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The Phoenix Symphony

Founded in 1947, The Phoenix Symphony proudly serves the citizens of Phoenix and the surrounding metropolitan area, Arizona, and the southwestern United States. What began as an occasional group of musicians performing a handful of concerts each year (in a city of fewer than 100,000 people) today serves more than 265,000 people annually, with 275 concerts and presentations throughout the greater Phoenix area and beyond. The 75-member Phoenix Symphony presents an annual season from September through the beginning of June, featuring full-length classical and pops concerts at Symphony Hall in downtown Phoenix, in Scottsdale, in Prescott, and throughout central Arizona.

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  The Phoenix Symphony

  One North First Street
  Phoenix, 85004

  Phone: (602)495-1999

  Fax: (602)253-1772

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• Upcoming Events

  11/23/09	Musician CloseUps - Christopher McKay, viola Mountain View Presbyterian Church
  11/27/09- 11/28/09	Mozart and Strauss Symphony Hall
  11/29/09	Mozart and Strauss Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/02/09- 12/04/09	Holiday Express! Symphony Hall
  12/04/09- 12/06/09	Holiday Pops Symphony Hall
  12/05/09	Family Holiday Pops Symphony Hall
  12/06/09	Handel's Messiah Sing-A-Long Symphony Hall
  12/09/09	Handel's Messiah by Candlelight Church of the Beatitudes
  12/11/09	Handel's Messiah by Candlelight North Hills Church of God
  12/12/09	Handel's Messiah by Candlelight The Church at Litchfield Park
  12/13/09	Handel's Messiah by Candlelight Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
  12/16/09	Handel's Messiah by Candlelight Central United Methodist Church
  12/17/09	Handel's Messiah by Candlelight American Lutheran Church of Sun City
  12/18/09	Handel's Messiah by Candlelight Bethany Bible Church - Phoenix
  12/19/09	Handel's Messiah by Candlelight Camelback Seventh-Day Adventist Church
  12/20/09	Handel's Messiah by Candlelight Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/31/09	New Year's Eve Symphony Gala The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
  12/31/09	New Year's Eve Symphony Hall
  01/11/10	Musician CloseUps - Erik Ludwig, contrabassoon Borders Books - Phoenix
  01/25/10	Musician CloseUps - Erik Ludwig, contrabassoon Mountain View Presbyterian Church
  02/08/10	Musician CloseUps - Paula Engerer, English Horn and Gabriel Kovach, French Horn Borders Books - Phoenix
  02/22/10	Musician CloseUps - Paula Engerer, English Horn and Gabriel Kovach, French Horn Mountain View Presbyterian Church
  03/08/10	Musician CloseUps - Brian Gordon, Flute and Piccolo Borders Books - Phoenix
  03/22/10	Musician CloseUps - Brian Gordon, Flute and Piccolo Mountain View Presbyterian Church
  04/12/10- 04/11/10	Musician CloseUps - Ron Whaley & Friends: Magdalena Martinic-Jercic, Violin, Lan Qui, Violin, Dumitri Lazarescu, Electric Violin, Viviana Cumplido, Flute and David Pack, Tuba Borders Books - Phoenix
  04/26/10	Musician CloseUps - Ron Whaley & Friends: Magdalena Martinic-Jercic, Violin, Lan Qui, Violin, Dumitri Lazarescu, Electric Violin, Viviana Cumplido, Flute and David Pack, Tuba Mountain View Presbyterian Church

• Member Reviews

  • Event Name: Carmina Burana
    "What was that Soprano singing?"
    Review posted by: Ed Russell from Mange Takk, NY, Apr 24, 2009
    

    While I agree the performance was sublime, From the second row, I'm pretty sure one of the sopranos was singing "moose" and "juice" during Oh Fortuna and not the proper Latin.

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    While I agree the performance was sublime, From the second row, I'm pretty sure one of the sopranos was singing "moose" and "juice" during Oh Fortuna and not the proper Latin.

