Thursday, January 30, 2025 9:30 AM

COFFEE, CONVERSATIONS & CLASSICS SERIES | SYMPHONY HALL

Join Alex Amsel, Phoenix Symphony Associate Conductor, as he hosts and moderates these Phoenix Symphony working, open rehearsals for “Coffee, Conversations & Classics.” Experience your Phoenix Symphony as they rehearse and prepare for an upcoming concert. Participate in a Q&A after the rehearsal with the guest conductor and musicians. Some pieces of music listed may not be rehearsed on that particular date. The seating is general admission. Enjoy a casual and intimate experience with the Phoenix Symphony.

Coffee, Conversations & Classics – Daphnis and Chloe

William Eddins, conductor 
Bella Hristova, violin 

CONCERT REPERTOIRE 
Ayanna Witter-Johnson: Blush 
Wynton Marsalis: Violin Concerto 
Brahms: Symphony No. 1 
Mystery Piece

After Brahms successfully debuted his Symphony No. 1 in 1876, the famed conductor Hans von Bülow declared it to be “Beethoven’s Tenth.” William Eddins leads the orchestra in this popular symphony, which progresses from tragic struggle to triumphant victory. The program also includes two remarkable works influenced by jazz and blues: Blush by Ayanna Witter-Johnson and Wynton Marsalis’ Grammy winning Violin Concerto