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SUMMARY:Broadway singer/dancer D. Jerome & the U of A Traveling Dance Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 UA School of Dance Student Success Scholarship Series features performances by the U of A Traveling Dance Ensemble\, original works by faculty and students\, and Broadway star D. Jerome—currently touring as the Tin Man in the first national tour of The Wiz! Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of dance and student achievement. \nConsidered a “formidable triple threat” and skilled choreographer\, up-and-coming singer\, dancer\, and actor D. Jerome has performed to acclaim in MJ the Musical on Broadway and the 2022-2023 National tour of Hamilton. Proficient in various performance techniques with possessing exceptional creativity\, Jerome has fostered transformative experiences on stage and in educational settings. He began his training in traditional dance formats including ballet\, modern\, and jazz dance at the North Carolina School of the Arts. \nTickets coming soon
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/broadway-star-d-jerome-with-the-u-of-a-traveling-dance-ensemble-2/
LOCATION:Stevie Eller Dance Theater\, 1713 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260219T190000
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SUMMARY:Broadway singer/dancer D. Jerome & the U of A Traveling Dance Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 UA School of Dance Student Success Scholarship Series features performances by the U of A Traveling Dance Ensemble\, original works by faculty and students\, and Broadway star D. Jerome—currently touring as the Tin Man in the first national tour of The Wiz! Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of dance and student achievement. \nConsidered a “formidable triple threat” and skilled choreographer\, up-and-coming singer\, dancer\, and actor D. Jerome has performed to acclaim in MJ the Musical on Broadway and the 2022-2023 National tour of Hamilton. Proficient in various performance techniques with possessing exceptional creativity\, Jerome has fostered transformative experiences on stage and in educational settings. He began his training in traditional dance formats including ballet\, modern\, and jazz dance at the North Carolina School of the Arts. \nTickets coming soon
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/broadway-star-d-jerome-with-the-u-of-a-traveling-dance-ensemble/
LOCATION:Stevie Eller Dance Theater\, 1713 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
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SUMMARY:Recital: Davóne Tines\, bass-baritone & Ruckus\, “What Is Your Hand In This?”
DESCRIPTION:Curated by acclaimed bass-baritone Davóne Tines\, What is Your Hand in This? will take audiences on a powerful journey through four centuries of songs\, hymns\, ballads\, and newly commissioned works by Tines and Ruckus bassist Doug Balliett. As the nation reflects on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, this program asks: How can this fragile American experiment hold? Can we find compassion for others? Can you find compassion for yourself? “Davóne Tines is changing what it means to be a classical singer” (The New Yorker). \nRuckus—”the world’s only period-instrument rock band” (San Francisco Classical Voice)—is a shapeshifting\, collaborative baroque ensemble with a visceral and playful approach to early music. Ruckus’s core is a continuo group: guitars\, keyboards\, cello\, bassoon and bass. The NYC-based ensemble aims to fuse the early-music movement’s questing\, creative spirit with the grit\, groove\, and jangle of American roots music. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/davone-tines-bass-baritone-ruckus-what-is-your-hand-in-this/
LOCATION:Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 2331 E Adams St\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20250716T170354Z
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SUMMARY:Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in Puccini’s timeless masterpiece\, Madama Butterfly—a story of hope\, longing\, and ultimate sacrifice—sung by a distinguished cast led by Karen Chia-ling Ho as Cio-Cio-San\, Terrence Chin Loy as Lt. Pinkerton\, Alice Chung as Suzuki\, and Alexander Birch Elliott as Sharpless. With some of the most exquisite arias and tender duets ever composed\, this deeply moving opera follows the young geisha Cio Cio San as she dreams of a life of love with Pinkerton\, an American naval officer. As the tale unfolds\, betrayal and heartbreak cast their shadow\, leading to an unforgettable climax. Experience an operatic journey of unmatched beauty and emotional depth that has captivated audiences for generations. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/puccinis-madama-butterfly/
