2010-11 Classics Season Preview

CLASSICS

MICHAEL CHRISTIE – THE VIRGINIA G. PIPER MUSIC DIRECTOR

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SERIES2010/11

CLASSICS 2FAVORITES 9 P IA NO F EST IVA L 10

SPECIALS 12 REDISCOVERED MASTERS 14 COMPOSER SPOTLIGHT 16

BENEFITS & MORE 18PRICING GUIDE 21

CONTENTS Welcome Symphony Family!

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Welcome to our 2010/11 Season. Phoenix Symphony performances are the most spectacular nights in the Valley, with many concerts SOLD OUT long before opening night! With countless thrilling performances and an array of musical selections and composers showcased throughout the season, it is hard to pick just one performance to attend.

To accommodate your concert and seating choices, we have custom packages made just for you! From all 16 of our classical masterpieces, a half package of 8, or choose your own 4 concerts, season ticket holders have the best seats waiting for them and always at the lowest price.

To guarantee your seat for these thrilling concerts of your choice, subscribe NOW to this incredible Season. We guarantee the best value, the best seats and the best concerts for a thrilling season of the greatest symphonic music in Phoenix!

SUBSCRIBE NOW! online: www.phoenixsymphony.org phone: 602-495-1999

O P E N I N G N I G H T !Brahms Violin ConcertoSEP 16

Ravel’s Boléro!SEP 23, 25

Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet OCT 7-9

Mozart’s SurprisesOCT 14, 15

Schubert’s “Unfinished Symphony” FinishedNOV 11-13

Dvorák’s New World SymphonyNOV 26, 27

Deck the Halls Family ConcertDEC 4

Candlelight MessiahDEC 9-12, 16, 18

Handel’s MessiahDEC 17-19

New Year’s Eve ExtravaganzaDEC 31

Symphonie fantastiqueJAN 6-8

Brandenburg FestivalJAN 14-16

ElijahFEB 3, 5

Also sprach ZarathustraFEB 17-19

Frautschi Performs Bruch MAR 3-5

Threepenny Opera Suite MAR 24-26

Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 APR 14-16

Symphonic VoyagesAPR 21, 23

The World’s Greatest Piano Concertos FestivalMAY 5-7, 12, 14

The Red ViolinMAY 19, 21

SERIES AT A GLANCE

Call 602-495-1999 for the complete Pops brochure

CLASSICS 2FAVORITES 9 P IA NO F EST IVA L 10

SPECIALS 12 REDISCOVERED MASTERS 14 COMPOSER SPOTLIGHT 16

BENEFITS & MORE 18PRICING GUIDE 21

CONTENTS Welcome Symphony Family!

1

Welcome to our 2010/11 Season. Phoenix Symphony performances are the most spectacular nights in the Valley, with many concerts SOLD OUT long before opening night! With countless thrilling performances and an array of musical selections and composers showcased throughout the season, it is hard to pick just one performance to attend.

To accommodate your concert and seating choices, we have custom packages made just for you! From all 16 of our classical masterpieces, a half package of 8, or choose your own 4 concerts, season ticket holders have the best seats waiting for them and always at the lowest price.

To guarantee your seat for these thrilling concerts of your choice, subscribe NOW to this incredible Season. We guarantee the best value, the best seats and the best concerts for a thrilling season of the greatest symphonic music in Phoenix!

SUBSCRIBE NOW! online: www.phoenixsymphony.org phone: 602-495-1999

O P E N I N G N I G H T !Brahms Violin ConcertoSEP 16

Ravel’s Boléro!SEP 23, 25

Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet OCT 7-9

Mozart’s SurprisesOCT 14, 15

Schubert’s “Unfinished Symphony” FinishedNOV 11-13

Dvorák’s New World SymphonyNOV 26, 27

Deck the Halls Family ConcertDEC 4

Candlelight MessiahDEC 9-12, 16, 18

Handel’s MessiahDEC 17-19

New Year’s Eve ExtravaganzaDEC 31

Symphonie fantastiqueJAN 6-8

Brandenburg FestivalJAN 14-16

ElijahFEB 3, 5

Also sprach ZarathustraFEB 17-19

Frautschi Performs Bruch MAR 3-5

Threepenny Opera Suite MAR 24-26

Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 APR 14-16

Symphonic VoyagesAPR 21, 23

The World’s Greatest Piano Concertos FestivalMAY 5-7, 12, 14

The Red ViolinMAY 19, 21

SERIES AT A GLANCE

Call 602-495-1999 for the complete Pops brochure

“MR. HADELICH PLAYS…WITH ANE X A C T I N G FOCUS, AN UNERRING DRAMATIC SENSE AND A RICH, BEAUTIFUL TONE.”

—The New York Times

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Ravel’s Boléro!

An overwhelming success since its premiere as a ballet in 1928 and making its way into popular American culture with the film 10, Ravel’s Boléro has remained an audience favorite for its simple melody and vibrant orchestration. Enjoy this colorful work alongside Corigliano’s moving Symphony No. 1, inspired by the AIDS crisis of the late 20th century. The concert highlight will be the world premiere performance of celebrated Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov’s newest composition.

SEP 23 n THU n 7:30 pmSEP 25 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductorKayhan Kalhor, kamanchehJamey Haddad, percussionJeremy Flower, electronicsMichael Ward-Bergeman, accordion

CORIGLIANO: Symphony No. 1GOLIJOV: World PremiereRAVEL: Boléro

Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet RM

Witness two very striking fairytales as The Phoenix Symphony explores Prokofiev’s romantic suite from his ballet Romeo and Juliet, based on the classic Shakespeare masterpiece. The concert is paired with Hans Krása’s Brundibar, the first piece of The Phoenix Symphony’s Recovered Masters Series. This semi-staged opera features the Phoenix Boys Choir and is presented with the delightful images of famed illustrator Maurice Sendak from the recently published children’s book.

OCT 7 n THU n 7:30 pmOCT 8 n FRI n 11:00 am*OCT 9 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductorVocalists, TBDPhoenix Boys Choir

KRÁSA: Brundibar WEINBERG: Rhapsody on Moldavian ThemesPROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet (selections)

Mozart’s Surprises

Mozart never fails to delight and charm audiences with his sublime compositions. His Symphony No. 40 and Overture to Don Giovanni are two of his most dramatic compositions and are paired with Haydn’s Symphony No. 60 for a concert of elegant classical masterpieces.

OCT 14 n THU n 7:30 pmOCT 15 n FRI n 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductor

MOZART: Don Giovanni OvertureHAYDN: Symphony No. 60 (“Il Distratto”)MOZART: Symphony No. 40

Augustin Hadelich

Brahms Violin Concerto

O P E N I N G N I G H T !

The Phoenix Symphony launches its 2010-11 classical season with Brahms’ dazzling Violin Concerto featuring sensational young violinist Augustin Hadelich. Declared by critics around the globe as a rising talent and consummate showman, Hadelich makes his Phoenix Symphony debut for one night only. Hear this exciting performance that also features Tchaikovsky’s poignant Symphony No. 6.

SEP 16 n THU n 7:30 pm

Michael Christie, conductorAugustin Hadelich, violin

BRAHMS: Violin ConcertoTCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6 (“Pathétique”)

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RM Concerts with this symbol are part of the Rediscovered Masters series, see page 14 for details about this amazing series.

* The Friday coffee concert is one hour of music selected from the evening’s program.

“MR. HADELICH PLAYS…WITH ANE X A C T I N G FOCUS, AN UNERRING DRAMATIC SENSE AND A RICH, BEAUTIFUL TONE.”

—The New York Times

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Ravel’s Boléro!

An overwhelming success since its premiere as a ballet in 1928 and making its way into popular American culture with the film 10, Ravel’s Boléro has remained an audience favorite for its simple melody and vibrant orchestration. Enjoy this colorful work alongside Corigliano’s moving Symphony No. 1, inspired by the AIDS crisis of the late 20th century. The concert highlight will be the world premiere performance of celebrated Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov’s newest composition.

