PRESCOTT, AZ—December 4, 2023—

As the holidays arrive with their preparations and gatherings, a way to gift yourself and your loved ones a joyful holiday memory is through music, and this season the Arizona Philharmonic brings back the especially beautiful and heartwarming program—We Wish You Christmas. Back after two sell-out shows in 2021, it takes place in the intimate and acoustically exquisite Ruth Street Theater on the Prescott High School grounds, Sunday, December 17 at 3:00pm. It’s only one performance and tickets are selling fast, visit AZPhil.org for availability, and to watch Emily’s beautiful video. Many thanks to AZ Phil’s talented volunteer videographer, Don Baltzer.

The Three Sopranos

This carefully curated holiday concert will deliver the highest quality of performance, and the most engaging experience for music lovers of all backgrounds. Three esteemed sopranos with extensive solo careers, Prescott resident, Emily Spencer, Sarah Smith, and Claire Penneau are accompanied by Arizona Philharmonic principal musicians on flute, violin, cello, French horn, trumpet and timpani, and beloved Steinway artist and Prescott local James D’León. It may be the most moving performance you’ll enjoy this holiday season.

Custom arranged by Prescott-born composer Mathew Lanning, the program celebrates a variety of Christmas melodies in new settings. “In making our selections, we strove for beloved and familiar classics, as well as lesser known but beautiful works we knew our audience would love. We hope our presentation provides our listeners with an eclectic sonic tapestry that not only delights the ear but also warms the heart,” commented soprano Emily Spencer.

Your Gift to Your Community

If you value the quality and diversity of musical programming brought to the community of Prescott by Arizona Philharmonic, please make an end of year contribution. Your support gives the youth of our community their first exposure to the joy a professional orchestra can inspire, often taking them places they never dreamed of—such as the recent musical compositions by Lincoln Elementary second graders, or the experience of professional stage management undertaken by The Launch Pad and PUSD teens. Arizona Philharmonic is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, rated GuideStar Platinum. Visit AZPhil.org/end-of-year to make your contribution to the musical future of the Prescott.

About Arizona Philharmonic

Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) is in its sixth season in 2023-2024 as Prescott’s regional 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 performing at Prescott High School’s Ruth Street Theater, as well as Higley Center for the Performing Arts in Gilbert and ASU Kerr Cultural Center in Scottsdale. Ticket information, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities can be found at AZPhil.org and on Facebook.