Phoenix Symphony's 2020 / 2021 Season!

The Phoenix Symphony Orchestra has recently announced their 2020 / 2021 Season. Here are their POPS concerts and Special Events for 2020 and 2021:

POPS Series

Ella & Louis
Byron Stripling, conductor, trumpet, and vocalist
Carmen Bradford, vocalist
Symphony Hall
Saturday, September 26, 2020, 7:30 PM
Sunday, September 27, 2020, 2:00 PM

Byron Stripling and Carmen Bradford’s chemistry lights up the stage as they take you on a journey through the most famous duets and solos recorded by two of jazz’s greatest legends – Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Featuring hits of the Great American Songbook, they recreate one of the most memorable collaborations in music history while entertaining and capturing everyone’s heart along the way.

Superhero Soundtrack
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Symphony Hall
Friday, October 9, 2020, 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 10, 2020, 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 11, 2020, 2:00 PM

Featuring beloved guest conductor Stuart Chafetz, experience some of the most memorable superhero
themes from films like The Avengers, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Man of Steel, The Incredibles, Supergirl, and X-Men: The Last Stand!

Music of the Knights®
Matthew Kasper, conductor
Symphony Hall
Friday, November 13, 2020, 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 14, 2020, 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 15, 2020, 2:00 PM

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John, and Sir Paul McCartney are not only knights — they also happen to be three of the most successful songwriters of all time with careers that span decades and genres! Experience a thrilling musical celebration of three of Britain’s legendary songwriters, with hits like “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” “Yesterday,” ”Hey Jude,” and much more!

Holiday Pops
Andy Einhorn, conductor
The Phoenix Symphony Chorus
Symphony Hall
Friday, December 4, 2020, 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 5, 2020, 2:00 PM
Saturday, December 5, 2020, 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 6, 2020, 2:00 PM

Celebrate the Season with The Phoenix Symphony at our annual Holiday Pops concert! Featuring hymns and carols from a variety of traditions and faiths as well as beloved secular songs; you’ll feel merry and bright at our most festive production of the year!

Aretha: A Tribute
Matthew Kasper, conductor
Capathia Jenkins, vocalist
Ryan Shaw, vocalist
Symphony Hall
Friday, January 8, 2021, 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 9, 2021, 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 10, 2021, 2:00 PM

You won’t want to miss our tribute to The Queen of Soul featuring Broadway sensation and musical powerhouse Capathia Jenkins! The legacy of a legend shines as Capathia brings new life to some of Aretha’s greatest hits like “Respect,” “Think,” “A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” and more!

Revolution: The Music of the Beatles
A Symphonic Experience
Matthew Kasper, conductor
Symphony Hall
Friday, January 29, 2021, 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 30, 2021, 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 31, 2021, 2:00 PM

The Beatles come to life in this new symphonic tribute to the Fab Four, transcribed and arranged from the original master recordings at Abbey Road. Accompanied by hundreds of rare and unseen photos, along with stunning video and animation, you’ll take a magical musical and visual journey of into one of the most iconic bands of all time

The Doo Wop Project
Matthew Kasper, conductor
The Doo Wop Project, vocalists
Symphony Hall
Friday, April 9, 2021, 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 10, 2021, 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 11, 2021, 2:00 PM

Full of feel-good music that’ll have you dancing in your seats, witness the fantastic harmonies of The Doo Wop Project! Featuring original cast members who sang Broadway hits like Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical; this talented group recreates and reimagines some of pop and rock’s greatest hits with their signature blend of doo wop.

The Magic of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Matthew Kasper, conductor
Symphony Hall
Friday, May 7, 2021, 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 8, 2021, 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 9, 2021, 2:00 PM

There might not be a more beloved collaboration on Broadway than that of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist-dramatist Oscar Hammerstein II. Relive the Golden Age of Musical Theater with music from some of this duo’s most celebrated productions, including The Sound of Music, The King and I, Oklahoma!, South Pacific, and more!

Jurassic Park in Concert
Symphony Hall
Friday, May 21, 2021, 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 22, 2021, 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 23, 2021, 2:00 PM

The action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival.
Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, this epic film is sheer movie magic 65 million years in the making. Now audiences can experience Jurassic Park as never before: projected in HD with our symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture. Welcome… to Jurassic Park!

Star Wars vs Star Trek
Tito Muñoz, conductor
Symphony Hall
Friday, June 4, 2021, 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 5, 2021, 2:00 PM
Saturday, June 5, 2021, 7:30 PM

Get set for an intergalactic musical showdown as we present the music of deep space! Don’t miss John Williams’ unforgettable Star Wars favorites like “The Main Theme” and “Imperial March,” while hits from Star Trek make you feel as if you were aboard the USS Enterprise!

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas™
Symphony Hall
Friday, October 30, 2020, 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 31, 2020, 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 1, 2020, 2:00 PM

Rediscover the wildly inventive world of Tim Burton’s macabre classic The Nightmare Before Christmas™ shown in its entirety on a huge screen at Symphony Hall. Danny Elfman’s rambunctious, colorful score will roar to life in the hands of The Phoenix Symphony as you follow Jack the Pumpkin King’s quest to seize Christmas on a large screen above the orchestra.
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Cirque Holiday Spectacular
Matthew Kasper, conductor
Troupe Vertigo
Symphony Hall
Friday, November 27, 2020, 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 28, 2020, 2:00 PM
Saturday, November 28, 2020, 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 29, 2020, 2:00 PM

Back by popular demand, Troupe Vertigo returns to The Phoenix Symphony with gravity-defying acts for a special round of holiday cheer! Hear seasonal favorites like “White Christmas” and “Deck the Halls,” and beloved movements from masterpieces like Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, all while soaking in the sights of circus, Troupe Vertigo dance, and theater!

Handel’s Messiah
Matthew Kasper, conductor
The Phoenix Symphony Chorus
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 7:30 PM
Thursday, December 17, 2020 7:30 PM
Friday, December 18, 2020 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 19, 2020 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 20, 2020 3:00 PM
Venues to be announced Spring 2020.

The acclaimed “Hallelujah” chorus highlights these performances featuring some of the most glorious sacred music ever written. Join The Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony Chorus, and soloists as we present Handel’s masterpiece in churches and venues throughout the Valley.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 in Concert!
Symphony Hall
Friday, March 12, 2021, 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 13, 2021, 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 14, 2021, 2:00 PM

Harry’s last year at Hogwarts™ is here, part one of the epic finale Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ ! Experience the loss and the love of this series all over again as Harry and his friends rush to face the Dark Lord Voldemort™ for the last time. With the full film above our live symphony orchestra, the final battle for Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has never been so emotional.

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The Music of Queen
Symphony Hall
Friday, April 23, 2021, 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 24, 2021, 7:30 PM

We will rock you! Queen still reigns supreme as The Phoenix Symphony sweeps you away with a mix of their classics hits. Celebrate the genius of Freddie Mercury as we bring you the greatest hits of this 1980’s powerhouse like “We Will Rock You,” “We Are the Champions,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and much more.