SEP 23 n THU n 7:30 pmSEP 25 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductorKayhan Kalhor, kamanchehJamey Haddad, percussionJeremy Flower, electronicsMichael Ward-Bergeman, accordion

CORIGLIANO: Symphony No. 1GOLIJOV: World PremiereRAVEL: Boléro

Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet RM

Witness two very striking fairytales as The Phoenix Symphony explores Prokofiev’s romantic suite from his ballet Romeo and Juliet, based on the classic Shakespeare masterpiece. The concert is paired with Hans Krása’s Brundibar, the first piece of The Phoenix Symphony’s Recovered Masters Series. This semi-staged opera features the Phoenix Boys Choir and is presented with the delightful images of famed illustrator Maurice Sendak from the recently published children’s book.

OCT 7 n THU n 7:30 pmOCT 8 n FRI n 11:00 am*OCT 9 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductorVocalists, TBDPhoenix Boys Choir

KRÁSA: Brundibar WEINBERG: Rhapsody on Moldavian ThemesPROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet (selections)

Mozart’s Surprises

Mozart never fails to delight and charm audiences with his sublime compositions. His Symphony No. 40 and Overture to Don Giovanni are two of his most dramatic compositions and are paired with Haydn’s Symphony No. 60 for a concert of elegant classical masterpieces.

OCT 14 n THU n 7:30 pmOCT 15 n FRI n 8:00 pm


MOZART: Don Giovanni OvertureHAYDN: Symphony No. 60 (“Il Distratto”)MOZART: Symphony No. 40

Augustin Hadelich

Brahms Violin Concerto

O P E N I N G N I G H T !

The Phoenix Symphony launches its 2010-11 classical season with Brahms’ dazzling Violin Concerto featuring sensational young violinist Augustin Hadelich. Declared by critics around the globe as a rising talent and consummate showman, Hadelich makes his Phoenix Symphony debut for one night only. Hear this exciting performance that also features Tchaikovsky’s poignant Symphony No. 6.

SEP 16 n THU n 7:30 pm

Michael Christie, conductorAugustin Hadelich, violin

BRAHMS: Violin ConcertoTCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6 (“Pathétique”)


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Schubert’s “Unfinished Symphony” Finished RM

REDISCOVERED MASTERS wORLD PREMIERE

As an expatriate living in Italy, Austrian composer Marcel Tyberg is one of many composers who sought to complete Schubert’s lyrical Unfinished Symphony with detailed sketches from the composer. Hear this world premiere completion along with Bruckner’s sacred Mass in E minor written for chorus and wind orchestra.

NOV 11 n THU n 7:30 pmNOV 12 n FRI n 11:00 am*NOV 13 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductorPhoenix Symphony Chorus

CORIGLIANO: Suite for Antiphonal ChorusSCHUBERT: Symphony No. 8 (“Unfinished”)TYBERG: Completion of Shubert’s Symphony No. 8BRUCKNER: Mass in E minor

Dvorák’s New World Symphony RM

Written in America as a musical postcard to his Bohemian homeland, Dvorák’s most famous symphony is known for its nostalgic folk melodies and exultant finale. Enjoy this musical celebration of the Americas with Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring Phoenix favorite Benedetto Lupo returning to the keyboard as soloist and performing the stunning, unaccompanied Song Without Words, made famous in the Romantic era parlor concerts of the Mendelssohn family.

NOV 26 n FRI n 8:00 pmNOV 27 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductorBenedetto Lupo, piano

SCHULHOFF: Symphony No. 2MENDELSSOHN: Song Without Words Op. 19MENDELSSOHN: Piano Concerto No. 1 DVORÁK: Symphony No. 9 (“New World Symphony”)

Symphonie fantastique

Berlioz’s masterpiece details the composer’s dreamy, and sometimes nightmarish, devotion to actress Hariett Smithson. Complete with an elegant ball, a frightening march to the scaffold, and a sublime scene in the field, Berlioz’s most celebrated work is a orchestral tour de force. It is paired with Corigliano’s delightful Pied Piper Fantasy featuring Phoenix Symphony principal flutist Viviana Cumplido, and a legion of area flutists and drummers.

JAN 6 n THU n 7:30 pmJAN 7 n FRI n 11:00 am*JAN 8 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductorViviana Cumplido, flute

CORIGLIANO: Pied Piper FantasyBERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique

Elijah RM

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Composed in the spirit of Bach and Handel, Mendelssohn’s work for orchestra and chorus portrays the dramatic scenes of the Biblical prophet Elijah in musical form. Experience this monumental work accompanied by masterpiece paintings which have been selected by Phoenix Art Museum’s curators to dramatically depict the biblical tale.

FEB 3 n THU n 7:30 pmFEB 5 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductorPhoenix Symphony ChorusChristine Brandes, sopranoLaura Vlasak Nolan, mezzo-sopranoSean Paninkkar, tenorBrian Mulligan, baritone

MENDELSSOHN: Elijah

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New World Symphony

“IF WE HAVE FORGOTTEN THAT MuSIC IS MEANT TO

GIVE PLEASURE, IT IS CHRISTIE’S GIFT TO REMIND US.”

—Arizona Republic

The visual aspect of this production was originally conceived by David Schildkret for a performance he conducted in April 2009 at Arizona State University with the combined choirs from ASU and the ASU Symphony Orchestra. Images were curated by the Phoenix Art Museum Education Department: Kathryn Blake, Director, Kristi McMillan, Assistant Curator and Celina Chiarello, intern.



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Schubert’s “Unfinished Symphony” Finished RM

REDISCOVERED MASTERS wORLD PREMIERE

As an expatriate living in Italy, Austrian composer Marcel Tyberg is one of many composers who sought to complete Schubert’s lyrical Unfinished Symphony with detailed sketches from the composer. Hear this world premiere completion along with Bruckner’s sacred Mass in E minor written for chorus and wind orchestra.

NOV 11 n THU n 7:30 pmNOV 12 n FRI n 11:00 am*NOV 13 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductorPhoenix Symphony Chorus

CORIGLIANO: Suite for Antiphonal ChorusSCHUBERT: Symphony No. 8 (“Unfinished”)TYBERG: Completion of Shubert’s Symphony No. 8BRUCKNER: Mass in E minor

Dvorák’s New World Symphony RM

Written in America as a musical postcard to his Bohemian homeland, Dvorák’s most famous symphony is known for its nostalgic folk melodies and exultant finale. Enjoy this musical celebration of the Americas with Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring Phoenix favorite Benedetto Lupo returning to the keyboard as soloist and performing the stunning, unaccompanied Song Without Words, made famous in the Romantic era parlor concerts of the Mendelssohn family.

NOV 26 n FRI n 8:00 pmNOV 27 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductorBenedetto Lupo, piano

SCHULHOFF: Symphony No. 2MENDELSSOHN: Song Without Words Op. 19MENDELSSOHN: Piano Concerto No. 1 DVORÁK: Symphony No. 9 (“New World Symphony”)

Symphonie fantastique

Berlioz’s masterpiece details the composer’s dreamy, and sometimes nightmarish, devotion to actress Hariett Smithson. Complete with an elegant ball, a frightening march to the scaffold, and a sublime scene in the field, Berlioz’s most celebrated work is a orchestral tour de force. It is paired with Corigliano’s delightful Pied Piper Fantasy featuring Phoenix Symphony principal flutist Viviana Cumplido, and a legion of area flutists and drummers.

JAN 6 n THU n 7:30 pmJAN 7 n FRI n 11:00 am*JAN 8 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductorViviana Cumplido, flute

CORIGLIANO: Pied Piper FantasyBERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique

Elijah RM

wITH IMAGERY IN COLL ABORAT ION wITH THE PHOENIx ART MuSEuM

Composed in the spirit of Bach and Handel, Mendelssohn’s work for orchestra and chorus portrays the dramatic scenes of the Biblical prophet Elijah in musical form. Experience this monumental work accompanied by masterpiece paintings which have been selected by Phoenix Art Museum’s curators to dramatically depict the biblical tale.