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  • Event Name: Mahler: Symphony No. 4
    "sublime music and performance"
    Review posted by: row 6 music lover from phoenix AZ USA, Apr 10, 2009
    

    The Thursday night performance was excellent. The orchestra played flawlessly and the singing was sublime. I am thinking of going again this Saturday.

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    The Thursday night performance was excellent. The orchestra played flawlessly and the singing was sublime. I am thinking of going again this Saturday.

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  • Event Name: Stravinsky: The Firebird
    "Majestic!"
    Review posted by: PhoenixBird from Phoenix, AZ, Mar 02, 2009
    

    I consider one of the best parts of the symphony when the “Infernal Dance” is performed. I think this part was highly dissonant, with the purpose of creating that desperation mixed with trouble... Expand

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    I consider one of the best parts of the symphony when the “Infernal Dance” is performed. I think this part was highly dissonant, with the purpose of creating that desperation mixed with trouble sensation. I enjoyed it, as I knew that when Ivan found his princess, it would be pure delight. Also, the Firebird’s lullaby was quite enchanting, enough to hypnotize Kaschei and put him to sleep. Undoubtedly, after the “Profound Darkness,” when all the creatures and the illusory palace disappeared, that feeling was transformed in relief. The Firebird’s ending was such a magical moment, as it incorporated most of the instruments in such a superb manner. It was one of the best moments I have ever experienced in a concert of that sort. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Enemy Slayer: A Navajo Oratorio
    "A Very Current Legend"
    Review posted by: Valarie from N. Phoenix, Feb 08, 2008
    

    I am not a fan of modern music. But I must say I really liked this oratorio. It is modern, clashing, turbulent at times, haunting at others. It is lush, intense and will take you on an emotional... Expand

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    I am not a fan of modern music. But I must say I really liked this oratorio. It is modern, clashing, turbulent at times, haunting at others. It is lush, intense and will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride. An ancient legend is modernised to be embodied by a returning Iraq war veteran to his tribe and the turmoil of leaving the devastation of war behind to become a part of his village again. The internal demons are strong and the pull of the emotions is intense. But with love and reminders of how he was raised by his people, he is finally cleansed of the demons. So a happy ending and I have to admit, I cried! The orchestra was fantastic and the choir, as the voices of The Elders, was magnificent (this was a devilish piece to sing!!). But I can't say enough good things about Scott Hendricks. He was powerful as the Warrior returned, acting the part in place, singing a new work, some in Navajo language from memory. I'm glad I went and also that I supported our local talent. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Baroque Christmas
    "Go for Baroque!"
    Review posted by: Sonny the Cat from Phoenix, AZ, Dec 16, 2006
    

    12/14/2006 All-Bach Concert. Top 3 Stars of the game: #3 Hornist Gabriel Kovach wailing in the stratosphere in Brandenburg Trio 2; #2 Baritone Hyung Yun doing the Deutsch convincingly in "Ja, ja,... Expand

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    12/14/2006 All-Bach Concert. Top 3 Stars of the game: #3 Hornist Gabriel Kovach wailing in the stratosphere in Brandenburg Trio 2; #2 Baritone Hyung Yun doing the Deutsch convincingly in "Ja, ja, ich kann die Feinde schlagen"; and #1 Flutist Viviana Cumplido dancing circles around the Man with the Golden Flute in the "Badinerie." Honorable mention: Cellist Richard Bock's fluid continuo all night long. I highly recommend all of you to catch this Bach-Fest 12/19 through 12/21. I plan to go back for another round. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Pops Series: An Arizona Christmas Tribute to Robert Shaw
    "A Somber Christie"
    Review posted by: Sonny the Cat from Phoenix, AZ, Dec 03, 2006
    

    Friday, 12/1/2006. One word: “Somber.” In other words: “This ain’t no Boston Pops Christmas.” No Leroy Anderson tunes. No Sleigh Ride. No sing-alongs. No Santa! While I wouldn’t agree completely with... Expand

