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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:20260117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
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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:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
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:20260123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
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:20260123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250912T170021Z
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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:20260125T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T000000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
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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:20260125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250715T181822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T191134Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
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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:20260128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
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:20260128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250716T163732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T134525Z
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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:20260131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250716T164435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T193312Z
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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:20260131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260131T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250716T164619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T193159Z
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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:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250716T164840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T193248Z
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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:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250716T170354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T184120Z
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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:20260208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250716T171255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T212747Z
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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:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250912T003913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T160906Z
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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:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
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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:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250912T004535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T160848Z
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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-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250912T005046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T160832Z
UID:4667-1771700400-1771700400@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
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-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250912T005150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T160821Z
UID:4669-1771765200-1771765200@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
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-the-u-of-a-traveling-dance-ensemble-3/
LOCATION:Stevie Eller Dance Theater\, 1713 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250716T173154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T194147Z
UID:4381-1772218800-1772218800@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:Desert Voices featuring "Himiko\," choreographed by Chieko Imada\, with soprano Erika Burkhart & Duo Chinoiserie (Bin Hu\, guitar & Jing Xia\, guzheng)\, & the World Premiere of "Desert Dweller\," choreographed by Margaret Mullin & accompanied by the composer\, guitarist Misael Barraza-Díaz
DESCRIPTION: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 traditional Japanese dance as a tribute to the human spirit\, honor\, and resilience\, featuring music by Yusuke Nakanishi performed live by celebrated ensemble Duo Chinoiserie (Bin Hu\, guitar & Jing Xia\, guzheng) and soprano Erika Burkhart. \nThe program will also include the World Premiere of Desert Dweller by Tucson native Margaret Mullin. Filled with vivid projections of striking botanicals captured by photographer Carlos Chavez and set to the music of renowned guitarist Misael Barraza-Díaz\, this work will serve as a celebration of the natural beauty of this region we all call home. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/desert-voices-featuring-himiko-choreographed-by-chieko-imada-with-soprano-erika-burkhart-duo-chinoiserie-and-the-world-premiere-of-desert-dweller-choreographed-by-margaret-mulli/
LOCATION:Temple of Music and Art\, 330 S Scott Ave\, Tucson\, 85701\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250716T173456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T194130Z
UID:4383-1772287200-1772287200@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:Desert Voices featuring "Himiko\," choreographed by Chieko Imada\, with soprano Erika Burkhart & Duo Chinoiserie (Bin Hu\, guitar & Jing Xia\, guzheng)\, & the World Premiere of "Desert Dweller\," choreographed by Margaret Mullin & accompanied by the composer\, guitarist Misael Barraza-Díaz
DESCRIPTION: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 traditional Japanese dance as a tribute to the human spirit\, honor\, and resilience\, featuring music by Yusuke Nakanishi performed live by celebrated ensemble Duo Chinoiserie (Bin Hu\, guitar & Jing Xia\, guzheng) and soprano Erika Burkhart. \nThe program will also include the World Premiere of Desert Dweller by Tucson native Margaret Mullin. Filled with vivid projections of striking botanicals captured by photographer Carlos Chavez and set to the music of renowned guitarist Misael Barraza-Díaz\, this work will serve as a celebration of the natural beauty of this region we all call home. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/desert-voices-featuring-himiko-choreographed-by-chieko-imada-with-soprano-erika-burkhart-duo-chinoiserie-the-world-premiere-of-desert-dweller-choreographed-by-margaret-mullin/
LOCATION:Temple of Music and Art\, 330 S Scott Ave\, Tucson\, 85701\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250716T173659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T194102Z
UID:4386-1772305200-1772305200@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:Desert Voices featuring "Himiko\," choreographed by Chieko Imada\, with soprano Erika Burkhart & Duo Chinoiserie (Bin Hu\, guitar & Jing Xia\, guzheng)\, & the World Premiere of "Desert Dweller\," choreographed by Margaret Mullin & accompanied by the composer\, guitarist Misael Barraza-Díaz
