Harvard Club of Phoenix

Phoenix Symphony: Beethoven 7th Symphony, Chopin 2nd Piano Concerto and Private Alumni Reception
 

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, the Phoenix Ivy Council is partnering with the Phoenix Symphony to offer our members discounted tickets to Beethoven's renowned and beloved 7th Symphony and Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2. Several artists will join us for a private Phoenix Ivy Council cocktail reception preceding the concert. The conductor and artists will speak to our alumni about the performance and meet with our members. Aventura Catering will provide chilled hors d’oeuvres and appetizers at our alumni reception, including: Prosciutto, Genoa Salami, Capicola, Artichoke Hearts, Focaccia, Bruschetta, Dried Fruit, Lavosh, Flatbread, beverages and a no-host cocktail bar.
 

Our private Phoenix Ivy Council reception will be followed by three masterworks that have enthralled audiences. Guest conductor Rei Hotoda, Music Director Designate of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, opens the evening with “blue cathedral,” a poignant tone poem by three-time Grammy Award winner Jennifer Higdon, winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Music. Next is a solo performance by Natasha Paremski, a critically acclaimed pianist and local favorite. Critics have praised her dynamic virtuosity when performing Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2, which ranks as one of the most celebrated early Romantic masterpieces, often appearing among the top tier of the classical keyboard repertoire. The concert finishes with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, an elemental, propulsive work full of driving energy that pushes an orchestra to its absolute limit. What audiences also remember is the gravitas of the second movement, featured in the climactic scene of the 2010 film “The King’s Speech.”
 

This promises to be an outstanding event to connect in person with other alumni, while enjoying the musical offerings of one of our city's premier cultural institutions.

Please secure your registration in advance since this event has a limited capacity of only 100 alumni and guests.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

6:00 pm to 7:10 pm

Phoenix Ivy Council Alumni Reception

with Light Appetizers and Beverages

Presentations by Performing Artists

Food and Beverage Services by Aventura Caterers

East Terrace Reception Area, Symphony Hall

75 N. 2nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

7:30 pm

Phoenix Symphony Concert

Rei Hotoda, conductor

Natasha Paremski, piano

Concert Program

Jennifer Higdon: Blue Cathedral

Frédéric Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21

Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92
 

Cost: In order to purchase tickets and register for the pre-concert reception, please click on both of the two links below.
 

The cost for the Phoenix Ivy Council pre-concert reception is only $30 per person. Please register by clicking on the pre-concert reception link below:

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/kdn8xpa
 

The Phoenix Ivy Council members and their guests will receive a special 20% discounted price for any seat in the Symphony Hall with the exception of the loges with the promo code IVYCOUNCIL27. The promo code is only available online and only for the Beethoven’s 7th and Chopin’s 2nd Piano Concerto on November 7, 2026.

https://tickets.phoenixsymphony.org/Online/default.asp

Restrictions: Not applicable on previous purchases. There is a limit of 6 tickets per account. This offer is only applicable to the Phoenix Symphony’s Beethoven’s 7th & Chopin’s 2nd Piano Concerto on November 7, 2026. This offer expires 11/7/26. All ticket sales are final and there are no refunds. This code is only redeemable on our website, phoenixsymphony.org. All discounted codes excludes the Loges and the lowest price. Standard ticket fees apply and are not discounted. Exchanges that occur outside the promotion sale period are subject to a $10 exchange fee per ticket and current pricing. The Phoenix Symphony reserves the right to cancel the offer at any time.