FEB 3 n THU n 7:30 pmFEB 5 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductorPhoenix Symphony ChorusChristine Brandes, sopranoLaura Vlasak Nolan, mezzo-sopranoSean Paninkkar, tenorBrian Mulligan, baritone

MENDELSSOHN: Elijah

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New World Symphony

“IF WE HAVE FORGOTTEN THAT MuSIC IS MEANT TO

GIVE PLEASURE, IT IS CHRISTIE’S GIFT TO REMIND US.”

—Arizona Republic

The visual aspect of this production was originally conceived by David Schildkret for a performance he conducted in April 2009 at Arizona State University with the combined choirs from ASU and the ASU Symphony Orchestra. Images were curated by the Phoenix Art Museum Education Department: Kathryn Blake, Director, Kristi McMillan, Assistant Curator and Celina Chiarello, intern.



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Also sprach Zarathustra

Instantly recognizable as the theme from Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra remains his most popular symphonic poem today. Experience this work live in the concert hall along with works written for the king of all instruments: the organ. Juilliard professor and organ virtuoso Paul Jacobs returns following his stunning 2009 debut to perform works by Jongen and Widor.

FEB 17 n THU n 7:30 pmFEB 18 n FRI n 11:00 am*FEB 19 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductorPaul Jacobs, organ

JONGEN: Symphonie concertanteWIDOR: Toccato from Symphony No. 5 STRAUSS: Also sprach Zarathustra

Frautschi Performs Bruch RM

Praised by the Arizona Republic as a “great musician” in her most recent performance with The Phoenix Symphony, Jennifer Frautschi returns to perform Bruch’s fiery Violin Concerto. Guest conductor Mei-Ann Chen also leads Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5, (“Reformation”) featuring Martin Luther’s A Mighty Fortress is Our God as part of the work’s powerful finale.

MAR 3 n THU n 7:30 pmMAR 4 n FRI n 11:00 am*MAR 5 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Mei-Ann Chen, conductorJennifer Frautschi, violin

WAGNER: Siegfried IdyllBRUCH: Violin Concerto No. 1MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 5 (“Reformation”)

Threepenny Opera Suite RM

Concertmaster Steven Moeckel takes the lead as The Phoenix Symphony performs Mozart’s Haffner Serenade and Kurt Weill’s Suite from The Threepenny Opera with its ever popular Mack the Knife. The concert is paired with A Study for Strings, the powerful and moving piece written by Czech composer Pavel Haas, who was silenced in 1944.


Steven Moeckel, violin

WEILL: Suite from Threepenny OperaHAAS: A Study for StringsMOZART: Serenade for Strings (“Haffner”)

Sibelius: Symphony No. 2

Known throughout Europe as the greatest trombone virtuoso of our time and heralded as a rising star of new conductors, Christian Lindberg makes his North American conducting debut in a program devoted to works written in Scandinavia. The program features Sibelius’ grandiose Symphony No. 2 and Nielsen’s Helios Overture. Lindberg will delight audiences as he performs his own composition, a concerto for trombone entitled Kundraan’s Karma.

APR 14 n THU n 7:30 pmAPR 15 n FRI n 11:00 am*APR 16 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Christian Lindberg, conductor and trombone soloist

NIELSEN: Helios OvertureLINDBERG: Kundraan’s KarmaSIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2

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TOSSING OFF THE MOST

HAIR-RAISING FIREWORKS–FROM BRAVURA BOWINGS

TO DOUBLE HARMONICS–WITH CASUAL EASE.”

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Also sprach Zarathustra

Instantly recognizable as the theme from Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra remains his most popular symphonic poem today. Experience this work live in the concert hall along with works written for the king of all instruments: the organ. Juilliard professor and organ virtuoso Paul Jacobs returns following his stunning 2009 debut to perform works by Jongen and Widor.

FEB 17 n THU n 7:30 pmFEB 18 n FRI n 11:00 am*FEB 19 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductorPaul Jacobs, organ

JONGEN: Symphonie concertanteWIDOR: Toccato from Symphony No. 5 STRAUSS: Also sprach Zarathustra

Frautschi Performs Bruch RM

Praised by the Arizona Republic as a “great musician” in her most recent performance with The Phoenix Symphony, Jennifer Frautschi returns to perform Bruch’s fiery Violin Concerto. Guest conductor Mei-Ann Chen also leads Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5, (“Reformation”) featuring Martin Luther’s A Mighty Fortress is Our God as part of the work’s powerful finale.


Mei-Ann Chen, conductorJennifer Frautschi, violin

WAGNER: Siegfried IdyllBRUCH: Violin Concerto No. 1MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 5 (“Reformation”)

Threepenny Opera Suite RM

Concertmaster Steven Moeckel takes the lead as The Phoenix Symphony performs Mozart’s Haffner Serenade and Kurt Weill’s Suite from The Threepenny Opera with its ever popular Mack the Knife. The concert is paired with A Study for Strings, the powerful and moving piece written by Czech composer Pavel Haas, who was silenced in 1944.


Steven Moeckel, violin

WEILL: Suite from Threepenny OperaHAAS: A Study for StringsMOZART: Serenade for Strings (“Haffner”)

Sibelius: Symphony No. 2

Known throughout Europe as the greatest trombone virtuoso of our time and heralded as a rising star of new conductors, Christian Lindberg makes his North American conducting debut in a program devoted to works written in Scandinavia. The program features Sibelius’ grandiose Symphony No. 2 and Nielsen’s Helios Overture. Lindberg will delight audiences as he performs his own composition, a concerto for trombone entitled Kundraan’s Karma.

APR 14 n THU n 7:30 pmAPR 15 n FRI n 11:00 am*APR 16 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Christian Lindberg, conductor and trombone soloist

NIELSEN: Helios OvertureLINDBERG: Kundraan’s KarmaSIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2

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TOSSING OFF THE MOST

HAIR-RAISING FIREWORKS–FROM BRAVURA BOWINGS

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Symphonic Voyages RM

Take a symphonic voyage with talented composers as your tour guides. Mendelssohn composed his “Scottish” Symphony after traveling to the British Isles, while Mahler composed his own music and text when creating his Songs of a Wayfayer. Artistic Director of the Arizona Opera, Joel Revzen makes his conducting debut with The Phoenix Symphony for this stunning night of orchestral power.

APR 21 n THU n 7:30 pmAPR 23 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Joel Revzen, conductorPhilip Addis, baritone

VERDI: La Forza del Destino (Overture)MAHLER: Songs of a WayfarerMENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3 (“Scottish”)

The Red Violin RM

Phoenix Symphony concertmaster Steven Moeckel performs music from John Corigliano’s Oscar-winning score, The Red Violin presenting this contemporary classic with projected images from the film. The musical tale of the violin’s journey through several tumultuous generations is paired on the performances with Mendelssohn’s enchanting music from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

MAY 19 n THU n 7:30 pmMAY 21 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductorSteven Moeckel, violin

CORIGLIANO: Red Violin ConcertoWILLIAMS: Theme from Schindler’s List MENDELSSOHN: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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Mozart SurprisesOCT 17 at 2:00 pm Mesa Arts CenterNOV 17 at 7:30 pm Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Handel’s MessiahDEC 12 at 2:00 pm Mesa Arts CenterDEC 17 at 7:30 pm Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Brandenburg ConcertoJAN 15 at 8:00 pmScottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsJAN 16 at 2:00 pm Mesa Arts Center

Also sprach ZarathustraFEB 20 at 2:00 pm Mesa Arts Center

Chamber Music Classics featuring Spotlight ComposersAPR 28 at 7:30 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Piano Concerto Festival: RachmaninoffMAY 15 at 2:00 pmMesa Arts Center

Symphonic National TributeMAY 26 at 7:30 pmScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

MESA SERIES TICKETS:

$195, $155, $115, $75 All performances at 2:00 pm

SCOTTSDALE SERIES TICKETS:

$216, $162, $112 All performances at 7:30 pm

F A V O R I T E S

“(STEVEN MOECKEL’S) TONE WAS

BEAUTIFUL WHERE IT NEEDED TO BE AND

FORCEFUL wHEN THAT WAS CALLED FOR, HIS TEMPOS

INFINITELY FLExIBLE, MAKING HIS PHRASING HIT THE EXACT RHETORICAL TONE REQUIRED.”

