By Christina Ham, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene A face-to-face musical evening with the fiery genius, activist, and musician that is Nina Simone. Following the 1963 bombing by the Ku […]

By Christina Ham, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene A face-to-face musical evening with the fiery genius, activist, and musician that is Nina Simone. Following the 1963 bombing by the Ku […]

By Christina Ham, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene A face-to-face musical evening with the fiery genius, activist, and musician that is Nina Simone. Following the 1963 bombing by the Ku […]

By Christina Ham, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene A face-to-face musical evening with the fiery genius, activist, and musician that is Nina Simone. Following the 1963 bombing by the Ku […]

By Christina Ham, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene A face-to-face musical evening with the fiery genius, activist, and musician that is Nina Simone. Following the 1963 bombing by the Ku […]

By Christina Ham, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene A face-to-face musical evening with the fiery genius, activist, and musician that is Nina Simone. Following the 1963 bombing by the Ku […]

By Christina Ham, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene A face-to-face musical evening with the fiery genius, activist, and musician that is Nina Simone. Following the 1963 bombing by the Ku […]

By Christina Ham, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene A face-to-face musical evening with the fiery genius, activist, and musician that is Nina Simone. Following the 1963 bombing by the Ku […]

By Christina Ham, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene A face-to-face musical evening with the fiery genius, activist, and musician that is Nina Simone. Following the 1963 bombing by the Ku […]

By Christina Ham, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene A face-to-face musical evening with the fiery genius, activist, and musician that is Nina Simone. Following the 1963 bombing by the Ku […]

By Christina Ham, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene A face-to-face musical evening with the fiery genius, activist, and musician that is Nina Simone. Following the 1963 bombing by the Ku […]

By Christina Ham, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene A face-to-face musical evening with the fiery genius, activist, and musician that is Nina Simone. Following the 1963 bombing by the Ku […]

By Christina Ham, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene A face-to-face musical evening with the fiery genius, activist, and musician that is Nina Simone. Following the 1963 bombing by the Ku […]

Dianne Reeves is the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world today; her arsenal of talents is richly on display in each and every song of her limitless repertoire. As a result […]

University of Arizona faculty artist Dr. Kristin Dauphinais will host the opening lecture of the 2023 Tucson Desert Song Festival, which discusses the style, form, and content of Art Song.  […]

There is no greater expression of humanity in music than Beethoven’s choral symphony, culminating with the Ode to Joy. It became the lodestar for everything that followed, including the romantic […]

There is no greater expression of humanity in music than Beethoven’s choral symphony, culminating with the Ode to Joy. It became the lodestar for everything that followed, including the romantic […]

Crossing Borders explores a crucial moment in the musical history of the New World, when European musical traditions began to mingle with indigenous musical practices. This festive program includes villancicos […]

University of Arizona voice professor Kristin Dauphinais presents students in the annual recital featuring more recent additions to the art-song repertory. This event is free and open to the public.

This concert's music expresses the power and beauty of giving voice to those who have been silenced.  The program includes the highly anticipated world premiere of Jocelyn Hagen’s work celebrating […]

This concert's music expresses the power and beauty of giving voice to those who have been silenced.  The program includes the highly anticipated world premiere of Jocelyn Hagen’s work celebrating […]

A political thriller set in Rome in June 1800, Tosca tells a story of passionate yet tender love, jealousy, betrayal, lust and self-sacrifice. The story’s action takes place over a […]

A political thriller set in Rome in June 1800, Tosca tells a story of passionate yet tender love, jealousy, betrayal, lust and self-sacrifice. The story’s action takes place over a […]

This concert's music expresses the power and beauty of giving voice to those who have been silenced. The program includes the highly anticipated world premiere of Jocelyn Hagen’s work celebrating […]

Susanna Phillips will conduct a Masterclass for University of Arizona voice students.  You won't want to miss the opportunity to observe how this Metropolitan Opera star helps develop the talent […]

The Metropolitan Opera star, with pianist Christopher Cano, tells the story of the Schumann circle through songs of Robert and Clara Schumann and their dear friend Johannes Brahms. Along with […]

Born in Mexico City, Magos Herrera is a dazzling jazz singer-songwriter, producer, and educator. She is best known for her bold style and eloquent vocal improvisation in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Magos joins Brooklyn Rider to take you on a musical journey that explores the artistry of Violeta Parra, Federico Garcia Lorca, Gilberto Gil, Joao […]

Composer Ricky Ian Gordon, baritone Justin Austin and pianist Howard Watkins discuss the creative process and how Ricky’s new work came into being. How do composers and performers collaborate, exchange ideas, inspire each other? The atmosphere is casual, with a Q and A opportunity for the audience.   This event is free and open to the public.

