Concert Details. Classics Series. 2013/14 Season. Opening Night! Beethoven s Symphony No. 9 Conducted by Andrew Grams

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1 2013/14 Season Concert Details Classics Series CLASSICS 1 Opening Night! Beethoven s Symphony No. 9 Conducted by Andrew Grams September 20, :00 pm September 21, :00 pm Andrew Grams, conductor The Phoenix Symphony Chorus Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125, Choral The Phoenix Symphony kicks off the 2013/14 season with Beethoven s triumphant Symphony No. 9 under the baton of one of America s most promising and talented young conductors, Andrew Grams, who created magic in his 2011 Phoenix debut with a tour de force performance of Shostakovich s Symphony No. 5. The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus will burst forth with the famous Ode to Joy and fill Symphony Hall with the majestic sounds of one of the greatest musical compositions ever written. CLASSICS 2 Beethoven s Piano Concerto No. 4 Performed by Andrew Van Oeyen October 4, :00 am October 4, :00 pm October 5, :00 pm Philip Mann, conductor Andrew Van Oeyen, piano Beethoven: Overture to Egmont, op. 84 Beethoven: Concerto No. 4 in G Major for Piano and Orchestra, op. 58 Strauss: Don Juan, TrV 156, op. 20 Debussy: La mer Experience Beethoven s dramatic Piano Concerto No. 4 performed by renowned pianist Andrew Van Oeyen, hailed by the LA Times as having an extravagantly thorough and effortless technique. Lead by Guest Conductor Philip Mann, whom the BBC described as a talent to watch out for, The Phoenix Symphony also performs Richard Strauss soaring Don Juan and Claude Debussy s much admired La mer. CLASSICS 3 Sibelius Violin Concerto Conducted by Gregory Vajda October 18, :00 am October 18, :00 pm October 19, :00 pm Gregory Vajda, conductor Philippe Quint, violin Bartók: Hungarian Sketches Sibelius: Concerto in D minor for Violin & Orchestra, op. 47 Sibelius: Finlandia, op. 26 Kodály: Variations on a Hungarian folksong, The Peacock Hailed as a young titan, Guest Conductor Gregory Vajda takes the podium to conduct Jean Sibelius ambitious Violin Concerto in D minor. This melodic masterpiece is performed by Philippe Quint, a multi-faceted Grammy-nominated soloist whose sure-to-be brilliant performance is not to be missed. The program also includes Sibelius rousing and turbulent Finlandia and Bartók s Hungarian Sketches. CLASSICS 4 Shostakovich s First Violin Concerto Performed by Steven Moeckel November 22, :00 am November 22, :00 pm November 23, :00 pm Steven Moeckel, violin Shostakovich: Concerto No. 1 in A minor for Violin & Orchestra, op. 77 (99) Conductor and additional repertoire to be announced. The Phoenix Symphony s very own world-renowned Concertmaster Steven Moeckel delivers yet another incredible performance; this time mastering Shostakovich s First Violin Concerto. This concerto served as a moving force in the development of violin concerti and is recognized both for its melodic beauty and diabolic complexity and will leave audiences delighted.

2 Classics Series CLASSICS 5 Beethoven s Symphony No. 5 Conducted January 10, :00 am January 10, :00 pm Yolanda Kondonassis, harp Enesco: Rumanian Rhapsody in A Major, op. 11, No. 1 Ginastera: Concerto for Harp & Orchestra, op. 25 Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, op. 67 Principal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta leads The Phoenix Symphony in Beethoven s world-renowned and fateful Fifth Symphony. Experience Falletta s tight and controlled conducting style during a rare interpretation of Ginastera s rhythmic and mesmerizing Harp Concerto performed by Guest Artist Yolanda Kondonassis, whose style has been described as sheer luminescence. The evening begins with Enesco s intimate and gypsy-folk inspired Rumanian Rhapsody No. 1. CLASSICS 6 Mendelssohn s Violin Concerto Performed by Karen Gomyo January 31, :00 am January 31, :00 pm February 1, :00 pm James Paul, conductor Karen Gomyo, violin Mendelssohn: Concerto in E minor for Violin & Orchestra, op. 64 Elgar: Symphony No. 1 in A-flat Major, op. 55 Don t miss Guest Violinist Karen Gomyo as she returns to The Phoenix Symphony to perform Mendelssohn s Violin Concerto in E minor, recognized as one of the greatest violin concertos of all time. This Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient brings her abundant talent and brilliant intensity to Mendelssohn s popular concerto after a sold out performance of Vivaldi s The Four Seasons during the 2012/13 Season. Join us this evening as Guest Conductor James Paul also conducts Elgar s powerful and passionate Symphony No. 1. CLASSICS 7 Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 Conducted March 14, :00 am March 14, :00 pm March 15, :00 pm Fabio Bidini, piano Suk: Fairy Tale, op.16 Brahms: Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major for Piano and Orchestra, op. 83 Principal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta and Pianist Fabio Bidini team up to perform Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2, an orchestral and piano masterpiece. The grandeur, intimacy, and energetic tone of this work will take audiences on a musical journey that celebrates the human spirit. Guest Artist Fabio Bidini is acclaimed as one of the world s foremost pianists to have emerged from Italy in recent years and is a frequent soloist with some of the most prestigious orchestras around the world. The evening also includes Josef Suk s triumphant and joyous Fairy Tale. CLASSICS 8 Tchaikovsky s Variations on a Rococo Theme Performed by Daniel Müller-Schott March 28, :00 pm March 29, :00 pm Michael Christie, conductor Daniel Müller-Schott, cello Hindson: World Premiere Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme, op. 33 Respighi: Feste romane (Roman Festivals) One of the preeminent cellists in the world, Daniel Müller-Schott joins The Phoenix Symphony and the return of Michael Christie as Music Director Laureate for Tchaikovsky s Variations on a Rococo Theme. Müller- Schott s technical brilliance will light up the stage for this beautiful and challenging performance. The program includes the world premiere of a new commission from Matthew Hindson and Ottorino Respighi s Feste romane or Roman Festivals in the composer s third and final musical tribute to the glory of Rome. Artists, dates and programming subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information.

