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
February 7, 2024
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 […]
In Business PHX: Chips, Climate, Culture, College, Construction: The New ‘5 C’s’ of Our Economy
By RaeAnne Marsh January 2024 Arizona’s early economy was based on the strength of what it famously called the “5 C’s”: Climate, Cattle, Copper, Cotton and Citrus. Some of those continue to infuse strength to the state’s economy, some have morphed into a broader category, and some have had their elite spot usurped by […]
Phoenix New Times: The biggest cultural moments in Phoenix in 2023
By Jennifer Goldberg December 27, 2023 Another year is behind us, and we’ve got plenty of things to look back at. In 2023, plenty of things happened in the culture of Phoenix, from nationwide trends showing up in town to marquee sporting events and some fond farewells. Here are some of the biggest cultural […]
AP News: Playing live, ‘Nutcracker’ musicians bring unseen signature to holiday staple
By Yvonne Gonzalez December 19, 2023 PHOENIX (AP) — Musicians in a cramped space under a Phoenix stage send up the familiar tones of “The Nutcracker.” Overhead, satin-and-glue pointed toes pitter-patter across stage in a performance of the holiday favorite. For Ballet Arizona and many other productions around the world, a pit full of musicians is […]
Arizona Horizon: Conductor Tito Muñoz completes his final year with the Phoenix Symphony
December 8, 2023 Tito Muñoz completes his tenth a final season with Phoenix Symphony. He leaves behind a long legacy of enhancing Arizona’s Phoenix Symphony and its many education programs. Muñoz will not leave the Symphony completely but rather focus on working as an artistic partner. Looking back on his ten years, Muñoz recalls joining […]
In Business PHX: 19 Top Leaders of 2023: Our list of Valley leaders who are making a real difference!
By Mike Hunter Each year, we select top leaders who have had great success over the preceding year. This year, we selected 19 leaders in varied established sectors within our business community. We asked hard-hitting questions of these leaders to get a sense of what they see for 2024. Each of them is truly entrenched […]
ABC15 Arizona: Holiday Pops at Phoenix Symphony Hall
December 1, 2023 Holiday Pops at the Phoenix Symphony Hall is playing four shows this weekend. Watch Here
ABC15 Arizona: What’s happening this weekend in Phoenix | December 1-3
November 29, 2023 By Zack Perry PHOENIX, Az. — If you’re looking for something fun to do in Phoenix this weekend, December 1-3, there’s plenty of action happening around the Valley. Friday, December 1 Holiday Pops at Symphony Hall When: Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. | Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | […]
Daily Independent: Phoenix Symphony announces upcoming holiday concerts
November 27, 2023 Holiday Pops, Handel’s Messiah, New Year’s Eve performances return to Valley The Phoenix Symphony has a full schedule of holiday concerts coming up. Holiday Pops (Friday-Sunday, Dec. 1-3) features carols and hymns from a variety of traditions. Handel’s Mesías en Español (Saturday, Dec. 9) includes the Christmas portion of Mesías sung entirely […]
Daily Independent: Donate blood in Glendale, get complimentary Phoenix Symphony ticket
November 22, 2023 Drive runs now through Nov. 30 Vitalant blood donors who give between now and Thursday, Nov. 30 at any donor center or blood drive across the Valley will receive a voucher for one ticket to a Phoenix Symphony performance. Being the longest extended holiday weekend of the year, the Thanksgiving holiday is […]
ABC15 Arizona: What’s happening this weekend in Phoenix | November 24-26
November 22, 2023 by Zack Perry What’s happening this weekend in Phoenix PHOENIX — If you’re looking for something fun to do in Phoenix this weekend, November 24-26, there’s plenty of action happening around the Valley. Saturday, November 25 Disney’s Encanto at Symphony Hall When: Nov. 24-26 Where: Phoenix Symphony Hall Cost: Tickets start at $35 […]
KTAR News: Blood donors can get free ticket to Phoenix Symphony through end of November
November 19, 2023 BY SUELEN RIVERA Through the end of November 2023, anyone who donates blood at any Vitalant donation center will get a ticket to The Phoenix Symphony. PHOENIX — Through the end of the month, those who donate blood at any local Vitalant donation center will get a ticket to see a musical performance […]
WSHU Public Radio: Beautiful Music NOW – Alex Laing
November 7, 2023 by Suzanne Bona The Phoenix Symphony The fluid, elegant virtuosity of clarinetist Alex Laing and the Phoenix Symphony, conducted by Tito Muñoz, provide today’s Beautiful Music pick-me-up! This is a 2019 performance of Mozart’s Concerto in A Major for Clarinet and Orchestra and … seriously! … it will knock your socks off! They’re […]
