PRESCOTT, AZ—April 23, 2024— Prescott’s Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) announced its wide-breadth of Season 7 concert offerings at a private event for season ticket holders at the Mountain Artists Guild recently. Running September 8, 2024, through April 27, 2025, the season consists of seven concerts, plus a Messiah Sing-along with Prescott Chorale, November 24. “We have an outstanding line up of exceptional talent again this season, encompassing beloved favorites and new experiences for everyone,” commented Henry Flurry, Founder and Artistic Director. Season tickets are on sale May 1 through September 8 at AZPhil.org, offering varying discounts for the best seats. All concerts are performed at the Ruth Street Theater, on Prescott High School Grounds, Sundays at 3:00pm.

Opening the season September 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 October 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 November 24, you 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,” states Abby Coffey, AZ Phil Executive Director. 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, December 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, January 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,” commented AZ Phil Board Member and concert enthusiast, Sandy Farrell.

About Arizona Philharmonic

Founded in 2018, Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) begins its seventh season in 2024-25 as Prescott’s professional orchestra, 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 nonprofit organization. Ticket information, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities can be found at AZPhil.org or on Facebook.