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Yavapai Symphony Association Announces 56th Season
Youthful prodigies and historic ensembles. Talented soloists from far-andwide and virtuosos close to home. It all comes together in a stirring and varied season of music you will not want to miss.
After launching their 56th season Oct. 7 with a recital from Tchaikovsky Competition Gold Medalist Alexander Malofeev, the Yavapai Symphony Association starts off the new year Jan. 18 with the Grammy Awardwinning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra at 7 p.m.
Global sensations since their founding in 1972, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra tours far and wide from their Carnegie Hall home. Their Prescott appearance will feature renowned French violinist Renaud Capuçon and music from Prokofiev and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Tickets are $45 to $65. Q
Alexander Malofeev Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Sarah Chang
Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. marks the return of patron favorites The ASU Symphony Orchestra. Join us as Director Jeffrey Meyer leads this group of gifted, up-and-coming musicians through an afternoon featuring favorite works from the orchestral canon. Tickets are $36 to $54.
March brings a highly anticipated appearance from one of the most recorded chamber orchestras in the world. The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, the London chamber orchestra founded by John Churchill and Neville Marriner, is best known for its soundtrack to the Oscar-winning film Amadeus — one of the most popular classical recordings. They will perform Bach and Dorman, with Israeli mandolinist Avi Avital March 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 to $65.
Philadelphia-born violinist Sarah Chang was a Juilliard student by age 5. At 10, she recorded her first album, Debut, which became a classical best-seller. The YSA brings Sarah Chang to Prescott, where she will join pianist Julio Elizalde performing a program of Brahms, Franck and Bartok on March 26 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $35 to $54.
Les Violons du Roy, a French-Canadian chamber orchestra, has a long and storied history. Founded in 1884, the Quebec-based orchestra took its name from the celebrated court orchestra of the French kings. Winners of the Classical Album of the Year Award, Les Violons du Roy and guest pianist Inon Barnatan will perform a program of Mendelssohn, Shostakovich and C.P.E. Bach, under the baton of Director Jonathan Cohen April 30 at 3 p.m. Tickets are: $36 to $54.
Emerging virtuosos all, the 100 musicians of the Curtis Symphony Orchestra from Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music meld into something much greater. Add internationally renowned artists such as pianist Yefim Bronfman and a sparkling repertoire — in this case, RimskyKorsakov’s Scheherazade and Schumann’s piano concerto — and the result is an immersive experience with unique resonance. The Curtis Symphony Orchestra wraps up YSA’s 2022-23 season, May 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 to $65.
The Yavapai Symphony Association offers a variety of season packages. All concerts are held at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, 1100 E. Sheldon St., in Prescott. Programs are subject to change. Tickets are only available by contacting the Yavapai Symphony Association at 928.776.4255 or www.yavapaisymphony.org.
Yavapai Symphony Association 2022-2023 Season
Alexander Malofeev Oct. 7; 7 p.m.
The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Jan. 18; 7 p.m.
The ASU Symphony Orchestra Feb. 12; 3 p.m.
The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields March 7; 7 p.m.
Sarah Chang March 26; 3 p.m.
Les Violons du Roy April 30; 3 p.m.
The Curtis Symphony Orchestra May 16; 7 p.m.
The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Water Tower Town
by Tod Christensen
There’s a thousand of them spread all over the Midwest and the West and if you grew up in one, more than likely you think you were blessed They are their own little worlds full of the people you laughed with and loved With their names written up in the sky on their water towers above
Each one unique but also the same there was always a reason behind each of their names The people were characters but shared many core traits and some crazy good people these small towns would create
There were as many churches as there ever were bars and most kids always had a chance to become their town’s star Everyone would root for you no matter the season, there was no shame in losing but quitting was treason
Driving down Main Street on weekends just to be seen, maybe there wasn’t fine dining but there was always a Dairy Queen If there wasn’t a sale barn there was one somewhere close by, and if you didn’t care about that, you wanted things to be knee high by the 4th of July
The radios would crackle with the farm report and weather and if the storm sirens screamed we would all shelter together Hard work was a virtue we would all learn to embrace Honor and honesty were the values we would chase
Each season always brought with it some very special treats with flags or decorations usually lining the streets If a family celebrated or mourned we all did too and time seemed to drag until suddenly it flew
It wasn’t perfect but it was pretty good looking back even if there was a right and a wrong side of the tracks A lot of us left after they gave us our cap and our gown, but we never stopped loving our Water Tower Town
Streets of New York: Family Traditions and Arizona Roots
by Erica Shipione | photos by Streets of New York Pizza
With its very first location opening in Arizona in 1976, the local and privately owned pizzeria Streets of New York has been proudly serving the desert mountain city of Prescott for over 20 years.