LOCATION:Linda Ronstadt Music Hall\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20250716T164840Z
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SUMMARY:Mozart’s Requiem featuring Zoe Allen\, soprano; Angela Brower\, mezzo-soprano; Omar Najmi\, tenor; & Edward Vogel\, baritone
DESCRIPTION:Mozart died at the age of 35 before he was able to complete his masterful Requiem. Maestro Gomez has conceived a “completion” by commissioning Tucson composer Dan Coleman to compose a work connecting the Requiem to Mozart’s choral gem Ave verum corpus. The quartet of soloists joining the TSO Chorus includes the return of mezzo-soprano Angela Brower for the second of two weeks\, as well as soprano Zoe Allen\, tenor Omar Najmi\, and baritone Edward Vogel. \nEstonian composer Arvo Pärt’s Cantus in Memorium Benjamin Britten\, is one of his most popular pieces and widely used in film. Equally well-known is Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante défunte. The composer’s title might lead the listener to think of this as a lament. Far from it\, it’s an evocation of the 16th-century stately Spanish court dance\, as it could have been danced by a little princess. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/mozarts-requiem-featuring-zoe-allen-soprano-angela-brower-mezzo-soprano-omar-najmi-tenor-edward-vogel-baritone-3/
LOCATION:Catalina Foothills High School\, 4300 E Sunrise Dr\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260131T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
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SUMMARY:Mozart’s Requiem featuring Zoe Allen\, soprano; Angela Brower\, mezzo-soprano; Omar Najmi\, tenor; & Edward Vogel\, baritone
DESCRIPTION:Mozart died at the age of 35 before he was able to complete his masterful Requiem. Maestro Gomez has conceived a “completion” by commissioning Tucson composer Dan Coleman to compose a work connecting the Requiem to Mozart’s choral gem Ave verum corpus. The quartet of soloists joining the TSO Chorus includes the return of mezzo-soprano Angela Brower for the second of two weeks\, as well as soprano Zoe Allen\, tenor Omar Najmi\, and baritone Edward Vogel. \nEstonian composer Arvo Pärt’s Cantus in Memorium Benjamin Britten\, is one of his most popular pieces and widely used in film. Equally well-known is Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante défunte. The composer’s title might lead the listener to think of this as a lament. Far from it\, it’s an evocation of the 16th-century stately Spanish court dance\, as it could have been danced by a little princess. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/mozarts-requiem-featuring-zoe-allen-soprano-angela-brower-mezzo-soprano-omar-najmi-tenor-edward-vogel-baritone-2/
LOCATION:Catalina Foothills High School\, 4300 E Sunrise Dr\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
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SUMMARY:Mozart’s Requiem featuring Zoe Allen\, soprano; Angela Brower\, mezzo-soprano; Omar Najmi\, tenor; & Edward Vogel\, baritone
DESCRIPTION:Mozart died at the age of 35 before he was able to complete his masterful Requiem. Maestro Gomez has conceived a “completion” by commissioning Tucson composer Dan Coleman to compose a work connecting the Requiem to Mozart’s choral gem Ave verum corpus. The quartet of soloists joining the TSO Chorus includes the return of mezzo-soprano Angela Brower for the second of two weeks\, as well as soprano Zoe Allen\, tenor Omar Najmi\, and baritone Edward Vogel. \nEstonian composer Arvo Pärt’s Cantus in Memorium Benjamin Britten\, is one of his most popular pieces and widely used in film. Equally well-known is Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante défunte. The composer’s title might lead the listener to think of this as a lament. Far from it\, it’s an evocation of the 16th-century stately Spanish court dance\, as it could have been danced by a little princess. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/mozarts-requiem-featuring-zoe-allen-soprano-angela-brower-mezzo-soprano-omar-najmi-tenor-edward-vogel-baritone/
LOCATION:Catalina Foothills High School\, 4300 E Sunrise Dr\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260128T193000
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SUMMARY:Karen Slack\, soprano & Miró Quartet (Daniel Ching\, violin; William Fedkenheuer\, violin; John Largess\, viola; & Joshua Gindele\, cello) featuring a premiere by Tamar-kali
