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Join us for an afternoon with Jan Mroczek, an acclaimed European organist whose musical training in France left a lasting imprint on his artistry. Opening with the architectural splendor of Bach, the recital turns to the soul of Paris itself through the music of César Franck, Charles-Marie Widor, Jeanne Demessieux, and Maurice Duruflé. Come experience the colors of a French autumn brought to life on our magnificent Richards & Fowkes organ. 

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Crossing 32nd Street Ensemble will present Steve Reich's groundbreaking Music For 18 Musicians, offering an immersive journey through one of the 20th century’s most celebrated masterworks. Experience Reich's hypnotic pulses and shimmering textures produced by marimbas, xylophones, pianos, clarinets, strings, and voices. Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness the precision and collective artistry which will bring this iconic 1976 composition to life. 

Pinnacle Sanctuary
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Join us for an extraordinary evening featuring Buster Keaton's beloved silent comedy Steamboat Bill, Jr. accompanied by live organ performance. This classic film showcases some of Keaton's most impressive and daring stunts in one of the silent era's finest comedies. Our featured organist, Filip Presseisen, joining us from Kraków, Poland, is internationally renowned for his masterful improvisation to silent films in concert halls and churches worldwide. Winner of the 2015 International Silent Film Competition in Berlin, Germany, Presseisen will demonstrate his ingenious artistry on our magnificent organ, creating a truly unforgettable cinematic experience. Don't miss this special event—and yes, popcorn will be served!

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Embark on a musical journey across the heart of America with the Orpheus Male Chorus as your guide. From mountain valleys to city streets, from patriotic anthems and traditional folk songs to soulful spirituals, this concert weaves together the diverse voices, landscapes, and stories that shape our national identity. Join us for a vibrant celebration of the people and places that make up the American songbook! Purchase tickets online at orpheus.org .

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Join us for a deeply moving presentation of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's Stabat Mater on Good Friday, where the sacred text depicting Mary's profound grief at the crucifixion takes on special meaning as we commemorate Christ's Passion. Pergolesi's timeless meditation on maternal suffering and divine love is enhanced by the expanded Viennese edition of this work, with full choir, soloists, and orchestra. Come witness how music becomes prayer as we gather in contemplation of one of the most poignant moments in Christian life.

Pinnacle Sanctuary
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Phoenix Boys Choir honors American composers who used their music to uplift, unify, and bridge divisions across race, creed, and color. This program reflects on how immigrants, Indigenous peoples, and marginalized communities have contributed their languages, traditions, and rhythms to shape America's heart. Each musical piece serves as a distinct tile in this American Mosaic, united by common hope despite their different origins. 

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Charlie Chaplin’s Smile featuring acclaimed violinist and Grammy-nominee Philippe Quint in a multimedia show that is not only a celebration of Charlie Chaplin’s musical legacy as a violinist, composer, and conductor, but also an exploration of one of the most fascinating life journeys. Combining rare vintage images and video footage from classic Chaplin films with live music, this show celebrates the enduring relevance of Chaplin’s comedy in today’s society. Purchase tickets online at azmusicfest.org.

Trinity Terrace
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Enjoy our beautiful March weather for an afternoon of al fresco entertainment with The Sonoran Dogs! They are a Phoenix-Tucson-based Americana/Bluegrass band, one of the best in the Southwest, composed of award-winning musicians. They play an exciting mix of traditional and Newgrass music along with originals. We will serve Sonoran hot dogs after the show, so stick around and connect with fellow audience members! 

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Join us for an afternoon filled with music by Ferde Grofé, Amy Beach, George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, Florence Beatrice Price, as well as popular songs of the time. Delivered by piano virtuoso, Jonathan Lang, as well as a chamber orchestra, jazz ensemble, organ, and soloists, you will hear pieces from an era when classical composers living in the United States began to develop a new concert sound that we can recognize now, a hundred years later, as distinctly American. A sound that borrows from European art song and concerto, Afro-cuban rhythms and instruments, folk tunes heard from the mountains and valleys of Appalachia, and so many other traditions.

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Counterpoint is a collaboration between pianist/composer Conrad Tao and choreographer/dancer Caleb Teicher. The duo explores the dichotomy of their different perspectives and artistic practices, expanding their individual expressive capacity through a collective experience. Harmonic, rhythmic, and theatrical counterpoint between the artists seeks to map out constellations linking their disparate traditions, driving the imagination, and opening the heart. Purchase tickets online at azmusicfest.org. 

