Featured Composers:
Arvo Pärt
Anna Thorvaldsdottir
Ola Gjeilo, Phoenix Chorale’s former Composer-in-Residence
Rebecca Dale featuring the U.S. Premiere of “When Music Sounds”
Read the program notes for “When Music Sounds” here
Rebecca Dale, “One of our brightest British composers” (Classic FM), whose choral symphony When Music Sounds is “a stirring and generous piece, full of soaring melodies and cheering climaxes” (BBC Music Magazine)
*No Open Rehearsal for this series will be held.
Saturday, January 24 - 25 2026
TRANSCENDENCE
A sweeping choral-orchestral journey through lush contemporary landscapes in a distinguished venue.
With a much-anticipated return to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, bask in the warmth of Phoenix Chorale’s world-class sound, described by Gramophone as “expertly blended.” Experience a journey through the evocative landscapes of contemporary classical music on a grand scale with orchestra, featuring music by Ola Gjeilo, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Arvo Pärt, and the US premiere of Rebecca Dale’s cinematic choral symphony When Music Sounds. The composer will join Phoenix Chorale from London for this landmark premiere.
Saturday, January 24, 2026 7:30 PM | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts | TICKETS HERE
Sunday, January 25, 2026 2:00 PM | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts | TICKETS HERE
7380 E 2nd Street | Scottsdale
SINGLE TICKETS
All Tickets for TRANSCENDENCE must be purchased directly through Scottsdale Arts. The Scottsdale Arts Box Office is open Wednesday – Saturday 11 AM-5PM.
(480) 499-8587 or BoxOffice@ScottsdaleArts.org.
Please note: All ticketing and seating for TRANSCENDENCE will be managed directly by the Scottsdale Arts Box Office. If you include this concert in your subscription, you will be contacted by the Scottsdale Arts Box Office team to select assigned seats, receive Scottsdale Arts-issued tickets, and if desired, purchase any optional Add-On Tickets.
The Program:
Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten 1977 – Arvo Pärt
Ad genua* (To the knees) 2016 – Anna Thorvaldsdottir
The Road 2023 – Ola Gjeilo
The Cloths of Heaven 2024 – Rebecca Dale
U.S. Premiere of When Music Sounds – Rebecca Dale
Read the program notes for “When Music Sounds” here
With thanks to Phoenix Chorale sponsors:
Karen Camp
Charles Oldham & Joan Goforth
Nancy & Gerry Sowers
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Featured Composers:
Arvo Pärt
Anna Thorvaldsdottir
Ola Gjeilo, Phoenix Chorale’s former Composer-in-Residence
Rebecca Dale featuring the U.S. Premiere of “When Music Sounds”
Read the program notes for “When Music Sounds” here
Rebecca Dale, “One of our brightest British composers” (Classic FM), whose choral symphony When Music Sounds is “a stirring and generous piece, full of soaring melodies and cheering climaxes” (BBC Music Magazine)
*No Open Rehearsal for this series will be held.
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