DESCRIPTION:Heralded composer Tamar-kali—whose work spans contemporary pop\, classical\, and film music genres—has collaborated with the Miró Quartet and soprano Karen Slack to create this special celebration of the life\, times\, and works of composer and pianist Margaret Bonds. The first half of the program uses the Barber String Quartet to frame a general mid-twentieth-century context for Bonds’ work. Additional repertoire features works by her teacher\, Florence Price\, her friend William Grant Still\, and her younger contemporary\, George Walker. These relationships are integral to telling a more complete story about Bonds’ life as well as painting a broader picture of the African-American classical music community during that era. Tamar-kali’s new work\, co-commissioned by Arizona Friends of Chamber Music\, sets texts centered in the inspirational poetry of women of the Harlem Renaissance. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/miro-quartet-with-soprano-karen-slack/
LOCATION:Leo Rich Theater\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20251014T184347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T184425Z
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SUMMARY:New Directions In Song featuring singers from the UA School of Music
DESCRIPTION:Singers from the UA School of Music will present a recital of contemporary art song\, featuring new trends and discoveries. Hosted by faculty artist and Chair of Vocal Studies Dr. Kristin Dauphinais. \nFree Admission
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/new-directions-in-song-featuring-singers-from-the-ua-school-of-music/
LOCATION:UA School of Music\, Holsclaw Hall\, 1017 N Olive Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
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SUMMARY:Recital: Elena Rivera\, soprano with guitarist Joaquin Clerch
DESCRIPTION:Mexican soprano Elena Rivera has performed to acclaim in major venues throughout Europe\, the Middle East\, and the Americas in opera\, concert\, and recital settings. In 2020\, Rivera and the string quartet Cuarteto Latinoamericano received a Latin GRAMMY nomination for Best Classical Album for “The Juliet Letters.” Additionally\, she has sung leading roles in operas including La Traviata\, Rigoletto\, L’elisir d’amore\, Die Fledermaus\, and Don Pasquale as well the zarzuelas The Guest from Seville\, The African Duet\, The Barber of Lavapiés\, and Marina. \nJoaquín Clerch is a Cuban classical guitarist\, composer\, and educator. He is a leading guitar pedagogue as Professor of Guitar at Robert Schumann University Düsseldorf\, where his students have won many international awards and honors in major competitions. As a composer\, his work Yemaya won first prize in both the 1987 National Cuban Composition Competition and the 1987 Toronto International Guitar Competition. Clerch received one of the Cuban government’s highest artistic awards\, “La orden por la cultura nacional\,” and his work as a guitarist has taken him to leading concert halls around the world. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/recital-soprano-elena-rivera-with-guitarist-joaquin-clerch/
LOCATION:UA School of Music\, Holsclaw Hall\, 1017 N Olive Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20250715T181822Z
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SUMMARY:Debussy’s La Mer & Berlioz’s Cléopâtre featuring Angela Brower\, mezzo-soprano
DESCRIPTION:Debussy’s impressionistic symphonic tone poems\, La mer and Ibéria\, take center stage in this all-French–Iberian Peninsula program. Globe-trotting mezzo-soprano Angela Brower is the soloist for Berlioz’s cantata Cléopâtre\, studded with lush orchestral sections and dramatic vocal writing as she depicts the heroine’s final moments. Maestro Gomez also introduces the music of Olivier Messiaen with the grief-stricken Le tombeau resplendissant. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/debussys-la-mer-and-berliozs-cleopatre-featuring-mezzo-soprano-angela-brower-2/
LOCATION:Linda Ronstadt Music Hall\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T000000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20250715T185631Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Revue: Ain’t Misbehavin
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Is Jumpin’! This three-time Tony Award-winning revue is a jubilant tribute to Fats Waller’s legacy and the enduring charm of swing and jazz. Get ready to jump\, jive\, and groove as a cast of extraordinary performers brings Waller’s timeless music of the Golden Age of Jazz to life. From the sassy to the soulful\, you’ll be swept away by iconic hits in this unforgettable performance. Experience joyful rhythms\, sultry melodies\, and breathtaking beauty in this dazzling tribute to the music of the Harlem Renaissance. \nClick Here For Tickets and Full schedule of Performances 1/25/26—2/14/26
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/musical-revue-aint-misbehavin/
LOCATION:Temple of Music and Art\, 330 S Scott Ave\, Tucson\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20250912T170021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T192749Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: Dee Dee Bridgewater with pianist Bill Charlap
