Mélisse Brunet returns to conduct Copland’s iconic Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo, Ives’ Variations on “America” and Bates’ The Rhapsody of Steve Jobs. Stewart Goodyear returns as soloist in Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F, a 100-year-old work that fuses jazz, ragtime, and classical music into a sensational piece, rounding out this American celebration in music.
Friday Coffee Classics: Friday, February 27, 11:00 AM | Learn More
Begin your Friday morning in the welcoming atmosphere of Symphony Hall, surrounded by beautiful music, warm company, lively conversation, and complimentary coffee. It’s a relaxed and enriching way to experience the music you love, with the performance at the heart of it all!
Each 90-minute performance offers a delightful, behind-the-scenes look at the music, with engaging stories and insights from the conductor and musicians woven throughout.
Preludes for America 250: Arizona in America’s Story (sponsored by Salt River Project) invites concertgoers to arrive one hour early for a special pre-concert lobby experience that brings Arizona’s history, culture, and civic life into conversation with the music on stage. Through engaging exhibits and community partnerships, explore the people, places, and stories that connect Arizona to the broader American narrative.
⚡ Salt River Project (SRP) – A featured exhibit highlighting SRP’s enduring role in Arizona’s growth, innovation, and infrastructure
🎨 Museum of the Arizona Artist – Paintings and artworks reflecting Arizona’s rich artistic heritage
🏺 S’edav Va’aki Museum – An exhibit sharing the deep Indigenous and cultural history of the region
🇺🇸 Daughters of the American Revolution – Connecting Arizona to America’s founding ideals and early history
🏛️ Preserve Phoenix – Showcasing historic Phoenix buildings and places from the eras represented in the concert
🗳️ Arizona Secretary of State’s Office – A voter registration table supporting civic participation and engagement
🏴 Arizona America250 – To illuminate Arizona’s untamed spirit of independence, the 250th celebration will serve as the cornerstone for a statewide commemoration
Arrive early and experience how Arizona’s story comes to life before the music begins.
| Date | Time | Tickets | Packages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, February 27, 2026 - Friday Coffee Classics | 11:00 AM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
| Saturday, February 28, 2026 - Saturday Night Classics | 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
| Sunday, March 1, 2026 - Sunday Matinee Classics | 2:00 PM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
Variations on “America”
Concerto in F
The Rhapsody of Steve Jobs
Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
Oliver & Sharon Harper Family Legacy for Music Excellence
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