Arizona Philharmonic Presents “Colors in Spring: Fire, Dance and Shadow”

Celebrate the awakening energy of spring with the Arizona Philharmonic on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Ruth Street Theater in Prescott. Part of the "Season 8: USA 250" series, this "Colors in Spring" concert features the return of Double Steinway Artist James D’León, joined by violinist Luke Hill and cellist Wesley Skinner. The performance begins at 3 p.m., with a special pre-concert talk at 2 p.m. offering audiences a deeper look into the music’s remarkable connections and the creative sparks behind the program. The afternoon’s repertoire traces a journey through color, intensity, and transformation across three centuries. The program opens with Jennifer Higdon’s Piano Trio, a modern American masterpiece that transforms hues like "Pale Yellow" and "Fiery Red" into vivid sound. This is followed by the sweeping, lyrical melodies of Rachmaninoff’s Sonata for Cello and Piano, a work of profound personal renewal. The concert concludes with Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio in C Minor, a high-energy tour de force that moves from stormy passion to a radiant, triumphant finale. This performance offers a rare opportunity to experience a "conversation across time," linking the height of Romantic brilliance with the powerful voices of today. As Artistic Director Henry Flurry notes, the program is designed to be physical and immediate, engaging the "inner eye" as much as the ears. Tickets and further information are available at azphil.org/colors-in-spring.