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Symphonic Voyages RM

Take a symphonic voyage with talented composers as your tour guides. Mendelssohn composed his “Scottish” Symphony after traveling to the British Isles, while Mahler composed his own music and text when creating his Songs of a Wayfayer. Artistic Director of the Arizona Opera, Joel Revzen makes his conducting debut with The Phoenix Symphony for this stunning night of orchestral power.

APR 21 n THU n 7:30 pmAPR 23 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Joel Revzen, conductorPhilip Addis, baritone

VERDI: La Forza del Destino (Overture)MAHLER: Songs of a WayfarerMENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3 (“Scottish”)

The Red Violin RM

Phoenix Symphony concertmaster Steven Moeckel performs music from John Corigliano’s Oscar-winning score, The Red Violin presenting this contemporary classic with projected images from the film. The musical tale of the violin’s journey through several tumultuous generations is paired on the performances with Mendelssohn’s enchanting music from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

MAY 19 n THU n 7:30 pmMAY 21 n SAT n 8:00 pm

Michael Christie, conductorSteven Moeckel, violin

CORIGLIANO: Red Violin ConcertoWILLIAMS: Theme from Schindler’s List MENDELSSOHN: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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Mozart SurprisesOCT 17 at 2:00 pm Mesa Arts CenterNOV 17 at 7:30 pm Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Handel’s MessiahDEC 12 at 2:00 pm Mesa Arts CenterDEC 17 at 7:30 pm Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Brandenburg ConcertoJAN 15 at 8:00 pmScottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsJAN 16 at 2:00 pm Mesa Arts Center

Also sprach ZarathustraFEB 20 at 2:00 pm Mesa Arts Center

Chamber Music Classics featuring Spotlight ComposersAPR 28 at 7:30 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Piano Concerto Festival: RachmaninoffMAY 15 at 2:00 pmMesa Arts Center

Symphonic National TributeMAY 26 at 7:30 pmScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

MESA SERIES TICKETS:

$195, $155, $115, $75 All performances at 2:00 pm

SCOTTSDALE SERIES TICKETS:

$216, $162, $112 All performances at 7:30 pm

F A V O R I T E S

“(STEVEN MOECKEL’S) TONE WAS

BEAUTIFUL WHERE IT NEEDED TO BE AND

FORCEFUL wHEN THAT WAS CALLED FOR, HIS TEMPOS

INFINITELY FLExIBLE, MAKING HIS PHRASING HIT THE EXACT RHETORICAL TONE REQUIRED.”

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Four legendary composers, four talented soloists, eighty-eight keys and your Phoenix Symphony make for an outstanding mini-festival devoted to the piano. Michael Christie has invited a dazzling line-up of talented young soloists to the Valley to perform celebrated concertos as part of this two-week festival. With works by Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Grieg and Tchaikovsky, audiences are in for a spectacular treat that will dazzle and delight ! Piano soloists performing during the Festival will include the 2009 Bösendorfer USASU International Piano Competition Winner and the 2009 Christel DeHaan Classical Fellow of the American Pianists Association.

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WEEK 1 Grieg & TchaikovskyMichael Christie, conductor

MAY 5 n THU n 7:30 pmNorwegian composer Edvard Grieg is best known for his dynamic Piano Concerto in A Minor and his incidental music composed for the play Peer Gynt. Hear both of these Norwegian selections as The Phoenix Symphony opens its 2011 Piano Festival.

MAY 6 n FRI n 11:00 am*One hour reduced program of this week’s selections.

MAY 7 n SAT n 8:00 pmFirst performed in Boston in 1875 to rave reviews and audience acclaim, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 remains an audience favorite the world over. Hear the brilliant melodies of this renowned concerto paired with the composer’s Serenade for Strings, written in imitation of Mozart’s delightful works for string orchestra.

WEEK 2 Rachmaninoff & BeethovenMichael Christie, conductor

MAY 12 n THU n 7:30 pm (with the Phoenix Symphony Chorus)Rachmaninoff was a legendary composer, conductor and performer and his works live on as a musical reminder of his larger-than-life personality. His Piano Concerto No. 2 is no exception, bringing plenty of musical fireworks and gorgeous melodies to the keyboard.

MAY 14 n SAT n 8:00 pm Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 represents the pinnacle of his piano concertos, rightfully earning the title “Emperor.” Combining the magnificent power and delicate intimacy of the piano, Beethoven captures all that audiences love in a great work for piano and orchestra. Don’t miss the Piano Festival finale that also includes a world premiere commission by Canadian composer Marjan Mozetich.

The Mozetich premiere presented by The Phoenix Symphony Commissioning Club.

Please note: Artists, programs and schedule subject to change.

Top to bottom: Rachmaninoff, Grieg, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky


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MAY 5 n Grace Fong, performing Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor. Fong is the 2009 Christel DeHaan Classical Fellow

MAY 6 n One-hour program featuring Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor with Grace Fong and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Stanislav Khristenko

MAY 7 n Stanislav Khristenko, performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Khristenko is the 4th Bosendorfer uSASu International Piano Competition First Prize winner

MAY 12 n TBDMAY 14 n Ran Dank, performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5. Dank is the Sander Buchman Memorial First Prize winner.

GUEST ARTISTS

Four legendary composers, four talented soloists, eighty-eight keys and your Phoenix Symphony make for an outstanding mini-festival devoted to the piano. Michael Christie has invited a dazzling line-up of talented young soloists to the Valley to perform celebrated concertos as part of this two-week festival. With works by Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Grieg and Tchaikovsky, audiences are in for a spectacular treat that will dazzle and delight ! Piano soloists performing during the Festival will include the 2009 Bösendorfer USASU International Piano Competition Winner and the 2009 Christel DeHaan Classical Fellow of the American Pianists Association.

THE WORLD’S GREATEST

PIANO CONCERTOS

FESTIVAL

WEEK 1 Grieg & TchaikovskyMichael Christie, conductor

MAY 5 n THU n 7:30 pmNorwegian composer Edvard Grieg is best known for his dynamic Piano Concerto in A Minor and his incidental music composed for the play Peer Gynt. Hear both of these Norwegian selections as The Phoenix Symphony opens its 2011 Piano Festival.

MAY 6 n FRI n 11:00 am*One hour reduced program of this week’s selections.

MAY 7 n SAT n 8:00 pmFirst performed in Boston in 1875 to rave reviews and audience acclaim, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 remains an audience favorite the world over. Hear the brilliant melodies of this renowned concerto paired with the composer’s Serenade for Strings, written in imitation of Mozart’s delightful works for string orchestra.

WEEK 2 Rachmaninoff & BeethovenMichael Christie, conductor

MAY 12 n THU n 7:30 pm (with the Phoenix Symphony Chorus)Rachmaninoff was a legendary composer, conductor and performer and his works live on as a musical reminder of his larger-than-life personality. His Piano Concerto No. 2 is no exception, bringing plenty of musical fireworks and gorgeous melodies to the keyboard.

MAY 14 n SAT n 8:00 pm Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 represents the pinnacle of his piano concertos, rightfully earning the title “Emperor.” Combining the magnificent power and delicate intimacy of the piano, Beethoven captures all that audiences love in a great work for piano and orchestra. Don’t miss the Piano Festival finale that also includes a world premiere commission by Canadian composer Marjan Mozetich.

The Mozetich premiere presented by The Phoenix Symphony Commissioning Club.

Please note: Artists, programs and schedule subject to change.

Top to bottom: Rachmaninoff, Grieg, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky


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MAY 5 n Grace Fong, performing Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor. Fong is the 2009 Christel DeHaan Classical Fellow

MAY 6 n One-hour program featuring Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor with Grace Fong and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Stanislav Khristenko

MAY 7 n Stanislav Khristenko, performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Khristenko is the 4th Bosendorfer uSASu International Piano Competition First Prize winner

MAY 12 n TBDMAY 14 n Ran Dank, performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5. Dank is the Sander Buchman Memorial First Prize winner.