The Fred Fox School of Music presents Justin Austin, a rising young Metropolitan opera baritone who appeared recently in the Met HD Hamlet and who will sing a full recital accompanied by assistant Metropolitan Opera conductor Howard Watkins. The artists will give a world premiere of a song cycle by renowned opera composer Ricky Ian […]

Acclaimed early music expert Avi Stein has put together three concerts of Baroque gems in a festival that celebrates Arizona Early Music's 40th season. This first program features a cantata and opera arias by Handel with soprano Nola Richardson. Georg Muffat: Concerto, "Grosso Propitia Sydera" Francesco Durante: Concerto in G Minor Antonio Vivaldi: Trio in […]

The second concert in Arizona Early Music's baroque festival has at its center Bach's moving Cantata No. 82, featuring bass Tyler Duncan. Bach: Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052 Bach: Cantata, Ich habe Genug, BWV 82 Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068   Click HERE to obtain tickets for this […]

Arizona Early Music's baroque festival culminates in a dramatic Handel oratorio about love and jealousy, supplemented by other works. Soprano Nola Richardson and bass Tyler Duncan star in this pastoral oratorio.   Click HERE to obtain tickets for this event. Ticket price: $30.09  

Ballet Tucson's winter concert program includes dances set to the music of Tchaikovsky, Bach and Prokofiev and the world premiere of Himiko, based on the legend of that Japanese queen. Created in partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival, this new work features the internationally acclaimed Duo Chinoiserie, which combines the Chinese guzheng, played by […]

Ballet Tucson's winter concert program includes dances set to the music of Tchaikovsky, Bach and Prokofiev and the world premiere of Himiko, based on the legend of that Japanese queen. Created in partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival, this new work features the internationally acclaimed Duo Chinoiserie, which combines the Chinese guzheng, played by […]

Ballet Tucson’s winter concert program includes dances set to the music of Tchaikovsky, Bach and Prokofiev and the world premiere of Himiko, based on the legend of that Japanese queen. Created in partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival, this new work features the internationally acclaimed Duo Chinoiserie, which combines the Chinese guzheng, played by […]

Vespers, also known as The All-Night Vigil, has been praised as Rachmaninoff’s finest achievement. In an explosion of creativity this glorious work poured out of the composer in less than two weeks. A rich tapestry of chants, complex multiple melodies and harmonies, Rachmaninoff’s a cappella masterpiece is a showcase for the entire choir while making […]

Vespers, also known as The All-Night Vigil, has been praised as Rachmaninoff’s finest achievement. In an explosion of creativity this glorious work poured out of the composer in less than two weeks. A rich tapestry of chants, complex multiple melodies and harmonies, Rachmaninoff’s a cappella masterpiece is a showcase for the entire choir while making a […]

Vespers, also known as The All-Night Vigil, has been praised as Rachmaninoff’s finest achievement. In an explosion of creativity this glorious work poured out of the composer in less than two weeks. A rich tapestry of chants, complex multiple melodies and harmonies, Rachmaninoff’s a cappella masterpiece is a showcase for the entire choir while making a […]

The Tucson Symphony Orchestra's season culminates in one of the greatest of symphonic musical journeys from grief, following the death of a friend, to resolution, peace, and the beauty of afterlife and resurrection. The inclusion of vocal soloists and chorus draws comparisons with Beethoven’s own majestic choral symphony, which opened this years Festival. José Luis […]

Angel Blue is a leading American opera soprano and classical crossover artist. She won the Grammy for Best Opera Recording for the Metropolitan Opera production of Porgy and Bess in the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Her Tucson Desert Song Festival recital is hosted by Arizona Opera. PROGRAM Gabriel Fauré selection Clair de lune Mandoline Fleur […]