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SUMMARY:Blues In the Night: A Musical Revue created by Sheldon Epps (Performances Feb 1-15)
DESCRIPTION:A musical celebration of the blues and its influence on American music\, this toe-tapping revue weaves the stories of three women and one man as they navigate love\, heartbreak\, and rebirth. Set in a swanky 1930s Chicago hotel\, this emotionally uplifting story features 26 of the hottest torch numbers by blues and jazz icons like Bessie Smith\, Johnny Mercer\, Harold Arlen\, Duke Ellington\, Billy Strayhorn\, Ida Cox\, and Benny Goodman to name a few. Come and celebrate a uniquely American music genre on this powerful and uplifting journey through the hearts of four of the country’s best crooners and a dozen of America’s best composers. \n  \nClick Here For Tickets \n  \nShowtimes: \nSat 2:00 PM 2/1 \nSat 7:30 PM 2/1 \nSun 3:00 PM 2/2 \nWed 2:00 PM 2/5 \nWed 7:30 PM 2/5 \nThu 7:30 PM 2/6 \nFri 7:30 PM 2/7 \nSat 2:00 PM 2/8 \nSat 7:30 PM 2/8 \nSun 3:00 PM 2/9 \nTue 2:00 PM 2/11 \nWed 2:00 PM 2/12 \nWed 7:30 PM 2/12 \nThu 2:00 PM 2/13 \nThu 7:30 PM 2/13 \nFri 7:30 PM 2/14 \nSat 2:00 PM 2/15 \nSat 7:30 PM 2/15
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/blues-in-the-night-a-musical-revue-created-by-sheldon-epps/
LOCATION:Temple of Music and Art\, 330 S Scott Ave\, Tucson\, 85701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Puccini's La Bohème
DESCRIPTION:Giacomo Puccini’s beloved classic La Bohème transports you to the streets of 19th century Paris for one of the world’s most timeless and moving love stories\, as sung by a distinguished cast featuring Caitlin Gotimer\, Mimì; SeokJong Baek\, Rodolfo; Benjamin Taylor\, Marcello; Emma Marhefka\, Musetta.; Peter Barber\, Colline; and Yichen Xue\, Schaunard. In the vibrant Latin Quarter\, a romance ignites between the poet Rodolfo and beautiful but frail seamstress Mimì. With its exquisite melodies and stirring emotions\, La Bohème continues to captivate audiences around the world. Immerse yourself in this unforgettable journey through the passions of youth and the bittersweet beauty of life. \n  \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/4067/
LOCATION:Linda Ronstadt Music Hall\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20240804T194514Z
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SUMMARY:Mahler & Schumann with Sasha Cooke\, mezzo-soprano
DESCRIPTION:Metropolitan Opera star Sasha Cooke will perform selections from Mahler’s five-song cycle based on the poems of Friedrich Rückert. The brilliant young composer Chelsea Komschlies’ new work\, a TSO commission through the League of American Orchestras Toulmin Commissions Program\, also has its world premiere. Maestro Gomez continues his Schumann cycle with the composer’s Symphony No. 3\, the Rhenish\, and Coleridge-Taylor’s beautiful\, rarely-played Ballade completes the program. This concert will be preceded by Concert Comments\, a pre-concert talk beginning one hour before each performance. \n  \nClick Here For Tickets \n 
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/mahler-schumann-with-sasha-cooke-mezzo-soprano/
LOCATION:Catalina Foothills High School\, 4300 E Sunrise Dr\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250201T193000
DTSTAMP:20240804T194724Z
CREATED:20240804T194132Z
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SUMMARY:Mahler & Schumann with Sasha Cooke\, mezzo-soprano
DESCRIPTION:Metropolitan Opera star Sasha Cooke will perform selections from Mahler’s five-song cycle based on the poems of Friedrich Rückert. The brilliant young composer Chelsea Komschlies’ new work\, a TSO commission through the League of American Orchestras Toulmin Commissions Program\, also has its world premiere. Maestro Gomez continues his Schumann cycle with the composer’s Symphony No. 3\, the Rhenish\, and Coleridge-Taylor’s beautiful\, rarely-played Ballade completes the program. This concert will be preceded by Concert Comments\, a pre-concert talk beginning one hour before each performance. \n  \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/mahler-schumann-with-sasha-cooke-mezzo-soprano-2/
LOCATION:Catalina Foothills High School\, 4300 E Sunrise Dr\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250202T140000
DTSTAMP:20240804T194426Z
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SUMMARY:Mahler & Schumann with Sasha Cooke\, mezzo-soprano
DESCRIPTION:Metropolitan Opera star Sasha Cooke will perform selections from Mahler’s five-song cycle based on the poems of Friedrich Rückert. The brilliant young composer Chelsea Komschlies’ new work\, a TSO commission through the League of American Orchestras Toulmin Commissions Program\, also has its world premiere. Maestro Gomez continues his Schumann cycle with the composer’s Symphony No. 3\, the Rhenish\, and Coleridge-Taylor’s beautiful\, rarely-played Ballade completes the program. This concert will be preceded by Concert Comments\, a pre-concert talk beginning one hour before each performance. \n  \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/mahler-schumann-with-sasha-cooke-mezzo-soprano-3/
LOCATION:Catalina Foothills High School\, 4300 E Sunrise Dr\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250214T190000
DTSTAMP:20240909T231620Z
CREATED:20240804T232225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T231620Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Concert: From Tucson With Love\, featuring a world premiere ballet choreographed by Chieko Imada to the music of Lalo Guerrero with vocalist Carlos Zapién & guitar trio Misael Barraza Díaz\, Andrés Pantoja\, & Diana Schaible