3 Classics Series CLASSICS 9 Mozart s Violin Concerto No. 4 Performed by Ray Chen April 18, :00 am April 18, :00 pm April 19, :00 pm Ray Chen, violin Mozart: Concerto No. 4 in D Major for Violin & Orchestra, K. 218 Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor Named as the one to watch, Ray Chen delights audiences again in a dynamic performance of Mozart s technically demanding Violin Concerto No. 4. Principal Guest Conductor, JoAnn Falletta leads a program that also includes Mahler s Symphony No. 5, which continues this remarkable concert with its large musical canvas and broad emotional scope. The opening trumpet solo and majestic finale will leave audiences in awe. CLASSICS 10 Verdi s Requiem Conducted by Michael Christie April 25, :00 pm April 26, :00 pm Michael Christie, conductor The Phoenix Symphony Chorus Verdi: Messa da Requiem Music Director Laureate Michael Christie returns once again to lead The Phoenix Symphony in one of the greatest of all works, Verdi s massive and theatrical Messa da Requiem. Join The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus, a double choir and four soloists as a cast of over 200 perform this emotional and unforgettable mass of unparalleled scale. CLASSICS 11 Mozart s Jupiter Symphony Conducted by James Judd May 9, :00 pm May 10, :00 pm James Judd, conductor Britten: Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, op. 33a Grieg: Concerto in A minor for Piano & Orchestra, op. 16 Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 Jupiter Mozart s Jupiter Symphony comes to life as British born conductor James Judd returns to The Phoenix Symphony with his passionate and versatile conducting style. Mozart s final symphony offers four unencumbered movements filled with graceful tone, dramatic impulses and quick tempos. This remarkable performance brings the winner and newly crowned Classical Fellow of the 2013 American Pianist Association Competition* to perform Edvard Grieg s soulful Piano Concerto. Britten s warm and picturesque Four Sea Interludes opens this performance. CLASSICS 12 Tchaikovsky s Symphony No. 4 Conducted May 23, :00 pm May 24, :00 pm Jennifer Frautschi, violin Shostakovich: Selections from The Gadfly Suite, op. 97a Prokofiev: Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Violin & Orchestra, op. 63 Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F minor, op. 36 In his wild and extroverted Symphony No. 4, Tchaikovsky tests the boundaries of defiance, hope, resignation and triumph in a piece that is richly melodic and thunderously bombastic. Known for her virtuosity and probing musicianship, Violinist Jennifer Frautschi returns to The Phoenix Symphony under the direction of Principal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta for Prokofiev s masterful Violin Concerto No. 2. * Winner not yet selected at time of printing

