Beethoven’s ninth and final symphony, premiered years after illness left the composer completely deaf, revolutionized the symphonic form with vocal soloists and a chorus joining the orchestra to sing his setting of Friedrich Schiller’s poem “Ode to Joy,” celebrating the brotherhood of all humanity. Premiered 200 years ago with Beethoven seated beside the conductor facing the orchestra, at its conclusion, one of the soloists turned the composer around to see the thunderous applause he no longer could hear. Tito Muñoz leads four vocal soloists, The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and orchestra in this orchestral masterpiece.
Praised for his versatility, technical clarity, and keen musical insight, Tito Muñoz is internationally recognized as one of the most gifted conductors on the podium today. After 10 years as the Virginia G. Piper Music Director of The Phoenix Symphony, Tito’s tenure, one of the longest in the organization’s history, concluded at the end of the 2023-24 season.
| Date | Time | Tickets | Packages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 25, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
| Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
| Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
Symphonic Metamorphosis
Symphony No. 9 “Choral”
Following the Sunday, April 27, 2025 concert, The Phoenix Holocaust Association in partnership with The Phoenix Symphony will host its annual community-wide Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration at 5 p.m.
The public is invited to attend this moving event marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the liberation of those who survived the Holocaust. Local survivors will participate in the program which will include a candle-lighting ceremony to remember the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust as well as music composed by Jewish pianist and composer Gideon Klein just days before his transport to the Auschwitz Concentration Camp.
To attend the Commemoration, please RSVP here.
The Phoenix Symphony’s SRP Preludes series returns for the 2024/25 season! Preludes will take place one hour prior to select performances with activities that will be sure to delight the whole family! Prepare to hear live musical performances, discover new artworks, explore the dances and traditions of new cultures, and much, much more!
Friday, April 25, 6:30 PM
Saturday, April 26, 6:30 PM
Sunday, April 27, 1:00 PM
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