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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-3/
LOCATION:Stevie Eller Dance Theater\, 1713 E University Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260227T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T084434
CREATED:20250716T173858Z
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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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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:20260505T084434
CREATED:20250903T155558Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260406T183000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T084434
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261117T190000
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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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