GUEST ARTISTS

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Deck the Halls Family Concert

The Phoenix Symphony’s Deck the Halls event celebrates the holiday season with a magical stageshow designed for children of all ages. Led by Conductor Bob Moody and featuring members of the Phoenix Boys Choir, Symphony Hall will be transformed into a magical wonderland with music from your favorite holiday tunes. Get your photo taken with Santa, and enjoy the pre-show party in the lobby including entertainment, arts and craft activities and refreshments.

DEC 4 n SAT n 2:30 pm

Robert Moody, conductorSymphony Hall

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza

It’s an all-out musical countdown as The Phoenix Symphony performs all your favorite masterpieces for this end of the year celebration! Every section of the orchestra will be rollicking with good cheer as we toast the end of 2010 and ring in 2011. Grab your hat, your noisemakers and your glass of champagne and join us as Symphony Hall turns into Times Square for this last night of 2010!

DEC 31 n FRI n 7:00 pmSymphony Hall

Candlelight Messiah

FE ATuRING CHORAL HIGHL IGHTS OF HANDEL’S MESSIAH & CORELL I ’S CHRISTMAS CONCERTO

DEC 9 n THU n 7:30 pmCentral United Methodist Church

DEC 10 n FRI n 7:30 pmSt. Mary’s Basilica

DEC 11 n SAT n 7:30 pmCamelback 7th Day Adventist

DEC 12 n SUN n 2:00 pm*Mesa Arts Center

DEC 16 n THU n 7:30 pmAmerican Lutheran Church

DEC 18 n SAT n 2:00 pmChurch at Litchfield Park

Handel’s Messiah

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DEC 17 n FRI n 7:30 pm*Scottsdale Center for the Arts


DEC 19 n SUN n 3:00 pmPinnacle Presbyterian Church

Brandenburg Festival

Written for and dedicated to the Margrave of Brandenburg in 1721, Bach’s beloved Brandenburg Concerti were stowed away and not performed until the late nineteenth century. The Phoenix Symphony will present all six of these hidden treasures in beautiful venues throughout the Valley as a rare holiday treat! Experience some of Bach’s greatest works for orchestra featuring talented Phoenix Symphony musicians as soloists. JAN 14 n FRI n 8:00 pmTempe Center for the Arts

JAN 15 n SAT n 8:00 pmScottsdale Center for the Arts

JAN 16 n SUN n 2:00 pmMesa Arts Center



13Please note: Artists, programs and schedule subject to change. Please note: A per ticket facility fee may be charged for some perfomances.

SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS START AT $20!

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Deck the Halls Family Concert

The Phoenix Symphony’s Deck the Halls event celebrates the holiday season with a magical stageshow designed for children of all ages. Led by Conductor Bob Moody and featuring members of the Phoenix Boys Choir, Symphony Hall will be transformed into a magical wonderland with music from your favorite holiday tunes. Get your photo taken with Santa, and enjoy the pre-show party in the lobby including entertainment, arts and craft activities and refreshments.

DEC 4 n SAT n 2:30 pm

Robert Moody, conductorSymphony Hall

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza

It’s an all-out musical countdown as The Phoenix Symphony performs all your favorite masterpieces for this end of the year celebration! Every section of the orchestra will be rollicking with good cheer as we toast the end of 2010 and ring in 2011. Grab your hat, your noisemakers and your glass of champagne and join us as Symphony Hall turns into Times Square for this last night of 2010!

DEC 31 n FRI n 7:00 pmSymphony Hall

Candlelight Messiah

FE ATuRING CHORAL HIGHL IGHTS OF HANDEL’S MESSIAH & CORELL I ’S CHRISTMAS CONCERTO

DEC 9 n THU n 7:30 pmCentral United Methodist Church

DEC 10 n FRI n 7:30 pmSt. Mary’s Basilica

DEC 11 n SAT n 7:30 pmCamelback 7th Day Adventist

DEC 12 n SUN n 2:00 pm*Mesa Arts Center

DEC 16 n THU n 7:30 pmAmerican Lutheran Church


Handel’s Messiah

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DEC 17 n FRI n 7:30 pm*Scottsdale Center for the Arts


DEC 19 n SUN n 3:00 pmPinnacle Presbyterian Church

Brandenburg Festival

Written for and dedicated to the Margrave of Brandenburg in 1721, Bach’s beloved Brandenburg Concerti were stowed away and not performed until the late nineteenth century. The Phoenix Symphony will present all six of these hidden treasures in beautiful venues throughout the Valley as a rare holiday treat! Experience some of Bach’s greatest works for orchestra featuring talented Phoenix Symphony musicians as soloists. JAN 14 n FRI n 8:00 pmTempe Center for the Arts

JAN 15 n SAT n 8:00 pmScottsdale Center for the Arts

JAN 16 n SUN n 2:00 pmMesa Arts Center



13Please note: Artists, programs and schedule subject to change. Please note: A per ticket facility fee may be charged for some perfomances.

SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS START AT $20!

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Rediscovered Masters: From Mendelssohn to the Holocaust Speakers: Hava Tirosh-Samuelson, Irving & Miriam Lowe Professor of Modern Judaism and Director, Center for Jewish Studies, Arizona State Uni-versityOct 6 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth IsraelOct 7 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall

The Garden of the Finzi-ContinisFilm ScreeningNov 7 at 3:00 pm, Phoenix Art Museum

The Jews of Central EuropeSpeakers: Marsha L. Rozenblit, Harvey M. Meyerhoff Professor of Jewish History, University of MarylandNov 10 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth IsraelNov 11 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall

The Young Felix Mendelssohn: The Making of a Musical Genius Speaker: Larry Todd, Arts and Sciences Professor of Music, Duke UniversityNov 22 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth IsraelNov 26 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall

Judaism and Christianity: Shared Heritage, Diverse Interpretations Speaker: David Schildkret, Professor of Choral Music, Arizona State University School of MusicFeb 2 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth IsraelFeb 3 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall

Their lives cut short by the horrors of war, and their works denied to be heard in the world’s concert halls, World War II affected all walks of life including music composition. Several composers’ vital and passionately lyrical compositions were banned and entire schools of composition were eradicated during the Holocaust while small pockets of music thrived in concentration camps across Eastern Europe. The Phoenix Symphony will explore and perform many of these works for the first time during the 2010-11 Season in its series, Rediscovered Masters. These composers include such masters as Max Bruch, Pavel Haas, Mieczyslaw Weinberg, Hans Krása, Erwin Schuloff, Marcel Tyberg and Kurt Weill bringing to life the voices that were silenced decades ago. Throughout the season and academic year, The Phoenix Symphony and the Arizona State University Center for Jewish Studies will present a series of lectures, films and discussions around the Valley, linking the musical presentations to the cultural and historical themes of assimilation, modernization, destruction and remembrance.

The Phoenix Symphony Rediscovered Masters will include a season long celebration of the works of these fine composers including concerts, events and lectures. In partnership with The Orel Foundation, ASU Center for Jewish Studies and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., The Phoenix Symphony will celebrate these great men—Masters who cannot be suppressed forever; and who will never be forgotten.

Hans Krása: BRuNDIBAROCT 7–OCT 9, 2010, Symphony HallOctober 7 performance dedicated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

REDISCOVERED MASTER’S WORLD PREMIERE!