Pinnacle Sanctuary
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This program explores works by Baltic composers, Arvo Pärt’s organ music, Latvian Peteris Vasks, and “mother of Estonian music” Ester Mägi, plus colorful pieces by Buxtehude’s contemporaries from Northern Germany. The Pinnacle organ is perfectly suited for this repertoire and Rhonda Edgington, its passionate and informed performer. This concert is a part of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the magnificent Richards & Fowkes organ in the Pinnacle Sanctuary!

Pinnacle Sanctuary
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This concert will commemorate the City of Scottsdale’s 75th anniversary year with a special program narrated by the Scottsdale Historian, Joan Fudala, and interspersed with music written over the years about and in Scottsdale. Featuring a unique blend of Scottsdale musical treasures: from classical, choral, instrumental, and chamber music to presentations by Native American, Mariachi, and Western Cowboy musicians, this will be an afternoon of musical and historical discoveries that will help deepen our appreciation of Scottsdale’s culture. 

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We celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday by exploring the profound impact of his legacy on the world. This special concert will feature The Princeton Theological Seminary Choir under Dr. Martin Tel and Pinnacle Chancel Choir under Dr. Ilona Kubiaczyk-Adler, guest soloist Jordan Murrillo, and guest instrumentalists, who will together lead the audience in delivering music that defined Martin Luther King’s era. By singing his favorite hymns combined with significant readings, we will reaffirm our commitment to Dr. King's ideals of justice, equality, and unity, empowering us to make a positive difference in the world.

Pinnacle Sanctuary
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Twenty years ago, in January of 2006, the first organ recital was performed on the newly completed Richards & Fowkes op. 14 organ at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church. To celebrate this inaugural concert, we will have not one but two European organists delivering a mix of solo and duet pieces showcasing music of a variety of styles and this organ's spectacular dynamic and color ranges. From Bach through symphonic and film music, you will get a chance to experience the might and versatility of this brilliant instrument. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon! The concert will be followed by a reception for Pinnacle Concert Series patrons and volunteers, and the original benefactors of the organ. 

Chamber Music in the Chapel
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We warmly invite you to come together and pause for a moment on the longest night of the year. As the holiday season unfolds with its flurry of activities, this program of music and meditation in the Pinnacle Chapel offers a place of peace and quiet inspiration. Chamber music, guided meditations, and prayers will offer an opportunity for healing and reflection, striving for a renewed sense of hope. 

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Experience the world’s most famous oratorio this December! Guest conductor Tyson Deaton leads the Phoenix Symphony & Chorus in this thrilling and inspiring performance. Enjoy beloved arias like “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” and iconic choruses, including the powerful “Hallelujah” chorus! Purchase tickets online at phoenixsymphony.org. 

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Experience the world’s most famous oratorio this December! Guest conductor Tyson Deaton leads the Phoenix Symphony & Chorus in this thrilling and inspiring performance. Enjoy beloved arias like “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” and iconic choruses, including the powerful “Hallelujah” chorus! Purchase tickets online at phoenixsymphony.org. 

Pinnacle Sanctuary
FREE concert - no ticket required, donations welcome.

Celebration of Christmas is our most popular program of the year, offering both heart-warming and exuberant selections of holiday music. This treasured annual event showcases the Pinnacle Chancel Choir, extraordinary soloists, handbells, and a chamber orchestra. Interspersed with Christmas-themed readings and poetry, this concert provides a welcome sanctuary where our patrons can pause to contemplate the musical artistry as well as the deeper meaning of the Christmas season. 

Pinnacle Sanctuary
FREE concert - no ticket required, donations welcome.

Celebration of Christmas is our most popular program of the year, offering both heart-warming and exuberant selections of holiday music. This treasured annual event showcases the Pinnacle Chancel Choir, extraordinary soloists, handbells, and a chamber orchestra. Interspersed with Christmas-themed readings and poetry, this concert provides a welcome sanctuary where our patrons can pause to contemplate the musical artistry as well as the deeper meaning of the Christmas season. 

Pinnacle Sanctuary
FREE concert - no ticket required, donations welcome.

From Bach to Dixieland, international concert artist and University of Michigan Professor Emeritus, James Kibbie celebrates the spirit that unites great music. You'll hear organ repertoire from three continents and four centuries in this “something for everyone” program. Join us to hear this stellar artist in the special concert which is a part of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the magnificent Richards & Fowkes organ in the Pinnacle Sanctuary! 