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    Friday, 12/1/2006. One word: “Somber.” In other words: “This ain’t no Boston Pops Christmas.” No Leroy Anderson tunes. No Sleigh Ride. No sing-alongs. No Santa! While I wouldn’t agree completely with Presto the Cat’s characterization as “dull,” both the orchestra and Phoenix Symphony Chorus could have exhibited more “shine” and energy. From the balcony, the Phoenix Girls Chorus and the solo violin were virtually inaudible. The Hallelujah Chorus was dangerously out of synch. In a Pops concert taken so seriously, these flaws were inexcusable. On the other hand, I was extremely impressed with the Maestro’s innovative concept of a holiday concert. We were exposed to excerpts from some classical masterpieces by Beethoven and Poulenc. Traditional carols were presented in rare arrangements that kept our attention. The Thompson Alleluia was magical in its pacing and buildup. Too bad the audience broke out into applause prematurely. It would have been interesting to hear the entire program without pause as you suggested in your introduction. A true Christie Christmas Mass/Fantasia. Collapse

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• Past Events

  11/15/09	Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony Yavapai College Performance Hall
  11/12/09- 11/14/09	Nixon in China Symphony Hall
  11/09/09	Musician CloseUps - Christopher McKay, viola Borders Books - Phoenix
  10/31/09	Trick or Treat - Halloween with the Symphony Symphony Hall
  10/30/09- 11/01/09	Simply Sinatra Symphony Hall
  10/29/09	Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
  10/26/09	Close-Ups: Meet the Musicians Mountain View Presbyterian Church
  10/18/09	Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/15/09- 10/29/09	Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony Symphony Hall
  10/12/09	Close-Ups: Meet the Musicians Borders Books - Phoenix
  10/09/09- 10/11/09	Piano Men II Symphony Hall
  09/24/09- 09/27/09	Alondra De La Parra Symphony Hall
  09/19/09	Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery Symphony Hall
  09/19/09- 09/20/09	Oscar Night! Symphony Hall
  09/13/09	Beethoven's 9th Symphony Yavapai College Performance Hall
  09/11/09- 09/12/09	Opening Night - Beethoven's 9th Symphony Symphony Hall
  06/06/09	Superheroes! Symphony Hall
  06/05/09- 06/06/09	007: Bond and Beyond Symphony Hall
  05/28/09- 05/30/09	Legends and Heroes Symphony Hall
  05/23/09	Joshua Bell Symphony Hall
  05/15/09- 05/17/09	A Salute To Rodgers and Hammerstein Symphony Hall
  04/30/09- 05/02/09	Saint-Saens: Organ Symphony Symphony Hall
  04/27/09	Musician Close-Up Mountain View Presbyterian Church
  04/23/09- 04/25/09	Carmina Burana Symphony Hall
  04/18/09	I Want to be a Bach Star! Symphony Hall
  04/17/09- 04/19/09	Pop Goes Vegas! Symphony Hall
  04/13/09	Musician Close-Up Borders Books - Phoenix
  04/09/09- 04/11/09	Mahler: Symphony No. 4 Symphony Hall
  04/02/09- 04/03/09	Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances Symphony Hall
  03/26/09	Symphony Connections Phoenix College
  03/25/09	Symphony Connections Scottsdale Community College Performing Arts Center
  03/23/09	Musician Close-Up Mountain View Presbyterian Church
  03/12/09- 03/14/09	Romantic Serenades Symphony Hall
  03/09/09	Musician Close-Up Borders Books - Phoenix
  03/07/09	The Magic Horn Symphony Hall
  03/06/09- 03/08/09	The Big Big Band - Jazz At The Symphony Symphony Hall
  03/01/09	Arabian Nights Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  02/28/09	Target Music In The Park Steele Indian School Park
  02/27/09	Arabian Nights Tempe Center for the Arts
  02/23/09	Musician Close-Up Mountain View Presbyterian Church
  02/19/09- 02/21/09	Stravinsky: The Firebird Symphony Hall
  02/09/09	Musician Close-Up Borders Books - Phoenix
  02/08/09	Side by Side with the Phoenix Youth Symphony Symphony Hall
