2023-2024 Concert Season
2023-2024 Concert Season
2022 CLIBURN COMPETITION FINALIST
CLAYTON STEPHENSON IN CONCERT
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 3:00PM
Mr. Stephenson appears by arrangement with the Cliburn Organization
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Stephenson is not just a remarkable virtuoso, but a poet, a dramatist and a master story-teller. — Gramophone
Internationally Acclaimed 2022 Cliburn Finalist. New York City native, Stephenson’s love for music is immediately apparent in his joyous charisma, onstage expressive power, and natural ease at the instrument. He has been hailed for his extraordinary narrative, poetic gifts and interpretations that are fresh, incisive and characterfully alive.
Information on Clayton Stephenson
Clayton Stephenson in performance
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PROGRAM TO BE PERFORMED
Scriabin – Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp Major, op.30
Beethoven – Sonata No. 23 in F minor, op. 57 (Appassionata)
Gershwin – Say – “Summertime” Variations
Uehara – The Tom and Jerry Show
Mussorgsky – Pictures at an Exhibition
Program Subject to Change
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2022 CLIBURN BRONZE MEDAL WINNER
DMYTRO CHONI IN CONCERT
TUESDAY OCTOBER 17, 2023 7:00PM
Mr. Choni appears by arrangement with the Cliburn Organization
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“THE UKRAINIAN IS A PHENOMENAL PIANIST WHO NO DOUBT HAS AN INCREDIBLE FUTURE.” – PIANIST MAGAZINE
Internationally Acclaimed 2022 Cliburn Bronze Medal Winner, Ukraine’s eminent pianist, Choni has mastered the art of phrasing, nuance and dynamics. His transparency and stupendous virtuosity are outstanding. Choni’s playing emanates the aura of the highest artistic goal and finest sensitivity.
Dymtro Choni in performance at the Cliburn Competition
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PROGRAM TO BE PERFORMED
Beethoven – Sonata No. 12 in A-flat Major, op. 26
Silvestrov – Three Bagatelles, op. 4
Liebermann – Gargoyles, op. 29
Program Subject to Change
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STEVEN MOECKEL & FRIENDS
SUNDAY JANUARY 28, 2024 3:00PM
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“Relaxed, introspective and detailed to the most minute element, Moeckel’s realization captured the work’s beauty and romantic scope. Overall, one had to be impressed with the lyricism, intellect, and smoldering beauty of the reading. In a word, it was exquisite.”
Tucson Citizen
Founded by Steven Moeckel, Associate Professor of Violin at Northern Arizona University and former Phoenix Symphony concertmaster. The Chamber Orchestra features the talented musicians from the NAU Faculty who will be performing Chopin, Strauss, and Dohnányi.
FRIENDS ENSEMBLE
Michelle Wachter – Piano
Eric Lenz – Cello
Nancy Sullivan – Horn
Cris Inguanti – Clarinet
Chris Finet – Bass
Bradley Johnson – Bassoon
Jacquelyn Schwandt – Viola
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PROGRAM – To Be Performed
Strauss – till Eulenspiegel Merry Pranks
Dohnanyi – Sextet in C Major, Op. 37
Program Subject to Change
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2024 3:00PM
Jamal Duncan – conductor
Moyi Liu – piano soloist
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Jamal Duncan, conductor. A favorite of our patrons in the 2021-2022 & 2022-2023 Seasons, The ASU Symphony Orchestra returns to perform: Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (with Moyi Liu piano soloist) and Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Enjoy listening to this orchestra and its young performers as they engage with the major works of the orchestral canon.
Information about the ASU Symphony Orchestra
The ASU Symphony Orchestra in performance
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PROGRAM TO BE PERFORMED
Rachmaninoff – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43
Program Subject to Change
IMPORTANT – TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE. TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE YSA OFFICE AT 928-776-4255. The Performing Arts Center is now requiring that all handbags and backpacks will be screened prior to entering the venue.
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NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC STRING QUARTET
TUESDAY MARCH 26, 2024 7:00PM
The New York Philharmonic String Quartet appear by arrangement with Opus 3
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“A marvelous ensemble.” – The New York Times
“the New York ensemble performed with romantic elan and grace .. each members’ solos tackled with the utmost taste and technical precision” – Palm Beach Daily News
The String Quartet comprises four Principal musicians from the Orchestra: Concertmaster Frank Huang, Second Violin Alina Kobialka; Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps and Principal Cello Carter Brey. All four are multiple prize winners, have appeared as concerto soloists with the Philharmonic and orchestras around the world.
Information about the New York Philharmonic String Quartet
The New York Philharmonic String Quartet In Performance
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PROGRAM TO BE PERFORMED
Mozart – String Quartet No.19 in C Major
Dvorak – String Quartet No. 11 in C major
Program Subject to Change
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THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY
THURSDAY MARCH 28, 2024 7:00PM
Alex Amsel – Conductor
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Our classical music favorite for over 50 years, The Phoenix Symphony returns to Prescott. Their 1992 album of the music of Aaron Copland received an ECHO Award, continental Europe’s equivalent of the Grammy award. Performing Mozart – Overture to the Magic Flute, Mozart – Symphony No. 29 and Dvorak – Symphony No. 8.
Information on the Phoenix Symphony
The Phoenix Symphony In Performance
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PROGRAM TO BE PERFORMED
Mozart – Overture to The Magic Flute, K. 620
Mozart – Symphony No. 29, K. 201, in A Major
Dvorak – Symphony No. 8, Op. 88, in G Major
Program Subject to Change
IMPORTANT – TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE. TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE YSA OFFICE AT 928-776-4255. The Performing Arts Center is now requiring that all handbags and backpacks will be screened prior to entering the venue.
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THE PHOENIX FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA
with conductor Jeffery Meyer
SUNDAY MAY 26, 2024 3:00PM
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This newly formed orchestra will bring their 40 musicians to Prescott for their premiere engagement!
Founded by Dr. Meyer, former Director of Orchestras at Arizona State University, The Phoenix Festival Orchestra features the talented musicians from the Phoenix metropolitan area performing: Simon, Ravel, and Beethoven.
PROGRAM TO BE PERFORMED
Ravel – Le Tombeau de Couperin
Beethoven – Symphony No. 7, Op. 92
Program Subject to Change
IMPORTANT – TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE. TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE YSA OFFICE AT 928-776-4255. The Performing Arts Center is now requiring that all handbags and backpacks will be screened prior to entering the venue. Prohibited items are weapons, outside food and beverages, water bottles (full or empty), bags larger than 15″x12″, and smoking and vaping. Cell phone and camera use is also restricted during performances. Failure to abide by the above restrictions will result in denial of entry into the facility.
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