Join us for an enchanting afternoon with "Family Performance: Let's Dance" presented by The Phoenix Symphony. Under the baton of conductor Alex Amsel, this performance promises to be a delightful exploration of music and dance, showcasing how inseparable the two arts truly are. The concert will feature an array of compositions that have been inspired by dance or have become iconic in the dance world.

The repertoire includes Leonard Bernstein's vibrant "Three Dance Episodes from On the Town," capturing the essence of three sailors' adventures during a 24-hour shore leave in New York City. From the folk melodies of Hungary, we bring you Zoltán Kodály's "Dances of Galánta," a piece that draws upon the rich folk music traditions of Kodály's homeland. Adding a touch of modern tango, Esteban Benzecry's "Obertura Tanguera" will transport you to the heart of Argentina with its melodic and rhythmic flair.

This family-friendly event is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM, taking place at the Madison Center For The Arts. It's a perfect opportunity for music and dance lovers of all ages to experience the joy and beauty of these art forms intertwined.

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Family Performance: Let’s Dance!

Madison Center for the Arts

Guest Conductor Alex Amsel, leads us on a musical journey to discover what 21st Century Argentinian composer Benzecry’s Obertura Tanguera has in common with Brahms’ 19th Century Symphony No. 1 and Strauss’ 20th Century Der Rosekavalier.  Explore how nostalgia in music pays homage to the past and propels us forward into a better future.

Nostalgia: Connecting With Our Past and Future

The Vista Center for the Arts

Yannick and pianist Hélène Grimaud have performed together around the world, and their inspired partnership shines in this performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20, a showcase for Grimaud’s acclaimed artistry. In Yannick and the Orchestra’s continuing exploration of the music of the great 20th-century composer Florence Price, you’ll hear her Fourth Symphony, a boldly hued work that incorporates melodies from spirituals, including a beautifully orchestrated theme from “Wade in the Water.”

Yannick and Hélène Grimaud Reunite

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

The concert opens with a new piece by award-winning composer Jennifer Higdon commissioned by a consortium of orchestras. A young Venezuelan cellist and Sphinx competition artist, Adalus Low-Manzini, will perform a cello concerto by Argentinian composer Esteban Benzecry.  Rounding out the program is Berlioz’s masterpiece, Symphonie Fantastique.

Esteban Benzecry

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