The Utah Symphony performs iconic Billy Joel songs with Tony DeSare on vocals and piano, arranged by Stuart Chafetz.
The Utah Symphony brings Billy Joel's songbook to Maurice Abravanel Hall on Friday, April 16, and Saturday, April 17, 2027. Both performances start at 7:30 PM. The program pairs the Piano Man's hits with a full orchestra, and the page makes it clear that Billy Joel himself does not appear on the program.
Conductor Stuart Chafetz handles the arrangements, with Tony DeSare on vocals and piano. DeSare's singing and piano style drive the performance, and the set includes songs like "Piano Man," "Vienna," "New York State of Mind," and "Movin' Out." The symphony provides the orchestral backing, so these songs get a fuller sound than they do on the original records.
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Tickets went on sale in two waves: season packages and group tickets on March 25, 2026, and single-performance tickets on August 3, 2026. The general age guideline is ages five and older. The shows are at Maurice Abravanel Hall, 123 W South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, on Friday, April 16, and Saturday, April 17, 2027, both at 7:30 PM.
