Conductor José Luis Gómez leads a remarkable program featuring Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, one of the most personal works in the repertoire. Written in the aftermath of the composer’s personal turmoil and built around a Russian folk tune that carries the weight of fate itself.
Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2, performed by Francesca Dego, is the composer at his most lyrical and direct, with melodies that linger long after the final note. The program opens with Karen LeFrak’s American Promise, a vivid and optimistic celebration of the American spirit, closing the classics season with a sense of hope and forward momentum.
Friday Coffee Classics: Friday, May 15, 11:00 AM
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.
Saturday Evening and Sunday Matinee Classics: Saturday, May 16, 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 17, 2:00 PM
Experience the complete program at Symphony Hall, performed in full by your Phoenix Symphony with intermission. These performances present the music as the composers intended, in the traditional concert format that has anchored the classics season all year.
Conductor José Luis Gómez leads a remarkable program featuring Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, one of the most personal works in the repertoire. Written in the aftermath of the composer’s personal turmoil and built around a Russian folk tune that carries the weight of fate itself.
Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2, performed by Francesca Dego, is the composer at his most lyrical and direct, with melodies that linger long after the final note. The program opens with Karen LeFrak’s American Promise, a vivid and optimistic celebration of the American spirit, closing the classics season with a sense of hope and forward momentum.
Friday Coffee Classics: Friday, May 15, 11:00 AM
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.
Saturday Evening and Sunday Matinee Classics: Saturday, May 16, 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 17, 2:00 PM
Experience the complete program at Symphony Hall, performed in full by your Phoenix Symphony with intermission. These performances present the music as the composers intended, in the traditional concert format that has anchored the classics season all year.
| Date | Time | Tickets | Packages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 15, 2026 - Friday Coffee Classics | 11:00 AM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
| Saturday, May 16, 2026 - Saturday Night Classics | 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
| Sunday, May 17, 2026 - Sunday Matinee Classics | 2:00 PM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
American Promise
Violin Concerto No. 2
Symphony No. 4
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