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. Free Admission
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
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. Free Admission
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