DESCRIPTION: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 traditional Japanese dance as a tribute to the human spirit\, honor\, and resilience\, featuring music by Yusuke Nakanishi performed live by celebrated ensemble Duo Chinoiserie (Bin Hu\, guitar & Jing Xia\, guzheng) and soprano Erika Burkhart. \nThe program will also include the World Premiere of Desert Dweller by Tucson native Margaret Mullin. Filled with vivid projections of striking botanicals captured by photographer Carlos Chavez and set to the music of renowned guitarist Misael Barraza-Díaz\, this work will serve as a celebration of the natural beauty of this region we all call home. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/desert-voices-featuring-himiko-choreographed-by-chieko-imada-with-soprano-erika-burkhart-duo-chinoiserie-the-world-premiere-of-desert-dweller-choreographed-by-margaret-mullin-2/
LOCATION:Temple of Music and Art\, 330 S Scott Ave\, Tucson\, 85701\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250716T173858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T194044Z
UID:4388-1772373600-1772373600@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:Desert Voices featuring "Himiko\," choreographed by Chieko Imada\, with soprano Erika Burkhart & Duo Chinoiserie (Bin Hu\, guitar & Jing Xia\, guzheng)\, & the World Premiere of "Desert Dweller\," choreographed by Margaret Mullin & accompanied by the composer\, guitarist Misael Barraza-Díaz
DESCRIPTION: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 traditional Japanese dance as a tribute to the human spirit\, honor\, and resilience\, featuring music by Yusuke Nakanishi performed live by celebrated ensemble Duo Chinoiserie (Bin Hu\, guitar & Jing Xia\, guzheng) and soprano Erika Burkhart. \nThe program will also include the World Premiere of Desert Dweller by Tucson native Margaret Mullin. Filled with vivid projections of striking botanicals captured by photographer Carlos Chavez and set to the music of renowned guitarist Misael Barraza-Díaz\, this work will serve as a celebration of the natural beauty of this region we all call home. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/desert-voices-featuring-himiko-choreographed-by-chieko-imada-with-soprano-erika-burkhart-duo-chinoiserie-the-world-premiere-of-desert-dweller-choreographed-by-margaret-mullin-3/
LOCATION:Temple of Music and Art\, 330 S Scott Ave\, Tucson\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250716T174538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T223838Z
UID:4390-1772737200-1772737200@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:Recital: Jamie Barton\, mezzo-soprano with pianist Kathleen Kelly
DESCRIPTION: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 2020 “Personality of the Year” at the BBC Music Magazine Awards and received the Opera Magazine Reader’s Award at the 2021 International Opera Awards. Additionally\, she is the winner of the Beverly Sills Artist Award\, Richard Tucker Award\, and BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition\, and her album Unexpected Shadows earned a GRAMMY nomination in 2022 for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album. \nJoining Barton at the piano is distinguished pianist\, conductor\, and coach Kathleen Kelly. Kelly began her career at San Francisco Opera before beginning a long association with the Metropolitan Opera. Following tenures as Head of Music at Houston Grand Opera and Music Director of Berkshire Opera\, she was appointed Director of Musical Studies at the Vienna State Opera\, the first woman and first American in that position. Since returning to the United States in 2015\, Kelly has maintained a vibrant conducting schedule. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/recital-jamie-barton-mezzo-soprano-with-pianist-kathleen-kelly/
LOCATION:UA School of Music\, Holsclaw Hall\, 1017 N Olive Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260306T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250903T155558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T183235Z
UID:4627-1772794800-1772794800@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:Jamie Barton Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Singers from the UA School of Music participate in a masterclass led by celebrated mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton. Read more about the artist. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/jamie-barton-masterclass/
LOCATION:UA School of Music\, Holsclaw Hall\, 1017 N Olive Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260406T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260406T183000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20251014T151910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T172723Z
UID:4701-1775500200-1775500200@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:— Postponed (new date & time TBD) — In conversation with Jennifer Johnson Cano & Christopher Cano
DESCRIPTION: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 by lauded American composer Gregory Spears to be performed the following evening\, April 7th at 7pm in Holsclaw Hall. \nFree Admission
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/4701/
LOCATION:UA School of Music\, Holsclaw Hall\, 1017 N Olive Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250716T180647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T212307Z
UID:4409-1777125600-1777125600@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:Rossini’s La Cenerentola
DESCRIPTION: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 Morstein as Don Ramiro\, Matt Boehler as Don Magnifico\, and Yichen Xue as Dandini. Angelina—mistreated by her stepfather Don Magnifico and his scheming daughters—dares to dream of a brighter future. With help from Prince Ramiro’s clever valet and a sparkling twist involving a pair of bracelets\, Angelina must navigate royal intrigue to capture the prince’s heart. Perfect for audiences of all ages\, this vibrant retelling of the beloved fairytale promises laughter\, romance\, and soaring arias the whole family will adore. \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/rossinis-la-cenerentola/
LOCATION:Linda Ronstadt Music Hall\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163717
CREATED:20250716T175450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T172703Z
UID:4397-1794942000-1794942000@tucsondesertsongfestival.org
SUMMARY:— Rescheduled (originally 4/7/26) — Recital: Jennifer Johnson Cano\, mezzo-soprano with pianist Christopher Cano featuring the ​​World Premiere of a new TDSF-commissioned song cycle by Gregory Spears
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDistinguished soloist and collaborative artist Christopher Cano joins her at the piano. Cano is a sought-after coach\, having prepared leading singers for appearances at the Metropolitan Opera\, Teatro alla Scala\, and Chicago Lyric Opera\, among others. As a collaborative artist\, he has played in the master classes of Marilyn Horne\, Licia Albanese\, Fedora Barbieri\, Anna Moffo\, Lauren Flannigan\, Martin Katz\, and Craig Rutenberg. \nThis exciting program includes the World Premiere of a new song cycle by lauded American composer Gregory Spears\, commissioned by the Tucson Desert Song Festival. Spears is a New York-based composer whose music has been called “astonishingly beautiful” (The New York Times)\, “coolly entrancing” (The New Yorker)\, and “some of the most beautifully unsettling music to appear in recent memory” (The Boston Globe). His opera The Righteous\, written in collaboration with former U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith\, was shortlisted for an International Opera Award in 2024 and was named a New York Times “Critic’s Pick.” \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/recital-jennifer-johnson-cano-mezzo-soprano-with-pianist-christopher-cano-featuring-the-world-premiere-of-a-new-festival-commissioned-song-cycle-by-gregory-spears/
LOCATION:UA School of Music\, Holsclaw Hall\, 1017 N Olive Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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