Marcel Tyberg:COMPLETION OF SCHuBERT’S uNFINISHED SYMPHONYNOV 11–NOV 13, 2010

REDISCOVERED MASTERS

LECTURES & EVENTS

CONCERTS

Clockwise from top left: weinberg, Schulhoff, weill, Bruch, Tyberg, Haas and Krása

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“An Hebraic Art Taste”: Wagner, Jews and the Business of MusicSpeaker: David Conway, Senior Research Fellow, University College, LondonMar 2 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth IsraelMar 3 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall

Theresienstadt: Hitler’s Unwitting Gift Speaker: Bob Elias, Executive Director, The Orel FoundationMar 23 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel

Music, Assimilation, and AmbivalenceSpeaker: Joel Revzen, Artistic Director, Arizona OperaApr 20 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel

Jewishness in Music: German-Jewish Opera After Wagner Speaker: Kenneth Reinhard, Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature, UCLAMay 18 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth IsraelMay 19 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall

Erwin Schulhoff:SYMPHONY NO. 2NOV 26–NOV 27, 2010

Max Bruch:VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1MAR 3–MAR 5, 2011, Symphony Hall

Kurt Weill: SuITE FROM THREEPENNY OPERAMAR 24–MAR 26, 2011

Pavel Haas:A STuDY FOR STRINGSMAR 24–MAR 26, 2011

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Series made possible by:

All lectures at Temple Beth Israel are no charge. Lectures at Symphony Hall are at no charge but a ticket to the performance is required for admission.

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Rediscovered Masters: From Mendelssohn to the Holocaust Speakers: Hava Tirosh-Samuelson, Irving & Miriam Lowe Professor of Modern Judaism and Director, Center for Jewish Studies, Arizona State Uni-versityOct 6 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth IsraelOct 7 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall

The Garden of the Finzi-ContinisFilm ScreeningNov 7 at 3:00 pm, Phoenix Art Museum

The Jews of Central EuropeSpeakers: Marsha L. Rozenblit, Harvey M. Meyerhoff Professor of Jewish History, University of MarylandNov 10 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth IsraelNov 11 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall

The Young Felix Mendelssohn: The Making of a Musical Genius Speaker: Larry Todd, Arts and Sciences Professor of Music, Duke UniversityNov 22 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth IsraelNov 26 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall

Judaism and Christianity: Shared Heritage, Diverse Interpretations Speaker: David Schildkret, Professor of Choral Music, Arizona State University School of MusicFeb 2 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth IsraelFeb 3 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall

Their lives cut short by the horrors of war, and their works denied to be heard in the world’s concert halls, World War II affected all walks of life including music composition. Several composers’ vital and passionately lyrical compositions were banned and entire schools of composition were eradicated during the Holocaust while small pockets of music thrived in concentration camps across Eastern Europe. The Phoenix Symphony will explore and perform many of these works for the first time during the 2010-11 Season in its series, Rediscovered Masters. These composers include such masters as Max Bruch, Pavel Haas, Mieczyslaw Weinberg, Hans Krása, Erwin Schuloff, Marcel Tyberg and Kurt Weill bringing to life the voices that were silenced decades ago. Throughout the season and academic year, The Phoenix Symphony and the Arizona State University Center for Jewish Studies will present a series of lectures, films and discussions around the Valley, linking the musical presentations to the cultural and historical themes of assimilation, modernization, destruction and remembrance.

The Phoenix Symphony Rediscovered Masters will include a season long celebration of the works of these fine composers including concerts, events and lectures. In partnership with The Orel Foundation, ASU Center for Jewish Studies and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., The Phoenix Symphony will celebrate these great men—Masters who cannot be suppressed forever; and who will never be forgotten.

Hans Krása: BRuNDIBAROCT 7–OCT 9, 2010, Symphony HallOctober 7 performance dedicated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

REDISCOVERED MASTER’S WORLD PREMIERE!

Marcel Tyberg:COMPLETION OF SCHuBERT’S uNFINISHED SYMPHONYNOV 11–NOV 13, 2010

REDISCOVERED MASTERS

LECTURES & EVENTS

CONCERTS

Clockwise from top left: weinberg, Schulhoff, weill, Bruch, Tyberg, Haas and Krása

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“An Hebraic Art Taste”: Wagner, Jews and the Business of MusicSpeaker: David Conway, Senior Research Fellow, University College, LondonMar 2 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth IsraelMar 3 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall

Theresienstadt: Hitler’s Unwitting Gift Speaker: Bob Elias, Executive Director, The Orel FoundationMar 23 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel

Music, Assimilation, and AmbivalenceSpeaker: Joel Revzen, Artistic Director, Arizona OperaApr 20 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel

Jewishness in Music: German-Jewish Opera After Wagner Speaker: Kenneth Reinhard, Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature, UCLAMay 18 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth IsraelMay 19 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall

Erwin Schulhoff:SYMPHONY NO. 2NOV 26–NOV 27, 2010

Max Bruch:VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1MAR 3–MAR 5, 2011, Symphony Hall

Kurt Weill: SuITE FROM THREEPENNY OPERAMAR 24–MAR 26, 2011

Pavel Haas:A STuDY FOR STRINGSMAR 24–MAR 26, 2011

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Series made possible by:

All lectures at Temple Beth Israel are no charge. Lectures at Symphony Hall are at no charge but a ticket to the performance is required for admission.


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Felix Mendelssohn

Mendelssohn is frequently overlooked when compared with his Romantic contemporaries including Beethoven, Schubert and Schumann. A resurgence in the popularity of his music has taken place in the past year as institutions celebrated the composer’s 250th birthday in 2009. The Phoenix Symphony will take a closer look at Mendelssohn exploring the works of this talented prodigy turned mature composer. Selections during the 2010-11 season include his monumental oratorio, Elijah, his Third and Fifth Symphonies and his Piano Concerto No. 1.

During the 2010-11 Season, Music Director Michael Christie and The Phoenix Symphonywill continue to explore and showcase two composers and, for the first time, the collective work of a group of composers. Audiences will have the opportunity to hear the charming works of Felix Mendelssohn, the eclectic works of American composer John Corigliano, and Rediscovered Masters, a title given to represent European composers who were silenced in the early twentieth century, particularly during the 1930s and 1940s. Through performances of major works, as well as discussions surrounding concerts and special lectures, Michael Christie and The Phoenix Symphony will take you inside the musical story of these extraordinary masters.

COMPOSER SPOTLIGHT

John Corigliano

Hailed as one of America’s celebrated contemporary composers, John Corigliano has won great popular acclaim garnering both Grammy and Academy Awards for his compositions. His eclectic works address a number of topics through a number of genres including chamber music, opera, symphonies and scores for the big screen. The 2010-11 season will include his Symphony No. 1, written as a memorial to the victims of AIDS, his Pied Piper Fantasy for flute and orchestra, and the Oscar-winning score to the film The Red Violin.

SEASON SERIES SPONSORS The Phoenix Symphony is proud to recognize its 2010/11 Season Series Sponsors and

Official Business Partners whose generosity makes possible our annual season of music, education programs and community activities:

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSThe Phoenix Symphony gratefully acknowledges the additional institutions that provide support

to sustain annual performances & education programs:

The Official Airline of The Phoenix Symphony The Official Partner Hotel of

The Phoenix Symphony

The Official Florist of The Phoenix Symphony

The Official Retail Sponsor of The Phoenix Symphony

The Official Partner Hotel of The Phoenix Symphony

Herberger Foundation

OFFICIAL BUSINESS SPONSORS

The Phoenix Symphony receives generous support from the citizens of Arizona through these public agencies and entities:

Salt River-Pima Maricopa Indian Community

City of Phoenix PHOENIX OFFICE OF ARTS AND CULTURE

CONVENTION CENTER THEATRICAL DIVISION

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT




W hiteman Foundation Nationwide Foundation

THE HEARST FOuNDATIONSON MEDIAJw KIECKHEFER

FOuNDATION

SuNDOME PERFORMING ARTS

ASSOCIATION

The Phoenix Symphony gratefully acknowledges the generosity of these Collaborative Partners:


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Felix Mendelssohn

Mendelssohn is frequently overlooked when compared with his Romantic contemporaries including Beethoven, Schubert and Schumann. A resurgence in the popularity of his music has taken place in the past year as institutions celebrated the composer’s 250th birthday in 2009. The Phoenix Symphony will take a closer look at Mendelssohn exploring the works of this talented prodigy turned mature composer. Selections during the 2010-11 season include his monumental oratorio, Elijah, his Third and Fifth Symphonies and his Piano Concerto No. 1.

