Phoenix Symphony board
March 5, 2024 PHOENIX SYMPHONY Phoenix native Vanessa Kisicki is the newest board member at the Phoenix Symphony. The Phoenix Symphony added to its board of directors. On Tuesday, the group announced Phoenix native Vanessa Kisicki as the newest board member, a press release stated. Kisicki is currently the associate general manager of customer […]
AZ Big Spotlight: Olsson, Guidant Law Firm, Phoenix Symphony, Rose Law Group
March 1, 2024 Olsson names David Hertzberg to lead Southwest Olsson has appointed David Hertzberg to spearhead its operations in Arizona, California, and Nevada. Hertzberg began serving in the Southwest geography leader role earlier this month. He will focus on developing and executing strategies to grow Olsson’s brand, reputation and clients within the region. Hertzberg brings […]
Phoenix Magazine: 5 Concerts to Check Out This Week (February 26-March 3)
February 26, 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 more festivals and a groundbreaking rapper with an anniversary. February 27-28 Bad Bunny The “Booker T” rapper held the title of the most-listened-to artist on […]
AZ Central: Top concerts playing in Phoenix in March
February 25, 2024 By Ed Masley Festival season is officially in full swing as the opening weekend of March finds Innings Festival going into Extra Innings at Tempe Beach Park while M3F Fest moves into its new location at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix. March also brings the Glendale Folk & Heritage Festival, the Chandler Ostrich Festival, the Tough […]
12 News: Celebrate Mardi Gras with The Phoenix Symphony
February 23, 2024 Trumpeter Byron Stripling explains the magic behind the Mardi Gras in New Orleans and gives us a preview of the show at Orpheum theater with pianist Bobby Floyd. Watch the Segment Here
OperaWire: Phoenix Symphony Announces New Senior Vice President & Chief Advancement Officer
February 23, 2024 By David Salazar Phoenix Symphony has announced the appointment of Tammy Rocker to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer. Rocker previously worked as the Symphony’s Chief Development Officer and was also the Division Vice President for the Southwest region at the American Lung Association. She also worked […]
In Business PHX: Symphony Appoints Former Development Staff to New Role
February 21, 2024 The Phoenix Symphony announces the return of an exceptional leader to the organization. Tammy Rocker has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer. Tammy Rocker joins President and CEO Peter Kjome, Vice President of Development Nicole Peña, the Symphony’s Board of Directors, staff, musicians, and others to work […]
Phoenix New Times: 10 places to celebrate Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday) in Phoenix
February 13, 2024 By Jennifer Goldberg Concerts, parties and plenty of drinks can be had all over the Valley to celebrate Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is traditionally the last day before the season of Lent begins, a period of time characterized by self-denial and religious reflection. Which means, it’s time to […]
Arizona’s Family: The Ultimate ABBA Tribute at The Phoenix Symphony
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12 News: Mamma Mia! The Phoenix Symphony is celebrating ABBA
February 6, 2024 Finnish tribute band Rajaton stopped by our Arizona Midday studios to give us an acapella sneak peak at what we can expect this weekend at Symphony Hall. https://www.12news.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/arizona-midday/mamma-mia-the-phoenix-symphony-is-celebrating-abba/75-f4941394-cb8a-4583-8260-bca3238223a1 Watch the Video Here
Daily Independent: Upcoming Phoenix Symphony shows will celebrate music of ABBA, Queen
February 1, 2024 (PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY) Finnish vocal sensation Rajaton, at left, will celebrate the music of ABBA Feb. 9-11 at Symphony Hall. Then on March 2, the Symphony and a cast of rockers will pay tribute to Queen at Arizona Financial Theater. The Phoenix Symphony will host sing-along worthy, fan-favorite […]
AZ Central: Top concerts playing Phoenix in February: Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, Post Malone, Hozier
By Ed Masley January 27, 2024 Post Malone is set to kick off Phoenix Open 2024 week with a concert at the 16th hole in a month whose other highlights range from the two-weekend Innings Festival (with Red Hot Chili Peppers and Hozier) to Body Language, a Phoenix Raceway EDM fest, and two-night stands at Footprint Center by two […]
KTAR News: The Phoenix Symphony announces ABBA and Queen tribute shows
By Arin Ducharme January 23, 2024 ABBA and Queen tribute shows are scheduled in the next two months in Phoenix. (Phoenix Symphony Photo) PHOENIX– The Phoenix Symphony, in conjunction with Arizona Financial Theatre, have announced tribute shows for ABBA and Queen in the months of February and March. The tribute show to ABBA […]
KBACH: Composer David Ludwig and violinist Bella Hristova
Composer David Ludwig wrote a violin concerto as a wedding present for his bride, Bella Hristova, who will be performing it January 5-7 with Tito Muñoz and the Phoenix Symphony. KBACH’s Greg Kostraba chatted with Bella and David about how they met, and about the surprises and hidden messages within the piece. Learn more about the […]