While keeping its Arizona roots, Streets of New York made the exciting decision to expand to Prescott in 1998 after major success throughout the Valley. Since then, the pizzeria has been offering comfort, quality and confidence in its recipes, giving customers a reason to return.
“Branching out to Prescott was a dream of ours,” says Lorrie Glaeser, President and CEO of Streets of New York. “Taking this company, which had great success in Phoenix and surrounding areas in the Valley, and branching out in our own state was a great opportunity for us to reach people in a new community.”
A three-generational family business, Streets of New York’s Prescott restaurant at 150 E Sheldon St. embraces the future of serving new generations of its customers’ families. From family recipes, hand-tossed dough made daily inhouse, a 47-year-old Italian dressing recipe and even Lorrie’s very own Lorrie’s Lasagne, Streets of New York has perfected the comfort of homecooked Italian meals.
The menu selection proudly incorporates carefully chosen ingredients including tomatoes grown in Naples, Italy, and non-GMO, antibiotic-free sausage specially prepared for Streets. Streets of New York also invites the community in for daily savings from spaghetti and meatball Wednesdays, buy one get one half-off pizza Mondays and wine down Thursdays for half-off bottles of delicious selected wines.
“Our recipes are cherished family recipes,” Glaeser says. “From our kitchen to your table, we look forward to serving new generations of customers and welcome all Prescott residents and new patrons as they enjoy the beauty of this city.”
For more information on daily specials and dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering options, visit www.streetsofnewyork.com.
147 N. Arizona Ave. Prescott, AZ Monday through Saturday 10AM to 4PM Sunday 1PM to 4PM (928) 445-1230 www.museumofindigenouspeople.org
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Prescott LIVING: Tell me, I know you’re an avid runner and happily married with doggies and all of that. What do you like to do in your spare time, when you’re not here at the wine bar?
Sheri Shaw: I’m an avid trail runner. I like to go far out into the mountains, and that is kind of my Zen time, that’s my prayer time. That’s my time away from people. Everyone knows my dogs are my babies and they’re my trail partners. That’s where I love to be. I love to go camping. I like to go climb random mountains, explore new trails and just be outside. I’m kind of a bird nerd, a little bit of a bird watcher. Just love being in the outdoors.
Prescott LIVING: Is there anything else that you want to tell us?
Sheri Shaw: Yes! I’m taking over the space across the alley where the Del Rio Springs Vineyard Tasting Room has been, they’re moving to a bigger space right next door. It’s going to be a little gourmet cheese shop, the Back Alley Cheese Bar.
There’ll be gourmet cheese and then little gourmet foodie things. Some spices, some sauces, things like that. In the back there’s a small kitchen so we are going to start doing food for the bar. It’s going to be cheesebased food. Appetizers like brie bakes and bruschetta and just little small cheese-based appetizers. We’re hoping to be open in October, most likely it’ll be by Nov. 1.
First Responder’s Day with her flight partner, Kory.
Taking a break on one of her favorite Prescott trails.
Del Rio is going into a really beautiful space and we’re going to actually do food for them too, just cheese stuff. We’re going to expand our charcuterie boards. We’re going to have a two-person and a four-person charcuterie board. We’re going to start really small. Maybe we’ll have just a brie bake and maybe some bruschetta. Possibly, I’d like to do some gourmet grilled cheeses. Cheese-based, what goes better with wine than cheese? We’ll put our own touch on the space, but it’s pretty much all set. I have to buy some kitchen equipment, but not big stuff.
Prescott LIVING: That’s exciting! You couldn’t ask for a better pathway.
Sheri Shaw: I know!
