Phoenix Symphony with Alex Amsel, Mozart, and more

The Phoenix Symphony, established in 1947 in Phoenix, Arizona, is the state's only full-time professional symphony orchestra. It is celebrated for its diverse repertoire, spanning classical, pops, and innovative genre-bending performances. An ECHO Award recipient, the Symphony is recognized for artistic excellence, community engagement, and collaborations with renowned artists and institutions.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), born in Salzburg, Austria, was a classical child prodigy. He composed over 600 masterpieces across genres like opera, symphony, and chamber music. Known for his elegant, balanced style, his famous works include "The Marriage of Figaro," "Don Giovanni," "The Magic Flute," and Symphony No. 40. He is considered one of Western music's greatest composers.

Gustav Mahler was an Austro-Bohemian Romantic composer and conductor who acted as a bridge between the 19th-century Austro-German tradition and the modernism of the early 20th century. Born in Bohemia, he rose to prominence as one of the leading conductors of his generation, notably serving as director of the Vienna Court Opera. His highly influential oeuvre consists primarily of ten symphonies and several song cycles with orchestra, which are celebrated for their immense scale, philosophical depth, and forward-looking composition techniques that deeply influenced 20th-century music.