DESCRIPTION:Dee Dee Bridgewater\, a three-time GRAMMY and Tony Award-winning jazz giant\, joins forces with GRAMMY-winning pianist Bill Charlap in a rare duo performance. Renowned for her fearless artistry\, storytelling\, and unparalleled vocal command\, Dee Dee Bridgewater has reimagined jazz standards for decades while bridging genres from Ella to Billie to the American Songbook. Bill Charlap\, praised by The New York Times as “masterful” and known for collaborations with Tony Bennett\, Diana Krall\, and Barbra Streisand\, is one of today’s foremost interpreters of the Great American Songbook. \nTogether\, they bring music from their acclaimed 2023 album Elemental to life\, traversing everything from intimate ballads to exuberant standards with chemistry that critics describe as “instantaneous” and “alchemical.” This concert is a sublime tour-de-force\, intertwining virtuosity\, emotion\, and spontaneity in an evening that will linger long after the final note. \nClick Here For Tickets \nTucson Jazz Festival Member & Fox Theatre Donor Pre-Sale: Fri. Sept. 12 at 10am\nPublic On-Sale: Mon. Sept 15 at 10am
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/concert-dee-dee-bridgewater/
LOCATION:Fox Tucson Theatre\, 17 W Congress St\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20250715T181711Z
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SUMMARY:Debussy’s La Mer & Berlioz’s Cléopâtre featuring Angela Brower\, mezzo-soprano
DESCRIPTION:Debussy’s impressionistic symphonic tone poems\, La mer and Ibéria\, take center stage in this all-French–Iberian Peninsula program. Globe-trotting mezzo-soprano Angela Brower is the soloist for Berlioz’s cantata Cléopâtre\, studded with lush orchestral sections and dramatic vocal writing as she depicts the heroine’s final moments. Maestro Gomez also introduces the music of Olivier Messiaen with the grief-stricken Le tombeau resplendissant. \nClick Here For Tickets \n 
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/debussys-la-mer-and-berliozs-cleopatre-featuring-mezzo-soprano-angela-brower/
LOCATION:Linda Ronstadt Music Hall\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20250715T180035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T153121Z
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SUMMARY:Recital: Will Liverman\, baritone
DESCRIPTION:In a “breakout performance” (The New York Times) opening the Met’s 21-22 season\, “velvet-voiced baritone” (NPR) Will Liverman headlined the widely celebrated Fire Shut Up in My Bones by Terence Blanchard\, which won the 2023 GRAMMY Award for Best Opera Recording. Hailed as “glorious” (BBC Music) and “spellbinding\,” (San Francisco Classical Voice)\, his album Show Me The Way was nominated in 2025 for a GRAMMY for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album. He has sung with the Metropolitan Opera\, Lyric Opera of Chicago\, San Francisco Opera\, San Francisco Symphony\, New York Festival of Song\, Dutch National Opera\, London Symphony Orchestra\, and more. \nDon’t miss this rare\, intimate performance of “a voice for this historic moment” (The Washington Post) in a program of American composers. “His voice is destined for greatness” (EarRelevant). \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/recital-will-liverman-baritone/
LOCATION:UA School of Music\, Holsclaw Hall\, 1017 N Olive Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20250715T172848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T152922Z
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SUMMARY:“Music of the Pioneers” featuring Will Liverman\, baritone
DESCRIPTION:What powerful dream would compel you to travel by wagon and foot across the entire country? Across the Great Plains and deserts\, through the Rocky Mountain passes? More than 500\,000 people set out on such a journey on the Oregon Trail\, California Trail\, and Mormon Trail. Whether on long\, perilous journeys or wherever one calls home\, music has communicated joy and provided a means for survival. \nThis All-American program—performed by the True Concord Choir and Chamber Players with soloist Metropolitan Opera star Will Liverman—includes Copland’s Old American Songs\, featuring Shall We Gather at the River and the beloved Simple Gifts\, as well as folk songs by Stephen Foster\, considered the father of American music\, and Spiritual arrangements by William Grant Still\, known as Dean of African American Composers. Standing shoulder to shoulder with these giants is William Billings and the Sacred Harp tradition\, perhaps the oldest form of truly American music. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/music-of-the-pioneers-featuring-baritone-will-liverman-3/
