Celebrating America at 250: Gershwin, Copland & More
FEbruary 27-28, march 1, 2026
DATE
February 27-28, March 1, 2026
TIME
11 A.M. MST on 2/27
7:30 P.M. MST on 2/28
2 P.M. MST on 3/1
LOCATION
Symphony Hall
75 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
ABOUT
Mélisse Brunet returns to conduct Copland’s iconic Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo, Ives’ Variations on “America” and Bates’ The Rhapsody of Steve Jobs. Stewart Goodyear returns as soloist in Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F, a 100-year-old work that fuses jazz, ragtime, and classical music into a sensational piece, rounding out this American celebration in music.
Coffee Classics: Concerts, Company & Conversation with Coffee
Begin your Friday morning in the welcoming atmosphere of Symphony Hall, surrounded by beautiful music, warm company, lively conversation, and complimentary coffee. It’s a relaxed and enriching way to experience the music you love, with the performance at the heart of it all!
Each 90-minute performance offers a delightful, behind-the-scenes look at the music, with engaging stories and insights from the conductor and musicians woven throughout.
