Sharing Our Stories
“Who hears music, feels his solitude
Peopled at once.”
― Robert Browning
Music has the power to connect. It can connect us to ourselves more deeply and it can bring us together. As a community of music lovers, we invite you to share your stories of how music has been meaningful to you in the past.
Get ready for the ultimate throwback experience with Disney ‘80s-‘90s Celebration in Concert, featuring the very best Disney and Pixar hits from two iconic decades! Dig out those flip phones and grab your shoulder pads as Broadway-star vocalists flashback through a defining generation of music, with show-stopping performances, larger-than-life animation and a live symphony orchestra. Go from "Zero to Hero” until you’re seeing it “I 2 I” with fan-favorite moments from Hercules, A Goofy Movie, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, Newsies, A Bug’s Life, Aladdin, The Lion King, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, The Disney Afternoon and so much more! Don’t miss this totally epic event with Broadway stars and your own Utah Symphony!
Get ready for the ultimate throwback experience with Disney ‘80s-‘90s Celebration in Concert, featuring the very best Disney and Pixar hits from two iconic decades! Dig out those flip phones and grab your shoulder pads as Broadway-star vocalists flashback through a defining generation of music, with show-stopping performances, larger-than-life animation and a live symphony orchestra. Go from "Zero to Hero” until you’re seeing it “I 2 I” with fan-favorite moments from Hercules, A Goofy Movie, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, Newsies, A Bug’s Life, Aladdin, The Lion King, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, The Disney Afternoon and so much more! Don’t miss this totally epic event with Broadway stars and your own Utah Symphony!
Lose yourself in a night of fairy tales with conductor Conner Gray Covington. Ravel’s Mother Goose unfolds like a storybook come to life, where Sleeping Beauty awakens, Beauty and the Beast share a tender moment, and a fairy garden shimmers with magic.
Stravinsky’s The Fairy’s Kiss, performed by violinist Kathryn Eberle, draws inspiration from Tchaikovsky, and blends romance and mystery in a musical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ice Queen. Mozart’s elegant Idomeneo captures the themes of ancient mythology in the aftermath of the Trojan War. From sweeping drama to sparkling whimsy, each piece invites you into a world where music tells the story—proving that sometimes, the best adventures begin with a single note.
She’s a musician, a dancer, and an entertainer who's not afraid to rock out on four strings!
Viral YouTube sensation Lindsey Stirling joins our musicians for an electrifying outdoor concert in gorgeous Park City. With more than 800 million views and a genre-defying blend of classical violin, electronic beats, and jaw-dropping choreography (yes, backbends included!), Lindsey and her violin create a kaleidoscope of sound and emotion you must see to believe.
Take two dazzling Tony Award winners, add a powerhouse symphony, and get ready for a Broadway bash like no other! Inspired by the 1962 CBS special Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall, Sutton and Kelli pay homage to icons of stage and screen Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett. From showstopping ballads to playful duets, this dynamic duo delivers music, laughter, and pure star power in a night that brings the magic of Broadway straight to you—no trip to New York required!
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 bursts onto the scene with youthful energy, classical elegance, and a few mischievous surprises—because even a musical revolutionary has to start somewhere. Under the baton of François López-Ferrer, soprano Madison Leonard (a Utah Opera favorite recently seen in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro) dazzles with some of Mozart’s most enchanting arias.
The program also features Arvo Pärt’s whimsically titled Wenn Bach Bienen gezüchtet hätte (“If Bach Had Been a Beekeeper”), a buzzing, hypnotic play on the letters B-A-C-H—an homage to the composer’s name rather than his era. Last performed by the Utah Symphony at St. Mary’s in 2019, it offers a witty nod to Baroque lineage with Pärt’s minimalist touch.
What is summer without songs from The Beach Boys?! Marking more than a half-century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequaled in America’s musical history. Dozens of the band's chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” and “Kokomo.” With more than five decades of touring under their belts, The Beach Boys have performed more concerts than any major rock band in history—and they return to the Deer Valley® Music Festival for two unforgettable summer nights! These concerts are expected to sell out, so secure your tickets today!
What is summer without songs from The Beach Boys?! Marking more than a half-century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequaled in America’s musical history. Dozens of the band's chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” and “Kokomo.” With more than five decades of touring under their belts, The Beach Boys have performed more concerts than any major rock band in history—and they return to the Deer Valley® Music Festival for two unforgettable summer nights! These concerts are expected to sell out, so secure your tickets today!
Three composers, three great cities, and one unforgettable finale! Taichi Fukumura takes the podium for the final St. Mary’s performance of the summer, leading a program that captures the energy and spirit of the places that inspired it.
Stravinsky’s crisp and playful Dumbarton Oaks channels the vitality of Washington, D.C., with jazz-inflected counterpoint and rhythmic zest. Mozart’s bold “Paris” Symphony follows—a dazzling showpiece designed to impress the city’s sophisticated audiences.
Haydn’s “Oxford” Symphony wraps up the evening with his signature charm and wit—a symphony so masterfully crafted, it was performed when he received an honorary doctorate. No studying required to enjoy this grand finale!
