Arizona Philharmonic is pleased to present a new interactive "lecture" series during each concert cycle for the 2024 - 2025 season. 

Prior to each Sunday performance, on Saturdays at 11a at the Ruth Street Theater, Arizona Philharmonic guest artists will engage lecture participants in lively coachings, discussions, and workshops based on various musical and artistic aspects of the upcoming concert. Enjoy creating personal connections with high-caliber musicians and artists in this unique lecture series.

On October 5th, join Steinway Artist, James D'León, for an interactive discussion on Hearing Colors and Feeling Sounds.

Did you ever stop to notice what senses are being affected when you listen to music? Although it seems like we simply sit, watch, and listen to a musical performance, there is much more going on, both consciously and subconsciously. In this lecture, join International Steinway Artist James D’León as he takes you on a musical journey in which he talks about the basics of synesthesia (the ability of the brain to route sensory information through multiple unrelated senses) and hones your skills through various musical examples performed on the piano. You will not only step into a fascinating world in where sounds will ignite other senses, but you will also be able to use these skills at your next concert experience.