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 include the audience, volunteers, staff, board members and the community. Community-Centric Vision Behind the orchestra’s goals of creating beautiful and transformative music is a multi-layered, … [Read more...] about Exploring Arizona Philharmonic’s Community-Centric Vision
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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 collaboration with the Margot Fonteyn Academy of Ballet (MFAB) Alumni. “When Ron told me about it, I said, ‘We have to do it!’” exclaimed Laura James. In addition to the two public performances Dec. 17 and … [Read more...] about James Family Trust Sponsors Nutcracker Christmas Celebration
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 instruments in their own concert setting. “This debut performance of the AZ Phil Brass Quintet is a delightful program of bold, beautiful and humorous music that will appeal to wide musical tastes and all … [Read more...] about Arizona Philharmonic Brings Out the Brass