4 Pops Series POPS 1 Symphony Idol September 27, :00 pm September 28, :00 pm September 29, :00 pm Lakisha Jones, vocalist Haley Scarnato, vocalist Matt Giraud, vocalist Program highlights: It Don t Mean a Thing if it Ain t Got That Swing Georgia on My Mind I Will Always Love You Don t Cry for Me Argentina Don t Stop Believing Devil Went Down to Georgia And I Am Telling You POPS 2 Holiday Pops November 29, :00 pm November 30, :00 pm December 1, :00 pm Stuart Chafetz, conductor Lisa Vroman, soprano Doug LaBrecque, tenor The Phoenix Symphony Chorus Join The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus as Guest Conductor Stuart Chafetz leads one of the Valley s most beloved holiday traditions, Holiday Pops. This festive concert features seasonal favorites and the ever popular holiday sing along. This is Symphony Idol! America has voted and now you can experience top contestants from recent seasons of American Idol live on stage with The Phoenix Symphony. Lakisha Jones (season 6), Haley Scarnato (season 6), and Matt Giraud (season 8) perform an impressive range of hits and favorites from Celine Dion, Journey, Evita and more. POPS 3 Bravo Broadway January 3, :00 pm January 4, :00 pm January 5, :00 pm Randall Craig Fleischer, conductor Susan Egan, soprano Christian Knoll, soprano Hugh Pinaro, tenor Tip your hat to Broadway as Guest Conductor Randall Craig Fleischer brings this dynamic and popular program to Symphony Hall. Accompanied by three world class soloists, The Phoenix Symphony will play selections from Cabaret, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Hairspray, Chicago, Thoroughly Modern Mille, Show Boat and My Fair Lady among others. POPS 4 The Barbra Streisand Songbook February 7, :00 pm February 9, :00 pm Anne Hampton Callaway, vocalist Platinum Award-winning singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway celebrates the music of one of America s most powerful and enduring musical artists; Barbra Streisand. Callaway crafts a loving musical portrait of the icon, singing timeless classics from five decades of Streisand s multi-faceted career. Enjoy unforgettable songs from Streisand s legendary repertoire such as Cry Me A River, Don t Rain On My Parade, The Way We Were and Over the Rainbow. Artists, dates and programming subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information.

5 Pops Series POPS 5 A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch March 7, :00 pm March 8, :00 pm March 9, :00 pm Larry Blank, conductor Donna McKechnie, vocalist The Phoenix Symphony Chorus Join The Phoenix Symphony for a tribute to the musical legacy of the late, great Marvin Hamlisch. This tribute program highlights the best-loved stage and screen hits by the late composer and musical legend. Featuring a frequent guest and long time friend of The Phoenix Symphony, audiences will revel as Donna McKechnie performs favorites such as The Way We Were, Through The Eyes Of Love and One Singular Sensation. POPS 6 A Salute to the Academy Awards March 22, :00 pm March 23, :00 pm Bill Conti, conductor/piano And the Oscar goes to The Music Director of the Academy Awards and five-time Emmy Award-winner Bill Conti joins The Phoenix Symphony in an unforgettable and intimate evening as he shares many of his favorite themes from television and the silver screen such as The Godfather, Saturday Night Fever, The Karate Kid, Disney favorites and much more. POPS 7 Chairman of the Board: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra April 5, :00 pm April 6, :00 pm Matt Catingub, conductor Return to the timeless era when The Chairman of the Board ruled the stage. Guest conductor, arranger, pianist, and vocalist Matt Catingub returns to The Phoenix Symphony to pay tribute to the music of Frank Sinatra. In an evening dedicated to Ol Blue Eyes, enjoy standards like I ve Got You Under My Skin, Come Fly With Me, I ve Got the World on a String, It Had to Be You and more. POPS 8 Bond and Beyond April 11, :00 pm April 12, :00 pm Michael Krajewski, conductor Debbie Gravitte, soprano The music is Bond, James Bond, and The Phoenix Symphony is ready to take you into the world of your favorite spy. Re-live the exciting moments from iconic James Bond films with scores from Goldfinger, to The World is Not Enough and more, all conducted by Pops favorite Michael Krajewski and sung by Broadway s Tony-award winner powerhouse Debbie Gravitte. POPS 9 Cirque de la Symphonie May 16, :00 pm May 17, :00 pm May 18, :00 pm Cirque de la Symphonie is back by popular demand! Don t miss this high-flying and talented Cirque troop including aerial artists, jugglers, contortionists and strong men as they once again join The Phoenix Symphony on stage and 40 feet above it. POPS 10 Phoenix Theatre Collaboration May 30, :00 pm May 31, :00 pm June 1, :00 pm The Phoenix Symphony partners with Phoenix Theatre for the fourth consecutive year to bring you an exciting and unique collaboration featuring your favorite musicals from Broadway. Previous presentations have included a Roger s and Hammerstein revue, The Music Man and South Pacific. This semi-staged production highlights Arizona s finest musicians and actors as they bring Broadway to Symphony Hall.

