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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

Ballet Tucson continues its longtime partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival and Tucson Guitar Society with the highly anticipated return of Chieko Imada’s Himiko. This audience favorite work offers a beautiful blend of ballet and […]

Ballet Tucson continues its longtime partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival and Tucson Guitar Society with the highly anticipated return of Chieko Imada’s Himiko. This audience favorite work offers a beautiful blend of ballet and […]

Ballet Tucson continues its longtime partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival and Tucson Guitar Society with the highly anticipated return of Chieko Imada’s Himiko. This audience favorite work offers a beautiful blend of ballet and […]

Ballet Tucson continues its longtime partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival and Tucson Guitar Society with the highly anticipated return of Chieko Imada’s Himiko. This audience favorite work offers a beautiful blend of ballet and […]

Arizona Opera presents Jamie Barton, celebrated mezzo-soprano and “opera’s nose-studded rock star” (New York Times), in recital. Critically acclaimed by virtually every major outlet covering classical music, Barton was named […]

Singers from the UA School of Music participate in a masterclass led by celebrated mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton. Read more about the artist. Free and open to the public.

Join us for a lively discussion with the husband-wife duo of Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo-soprano and pianist Christopher Cano about the World Premiere of a new TDSF-commissioned song song cycle […]

Step into the magic of Rossini’s Cinderella in this delightful semi-staged production brimming with humor, charm, and enchanting melodies, with a distinguished cast led by mezzo-soprano Katherine Beck as Angelina, Andrew […]

Jennifer Johnson Cano undertakes an impressive balance of operatic, orchestral, and chamber performances each season. With credentials too numerous to list, her performances range from the Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, and Philadelphia Orchestra to Houston Grand Opera, Santa Fe Opera, and more than 100 performances on stage with the Metropolitan Opera. Distinguished […]

Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, pianist, songwriter, arranger, and producer Nicole Zuraitis is redefining the art of the jazz singer. Celebrated for her radiant voice, masterful piano playing, and deeply personal songwriting, Zuraitis has emerged as one of the most original creative voices in contemporary jazz. Her GRAMMY Award-winning album How Love Begins, produced by Christian […]

Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, pianist, songwriter, arranger, and producer Nicole Zuraitis is redefining the art of the jazz singer. Celebrated for her radiant voice, masterful piano playing, and deeply personal songwriting, Zuraitis has emerged as one of the most original creative voices in contemporary jazz. Her GRAMMY Award-winning album How Love Begins, produced by Christian […]

Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, pianist, songwriter, arranger, and producer Nicole Zuraitis brings her remarkable artistry to an unforgettable collaboration with the University of Arizona Studio Jazz Orchestra. Celebrated as one of the most complete musicians in contemporary jazz, Zuraitis has earned international acclaim not only for her extraordinary voice, but also for her award-winning compositions […]

Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, pianist, songwriter, arranger, and producer Nicole Zuraitis brings her remarkable artistry to an unforgettable collaboration with the University of Arizona Studio Jazz Orchestra. Celebrated as one of the most complete musicians in contemporary jazz, Zuraitis has earned international acclaim not only for her extraordinary voice, but also for her award-winning compositions […]

With a career spanning almost four decades, GRAMMY Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated artists of his era. Bell has performed with virtually every major orchestra in the world and continues to maintain engagements as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, conductor, and as the Music Director of the Academy of St […]

Chanticleer returns to its roots with Guillaume de Machaut’s (c. 1300–1377) Messe de Nostre Dame. This seminal work of liturgical composition is believed to be the first setting of the Ordinary of the Mass by a single composer, creating a path for generations of composers for whom the mass setting was a requisite achievement. Known around the […]

This dazzling program features three exciting Ballet Tucson premieres. Fiery, passionate ,and dramatic, the World Premiere of Carmen by Ballet Tucson Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada comes to life in a thrilling partnership with TDSF, featuring new artwork by Lawrence Lee and live musical score with a modern touch by genre-spanning composer, conductor, and […]

Distinguished soloists soprano Brenda Rae and baritone Edward Vogel join the TSO and Chorus for a special presentation of Brahm's Requiem. For years, Brahms struggled to compose due to extreme self-doubt and insecurity. Inspired by the profound grief he felt by the death of his mother and his mentor Robert Schumann, he completed the grand, […]

This dazzling program features three exciting Ballet Tucson premieres. Fiery, passionate ,and dramatic, the World Premiere of Carmen by Ballet Tucson Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada comes to life in a thrilling partnership with TDSF, featuring new artwork by Lawrence Lee and live musical score with a modern touch by genre-spanning composer, conductor, and […]

This dazzling program features three exciting Ballet Tucson premieres. Fiery, passionate ,and dramatic, the World Premiere of Carmen by Ballet Tucson Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada comes to life in a thrilling partnership with TDSF, featuring new artwork by Lawrence Lee and live musical score with a modern touch by genre-spanning composer, conductor, and […]

Distinguished soloists soprano Brenda Rae and baritone Edward Vogel join the TSO and Chorus for a special presentation of Brahm's Requiem. For years, Brahms struggled to compose due to extreme self-doubt and insecurity. Inspired by the profound grief he felt by the death of his mother and his mentor Robert Schumann, he completed the grand, […]

This dazzling program features three exciting Ballet Tucson premieres. Fiery, passionate ,and dramatic, the World Premiere of Carmen by Ballet Tucson Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada comes to life in a thrilling partnership with TDSF, featuring new artwork by Lawrence Lee and live musical score with a modern touch by genre-spanning composer, conductor, and […]

Experience the heartbreaking beauty of La traviata, Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless masterpiece of love sung by a distinguished cast led by Cadie J. Bryan as Violetta, Eric Taylor as Alfredo, Richard Ollarsaba as Germont, and and Rosario Armas as Flora. Set against the glamorous backdrop of 19th-century Paris, La Traviata follows the radiant courtesan Violetta Valéry. Though she […]