During the 2010-11 Season, Music Director Michael Christie and The Phoenix Symphonywill continue to explore and showcase two composers and, for the first time, the collective work of a group of composers. Audiences will have the opportunity to hear the charming works of Felix Mendelssohn, the eclectic works of American composer John Corigliano, and Rediscovered Masters, a title given to represent European composers who were silenced in the early twentieth century, particularly during the 1930s and 1940s. Through performances of major works, as well as discussions surrounding concerts and special lectures, Michael Christie and The Phoenix Symphony will take you inside the musical story of these extraordinary masters.

COMPOSER SPOTLIGHT

John Corigliano

Hailed as one of America’s celebrated contemporary composers, John Corigliano has won great popular acclaim garnering both Grammy and Academy Awards for his compositions. His eclectic works address a number of topics through a number of genres including chamber music, opera, symphonies and scores for the big screen. The 2010-11 season will include his Symphony No. 1, written as a memorial to the victims of AIDS, his Pied Piper Fantasy for flute and orchestra, and the Oscar-winning score to the film The Red Violin.

SEASON SERIES SPONSORS The Phoenix Symphony is proud to recognize its 2010/11 Season Series Sponsors and

Official Business Partners whose generosity makes possible our annual season of music, education programs and community activities:

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSThe Phoenix Symphony gratefully acknowledges the additional institutions that provide support

to sustain annual performances & education programs:

The Official Airline of The Phoenix Symphony The Official Partner Hotel of

The Phoenix Symphony

The Official Florist of The Phoenix Symphony

The Official Retail Sponsor of The Phoenix Symphony

The Official Partner Hotel of The Phoenix Symphony

Herberger Foundation

OFFICIAL BUSINESS SPONSORS

The Phoenix Symphony receives generous support from the citizens of Arizona through these public agencies and entities:

Salt River-Pima Maricopa Indian Community







W hiteman Foundation Nationwide Foundation

THE HEARST FOuNDATIONSON MEDIAJw KIECKHEFER

FOuNDATION

SuNDOME PERFORMING ARTS

ASSOCIATION

The Phoenix Symphony gratefully acknowledges the generosity of these Collaborative Partners:

The Best Seats at a Great PriceSubscribers always have the best seats—and at significant savings. Many subscriptions feature a savings of over 25% off compared to general public prices. And, as a subscriber, you retain your same seats year after year, and receive first priority for any special events, upgrades or changes.

Choose Your Series!The Phoenix Symphony has a wide variety of ticket package options for you to choose from. From our full series to a package of any four concerts of our Classics or Pops, it’s your choice! Can’t decide right now which concerts you want to attend? No problem! You can call us any time during the season when you decide which concerts you prefer.

Special Event Concert Tickets & Advance Pre-SalesSeason subscribers have the first opportunity to order tickets to any of our performances or Special Event concerts before the general public. As a subscriber you know you will always have a good seat to any concert you wish to attend.

Exchange FlexibilityIf your schedule changes, your series tickets can change, too! If you cannot attend a performance, simply return your tickets to the Box Office to exchange them for another concert. (Please note: There is a $2 charge per ticket to exchange. Sorry, certain concerts are not available for exchange. Please check with our box office staff for restrictions.)

Restaurant Discount CardSubscribers receive a special Phoenix Symphony Restaurant Card that provides you with a 10% discount on meals purchased at select restaurants in downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa during the 2009-10 Season. Enjoy a special dinner or lunch as part of your concert experience—and save!

Prepaid Parking Privileges & Light RailGetting to your concerts has never been easier! Prepaid parking guarantees you will have a parking space for all the concerts in your series with parking available at Collier Center, Chase Tower and Convention Center West Garages. Also, consider taking the Light Rail downtown with a convenient stop directly south of Symphony Hall. Call the box office for ordering details.

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“MUSICA L LY SPE A K ING”Learn more about the music and the performers on stage! Our free pre-con-cert conversations begin one hour prior to each Classics concert at Symphony Hall. Guest artists or members of the orchestra are interviewed, the music is discussed and a Question and Answer session follows.

“IN T ERMIS SION INSIGH T S”Michael Christie’s Intermission Insights bring you a fresh perspec-tive on how the performers feel on stage during the performance. At each intermission of each Classics concert, Michael Christie will be joined onstage by a guest soloist or member of the orchestra to discuss the evening’s performance.

SY MPHON Y GIF T SHOPLooking for a CD of the music you’ve just heard? Or just looking for some-thing musical and fun to give as a gift? The Phoenix Symphony Gift Shop is open at all Symphony performances at Symphony Hall. All Gift Shop proceeds benefit the Symphony.

NE W ! COFFEE CL A S SICShoSTEd by kbAq’S STERlInG bEEAffThe Phoenix Symphony has teamed up with 89.5 KBAQ and on-air announcer Sterling Beeaff for a new expanded program for our 11:00 am Coffee Clas-sics concerts. Join Sterling as he brings his vast wealth of knowledge of classical music and sparkling personality to introduce and discuss each of our eight Coffee Classics.

COL LEGE CLUBThe College Club program is designed to enable college students to attend unlimited Symphony Classics concerts with a $30 season pass. Students can become College Club Cardholders and redeem tickets by visiting the Symphony’s website or contacting the Box Office. College Club tickets are distributed on a first-come, first served basis. Limit one ticket per concert, per cardholder and student ID is required.

Enhancing Your Concert Experience

The Best Seats at a Great PriceSubscribers always have the best seats—and at significant savings. Many subscriptions feature a savings of over 25% off compared to general public prices. And, as a subscriber, you retain your same seats year after year, and receive first priority for any special events, upgrades or changes.

Choose Your Series!The Phoenix Symphony has a wide variety of ticket package options for you to choose from. From our full series to a package of any four concerts of our Classics or Pops, it’s your choice! Can’t decide right now which concerts you want to attend? No problem! You can call us any time during the season when you decide which concerts you prefer.

Special Event Concert Tickets & Advance Pre-SalesSeason subscribers have the first opportunity to order tickets to any of our performances or Special Event concerts before the general public. As a subscriber you know you will always have a good seat to any concert you wish to attend.

Exchange FlexibilityIf your schedule changes, your series tickets can change, too! If you cannot attend a performance, simply return your tickets to the Box Office to exchange them for another concert. (Please note: There is a $2 charge per ticket to exchange. Sorry, certain concerts are not available for exchange. Please check with our box office staff for restrictions.)

Restaurant Discount CardSubscribers receive a special Phoenix Symphony Restaurant Card that provides you with a 10% discount on meals purchased at select restaurants in downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa during the 2009-10 Season. Enjoy a special dinner or lunch as part of your concert experience—and save!

Prepaid Parking Privileges & Light RailGetting to your concerts has never been easier! Prepaid parking guarantees you will have a parking space for all the concerts in your series with parking available at Collier Center, Chase Tower and Convention Center West Garages. Also, consider taking the Light Rail downtown with a convenient stop directly south of Symphony Hall. Call the box office for ordering details.

S U B S C R I B I N GT HE BENEFIT S OF


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“MUSICA L LY SPE A K ING”Learn more about the music and the performers on stage! Our free pre-con-cert conversations begin one hour prior to each Classics concert at Symphony Hall. Guest artists or members of the orchestra are interviewed, the music is discussed and a Question and Answer session follows.

“IN T ERMIS SION INSIGH T S”Michael Christie’s Intermission Insights bring you a fresh perspec-tive on how the performers feel on stage during the performance. At each intermission of each Classics concert, Michael Christie will be joined onstage by a guest soloist or member of the orchestra to discuss the evening’s performance.

SY MPHON Y GIF T SHOPLooking for a CD of the music you’ve just heard? Or just looking for some-thing musical and fun to give as a gift? The Phoenix Symphony Gift Shop is open at all Symphony performances at Symphony Hall. All Gift Shop proceeds benefit the Symphony.

NE W ! COFFEE CL A S SICShoSTEd by kbAq’S STERlInG bEEAffThe Phoenix Symphony has teamed up with 89.5 KBAQ and on-air announcer Sterling Beeaff for a new expanded program for our 11:00 am Coffee Clas-sics concerts. Join Sterling as he brings his vast wealth of knowledge of classical music and sparkling personality to introduce and discuss each of our eight Coffee Classics.