  02/05/09- 02/07/09	Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 Symphony Hall
  01/30/09- 02/01/09	Doc Severinsen - El Ritmo de la Vida Symphony Hall
  01/26/09	Musician Close-Up Mountain View Presbyterian Church
  01/25/09	Espana Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  01/23/09	Espana Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
  01/22/09	Espana Arcadia High School
  01/12/09	Borders Musician Close-Up Borders Books - Phoenix
  01/08/09- 01/09/09	Respighi: The Pines of Rome Symphony Hall
  01/08/09- 01/09/09	Colin Currie: Higdon Percussion Concerto Symphony Hall
  01/03/09- 01/04/09	Bugs Bunny on Broadway Symphony Hall
  12/31/08	New Year's Eve Symphony Hall
  12/31/08	New Year's Eve Symphony Gala The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
  12/21/08	Baroque Christmas Bethany Bible Church - Phoenix
  12/21/08	Sing-A-Long Messiah Bethany Bible Church - Phoenix
  12/20/08	Baroque Christmas Ascension Lutheran Church
  12/19/08	Baroque Christmas American Lutheran Church of Sun City
  12/17/08	Handel's Messiah Highlights Southern Baptist Temple
  12/16/08	Handel's Messiah Highlights Foothills Baptist Church
  12/14/08	Handel's Messiah Complete Oratorio Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
  12/13/08	Handel's Messiah Highlights Camelback Seventh-Day Adventist Church
  12/12/08	Handel's Messiah Complete Oratorio Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  12/11/08	Handel's Messiah Highlights Love of Christ Lutheran Church
  12/10/08	Handel's Messiah Highlights Central United Methodist Church
  12/05/08- 12/07/08	Christmas Pops Symphony Hall
  11/28/08- 11/29/08	Pictures at an Exhibition Symphony Hall
  11/23/08	A Night in Vienna Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  11/21/08	A Night in Vienna Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
  11/15/08	Let's Compose Symphony Hall
  11/13/08- 11/15/08	Brahms: Symphony No. 1 Symphony Hall
  11/06/08- 11/08/08	Stravinsky: Petrushka Symphony Hall
  10/27/08	Musician CloseUps - October Mountain View Presbyterian Church
  10/26/08	Lang Lang Symphony Hall
  10/24/08- 10/25/08	Sha Na Na Symphony Hall
  10/19/08	All American Classics Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  10/10/08- 10/11/08	Schumann - Piano Concerto Symphony Hall
  10/02/08- 10/04/08	Haydn - The Creation Symphony Hall
  09/21/08	Target World Music Festival - HAPA Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
  09/20/08	Target World Music Festival - Celtic Fiddlin' Symphony Hall
  09/19/08- 09/20/08	Target World Music Festival - Natalie MacMaster in Concert Symphony Hall
  09/17/08	Target World Music Festival - Tania Libertad Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
  09/14/08	Target World Music Festival - Kronos Quartet Mesa Arts Center Theaters
  09/12/08	Target World Music Festival - Kronos Quartet Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
  09/11/08- 09/13/08	Target World Music Festival - Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra the Heritage of World Folk Symphony Hall
  09/06/08	Opening Night - Wagner Spectacular with Jane Eaglen Symphony Hall
  06/07/08	Harvard Glee Club Concert Central United Methodist Church
  05/31/08	Eartha Kitt Symphony Hall
  05/23/08- 05/24/08	Ainadamar Symphony Hall
  05/15/08- 05/17/08	Brahms Third Symphony Symphony Hall
  05/10/08	Sounds of Hollywood Symphony Hall
  05/09/08- 05/10/08	Big Screen Legends: Music of John Williams Symphony Hall
  05/07/08- 05/08/08	Let's Dance! Symphony Hall
  05/03/08	The Phoenix Symphony Chorus Concert Central United Methodist Church
  05/01/08- 05/02/08	Schubert Symphony Hall
  04/28/08	Musician CloseUps - April Mountain View Presbyterian Church
  04/24/08- 04/26/08	Benedetti Plays Mendelssohn Symphony Hall
  04/14/08- 10/13/08	Borders Musician CloseUps Borders Books - Phoenix
  04/12/08	By Request Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix