Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) welcomes world-renowned conductor Maestro Peter Bay back to the stage to begin its sixth season, which features six compelling performances. Bay will be leading the full orchestra in Serenades and Symphonies on Sept. 10 at the intimate Ruth Street Theater, featuring Beethoven, Dvořák and Martinů. Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony showcases Beethoven’s mastery of classical form, while hinting at the more daring and innovative Romantic expression that would come to … [Read more...] about Serenades and Symphonies to Open Arizona Philharmonic’s Sixth Season
Henry Flurry
Arizona Philharmonic Names Abby Coffey Co-Executive Director
Prescott’s Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) has announced that, after an extensive search, they have chosen Abby Coffey as co-executive director. Coffey starts the position this month to help usher in the 2023-24 season, which begins Sept. 10. “We are delighted to have someone of Abby’s musical and education background join AZ Phil as co-executive director, and I look forward to working with her as we evolve our organization,” said AZ Phil Executive Director Henry Flurry. A versatile … [Read more...] about Arizona Philharmonic Names Abby Coffey Co-Executive Director
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 woodwind quintet is that each instrument offers a very different resonance, as each instrument’s design employs different physics for sound production. “This allows for a diverse set of colors … [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 Philharmonic musicians and audiences alike. We are seeing old and new friends after a summer break, and the excitement of new opportunity and continued growth is palpable. Featuring a full orchestra … [Read more...] about Arizona Philharmonic Presents Dancing from Tonga to Vienna