COL LEGE CLUBThe College Club program is designed to enable college students to attend unlimited Symphony Classics concerts with a $30 season pass. Students can become College Club Cardholders and redeem tickets by visiting the Symphony’s website or contacting the Box Office. College Club tickets are distributed on a first-come, first served basis. Limit one ticket per concert, per cardholder and student ID is required.

Enhancing Your Concert Experience

C L A S S I C S 16 I N C L U D E S 8 A & 8 BOPENING NIGH TS OR SATUR DAY NIGH TS

C L A S S I C S 4 C H O O S E Y O U R O W N S E R I E SOPENING NIGH TS OR SATUR DAY NIGH TS

C O F F E E C L A S S I C S H O S T E D B Y S T E R L I N G B E E A F F O F K B A QFR IDAY MOR NING S – ONE HOUR OF MUSIC SEL ECTED FROM THE EV ENING’ S PROGR A M

C L A S S I C S 8 AOPENING NIGH TS OR SATUR DAY NIGH TS

C L A S S I C S 8 B R E D I S C O V E R E D M A S T E R SOPENING NIGH TS OR SATUR DAY NIGH TS

SY MPHON Y H A L L

SE ATING CH A RT

Opening - Brahms Violin Concerto - SEP 16 Boléro - SEP 23 or 25Mozart 40 - OCT 14 or 15 Symphonie fantastique - JAN 6 or 8

Also sprach Zarathustra - FEB 17 or 19Threepenny Opera Suite - MAR 24 or 26Sibelius Symphony No. 2 - APR 14 or 16Piano Festival Week 2 - MAY 12 or 14

Brundibar - OCT 7 or 9Schubert Unfinished - NOV 11 or 13 New World Symphony - NOV 26 or 27Elijah - FEB 3 or 5

Bruch Violin Concerto - MAR 3 or 5Symphonic Voyages - APR 21 or 23Piano Festival Week 1 - MAY 5 or 7The Red Violin - MAY 19 or 21

You can choose any 4 concert combination from any of our classics or pops concerts. Please refer to page 23 for more details!

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$584

Dress Circle Prime

$816 $704

Dress Circle

$472

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$364

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$136

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$320

Dress Circle Prime

$444 $392

Dress Circle

$258

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$198

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$136

Price A

$320

Dress Circle Prime

$444 $392

Dress Circle

$258

Price B

$198

Price C

Price D

$80$184

Dress Circle Prime

$252 $220

Dress Circle

$150

Price B

$115

Price C

$138$174$212Price CPrice A Price B

Brundibar - OCT 8Schubert Unfinished - NOV 12 Symphonie fantastique - JAN 7 Also sprach Zarathustra - FEB 18

Bruch Violin Concerto - MAR 4Threepenny Opera Suite - MAR 25Sibelius Symphony No 2- APR 15Piano Festival Week 2 - MAY 6

$240 $35Individual8 package

MEET THE ARTISTS LUNCHEONSPlease note: The City of Phoenix has instituted a $1 per ticket facility fee. Package prices do not include this fee and will be added at time of ordering.

CHOOSE OPENING NIGHTS OR SATURDAY NIGHTS

CHOOSE THE CONCERT PACKAGE THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU:

The full 16 concert season,

our 8 concert package,

or 4 concerts of your choice!

CALL 602-495-1999 OR CLICK www.phoenixsymphony.org

RESERVE THE BEST SEATSAT THE LOWEST PRICE NOW!Many of The Phoenix Symphony’s concerts sell out, but subscribers have the best seats at the best price!


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Detailed seating charts for each of our performance venues are available online at The Phoenix Symphony’s website. Season tickets will be mailed to subscribers in early August. The Phoenix Symphony’s box office staff is always ready to answer your questions and help you. Don’t hesitate to call us. 602-495-1999

Symphony MembershipDiscover the rewards of a Phoenix Symphony Membership! Charitable contributions ensure the magic and music of The Phoenix Symphony continues.

Not only does your gift allow us to advance our artistic & community education endeavors but you will enjoy exciting year-long privileges that enhance your concert experience! Please call (602) 452-0425 to join the Membership Family or for a complete brochure of member levels and benefits.

C L A S S I C S 16 I N C L U D E S 8 A & 8 BOPENING NIGH TS OR SATUR DAY NIGH TS

C L A S S I C S 4 C H O O S E Y O U R O W N S E R I E SOPENING NIGH TS OR SATUR DAY NIGH TS

C O F F E E C L A S S I C S H O S T E D B Y S T E R L I N G B E E A F F O F K B A QFR IDAY MOR NING S – ONE HOUR OF MUSIC SEL ECTED FROM THE EV ENING’ S PROGR A M

C L A S S I C S 8 AOPENING NIGH TS OR SATUR DAY NIGH TS

C L A S S I C S 8 B R E D I S C O V E R E D M A S T E R SOPENING NIGH TS OR SATUR DAY NIGH TS

SY MPHON Y H A L L

SE ATING CH A RT

Opening - Brahms Violin Concerto - SEP 16 Boléro - SEP 23 or 25Mozart 40 - OCT 14 or 15 Symphonie fantastique - JAN 6 or 8

Also sprach Zarathustra - FEB 17 or 19Threepenny Opera Suite - MAR 24 or 26Sibelius Symphony No. 2 - APR 14 or 16Piano Festival Week 2 - MAY 12 or 14

Brundibar - OCT 7 or 9Schubert Unfinished - NOV 11 or 13 New World Symphony - NOV 26 or 27Elijah - FEB 3 or 5

Bruch Violin Concerto - MAR 3 or 5Symphonic Voyages - APR 21 or 23Piano Festival Week 1 - MAY 5 or 7The Red Violin - MAY 19 or 21

You can choose any 4 concert combination from any of our classics or pops concerts. Please refer to page 23 for more details!

Price D

$248

Price A

$584

Dress Circle Prime

$816 $704

Dress Circle

$472

Price B

$364

Price C

Price D

$136

Price A

$320

Dress Circle Prime

$444 $392

Dress Circle

$258

Price B

$198

Price C

Price D

$136

Price A

$320

Dress Circle Prime

$444 $392

Dress Circle

$258

Price B

$198

Price C

Price D

$80$184

Dress Circle Prime

$252 $220

Dress Circle

$150

Price B

$115

Price C

$138$174$212Price CPrice A Price B

Brundibar - OCT 8Schubert Unfinished - NOV 12 Symphonie fantastique - JAN 7 Also sprach Zarathustra - FEB 18

Bruch Violin Concerto - MAR 4Threepenny Opera Suite - MAR 25Sibelius Symphony No 2- APR 15Piano Festival Week 2 - MAY 6

$240 $35Individual8 package

MEET THE ARTISTS LUNCHEONSPlease note: The City of Phoenix has instituted a $1 per ticket facility fee. Package prices do not include this fee and will be added at time of ordering.

CHOOSE OPENING NIGHTS OR SATURDAY NIGHTS

CHOOSE THE CONCERT PACKAGE THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU:

The full 16 concert season,

our 8 concert package,

or 4 concerts of your choice!

CALL 602-495-1999 OR CLICK www.phoenixsymphony.org

RESERVE THE BEST SEATSAT THE LOWEST PRICE NOW!Many of The Phoenix Symphony’s concerts sell out, but subscribers have the best seats at the best price!


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Subscribing to The Phoenix Symphony is easy as 1-2-3!

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Detailed seating charts for each of our performance venues are available online at The Phoenix Symphony’s website. Season tickets will be mailed to subscribers in early August. The Phoenix Symphony’s box office staff is always ready to answer your questions and help you. Don’t hesitate to call us. 602-495-1999

Symphony MembershipDiscover the rewards of a Phoenix Symphony Membership! Charitable contributions ensure the magic and music of The Phoenix Symphony continues.

Not only does your gift allow us to advance our artistic & community education endeavors but you will enjoy exciting year-long privileges that enhance your concert experience! Please call (602) 452-0425 to join the Membership Family or for a complete brochure of member levels and benefits.

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