LOCATION:Catalina Foothills High School\, 4300 E Sunrise Dr\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20250715T172703Z
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SUMMARY:“Music of the Pioneers” featuring Will Liverman\, baritone
DESCRIPTION:What powerful dream would compel you to travel by wagon and foot across the entire country? Across the Great Plains and deserts\, through the Rocky Mountain passes? More than 500\,000 people set out on such a journey on the Oregon Trail\, California Trail\, and Mormon Trail. Whether on long\, perilous journeys or wherever one calls home\, music has communicated joy and provided a means for survival. \nThis All-American program—performed by the True Concord Choir and Chamber Players with soloist Metropolitan Opera star Will Liverman—includes Copland’s Old American Songs\, featuring Shall We Gather at the River and the beloved Simple Gifts\, as well as folk songs by Stephen Foster\, considered the father of American music\, and Spiritual arrangements by William Grant Still\, known as Dean of African American Composers. Standing shoulder to shoulder with these giants is William Billings and the Sacred Harp tradition\, perhaps the oldest form of truly American music. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/music-of-the-pioneers-featuring-baritone-will-liverman-2/
LOCATION:Catalina United Methodist Church\, 2700 E Speedway Blvd\, Tucson\, 85716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
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SUMMARY:“Music of the Pioneers” featuring Will Liverman\, baritone
DESCRIPTION:What powerful dream would compel you to travel by wagon and foot across the entire country? Across the Great Plains and deserts\, through the Rocky Mountain passes? More than 500\,000 people set out on such a journey on the Oregon Trail\, California Trail\, and Mormon Trail. Whether on long\, perilous journeys or wherever one calls home\, music has communicated joy and provided a means for survival. \nThis All-American program—performed by the True Concord Choir and Chamber Players with soloist Metropolitan Opera star Will Liverman—includes Copland’s Old American Songs\, featuring Shall We Gather at the River and the beloved Simple Gifts\, as well as folk songs by Stephen Foster\, considered the father of American music\, and Spiritual arrangements by William Grant Still\, known as Dean of African American Composers. Standing shoulder to shoulder with these giants is William Billings and the Sacred Harp tradition\, perhaps the oldest form of truly American music. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/music-of-the-pioneers-featuring-baritone-will-liverman/
LOCATION:Valley Presbyterian Church\, Green Valley\, 2800 S Camino Del Sol\, Green Valley\, AZ\, 85622\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20240705T060023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T205957Z
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SUMMARY:Verdi's Aida
DESCRIPTION:The splendor of Egypt comes to life through this visually arresting\, projection-based concert production of Verdi’s Aida in its first Arizona Opera performances in over a decade\, with a stellar cast featuring Leah Hawkins\, Aida; Jennifer Johnson Cano\, Amneris; Limmie Pulliam\, Radamès; Kidon Choi\, Amonasro; Scott Conner\, Ramfis; Emma Marhefka\, Priestess; and Peter Barber\, King of Egypt. Aida tells the story of forbidden love amidst political intrigue\, as the looming shadow of war envelops the sands of Egypt\, and princess Aida confronts the challenges posed by a web of love\, loyalty\, and betrayal. \n  \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/verdis-aida/
LOCATION:Linda Ronstadt Music Hall\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250406T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250406T183000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20240907T220733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T222502Z
UID:4178-1743964200-1743964200@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:Silkroad Ensemble: Uplifted Voices with special guest Pura Fé
DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY-winning Silkroad Ensemble brings together musicians globally to inspire collaboration and promote equity and justice in the world. Conceived by Yo-Yo Ma in 1988\, Silkroad continues to break new ground with innovative music\, cultural collaboration\, and high-quality arts education under the leadership of visionary Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens. In addition to this performance\, members of the Ensemble will engage the Tucson community with a popup concert\, vocal classes\, and programs for high school students. \nIn Uplifted Voices\, Silkroad shines a light on previously under-recognized voices from across the globe to change our perspective