Journey’s music isn’t just iconic—it’s part of our collective memory. You’ve shouted “Don’t Stop Believin’” in your car, at karaoke, maybe even at your wedding. Now, experience it like never before: live in the mountains with the Utah Symphony, vocalist Juan Del Castillo, and a killer band that brings every note to life.
From “Faithfully” to “Any Way You Want It,” every song inspires a surge of connection, nostalgia, and pure joy—shared with a crowd who loves it just as much as you do. This is the kind of night that leaves you buzzing, smiling, and maybe even tearing up a little on the drive home.
The epic tradition returns for one night only—Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture—performed exactly as the composer intended, with real live cannons! Celebrate the patriotic season as the symphony brings this explosive masterpiece to life, along with other favorites to enjoy in the great outdoors.
Rediscover the magic of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™. CineConcerts brings the beloved film to life with the Utah Symphony performing John Williams` iconic score. Immerse yourself in the magic as you watch a house-elf make trouble, a car fly, a giant talking spider, a mysterious diary, and much more set to the music you know and love. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event, flying to Abravanel Hall!
All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.
Rediscover the magic of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™. CineConcerts brings the beloved film to life with the Utah Symphony performing John Williams` iconic score. Immerse yourself in the magic as you watch a house-elf make trouble, a car fly, a giant talking spider, a mysterious diary, and much more set to the music you know and love. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event, flying to Abravanel Hall!
All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.
Rediscover the magic of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™. CineConcerts brings the beloved film to life with the Utah Symphony performing John Williams` iconic score. Immerse yourself in the magic as you watch a house-elf make trouble, a car fly, a giant talking spider, a mysterious diary, and much more set to the music you know and love. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event, flying to Abravanel Hall!
All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.
Acclaimed pianist Orion Weiss returns to the Utah Symphony with Grieg’s only piano concerto—a playful and passionate masterpiece packed with fiery moments, gorgeous melodies, and a Norwegian folk-inspired finale that never fails to thrill.
Under the baton of Anja Bihlmaier, making her Utah Symphony debut, the evening begins with Olly Wilson’s Shango Memory, a powerful tribute to the Nigerian god of thunder that weaves together African and American musical traditions.
The concert reaches its grand finale with Schumann’s "Spring” Symphony, where optimism and renewal bloom in every note. Inspired by the promise of the blossoming season (and a little encouragement from his wife Clara), Schumann’s symphony is the perfect burst of springtime energy no matter the time of year.
Acclaimed pianist Orion Weiss returns to the Utah Symphony with Grieg’s only piano concerto—a playful and passionate masterpiece packed with fiery moments, gorgeous melodies, and a Norwegian folk-inspired finale that never fails to thrill.
Under the baton of Anja Bihlmaier, making her Utah Symphony debut, the evening begins with Olly Wilson’s Shango Memory, a powerful tribute to the Nigerian god of thunder that weaves together African and American musical traditions.
The concert reaches its grand finale with Schumann’s "Spring” Symphony, where optimism and renewal bloom in every note. Inspired by the promise of the blossoming season (and a little encouragement from his wife Clara), Schumann’s symphony is the perfect burst of springtime energy no matter the time of year.
Delyana Lazarova takes the stage for her debut as Principal Guest Conductor, bringing a program full of timeless elegance. You’ll be swept away by the lyrical splendor and virtuosity of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, performed by Geneva Lewis in a dazzling display of musical mastery.
The evening begins with Ravel’s Le tombeau de Couperin, a tribute to French Baroque that was written in memory of friends lost in World War I, transforming remembrance into a celebration of beauty and resilience. The concert culminates with the joy of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4, bursting with sparkling contrasts—just the kind of symphony that reminds us to embrace life’s brightest moments.
Delyana Lazarova takes the stage for her debut as Principal Guest Conductor, bringing a program full of timeless elegance. You’ll be swept away by the lyrical splendor and virtuosity of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, performed by Geneva Lewis in a dazzling display of musical mastery.
The evening begins with Ravel’s Le tombeau de Couperin, a tribute to French Baroque that was written in memory of friends lost in World War I, transforming remembrance into a celebration of beauty and resilience. The concert culminates with the joy of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4, bursting with sparkling contrasts—just the kind of symphony that reminds us to embrace life’s brightest moments.
Celebrate the rich rhythms and vibrant traditions of classical and popular Latin American music when conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez returns to the podium, bringing his electrifying energy and passion. Lively performances, delicious food, and bustling vendors kick off the festivities on the Abravanel Hall plaza before the concert. Immerse yourself in the culture, dance to the beat, and experience the sounds of Latin America at this annual festival during Hispanic Heritage Month!
Immerse yourself in the legendary sounds of Phil Collins and Genesis, reimagined with the full force of the Utah Symphony! Known for his iconic drum solos, powerful vocals, and unforgettable songwriting, Phil Collins left an indelible mark on rock and pop music—both as the frontman of Genesis and as a solo artist.
With two dynamic vocalists joining the Utah Symphony, the stage will come alive as timeless hits like “In the Air Tonight,” “Sussudio,” and “Take Me Home” soar to new symphonic heights. This is an electrifying celebration of symphonic rock that you won’t want to miss.