6 Family Series FAMILY 1 Halloween at Hogwarts: Featuring the Music of Harry Potter October 20, :30 pm Calling all Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws and even Slytherins! Grab your brooms and fly away with us as the orchestra performs selections from the Harry Potter films. Dress as your favorite wizard, sorcerer or other Hogwarts favorite and delight in the spooktacular pre-concert activities. Can t make it? Send us an owl. Special parking permits required for those arriving by dragon. FAMILY 2 The Remarkable Farkle McBride November 24, :30 pm Young Farkle McBride is a musical genius who plays the violin, flute, trombone and drums with incredible skill. In this orchestral adaptation of actor John Lithgow s spellbinding children s book, a fickle yet lovable child prodigy brings the sounds and rhythms of an orchestra to sprawling visual life. Indulge your child s musical genius at our pre-concert Instrument Petting Zoo. FAMILY 3 The Polar Express December 1, :30 pm Experience the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a young boy who, on Christmas Eve, boards a powerful magical train headed to the North Pole. This delightful adventure shows that the wonder of life never fades for those who truly believe. As images from the book are projected above the stage, the words on the pages of this Caldecott Medal-winner will come to life through music. Also help us ring in the season by joining the Symphony in our annual holiday sing-a-long! FAMILY 4 Classical Kids Live! Mozart s Magnificent Voyage ORPHEUM THEATRE February 23, :30 pm The critically acclaimed Classical Kids Live! production brings to life Mozart s young son, Karl, who longs to be taken from his boarding school to spend more time with his famous father. An old traveling trunk serves as a magic chest that reveals an incredible journey back in time to Mozart s childhood and into the fantastic world of Mozart s great opera The Magic Flute. Audiences will enjoy twenty-three excerpts of Mozart s music, including themes from Don Giovanni and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. The music is magically woven into the drama as two actors recreate historical events from the composer s life. FAMILY 5 Lemony Snicket s The Composer is Dead April 27, :30 pm There s dreadful news from Symphony Hall. The composer is dead! Can you be the first to figure out how the composer met his unfortunate demise? Join the Inspector as he interrogates the orchestra about the possible murder of the composer. Diva violins, overlooked violas, sneaky clarinets, and a wallflower tuba - each has a motive and an alibi. Dress as your favorite detective and begin solving the mystery during our pre-concert activities. Artists, dates and programming subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information.

7 Scottsdale Series SCOTTSDALE 1 Beethoven s Piano Concerto No. 4 Performed by Andrew Van Oeyen SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS October 3, :30 pm Philip Mann, conductor Andrew Van Oeyen, piano Beethoven: Overture to Egmont, op. 84 Beethoven: Concerto No. 4 in G Major for Piano and Orchestra, op. 58 Strauss: Don Juan, TrV 156, op. 20 Debussy: La mer Experience Beethoven s dramatic Piano Concerto No. 4 performed by renowned pianist Andrew Van Oeyen, hailed by the LA Times as having an extravagantly thorough and effortless technique. Lead by Guest Conductor Philip Mann, whom the BBC described as a talent to watch out for, The Phoenix Symphony also performs Richard Strauss soaring Don Juan and Claude Debussy s much admired La mer. SCOTTSDALE 2 Beethoven s Symphony No. 5 Conducted SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS January 9, :30 pm Yolanda Kondonassis, harp Enesco: Rumanian Rhapsody in A Major, op. 11, No. 1 Ginastera: Concerto for Harp & Orchestra, op. 25 Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, op. 67 Principal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta leads The Phoenix Symphony in Beethoven s world-renowned and fateful Fifth Symphony. Experience Falletta s tight and controlled conducting style during a rare interpretation of Ginastera s rhythmic and mesmerizing Harp Concerto performed by Guest Artist Yolanda Kondonassis, whose style has been described as sheer luminescence. The evening begins with Enesco s intimate and gypsy-folk inspired Rumanian Rhapsody No. 1. SCOTTSDALE 3 Mozart s Violin Concerto No. 4 Performed by Ray Chen SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS April 17, :30 pm Ray Chen, violin Mozart: Concerto No. 4 in D Major for Violin & Orchestra, K. 218 Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor Named as the one to watch, Ray Chen delights audiences again in a dynamic performance of Mozart s technically demanding Violin Concerto No. 4. Principal Guest Conductor, JoAnn Falletta leads a program that also includes Mahler s Symphony No. 5, continuing this remarkable concert with its large musical canvas and broad emotional scope. The opening trumpet solo and majestic finale will leave audiences in awe. SCOTTSDALE 4 Tchaikovsky s Symphony No. 4 Conducted SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS May 22, :30 pm Jennifer Frautschi, violin Shostakovich: Selections from The Gadfly Suite, op. 97a Prokofiev: Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Violin & Orchestra, op. 63 Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F minor, op. 36 In his wild and extroverted Symphony No. 4, Tchaikovsky tests the boundaries of defiance, hope, resignation and triumph in a piece that is richly melodic and thunderously bombastic. Known for her virtuosity and probing musicianship, Violinist Jennifer Frautschi returns to The Phoenix Symphony under the direction of Principal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta for Prokofiev s masterful Violin Concerto No. 2.

