Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong leads the program including the Phoenix Symphony debut of Cellist Sterling Elliott in Haydn’s charming Cello Concerto No. 2. Gabriela Ortiz’s Antrópolis which paints Mexico City’s exciting nightlife with vibrant musical brush complements an exciting program that concludes with Maurice Ravel’s masterful orchestration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.
Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong leads a captivating 90-minute Coffee Classics program pairing Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 2 with Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, masterfully orchestrated by Ravel. Rising star cellist Sterling Elliott joins the orchestra for Haydn’s elegant concerto, followed by a vivid, multimedia exploration of Mussorgsky’s musical gallery of art-inspired movements. Enjoy pre-concert coffee and a casual talk beginning at 10:05 AM, and stay after for a lively post-concert conversation with the artists.
Program Highlights:
Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major
Mussorgsky / Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition
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
Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong leads the program including the Phoenix Symphony debut of Cellist Sterling Elliott in Haydn’s charming Cello Concerto No. 2. Gabriela Ortiz’s Antrópolis which paints Mexico City’s exciting nightlife with vibrant musical brush complements an exciting program that concludes with Maurice Ravel’s masterful orchestration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.
Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong leads a captivating 90-minute Coffee Classics program pairing Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 2 with Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, masterfully orchestrated by Ravel. Rising star cellist Sterling Elliott joins the orchestra for Haydn’s elegant concerto, followed by a vivid, multimedia exploration of Mussorgsky’s musical gallery of art-inspired movements. Enjoy pre-concert coffee and a casual talk beginning at 10:05 AM, and stay after for a lively post-concert conversation with the artists.
Program Highlights:
Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major
Mussorgsky / Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition
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
| Date | Time | Tickets | Packages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 9, 2026 - Friday Coffee Classics | 11:00 AM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
| Saturday, January 10, 2026 - Saturday Night Classics | 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
| Sunday, January 11, 2026 - Sunday Matinee Classics | 2:00 PM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
Antrópolis
Cello Concerto No. 2
Pictures at an Exhibition
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