I went to this wonderful concert performed by the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra. They play classic and contemporary music. Also, there was a champagne toast, nice experience.
We tend to enjoy the 'Pops" at the Symphony, everything from the James Bond themes to the Beatles classics, from Star Wars and movie themes to the Paul Simon collection. This time we were there to celebrate the magic of Harry Potter.
Wen attended the Phoenix Symphony New Year's Eve presentation for the second year in a row while visiting over the holidays from Seattle. We've done the same in Seattle and it was very typical and epic. However the Phoenix Symphony has outdone itself with the last two year's shows doing Pop and Show Tunes, some classical music, rock and roll and many "audience participation" numbers (singing, clapping, etc.) The guest conductors have been awesome and very entertaining and the guest soprano has been very enjoyable for both shows. I wholeheartedly recommend this performance for anyone who wants to get their NY Eve off on the right foot. The free champagne toast at intermission is a bonus. And the show gets out in plenty of time to hit another venue for dinner and a party. Good job Phoenix Symphony!
We've seen a few concerts here; for adults and for children. The events are always professionally done, Amazing staff and a great seat no matter where you sit. The kids love the snacks and hot chocolate!
For the first time, the Phoenix Symphony offered at 4 p.m. performance on New Year's Eve. After a leisurely lunch, friends and I drove to the beautiful venue for my first experience with the symphony for New Year's Eve. The music was perfect for the occasion: fun, rousing, sing-along, through the ages and years, appropriate for the turning of an old year into a new one! At intermission, there was champagne for everyone (a nice touch). Since the later performance lets out at a time that coincides with some drivers having had too much of a nice touch, this was a perfect arrangement for my taste both for entertainment and safety. Jammies and watching the ball drop in New York from the comfort and safety of my own home made this a wonderful first experience with New Year's Eve and the Phoenix Symphony. I would recommend it highly and so appreciated seeing several families with youngsters and teens dressed beautifully for the symphony at this early performance. I do hope they repeat that option again next year and that you will partake of it.
I'm always looking for new things to do that don't break the bank. It's a great date night with the husband and my daughter and I have even done girls nights here. The symphony is really fantastic. Plus I always feel like I'm getting a little culture when I go :)
We saw this show at the Virginia G. Piper Theater at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. What a beautiful theater it is! What amazing musicians that give their hearts and souls to their performances! With that said, we were somewhat disappointed in the overall performance. It was not the full symphony, but a smaller group of them and strings only. Also, the performance was more operatic and choir oriented than musician oriented. We did not get the sense do being "blown away" because the dynamics one would expect were not there. I don't believe they were mic'd. It would have been so much more impressive had they been. With all due respect to the Phoenix Symphony, this performance was not for us. The building does, in fact, have a refreshment area called, Encore. My previous review said there were no refreshments, but that was just for the ASU big band event. There is also a gift shop with wonderfully unique gift ideas.
The Texas Tenors did a three day engagement in Phoenix backed up by the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra. The singing was good, the symphony had a rich and full sound, the conductor was part of the show with witty mannerisms. The Boyz sang their hearts out and spent considerable time engaging the audience. For $30 it was a wonderful evening out. If you missed them, they will be back in this area again in the fall and winter.
We are regular visitors, tending towards the "Pops" events (such as the James Bond themes, or in this case the Harry Potter movies). It is always a pleasurable experience and leaves us wanting more.
We saw the Nutcracker last night after years of not seeing it. It was so beautiful. The gorgeous and traditional music was perfect but the contemporary costumes and sets were out of this world. The children were adorable and each character smiled throughout the scenes. It could not have been more enjoyable. Congratulations to the Phoenix Symphony and Ballet!!