8 Coffee Classics COFFEE 1 Beethoven s Piano Concerto No. 4 Performed by Andrew Van Oeyen October 4, :00 am Philip Mann, conductor Andrew Van Oeyen, piano Beethoven: Overture to Egmont, op. 84 Beethoven: Concerto No. 4 in G Major for Piano and Orchestra, op. 58 Strauss: Don Juan, TrV 156, op. 20 Debussy: La mer Experience Beethoven s dramatic Piano Concerto No. 4 performed by renowned Pianist Andrew Van Oeyen, hailed by the LA Times as having an extravagantly thorough and effortless technique. Lead by Guest Conductor Philip Mann, whom the BBC described as a talent to watch out for, The Phoenix Symphony also performs Richard Strauss soaring Don Juan and Claude Debussy s much admired La mer. COFFEE 2 Sibelius Violin Concerto Conducted by Gregory Vajda October 18, :00 am Gregory Vajda, conductor Philippe Quint, violin Bartók: Hungarian Sketches Sibelius: Concerto in D minor for Violin & Orchestra, op. 47 Sibelius: Finlandia, op. 26 Kodály: Variations on a Hungarian folksong, The Peacock Hailed as a young titan, Guest Conductor Gregory Vajda takes the podium to conduct Jean Sibelius ambitious Violin Concerto in D minor. This melodic masterpiece is performed by Philippe Quint, a multi-faceted Grammy-nominated soloist whose sure-to-be brilliant performance is not to be missed. The program also includes Sibelius rousing and turbulent Finlandia and Bartók s Hungarian Sketches. COFFEE 3 Shostakovich s First Violin Concerto Performed by Steven Moeckel November 22, :00 am Steven Moeckel, violin Shostakovich: Concerto No. 1 in A minor for Violin & Orchestra, op. 77 (99) Conductor and additional repertoire to be announced. The Phoenix Symphony s very own world-renowned Concertmaster Steven Moeckel delivers yet another incredible performance; this time mastering Shostakovich s First Violin Concerto. This concerto served as a moving force in the development of violin concerti and is recognized both for its melodic beauty and diabolic complexity and will leave audiences delighted. COFFEE 4 Beethoven s Symphony No. 5 Conducted January 10, :00 am Yolanda Kondonassis, harp Enesco: Rumanian Rhapsody in A Major, op. 11, No. 1 Ginastera: Concerto for Harp & Orchestra, op. 25 Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, op. 67 Principal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta leads The Phoenix Symphony in Beethoven s world-renowned and fateful Fifth Symphony. Experience Falletta s tight and controlled conducting style during a rare interpretation of Ginastera s rhythmic and mesmerizing Harp Concerto performed by Guest Artist Yolanda Kondonassis, whose style has been described as sheer luminescence. The evening begins with Enesco s intimate and gypsy-folk inspired Rumanian Rhapsody No. 1. Artists, dates and programming subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information.

9 Coffee Classics COFFEE 5 Mendelssohn s Violin Concerto Performed by Karen Gomyo January 31, :00 am James Paul, conductor Karen Gomyo, violin Mendelssohn: Concerto in E minor for Violin & Orchestra, op. 64 Elgar: Symphony No. 1 in A-flat Major, op. 55 Don t miss Guest Violinist Karen Gomyo as she returns to The Phoenix Symphony to perform Mendelssohn s Violin Concerto in E minor, recognized as one of the greatest violin concertos of all time. This Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient brings her abundant talent and brilliant intensity to Mendelssohn s popular concerto after a sold out performance of Vivaldi s The Four Seasons during the 2012/13 Season. Join us this evening as Guest Conductor James Paul also conducts Elgar s powerful and passionate Symphony No. 1. COFFEE 6 Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 Conducted March 14, :00 am Fabio Bidini, piano Suk: Fairy Tale, op.16 Brahms: Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major for Piano and Orchestra, op. 83 Principal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta and Pianist Fabio Bidini team up to perform Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2, an orchestral and piano masterpiece. The grandeur, intimacy, and energetic tone of this work will take audiences on a musical journey that celebrates the human spirit. Guest Artist Fabio Bidini is acclaimed as one of the world s foremost pianists to have emerged from Italy in recent history and is a frequent soloist with some of the most prestigious orchestras around the world. The evening also includes Josef Suk s triumphant and joyous Fairy Tale. COFFEE 7 Mozart s Violin Concerto No. 4 Performed by Ray Chen April 18, :00 am Ray Chen, violin Mozart: Concerto No. 4 in D Major for Violin & Orchestra, K. 218 Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor Named as the one to watch, Ray Chen delights audiences again in a dynamic performance of Mozart s technically demanding Violin Concerto No. 4. Principal Guest Conductor, JoAnn Falletta leads a program that also includes Mahler s Symphony No. 5, which continues this remarkable concert with its large musical canvas and broad emotional scope. The opening trumpet solo and majestic finale will leave audiences in awe. Coffee Classics Performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend s Classics program.