of the history and migration of music. Through a stunning collaboration of global instrumentation\, Silkroad’s newest project champions women and non-binary members of the Silkroad Ensemble alongside special guest\, Tuscarora/Taíno musician Pura Fé\, to tell a musical journey that connects the music of indigenous North America to the World. Drawing inspiration from the folk and ancestral music of Japan\, China\, Armenia\, Ireland\, the Hebrides\, and native populations across North America\, Uplifted Voices brings together this collection of distinctive and powerful musical origins within a contemporary musical tapestry. \n\nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/silkroad-ensemble-uplifted-voices/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 1020 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250406T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20240705T060759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T143100Z
UID:4074-1743948000-1743948000@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:Carmina Burana with Ashley Fabian\, soprano\, Joseph Tancredi\, tenor & Octavio Moreno\, baritone
DESCRIPTION:Carl Orff’s singular and powerful work\, bringing to life texts from the 11th and 12th centuries\, comes to the stage with soloists Ashley Fabian\, Joseph Tancredi\, and Octavio Moreno plus the full might of the Tucson Symphony Chorus. Gabriela Ortiz’s Kauyumari\, which pays tribute to the blue deer\, a spiritual guide of the Huichol people of Mexico\, is followed by Robert Muczynski’s Symphonic Memoir\, premiered by the TSO in 1979 and the latest in the TSO’s exploration of this Tucson-based composer. \n  \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/carmina-burana-featuring-ashley-fabian-soprano-joseph-tancredi-tenor-octavio-moreno-baritone-2/
LOCATION:Linda Ronstadt Music Hall\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250404T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250404T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20240705T060634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T005454Z
UID:4072-1743795000-1743795000@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:Carmina Burana with Ashley Fabian\, soprano\, Joseph Tancredi\, tenor\, & Octavio Moreno\, baritone
DESCRIPTION:Carl Orff’s singular and powerful work\, bringing to life texts from the 11th and 12th centuries\, comes to the stage with soloists Ashley Fabian\, Joseph Tancredi\, and Octavio Moreno plus the full might of the Tucson Symphony Chorus. Gabriela Ortiz’s Kauyumari\, which pays tribute to the blue deer\, a spiritual guide of the Huichol people of Mexico\, is followed by Robert Muczynski’s Symphonic Memoir\, premiered by the TSO in 1979 and the latest in the TSO’s exploration of this Tucson-based composer. \n  \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/carmina-burana-featuring-ashley-fabian-soprano-joseph-tancredi-tenor-octavio-moreno-baritone/
LOCATION:Linda Ronstadt Music Hall\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250403T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20240705T054831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T210303Z
UID:4065-1743706800-1743706800@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:Recital: Stephen Costello\, tenor with Anthony Manoli\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Costello has been hailed as ‘a prodigiously gifted singer whose voice makes an immediate impact’ (Associated Press). The Philadelphia-born tenor quickly established a reputation as a ‘first-class talent’ (Opera News) after coming to national attention in 2007\, when\, aged 26\, he made his Metropolitan Opera debut on the company’s season-opening night. Two years later\, Stephen won the prestigious Richard Tucker Award\, and he has since appeared at many of the world’s most important opera houses and music festivals. Opera News noted in a recent double-page spread\, “the all-American tenor” is now “at the top of his game.” This recital program will feature an enthralling mix of both songs and arias. \n  \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/recital-stephen-costello-tenor-with-anthony-manoli-piano/
LOCATION:UA School of Music\, Holsclaw Hall\, 1017 N Olive Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250402T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20240705T062025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T174837Z
UID:4076-1743622200-1743622200@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:Recital: Joshua Bell\, violin & Larisa Martínez\, soprano with pianist Peter Dugan featuring the world premiere of a new song cycle by John Corigliano
