“Did you ever stop to notice what senses are being affected when you listen to music?”
“Did you ever stop to notice what senses are being affected when you listen to music? Although it seems like we simply sit, watch and listen to a musical performance, there is much more going on, both consciously and subconsciously,” said presenter James D’León.
“In this class, join Prescott’s international Steinway artist James D’León as he takes you on a musical journey in which he talks about the basics of synesthesia (the ability of the brain to route sensory information through multiple unrelated senses) and hones your skills through various musical examples performed on the piano. You will not only step into a fascinating world where sounds will ignite other senses, but you will also be able to apply these skills at your next concert experience,” said AZ Phil Executive Director Abby Coffey.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children and are available at AZPhil.org or by calling 855-321-6724. The presentation is also open to Yavapai College OLLI members at a discount, visit YC.edu for more information.
About James D’León
Born in South Korea into a musical family, D’León began the piano at the age of 4 and performed his first recital at the age of 5. After receiving early piano training from his mother (his parents retired to Prescott Valley, which is how he came to settle here), he was awarded a full scholarship to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music as a pre-college student. As the winner of both the San Francisco Symphony and the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra competitions, he performed the Grieg Piano Concerto and Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 at age 12. He then relocated to Pennsylvania where he honed his technique and performance skills. By age 14, he had won every regional competition, culminating in his debut performance of the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Philadelphia Orchestra.
In addition, D’León and Friends are performing at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Ruth Street Theater.
Ticket information, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities can be found at AZPhil.org or on Facebook. QCBN
Founded in 2018, Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) is Prescott’s only professional orchestra focused on classical music, presenting large and small concerts that engage and inspire listeners. Beginning its seventh season in 2024-25, 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 nonprofit organization.
By Cynthia Jones
Cynthia Jones is the marketing manager for Arizona Philharmonic.
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