June 29 2025 Concert - Scottsdale Philharmonic

June 29th, 2025 Concert

Independence Day Celebration

"Excitement & Celebration For All"

Independence Day Celebration | Concert Summary

🇺🇸 Welcome to the Scottsdale Philharmonic’s
Independence Day Celebration – Thrilling Patriotic Excitement!
Performed live on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📍 La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, Scottsdale, Arizona
🎵 Sponsored by Window World

We closed out our 2024–2025 season with a packed house and an electrifying celebration of freedom, unity, and the American spirit.
This concert was bursting with energy — a powerful, joyful tribute to our nation through beloved patriotic works, stirring solos, and unforgettable symphonic moments.

🎼 PROGRAM NOTES

National Anthem – John Stafford Smith
Performed by Jennifer Sheldon, Soprano
Armed Services Medley – Paul Lavender
Eternal Father, Strong to Save – John B. Dykes
Washington Post March – John Philip Sousa
Piano Concerto No. 2 – Isaak Berkovich
🎹 Stella Serebriakov, Student Piano Soloist
America the Beautiful – Samuel A. Ward
Final Countdown – Joey Tempest

— INTERMISSION —

Warsaw Concerto – Richard Addinsell
🎹 Nicole Pesce, Piano Soloist
Patriotic Variations – Nicole Pesce
Fiddle Faddle – Aaron Copland
God Bless America – Irving Berlin
West Side Story Medley – Stephen Sondheim
American Salute – Morton Gould
Stars and Stripes Forever – John Philip Sousa

🎤 FEATURED PERFORMERS

Nicole Pesce, Piano Soloist
A longtime audience favorite, Nicole wowed the crowd with Addinsell’s Warsaw Concerto and her own Patriotic Variations — combining technical mastery, expressive flair, and a deep connection to the music.

Stella Serebriakov, Student Piano Soloist
Only eight years old, Stella made a stunning debut performing Berkovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Her artistry and poise left the audience in awe.

🎼 MAESTRO VANJA GJUMAR NIKOLOVSKI

Under the baton of Maestro Nikolovski, the orchestra delivered a thrilling and inspiring performance. His dynamic leadership, paired with thoughtful programming, continues to elevate live symphonic music throughout the Valley.