Pinnacle Sanctuary
FREE concert - no ticket required, donations welcome.

Pinnacle Concert Series’ annual tradition includes a powerful and moving tribute to Veterans. The most outstanding professional brass group in Arizona, Phoenix Brass Collective will combine forces with the Pinnacle Choir, fabulous soloists, and our majestic organ in order to pay appropriate tribute to those who have served our country. Come hear glorious, entertaining, and meditative music. Join us in singing some well known hymns and tunes, and immerse yourself in poignant prose, poetry, and prayers read by Veterans.

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Rachael Price (vocalist for Lake Street Dive) and Vilray Bolles (Brooklyn-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter) conjure 1930s and ’40s swing as Rachael & Vilray. The jazz duo weaves enchanting spells with timeless songs of passion and whimsy, with a wink of modern wit. Acclaimed for their performances at legendary venues including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Cafe Carlyle, Newport Jazz Festival, and The Troubadour, the duo’s Musicfest performance is in support of their recently released third album titled West of Broadway. Purchase tickets online at azmusicfest.org.

Pinnacle Sanctuary
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One of the most anticipated concerts of the season will bring new musical surprises this year! You can count on phenomenal vocalists, brilliant organists, a stellar jazz band, and an evening of spooky entertainment. The concert is suited for all ages and preceded by the Trunk-or-Treat event at 5 pm on the Pinnacle campus. The concert will begin with a parade of those who attend in costume! Bring your family and friends, and join us in this Halloween-themed, spine-chilling, and somewhat silly festivity! 

Pinnacle Sanctuary
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The Concordia Symphony Orchestra under Dr. Jeff Held from Concordia University Irvine, one of the most engaging orchestras in Southern California, makes its performance debut in the Phoenix area at Pinnacle with a thematic concert celebrating Christian vocations. The Concordia Symphony Orchestra is known for its unforgettable programming of professional repertoire, as well as its widely-viewed Christmas performances airing on PBS across the nation. 

Chamber Music in the Chapel
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Armenian keyboard virtuoso, Oberlin Conservatory of Music graduate, and Director of Music at Christ Church of the Ascension in Paradise Valley, Tigran Buniatyan will offer an afternoon of music for harpsichord, clavichord, and organ. His program will demonstrate a wide scope of national styles represented in music from Spain, Portugal, England and Armenia, as well as some of the best compositions by J. S. Bach. 

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Washington, DC-based organist, graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music and the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Michael Lodico, will present an exciting program celebrating four centuries of organ music from Sweelinck, Bach, and Mozart to Einaudi. Join us for the inaugural organ concert of the season, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the magnificent Richards & Fowkes organ in the Pinnacle Sanctuary! 

Chamber Music in the Chapel
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Saddle up for a musical journey through time with Mario Yñiguez and his Cowboy Beethoven little big band, bridging classical and jazz finesse with cowboy cool. This one-of-a-kind revue traverses through the ages with a fresh take on vintage gems. From torch songs to the timeless harmonies of The Pied Pipers and The Ink Spots, prepare for an afternoon filled with nostalgia and wonder in this refreshingly unique show featuring some of Arizona's finest musicians. 

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Duo Polonaise: Daga Suchoń and Ilona Kubiaczyk-Adler will showcase some of the most melodious and virtuosic music for violin and piano by Polish composers like Henryk Wieniawski, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Grażyna Bacewicz, Karol Szymanowski. Unforgettable sound and tangible passion are the best descriptors of what to expect from this concert.

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The Catalina Bassoon Quartet was formed in 2019 by four Arizona-based professional bassoonists: Chip King, Erik Ludwig, Joey Kluesener, and Robert Williams. With the desire to play music ranging from Baroque to Swing (and everything in between), their program is both entertaining and informative. Narration includes experiences and stories that will enlighten those who may want to know more about the bassoon!

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2023-24 Pinnacle Organ Scholar and current undergraduate student at the University of Michigan, Benjamin Sidoti will present a recital featuring works by J.S. Bach, Connor Chee, César Franck, Alexandre Guilmant, Felix Mendelssohn, Florence Price, and Ad Wammes. This program will showcase the sonoric beauty of the historically informed Richards, Fowkes & Co. pipe organ at Pinnacle, one of the most remarkable instruments in the Southwest.