10 Special Performances SCOTTSDALE SPECIAL Indigo Girls SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS October 11, :00 pm October 12, :00 pm CLASSICS SPECIAL Lang Lang Performs Prokofiev s Piano Concerto No. 3 October 24, 2013 Lang Lang, piano Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture Strauss: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier, TrV 227, op. 59 Prokofiev: Concerto No. 3 in C Major for Piano & Orchestra, op. 26 Hailed by The New York Times as the hottest artist on the classical music planet, Chinese-born virutuoso Lang Lang returns to Phoenix to perform Prokofiev s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the sophistication and distinction audiences around the world have come to expect. The vivacious and popular concerto fills the hall with wonderfully colorful harmonies. This special, one-night-only concert also features Strauss Suite from Der Rosenkavalier and Berlioz s Roman Carnival Overture. CLASSICS SPECIAL Savor the Symphony Women s Luncheon October 25, 2013 CLASSICS SPECIAL Messiah December 11-15, 2013 Handel s massive oratorio makes a profound musical statement of the Christian faith, celebrating the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The acclaimed and popular Halleluiah chorus highlights this spiritual concert. Your favorite holiday tradition continues as The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus perform Handel s Messiah in churches and venues throughout the Valley. CLASSICS SPECIAL Randall Craig Fleischer Conducts The Phoenix Symphony December 31, 2013 Randall Craig Fleischer, conductor End the year on a high note as Randall Craig Fleischer, a Leonard Bernstein fellow, conducts The Phoenix Symphony in the Valley s most popular New Year s Eve Celebration. Enjoy the seasonal classics of this joyous and popular musical celebration that is sure to sell out. SCOTTSDALE SPECIAL Brian Stokes Mitchell SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS January 17, 2014 January 18, 2014 FAMILY SPECIAL Cirque de la Symphonie May 17, 2014 Artists, dates and programming subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information.

11 Classics Series 2013/14 Season Pricing Classics 12 Fri Classics 11 Sat Classics 6A Fri Classics 5A Sat Opening nights Saturday nights Opening nights Saturday nights Dress Circle Prime $ Dress Circle $ Price A $ Price B $ Price C $ Price D $ Dress Circle Prime $ Dress Circle $ Price A $ Price B $ Price C $ Price D $ Dress Circle Prime $ Dress Circle $ Price A $ Price B $ Price C $ Price D $91.80 Dress Circle Prime $ Dress Circle $ Price A $ Price B $ Price C $ Price D $76.50 Includes 12 Classics Series concerts: Includes 11 Classics Series concerts: Includes these 6 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts: Sept 20, 2013 Beethoven s Symphony No. 9 Conducted by Andrew Grams Sept 21, 2013 Beethoven s Symphony No. 9 Conducted by Andrew Grams Sept 20, 2013 Beethoven s Symphony No. 9 Conducted by Andrew Grams Sept 21, 2013 Beethoven s Symphony No. 9 Conducted by Andrew Grams Oct 4, 2013 Beethoven s Piano Concerto No. 4 Performed by Andrew Van Oeyen Oct 5, 2013 Beethoven s Piano Concerto No. 4 Performed by Andrew Van Oeyen Oct 18, 2013 Sibelius Violin Concerto Conducted by Gregory Vajda Oct 19, 2013 Sibelius Violin Concerto Conducted by Gregory Vajda Oct 18, 2013 Sibelius Violin Concerto Conducted by Gregory Vajda Oct 19, 2013 Sibelius Violin Concerto Conducted by Gregory Vajda Jan 10, 2014 Beethoven s Symphony No. 5 Conducted Mar 15, 2014 Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 Conducted Nov 22, 2013 Shostakovich s First Violin Concerto Performed by Steven Moeckel Nov 23, 2013 Shostakovich s First Violin Concerto Performed by Steven Moeckel Mar 14, 2014 Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 Conducted Apr 19, 2014 Mozart s Violin Concerto No. 4 Performed by Ray Chen Jan 10, 2014 Beethoven s Symphony No. 5 Conducted Feb 1, 2014 Mendelssohn s Violin Concerto Performed by Karen Gomyo Apr 18, 2014 Mozart s Violin Concerto No. 4 Performed by Ray Chen May 10, 2014 Mozart s Jupiter Symphony Conducted by James Judd Jan 31, 2014 Mendelssohn s Violin Concerto Performed by Karen Gomyo Mar 15, 2014 Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 Conducted May 9, 2014 Mozart s Jupiter Symphony Conducted by James Judd Mar 14, 2014 Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 Conducted Mar 28, 2014 Tchaikovsky s Variations on a Rococo Theme Performed by Daniel Müller-Schott Mar 29, 2014 Tchaikovsky s Variations on a Rococo Theme Performed by Daniel Müller-Schott Apr 19, 2014 Mozart s Violin Concerto No. 4 Performed by Ray Chen Apr 18, 2014 Mozart s Violin Concerto No. 4 Performed by Ray Chen Apr 25, 2014 Verdi s Requiem Conducted by Michael Christie Apr 26, 2014 Verdi s Requiem Conducted by Michael Christie May 10, 2014 Mozart s Jupiter Symphony Conducted by James Judd May 9, 2014 Mozart s Jupiter Symphony Conducted by James Judd May 24, 2014 Tchaikovsky s Symphony No. 4 Conducted May 23, 2014 Tchaikovsky s Symphony No. 4 Conducted

