Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil), Margot Fonteyn Academy of Ballet (MFAB), Voci Sorella of Yavapai Youth Choirs, Una Voce Women’s Choir and British conductor Alexander Walker team up to present an unforgettable afternoon of festive holiday dance and music in “A Nutcracker Christmas Celebration.” In … [Read more...] about Arizona Philharmonic Presents: A Nutcracker Christmas Celebration
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Exploring Arizona Philharmonic’s Community-Centric Vision
To understand Arizona Philharmonic’s vision for the Prescott fine arts community, it is helpful to hear executive director Henry Flurry speak of the orchestra’s culture of kindness. During AZ Phil’s founding, this culture began with respect and hospitality for the musicians. It quickly grew to … [Read more...] about Exploring Arizona Philharmonic’s Community-Centric Vision
Arizona Philharmonic Brings Back the Sonoran Winds Quintet
The Sonoran Winds Quintet, the stage name for Arizona Philharmonic’s five principal woodwind players, is an ensemble including flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn. They return this season to perform at 3 p.m., Sept. 25, at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center (YCPAC). The beauty of a … [Read more...] about Arizona Philharmonic Brings Back the Sonoran Winds Quintet
Arizona Philharmonic Presents Dancing from Tonga to Vienna
Arizona Philharmonic (AZPhil.org) welcomes back Maestro Peter Bay at 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center (YCPAC) to usher in the beginning of the 5th season of bringing outstanding professional music to Prescott. Season openers are always fun for both Arizona … [Read more...] about Arizona Philharmonic Presents Dancing from Tonga to Vienna
James Family Trust Sponsors Nutcracker Christmas Celebration
Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) announced the upcoming seven-concert 2022-2023 season at an event in May, and were delighted when two of the guests, Ron and Laura James, surprised the gathering with the announcement of their sponsorship of “A Nutcracker Christmas Celebration,” a first-time … [Read more...] about James Family Trust Sponsors Nutcracker Christmas Celebration
Understanding the Business of Orchestras Like Arizona Philharmonic
Imagine you owned a gourmet restaurant with a loyal following but the patrons only paid $15 for a meal that cost you $45 to produce. Hard to survive on that, right? That is the case with orchestras. To survive with lower-than-average COVID ticket sales, and fixed costs like venues and musicians, … [Read more...] about Understanding the Business of Orchestras Like Arizona Philharmonic
Arizona Philharmonic Brings Out the Brass
Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) Brass Quintet makes its debut at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, at Yavapai College Performance Arts Center, with a full complement of trumpet, horn, trombone and tuba players. The newly formed brass quintet allows the audience to experience the brilliance of brass … [Read more...] about Arizona Philharmonic Brings Out the Brass
Bringing Together Professional Musicians and Grade-School Composers
Arizona Philharmonic’s Jan. 9 performance of ¡Andalusia!, the Music of Southern Spain, has taken on a special Prescott community involvement. Not only is Maestro Peter Bay leading the orchestra with three exceptional soloists (Maria Flurry on marimba, and flamenco artist husband and wife team Chris … [Read more...] about Bringing Together Professional Musicians and Grade-School Composers