DESCRIPTION:This recital program will feature the world premiere of a new song cycle by celebrated American composer John Corigliano\, commissioned by the Tucson Desert Song Festival\, for the husband-wife duo of famed violinist Joshua Bell and soprano Larisa Martínez with pianist Peter Dugan. The piece reunites Corigliano and Bell\, who became a household name after he performed Corigliano’s soundtrack for the 1998 film The Red Violin. Five years later\, Corigliano\, who won an Academy Award for the film\, reworked the music into a concerto for Bell. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/recital-joshua-bell-violin-larisa-martinez-soprano-featuring-the-world-premiere-of-a-new-song-cycle-by-john-corigliano/
LOCATION:UA School of Music\, Crowder Hall\, 1017 N Olive Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250401T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20241026T224758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T204818Z
UID:4279-1743526800-1743526800@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:The Creative Process: A discussion with violinist Joshua Bell\, soprano Larisa Martínez\, & composer John Corigliano
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively discussion with celebrated American composer John Corigliano and the husband-wife duo of famed violinist Joshua Bell and soprano Larisa Martínez about the world premiere of Corigliano’s new festival-commissioned song cycle. Hosted by George Hanson. \n  \nFree Admission
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/the-creative-process-a-discussion-with-violinist-joshua-bell-soprano-larisa-martinez-composer-john-corigliano/
LOCATION:UA School of Music\, Holsclaw Hall\, 1017 N Olive Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250302T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20250220T160127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T160131Z
UID:4311-1740927600-1740927600@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:The Tucson Spirit\, The Love of Flight: An All-American Program featuring Blitzstein’s Airborne Symphony Suite\, Coprland’s Lincoln Portrait\, Thompson’s Testament of Freedom\, & works by Bernstein\, Weill\, & Gershwin
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Tucson’s connections to the skies. The fascinating and rarely performed Airborne Symphony is the perfect piece to pay homage to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base—a world premiere of a new suite version focused on the exhilaration of flying and the miracle of flight itself. Beginning with the words “Fellow citizens\, we cannot escape history…\,” Copland’s Lincoln Portrait sets to music excerpts of Abraham Lincoln’s greatest documents. Too extensive to list\, past luminary narrators range from Marian Anderson to Neil Armstrong\, Barack Obama\, Walter Cronkite\, Danny Glover\, Katherine Hepburn\, Coretta Scott King\, and Carl Sandburg. Randall Thompson’s Testament of Freedom is a setting of texts by Thomas Jefferson in a work created for the bicentennial of Jefferson’s birth. Works by Gershwin\, Bernstein and Weill top off this All-American program. \n\nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/the-tucson-spirit-the-love-of-flight-an-all-american-program-featuring-blitzsteins-airborne-symphony-suite-coprlands-lincoln-portrait-thompsons-testament-of-freedom-w-3/
LOCATION:Catalina Foothills High School\, 4300 E Sunrise Dr\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250301T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20250220T155927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T155954Z
UID:4309-1740855600-1740855600@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:The Tucson Spirit\, The Love of Flight: An All-American Program featuring Blitzstein’s Airborne Symphony Suite\, Coprland’s Lincoln Portrait\, Thompson’s Testament of Freedom\, & works by Bernstein\, Weill\, & Gershwin
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Tucson’s connections to the skies. The fascinating and rarely performed Airborne Symphony is the perfect piece to pay homage to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base—a world premiere of a new suite version focused on the exhilaration of flying and the miracle of flight itself. Beginning with the words “Fellow citizens\, we cannot escape history…\,” Copland’s Lincoln Portrait sets to music excerpts of Abraham Lincoln’s greatest documents. Too extensive to list\, past luminary narrators range from Marian Anderson to Neil Armstrong\, Barack Obama\, Walter Cronkite\, Danny Glover\, Katherine Hepburn\, Coretta Scott King\, and Carl Sandburg. Randall Thompson’s Testament of Freedom is a setting of texts by Thomas Jefferson in a work created for the bicentennial of Jefferson’s birth. Works by Gershwin\, Bernstein and Weill top off this All-American program. \n\nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/the-tucson-spirit-the-love-of-flight-an-all-american-program-featuring-blitzsteins-airborne-symphony-suite-coprlands-lincoln-portrait-thompsons-testament-of-freedom-w-2/