12 Classics Series 2013/14 Season Pricing Classics 6B Fri Opening nights Dress Circle Prime $ Dress Circle $ Price A $ Price B $ Price C $ Price D $91.80 Includes these 6 concerts: Oct 4, 2013 Beethoven s Piano Concerto No. 4 Performed by Andrew Van Oeyen Nov 22, 2013 Shostakovich s First Violin Concerto Performed by Steven Moeckel Jan 31, 2014 Mendelssohn s Violin Concerto Performed by Karen Gomyo Mar 28, 2014 Tchaikovsky s Variations on a Rococo Theme Performed by Daniel Müller-Schott Apr 25, 2014 Verdi s Requiem Conducted by Michael Christie May 23, 2014 Tchaikovsky s Symphony No. 4 Conducted Classics 6B Sat Saturday nights Dress Circle Prime $ Dress Circle $ Price A $ Price B $ Price C $ Price D $91.80 Includes these 6 concerts: Oct 5, 2013 Beethoven s Piano Concerto No. 4 Performed by Andrew Van Oeyen Nov 23, 2013 Shostakovich s First Violin Concerto Performed by Steven Moeckel Feb 1, 2014 Mendelssohn s Violin Concerto Performed by Karen Gomyo Mar 29, 2014 Tchaikovsky s Variations on a Rococo Theme Performed by Daniel Müller-Schott Apr 26, 2014 Verdi s Requiem Conducted by Michael Christie May 24, 2014 Tchaikovsky s Symphony No. 4 Conducted Coffee Classics 7 Friday mornings Price A $ Price B $ Price C $ Includes these 7 concerts: Oct 4, 2013 Beethoven s Piano Concerto No. 4 Performed by Andrew Van Oeyen Oct 18, 2013 Sibelius Violin Concerto Conducted by Gregory Vajda Nov 22, 2013 Shostakovich s First Violin Concerto Performed by Steven Moeckel Jan 10, 2014 Beethoven s Symphony No. 5 Conducted Jan 31, 2014 Mendelssohn s Violin Concerto Performed by Karen Gomyo Mar 14, 2014 Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 Conducted Apr 18, 2014 Mozart s Violin Concerto No. 4 Performed by Ray Chen BALCONY Section B Section A STAGE Section C Coffee Classics Performances feature one hour of music selected from the weekend s Classics program. New Seat Maps for 2013/14 season. Artists, dates and programming subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information.

