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**Piano Fusion Arizona Musicfest: A Symphony of Keyboards** Join us for an extraordinary musical journey with the Piano Fusion Arizona Musicfest, a unique ensemble that brings together piano enthusiasts of all levels in the Arizona Musicfest Community Room. This group piano chamber music event is a celebration of collaboration, learning, and performance, set against the backdrop of Arizona's vibrant music scene. **Event Details:** - **When:** Tuesdays at 1:30 PM - **Where:** Community Room at Arizona Musicfest, 7950 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 - **Tuition:** $10/session - **Class Size:** Limited to 12 participants **About the Event:** Piano Fusion offers an inviting atmosphere for musicians to gather, learn, and perform together. Whether you're a seasoned pianist or someone looking to reconnect with your musical roots, this group provides a supportive environment to explore the joy of piano music. Participants are encouraged to bring their own keyboards, as the event aims to build a collection of electric pianos for class use. Don't miss the chance to donate your old 88-key keyboard to support this vibrant program. **Led by Diana Cobb:** Under the guidance of Diana Cobb, a Piano Performance graduate from the Eastman School of Music, participants will delve into a wide range of musical pieces, from classical to contemporary. Diana's rich background, including studies with legendary figures like Earl Wild and Chuck Mangione, ensures a rich and diverse musical experience. Her dedication to teaching and passion for music shines through in every session, making Piano Fusion a truly inspiring gathering for all involved. **Experience the Magic:** Hear firsthand from participants like Suzy M., Debbie J., Kevin J., and Shoko W., who share their transformative experiences with Piano Fusion. From the camaraderie of group rehearsals to the thrill of performances, members find joy, growth, and a deepened love for piano music through this program. **Join Us:** Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a community that celebrates the power of piano music. Whether you're looking to improve your skills, meet fellow music lovers, or simply enjoy the beauty of collaborative performance, Piano Fusion Arizona Musicfest welcomes you. For more information, registration details, and to become a part of this musical adventure, visit the Piano Fusion page on the Arizona Musicfest website. Let's make music together!

Reuniting the original stars from Broadway’s smash hit Jersey Boys, The Midtown Men will ring in the Christmas season with Holiday Hits & More. This evening of songs and stories features iconic Yuletide classics such as “Winter Wonderland,” “Let It Snow,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” as well as signature renditions of the greatest rock and roll hits of the 1960s. The popular vocal group will treat audiences to the songs of The Beatles, The Temptations, The Four Seasons, and more! Come celebrate “the most wonderful time of the year’ ‘in this spectacular Broadway-style celebration!

Ring in the holidays with one of Broadway’s biggest stars, Tony winner Lea Salonga. Best known for her leading roles in Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, Once On This Island, and Allegiance, this global artist was bestowed the honor of “Disney Legend” for her signature singing roles in Aladdin and Mulan. Star of the 2023 PBS special ”Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir”, and acclaimed for her 2020 release Lea Salonga: Live from Sydney Opera House, Lea brings her compelling and soaring voice to Musicfest to perform classic and contemporary songs of the Christmas season.

Relive the greatest decade of rock and roll – the 60’s! The counterculture movement of the 1960’s became synonymous with the most iconic music of all time. This powerhouse concert event includes the songs and stories of many of the artists of the era including Beach Boys, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, Jim Hendrix, Aretha Franklin, The Doors, James Brown and many more. The “Woodstock Era” defined a generation of music, in a world that was rapidly changing. Under the direction of Producer, Neil Berg, get ready for two hours of peace, love and rock ‘n roll!

Musicfest’s favorite globetrotting “little orchestra,” helmed by pianist Thomas Lauderdale, returns to the stage for two performances of big, bold, genre-defying songs that traverse time and geography. Featuring lead singer China Forbes, this band is “impressive at every musician’s station,” as Variety says, “…producing music that’s charming and elegant.” From Brazilian sambas to jaunty Parisian café songs to retro jazz and old-fashioned pop, Pink Martini will get you in the mood to party!

The star of last season’s highly-successful tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John, Michael Cavanaugh (Tony and Grammy nominee for Broadway’s Movin’ Out) returns to honor the music of even more celebrated singer-songwriters. From Paul Simon, Don McLean and Neil Diamond, to James Taylor, Billy Joel, Elton John, and more, Cavanaugh (“The New Voice of the American Rock and Roll Songbook”, Billboard magazine), will once again delight with his extraordinary talent and popular audience appeal.

The astonishing two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster brings her irresistible show-stopping talent, vocal artistry, and effusive charm to Musicfest. One of Broadway’s most celebrated stars, this leading actor, dancer, and singer has been featured in The Music Man, opposite Hugh Jackman, Shrek the Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes, The Drowsy Chaperone, Sweeney Todd, and so many others. During the 2024-25 season, Foster returns to Broadway to lead the highly-anticipated revival of Once Upon a Mattress.

Well-known to Musicfest audiences, Valley favorite Nicole Pesce unites her two musical acts into one swingin’ super-group for this special Musicfest performance. We3 (pianist Pesce, along with vocalist Renee Grant Patrick and violinist Suzanne Lansford) along with the thrilling husband and wife piano duo Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi, combine their talents into a masterful quintet of artistic virtuosity and pizzazz, performing signature arrangements of classic jazz, swing, standards, ragtime, blues, and so much more.

Australia’s acclaimed Human Nature returns to Musicfest, direct from Las Vegas. This high energy show celebrates the great sounds of Motown’s legendary vocal groups, and features classic chart-topping hits including “Dancing in the Street,” “Ain’t too Proud to Beg,” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “Stop! In The Name of Love” and other enduring anthems. Smokey Robinson’s proteges will also highlight some of their own legendary Australian pop hits, showcasing why this group has been called one of the world’s finest pop-vocal groups of the modern era.

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing evening, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz. From Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to Ellis Marsalis and James Black, New Orleans has long been an apex of innovation and inspiration. Led by pianist, Luther S. Allison and vocalists Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs, New Orleans Songbook immerses audiences in the captivating and timeless spirit of this vibrant city.