LOCATION:Catalina Foothills High School\, 4300 E Sunrise Dr\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20241010T205543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T205543Z
UID:4274-1740758400-1740758400@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:The Tucson Spirit\, The Love of Flight: An All-American Program featuring Blitzstein’s Airborne Symphony Suite\, Coprland’s Lincoln Portrait\, Thompson’s Testament of Freedom\, & works by Bernstein\, Weill\, & Gershwin
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Tucson’s connections to the skies. The fascinating and rarely performed Airborne Symphony is the perfect piece to pay homage to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base—a world premiere of a new suite version focused on the exhilaration of flying and the miracle of flight itself. Beginning with the words “Fellow citizens\, we cannot escape history…\,” Copland’s Lincoln Portrait sets to music excerpts of Abraham Lincoln’s greatest documents. Too extensive to list\, past luminary narrators range from Marian Anderson to Neil Armstrong\, Barack Obama\, Walter Cronkite\, Danny Glover\, Katherine Hepburn\, Coretta Scott King\, and Carl Sandburg. Randall Thompson’s Testament of Freedom is a setting of texts by Thomas Jefferson in a work created for the bicentennial of Jefferson’s birth. Works by Gershwin\, Bernstein and Weill top off this All-American program. \n\nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/the-tucson-spirit-the-love-of-flight-an-all-american-program-featuring-blitzsteins-airborne-symphony-suite-coprlands-lincoln-portrait-thompsons-testament-of-freedom-w/
LOCATION:Valley Presbyterian Church\, Green Valley\, 2800 S Camino Del Sol\, Green Valley\, AZ\, 85622\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20240805T004443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T204853Z
UID:4117-1739993400-1739993400@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:SPA Trio featuring Susanna Phillips\, soprano\, Paul Neubauer\, violin\, & Anne-Marie McDermott\, viola
DESCRIPTION:Historic recordings of some of the great singers of yesteryear include numerous performances of salon songs that included an obbligato instrument. Some of these pairings included Enrico Caruso with Mischa Elman\, John McCormack with Fritz Kreisler\, Marian Anderson with William Primrose\, Alma Gluck with her husband Efrem Zimbalist\, as well as Bing Crosby and Jascha Heifetz. Susanna Phillips\, soprano\, Paul Neubauer\, viola\, and Anne-Marie McDermott\, piano\, continue this tradition with SPA. This trio of stellar artists first performed together in 2011 in Curacao\, in the Netherlands Antilles\, and have enjoyed exploring and performing songs that include an obbligato instrument. \n  \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/spa-trio-with-susanna-phillips-soprano-paul-neubauer-violin-anne-marie-mcdermott-viola/
LOCATION:Leo Rich Theater\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T095847
CREATED:20240805T004006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T214411Z
UID:4115-1739714400-1739714400@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:Winter Concert: From Tucson With Love\, featuring a world premiere ballet choreographed by Chieko Imada to the music of Lalo Guerrero with vocalist Carlos Zapién & guitar trio Misael Barraza Díaz\, Andrés Pantoja\, & Diana Schaible
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Tucson’s 250th birthday\, Associate Artistic Director Chieko Imada creates another exciting world premiere in partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival and Tucson Guitar Society. This vibrant new ballet features the music of legendary Tucsonan Lalo Guerrero\, Father of Chicano music\, performed live onstage with our dancers. Carlos Zapién\, vocals. Misael Barraza Díaz\, guitar. Andrés Pantoja\, guitar. Diana Schaible\, flute and guitar. \nAdditionally\, the program features George Balanchine’s iconic ballet Rubies\, choreographed to the dynamic music by Igor Stravinsky. This vivacious piece demonstrates his great love of America\, the fast pace of life in New York City\, and The Jazz Age. The balcony scene from William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is brought to life through an exquisite pas de deux choreographed by Artistic Director Margaret Mullin. \n  \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/winter-concert-from-tucson-with-love-featuring-a-world-premiere-ballet-choreographed-by-chieko-amada-to-the-music-of-lalo-guerrero-with-live-vocalist-carlos-zapien-guitar-trio-misael-barraza-diaz-4/
LOCATION:Leo Rich Theater\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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