13 2013/14 Season Pricing Pops Series Pops 8 Fri Friday nights Dress Circle Prime $ Dress Circle $ Price A $ Price B $ Price C $ Price D $ Includes these 8 concerts: Sept 27, 2013 Symphony Idol Nov 29, 2013 Holiday Pops Jan 3, 2014 Bravo Broadway Feb 7, 2014 The Barbra Streisand Songbook Mar 7, 2014 A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch Apr 11, 2014 Bond and Beyond May 16, 2014 Cirque de la Symphonie May 30, 2014 Phoenix Theatre Collaboration Pops 9 Sat Saturday nights Dress Circle Prime $ Dress Circle $ Price A $ Price B $ Price C $ Price D $ Includes these 9 concerts: Sept 28, 2013 Symphony Idol Nov 30, 2013 Holiday Pops Jan 4, 2014 Bravo Broadway Mar 8, 2014 A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch Mar 22, 2014 A Salute to the Academy Awards Apr 5, 2014 Chairman of the Board: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra Apr 12, 2014 Bond and Beyond May 17, 2014 Cirque de la Symphonie May 31, 2014 Phoenix Theatre Collaboration Pops 9 Sun Sunday afternoons Dress Circle Prime $ Dress Circle $ Price A $ Price B $ Price C $ Price D $ Includes these 9 concerts: Sept 29, 2013 Symphony Idol Dec 1, 2013 Holiday Pops Jan 5, 2014 Bravo Broadway Feb 9, 2014 The Barbra Streisand Songbook Mar 9, 2014 A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch Mar 23, 2014 A Salute to the Academy Awards Apr 6, 2014 Chairman of the Board: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra May 18, 2014 Cirque de la Symphonie Jun 1, 2014 Phoenix Theatre Collaboration

14 2013/14 Season Pricing Pops Series Pops Red 4 Fri Pops Red 5 Sat Pops Blue 4 Fri Pops Blue 4 Sat Friday nights Saturday nights Friday nights Saturday nights Dress Circle Prime $ Dress Circle $ Price A $ Price B $ Price C $ Price D $58.00 Dress Circle Prime $ Dress Circle $ Price A $ Price B $ Price C $ Price D $72.50 Dress Circle Prime $ Dress Circle $ Price A $ Price B $ Price C $ Price D $58.00 Dress Circle Prime $ Dress Circle $ Price A $ Price B $ Price C $ Price D $58.00 Includes these 4 concerts: Includes these 5 concerts: Includes these 4 concerts: Includes these 4 concerts: Sept 27, 2013 Symphony Idol Sept 28, 2013 Symphony Idol Nov 29, 2013 Holiday Pops Nov 30, 2013 Holiday Pops Jan 3, 2014 Bravo Broadway Mar 7, 2014 A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch May 30, 2014 Phoenix Theatre Collaboration Jan 4, 2014 Bravo Broadway Mar 8, 2014 A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch Apr 5, 2014 Chairman of the Board: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra Feb 7, 2014 The Barbra Streisand Songbook Apr 11, 2014 Bond and Beyond May 16, 2014 Cirque de la Symphonie Mar 22, 2014 A Salute to the Academy Awards Apr 12, 2014 Bond and Beyond May 17, 2014 Cirque de la Symphonie May 31, 2014 Phoenix Theatre Collaboration BALCONY Section B Section A Section C STAGE New Seat Maps for 2013/14 season. Artists, dates and programming subject to change. Visit phoenixsymphony.org for the most up to date information.

15 2013/14 Season Pricing Choose Your Own, Family and Scottsdale Series Choose Your Own Classics Choose any 4 Concerts from the Classics Series Choose Your Own Pops Choose any 4 Concerts from the Pops Series Family Series Includes all five Family Series concerts Adult Child Scottsdale Series Includes all four Scottsdale Series concerts Dress Circle Prime $ Dress Circle $ Price A $ Price B $ Price C $ Price D $64.80 Dress Circle Prime $ Dress Circle $ Price A $ Price B $ Price C $ Price D $64.80 Price A $85.50 $64.15 Price B $67.50 $50.65 Price C $49.50 $37.15 Sunday Afternoons one hour of music with one hour of pre-concert children s activities Price A $ Price B $ Price C $ Subscriber Benefits The Best Seats at the Best Price Subscribers always have the best seats and at a savings of up to 30% off prices to the general public. Exclusive Concert Pre-Sales Subscribers have the first opportunity to reserve tickets to any of our performances before the general public. Prepaid Parking Privileges Subscribers can take the hassle out of getting to concerts. Prepaid parking guarantees you will have a parking space for all the concerts in your series. Reduced Ticket Exchange Fees If your schedule changes, your series tickets can too. Please note: there is a $2 per ticket exchange fee. Not all concerts are eligible for exchange. Please check with our Patron Services staff for more information. Patron Privilege Card This special card is exclusive to subscribers and provides you with a 10% discount on meals purchased at select restaurants in the Valley during the 2013/14 Season. Family Series Section B Section A Section C Scottsdale Series Additional Discounts* As a subscriber, you will receive 20% off of additional single ticket purchases to any of our Classical, Pops, Scottsdale or Family Series concerts. Complimentary Seat Upgrade* Enjoy a complimentary seat upgrade for a single concert perfect for a special night or to try out seats in another section. *These subscriber benefits do not apply to Choose Your Own packages.