Arizona Philharmonic wraps up its 5th season Sunday, April 2 with Felix Mendelssohn’s iconic oratorio Elijah, featuring Dr. Joshua Harper’s 16-voice Quartz Ensemble, complimented by AZ Phil’s 13-piece chamber orchestration. “The clarity of diverse textures and styles – orchestral, choral, recitative, arias, and stunning vocal fireworks offers a whole new intimacy in this program,” commented Henry Flurry, AZ Phil’s Executive Director.
Elijah is presented for the first time in Arizona in a “chamber orchestration” by Johann Linckelmann. With a smaller professional choir, the vocal tones are crystal and pure, and the precision of AZ Phil’s instrumental section perfectly balances that. “Experience one of the repertoire’s most exciting pieces as we follow Elijah through trials, challenges, leading a battle of the gods, and his famous ascent to heaven in a chariot of fire,” added Dr. Harper.
Cailin Manson, who was featured in last season's Brahms Requiem, returns to sing the role of Elijah. Currently Associate Professor of Practice in Music and Director of Music Performance at Clark University, and Artistic Director of the New England Repertory Orchestra, he has been a guest cantor and soloist at some of the world’s most famous churches and cathedrals, including Notre Dame, Sacré-Coeur, and La Madeleine in Paris, San Marco in Venice, and Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, among others.
Quartz Ensemble debuted with Arizona Philharmonic in season three, after AZ Phil had invited Dr. Harper to form a professional and auditioned choral ensemble to match the quality AZ Phil was presenting. Like AZ Phil, Quartz Ensemble pulls both local and regional musicians into the fold.
In 2021 over 1,500 arts lovers enjoyed the most famous oratorio, Messiah, conducted by Dr. Harper. Now experience Mendelssohn's almost equally famous oratorio, Elijah, with the stunning clarity and professional sounds of Arizona Philharmonic's and Quartz Ensemble's third collaboration.
Elijah will be performed Sunday, April 2, at 3pm at the newly-named Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center (formerly known as Yavapai College Performing Arts Center) in Prescott. Tickets and information at AZPhil.org.
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Interested in volunteering, or are you already volunteering? Please come join your fellow volunteers for our first potluck lunch on Thursday, March 23rd, 1:30-3:30pm. Our potlucks are designed for learning more about AZ Phil and having fun!
Our March volunteer potluck will be at Yavapai Title Agency, 1235 E. Gurley St, Prescott, on March 23rd, 1:30-3:30pm. Please park at the back of the building.
We ask that you bring a dish – or bring plastic silverware, paper plates, napkins, and cups. Be sure to arrive at 1:30pm so that you don’t miss any of the fun.
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Our guest speaker is Arizona Philharmonic's timpanist, Maria Flurry, an award-winning percussionist and marimba soloist who served as a juried Roster Member of the Arizona Commission on the Arts. She was the principal timpanist with the Flint Symphony Orchestra for over a decade, has performed with the Michigan Opera Theater, Mannheim Steamroller, and Phoenix Symphony, and. She currently is the principal timpanist with the Flagstaff Symphony and the Arizona Philharmonic.
Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) is celebrating its fifth season in Prescott in 2022-2023 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. Ticket information, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities can be found at AZPhil.org or on Facebook.
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