Simple Gifts with Rachel Lee Priday, Violin
Date:
Sunday, November 15 2026
Warm, nostalgic, and unmistakably American.
From front-porch fiddling to sweeping open landscapes, Simple Gifts celebrates the many sounds of America. Aaron Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring—featuring the famous Shaker tune “Simple Gifts”—brings the concert to a radiant close.
Violinist Rachel Lee Priday is celebrated worldwide for her breathtaking technique, rich sound, and deeply expressive artistry. She has graced stages with major international orchestras, including the Chicago, Saint Louis, Houston, and Seattle, and National Symphony Orchestras; the Boston Pops; the Berlin Staatskapelle; and now, the Sedona Symphony.
Audiences may also remember violinist Rachel Lee Priday from the infamous “concert that wasn’t” in 2023, when she graciously stepped in for an unforgettable last-minute performance. This season, she returns in triumph with a brand-new concerto written especially for her by acclaimed Los Angeles composer Carlos Garcia.
Along the way, you’ll also discover spirited and colorful music by two fascinating American originals: Karen Amrhein and Henry Cowell.
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