Welcome to the Scottsdale Philharmonic’s Valentine’s Day Concert, “Melodies of Love and Romance,” a captivating evening of classical masterpieces performed live at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church in Arizona!

This concert, sponsored by Tom & Joyce Fisher, features an exquisite selection of works celebrating passion, romance, and the beauty of symphonic music.

Program Highlights:

🎶 Flying Dutchman Overture – Richard Wagner (1813–1883)
🎶 Persian Waltz – Seraj Rohanifard (Contemporary)
🎶 Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
🎶 Consecration of the House Overture, Op. 124 – Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
🎶 Piano Medley – Various (Performed by Nicole Pesce, Pianist)
🎶 Polovtsian Dances – Alexander Borodin (1833–1887)
🎶 Liebestraum No. 3 (“Dreams of Love”) – Franz Liszt (1811–1886) (Performed by Nicole Pesce, Pianist)
🎶 Orpheus in the Underworld Overture – Jacques Offenbach (1819–1880)

Featured Performer:

🎹 Nicole Pesce, Piano Soloist

Under the direction of Maestro Vanja Gjumar Nikolovski, this concert brings together a timeless selection of orchestral works that stir the heart and soul.

At Scottsdale Philharmonic, we are proud to be “Your Valleywide Symphony,” a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to making classical music accessible to all. Through free ticketing programs for students and veterans, as well as free live streaming, we ensure that audiences of all ages can experience the beauty and power of live symphonic music.

If you enjoyed this performance, visit our website to learn about upcoming concerts, access programs, and discover ways to support our mission. Together, we can keep the spirit of classical music thriving for generations to come.

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❤️ Thank you for celebrating Valentine’s Day with us through the magic of classical music!