SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Arizona Philharmonic Presents: St. John Passion

Episode Date: February 26, 2025

Send us a text and chime in!Dr. Joshua Harper returns to Prescott to conduct the Arizona Philharmonic and Quartz Ensemble in J. S. Bach’s St. John Passion. Considered one of the composer's three greatest works, St. John Passion is an emotive masterpiece, a pivotal work of Baroque sacred music that vividly portrays the Passion of Christ through its intricate interplay of dramatic recitatives, reflective arias, and poignant chorales. “The piece has been at the top of my bucket list since 2018 when I performed the work with John Butt conducting at Indiana University. "I'm thrilled to bring this exciting, dramatic, and powerful work to the Prescott... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/arizona-philharmonic-presents-st-john-passion/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text to Speech Audio Articles made possible by the Quest Grant at Yavapai College. Tuition-free industry recognized certificates for your career. Dr. Joshua Harper returns to Prescott to conduct the Arizona Philharmonic and Quartz Ensemble in J.S. Box St. John Passion. Considered one of the composer's three greatest works, St. John Passion is an emotive masterpiece, a pivotal work of Baroque sacred music that vividly portrays the Passion of Christ through its intricate interplay of dramatic recidatives, reflective arias, and poignant corrals. The piece has been at the top of my bucket list since 2018 when I performed the work with John Butt conducting at Indiana University. I'm thrilled to

bring this exciting, dramatic, and powerful work to the Prescott region. It's not to be missed. commented Dr. Harper, former director of choral activities at Yavapai College, founder and artistic director of quartz ensemble, and currently director of choral activities at Wilkes University. St. John Passion will be presented at the Ruth Street Theater, 1050 Ruth Street, Prescott, at 3 p.m., Sunday March 16th, with a pre-concert talk at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $25 with no ticketing fee and are available at AZPhil.org. Along with Arizona Phil Harmonix Orchestra and the stunning voices of the 14-member Quartz Ensemble that Prescott has come to know and love, featured in this concert as

acclaimed Baroque tenor, Blake Beckamire, fresh off of his stint as a fellow at the Carmel Bach Festival in California, singing the role of the Evangelist. Blake performs regularly with the Oregon Bach Festival, the Valparaiso Bach Ensemble, Bach Ensemble Helmut Rilling, the Weimar Bach Cantata Academi, and many others. Dr. Harper's 2024-Arizona Philharmonic and Quartz Ensemble Concert received two separate standing ovations and was hailed as breathtaking and exceptional, worthy of the top cities and venues across the United States. Experienced the profound emotional depth and musical intricacy of the St. John Passion

through the elegance and clarity showcased by Arizona Philharmonic and Quartz. Sports Ensemble's unique partnership. View this event on Signalsau's.com. Community lecture series, from congregation to chorus, the corrals of J.S. Bach. On Saturday, March 15th, at 11 a.m., Oz Phil's ongoing community lecture series will present Dr. Joshua Harper, former director of choral activities at Yavapai College. Join Dr. Joshua Harper for an engaging community lecture that you won't want to miss.

Did you know Bach sometimes intended the corral portions of many of his works to be sung by the entire congregation? Did you know that Bach typically did not write the melody of most of his corrals, but instead compose the harmonizations and re-harmonizations, as they appear in many of his famous masterworks? Take a deep dive into music and church history as we study some of the most famous pieces of music, some of which are still found in hymnels today. Ever wonder what the big deal about Bach is. Now's your chance for an easy beginner's guide to the music of the master. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children and are available. at AZ-Phil.org.

Please note, the community lecture series is a separate event from Sunday's pre-concert talk and will feature distinct content. View this event on signalsaws.com. About Arizona Phil Harmonic. Founded in 2018, Arizona Philharmonic, Oz Phil, is Prescott's only professional orchestra focused on classical music, presenting large and small concerts that engage and inspire listeners. In its seventh season in 2024-25, Us Phil draws musicians from a 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 501c3 nonprofit organization. Ticket information, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities can be found at AZPhil.org or on Facebook. Read more stories from dining, entertainment, recreation, and travel on signalsaz. Subscribe and be the F1 RSD 2 No.