All concerts are performed at 3 p.m. on Sundays, in the Ruth Street Theater on Prescott High School grounds.
“We have an outstanding lineup of exceptional talent again this season, encompassing beloved favorites and new experiences for everyone,” said AZ Phil founder, Artistic Director Henry Flurry. Season tickets are on sale through Sept. 8 at AZPhil.org, offering varying discounts for the best seats. All concerts are performed at 3 p.m. on Sundays, in the Ruth Street Theater on Prescott High School grounds.
Opening the season Sept. 8 with Passion, Peace, and Power is Maestro Peter Bay conducting, and featuring Dr. Katie McLin’s sublime artistry on violin, including the celebrated Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor. The Oct. 6 James D’León and Friends concert features Prescott-native Steinway artist James D’León on piano and three AZ Phil principal string players, and includes pieces by Fanny Mendelssohn, Brahms and Howell.
Unforgettable Start to the Holiday Season
On Nov. 24, all are invited to experience Handel’s Messiah as never before with a powerful combination of professional musicians and community voices. AZ Phil musicians are joined by Prescott Chorale, with Dr. Edith A. Copley conducting and audience members are invited to bring their scores and voices, or simply bask in the surrounding music.
“With the powerful melding of professional musicians and voices of the community, you can both hear Handel’s Messiah and become an integral part of its performance, creating a truly immersive and unforgettable experience,” said AZ Phil Executive Director Abby Coffey. This event is an add-on to the season and not part of the season ticket.
Next, join AZ Phil musicians and singers for A Renaissance Christmas, Dec. 8, celebrating the festive music of Europe, from English carols to Spanish villancicos and French noëls. Experience the joy of the holidays through the rich tapestry of Renaissance music.
The new year brings the return of the vibrant Manos Percussion Quartet, Jan. 12, a visual and sonic extravaganza created by wood, metal, skin and water. Manos is a virtuosic journey through the wealth of musical possibilities of percussion, ranging from jazz to Baroque, Afro-Cuban to Chopin. Next, Eight by Four, featuring AZ Phil’s finest string players, showcases Mendelssohn’s renowned String Octet, Martínez Campos’ rhythmic Serenata and Bacewicz’s folk inspired Quartet for 4 Violins, among other mesmerizing works.
St. John’s Passion, the March 16 collaboration between AZ Phil and Dr. Joshua Harper’s Quartz Ensemble, brings to life Bach’s emotive masterpiece, a pivotal work of Baroque sacred music. The 2024 AZ Phil/Quartz collaboration received two separate standing ovations and was hailed as “exceptional” and “breathtaking, worthy of the top cities and venues across the United States.”
Echoes and Riffs concludes the season on April 27 with a thrilling, virtuosic ride, bringing together Maestro Peter Bay conducting Prescott’s Steinway artist James D’León, blending classical precision with the spontaneous excitement of jazz. The lineup promises a richly varied musical journey, from quiet transcendence to a jazz-infused climax.
“Every Christmas there are a variety of musical productions, but a Renaissance Christmas and a Messiah Sing-along promise extravagantly rich experiences. The St. John’s Passion with music and choral, conducted by Dr. Joshua Harper, will be a program to remember in your heart and soul. Even the titles of the concerts, such as Echoes and Riffs and Eight by Four, reflect exquisite mastery and celebration in the carefully thought-out programs,” said AZ Phil Board Member and concert enthusiast Sandy Farrell. QCBN
By Cynthia Jones
About Arizona Philharmonic
Founded in 2018, Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) is Prescott’s only professional orchestra focused on classical music, beginning its seventh season in 2024-25, and presenting large and small concerts that engage and inspire listeners. Based in Prescott, AZ Phil draws musicians from across Arizona and is committed to offering transformative music, while nurturing community participation and supporting the needs and growth of the Prescott area performing arts scene. Recognized in 2021 by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce for Excellence in Arts and Culture, Arizona Philharmonic is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Ticket information, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities can be found at AZPhil.org or on Facebook.
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