Symphony of the Southwest 2009-10 Season
Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater
Gala Benefit Concert Featuring Scott MacIntyre
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 @ 7:30pm
Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater The Symphony of the Southwest opening concert will feature local talent and American Idol finalist Scott MacIntyre. Scott MacIntyre began playing piano by ear at age 3, though he has been visually impaired since birth. He has been profiled on CNN, Sky News Europe, USA Today, and other media as pianist, vocalist, and songwriter. He has independently released 6 full-length CD’s, was one of the 13 finalists on Fox’s “American Idol 8″ and has written in genres spanning pop, rock, punk, jazz, and classical.
For more information on Scott MacIntyre visit the following links
http://www.myspace.com/scottmacintyre
http://www.twitter.com/idolscott
Tubby the Tuba and Friends
Saturday, November 21, 2009 @ 2:30pm
Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater
Children of all ages will love to explore and discover classic music written especially for young ears. The Youth Symphony of the Southwest (ages 15 to 20) will perform Debussy’s The Children’s Corner, and the Symphony of the Southwest will further delight you with Tubby The Tuba featuring a special guest narrator and Saint Saens’ The Carnival of Animals, featuring acclaimed pianists Walter Cosand and Robert Hamilton.
An Afternoon of Christmas Delights
Saturday, December 19, 2009 @ 2:30pm
Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater
Our holiday concert event is an event the entire family will enjoy. Symphony of the Southwest performs timeless, light-classical music and our popular Christmas carol sing-a-long in a visual Christmas wonderland including an appearance by Santa Claus himself. The Symphony of the Southwest will be joined side by side with the Youth Symphony of the Southwest.
Space & Science Concert
Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 2:30pm
Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater
The mystery and awe of space comes to life as Symphony of the Southwest performs Gustav Holst’s masterpiece The Planets. All ages concert designed to spark the love and interest of science and the arts for kids 2 to 102.
From Paris…With Love
Saturday, May 8, 2010 @ 2:30pm
Mesa Arts Center, Piper Theater
Our Mother’s Day concert celebrates the romantic beauty of classical music from the French masters: Chabrier’s España, Ravel’s Pavanne for a Dead Princess and Mother Goose, Debussy’s Danse and Afternoon of a Faun, Saint-Saens’ The Swan, Allegro Appassionato and Bacchanale, and Dukas’ Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
Other 09-10 Events
Peter & The Wolf
Monday & Tuesday February 8-9, 2010 @ 10am, 11am & 12pm
Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater
The classic narrated tale of Prokofiev’s Peter and the dreaded wolf comes to life for over 7,000 third graders from Mesa public and charter schools.
Spring Fling Chamber Series
Saturday’s
Symphony House: 122 N. Macdonald in Mesa
Outdoor chamber concerts performed at the Symphony House in historic downtown Mesa. Times and dates TBD.
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