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Tucson’s 250th birthday\, Associate Artistic Director Chieko Imada creates another exciting world premiere in partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival and Tucson Guitar Society. This vibrant new ballet features the music of legendary Tucsonan Lalo Guerrero\, Father of Chicano music\, performed live onstage with our dancers. Carlos Zapién\, vocals. Misael Barraza Díaz\, guitar. Andrés Pantoja\, guitar. Diana Schaible\, flute and guitar. \nAdditionally\, the program features George Balanchine’s iconic ballet Rubies\, choreographed to the dynamic music by Igor Stravinsky. This vivacious piece demonstrates his great love of America\, the fast pace of life in New York City\, and The Jazz Age. The balcony scene from William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is brought to life through an exquisite pas de deux choreographed by Artistic Director Margaret Mullin. \n  \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/winter-concert-from-tucson-with-love-featuring-a-world-premiere-ballet-choreographed-by-chieko-amada-to-the-music-of-lalo-guerrero-with-live-vocalist-carlos-zapien-guitar-trio-misael-barraza-diaz/
LOCATION:Leo Rich Theater\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20240909T214558Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Concert: From Tucson With Love\, featuring a world premiere ballet choreographed by Chieko Imada to the music of Lalo Guerrero with vocalist Carlos Zapién & guitar trio Misael Barraza Díaz\, Andrés Pantoja\, & Diana Schaible
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Tucson’s 250th birthday\, Associate Artistic Director Chieko Imada creates another exciting world premiere in partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival and Tucson Guitar Society. This vibrant new ballet features the music of legendary Tucsonan Lalo Guerrero\, Father of Chicano music\, performed live onstage with our dancers. Carlos Zapién\, vocals. Misael Barraza Díaz\, guitar. Andrés Pantoja\, guitar. Diana Schaible\, flute and guitar. \nAdditionally\, the program features George Balanchine’s iconic ballet Rubies\, choreographed to the dynamic music by Igor Stravinsky. This vivacious piece demonstrates his great love of America\, the fast pace of life in New York City\, and The Jazz Age. The balcony scene from William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is brought to life through an exquisite pas de deux choreographed by Artistic Director Margaret Mullin. \n  \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/winter-concert-from-tucson-with-love-featuring-a-world-premiere-ballet-choreographed-by-chieko-amada-to-the-music-of-lalo-guerrero-with-live-vocalist-carlos-zapien-guitar-trio-misael-barraza-diaz-2/
LOCATION:Leo Rich Theater\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250215T190000
DTSTAMP:20240909T214512Z
CREATED:20240805T003843Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Concert: From Tucson With Love\, featuring a world premiere ballet choreographed by Chieko Imada to the music of Lalo Guerrero with vocalist Carlos Zapién & guitar trio Misael Barraza Díaz\, Andrés Pantoja\, & Diana Schaible
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Tucson’s 250th birthday\, Associate Artistic Director Chieko Imada creates another exciting world premiere in partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival and Tucson Guitar Society. This vibrant new ballet features the music of legendary Tucsonan Lalo Guerrero\, Father of Chicano music\, performed live onstage with our dancers. Carlos Zapién\, vocals. Misael Barraza Díaz\, guitar. Andrés Pantoja\, guitar. Diana Schaible\, flute and guitar. \nAdditionally\, the program features George Balanchine’s iconic ballet Rubies\, choreographed to the dynamic music by Igor Stravinsky. This vivacious piece demonstrates his great love of America\, the fast pace of life in New York City\, and The Jazz Age. The balcony scene from William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is brought to life through an exquisite pas de deux choreographed by Artistic Director Margaret Mullin. \n  \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/winter-concert-from-tucson-with-love-featuring-a-world-premiere-ballet-choreographed-by-chieko-amada-to-the-music-of-lalo-guerrero-with-live-vocalist-carlos-zapien-guitar-trio-misael-barraza-diaz-3/
LOCATION:Leo Rich Theater\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250216T140000
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DTSTAMP:20240909T214411Z
CREATED:20240805T004006Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Concert: From Tucson With Love\, featuring a world premiere ballet choreographed by Chieko Imada to the music of Lalo Guerrero with vocalist Carlos Zapién & guitar trio Misael Barraza Díaz\, Andrés Pantoja\, & Diana Schaible
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Tucson’s 250th birthday\, Associate Artistic Director Chieko Imada creates another exciting world premiere in partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival and Tucson Guitar Society. This vibrant new ballet features the music of legendary Tucsonan Lalo Guerrero\, Father of Chicano music\, performed live onstage with our dancers. Carlos Zapién\, vocals. Misael Barraza Díaz\, guitar. Andrés Pantoja\, guitar. Diana Schaible\, flute and guitar. \nAdditionally\, the program features George Balanchine’s iconic ballet Rubies\, choreographed to the dynamic music by Igor Stravinsky. This vivacious piece demonstrates his great love of America\, the fast pace of life in New York City\, and The Jazz Age. The balcony scene from William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is brought to life through an exquisite pas de deux choreographed by Artistic Director Margaret Mullin. \n  \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/winter-concert-from-tucson-with-love-featuring-a-world-premiere-ballet-choreographed-by-chieko-amada-to-the-music-of-lalo-guerrero-with-live-vocalist-carlos-zapien-guitar-trio-misael-barraza-diaz-4/
LOCATION:Leo Rich Theater\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250219T193000
DTSTAMP:20241107T204853Z
CREATED:20240805T004443Z
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SUMMARY:SPA Trio featuring Susanna Phillips\, soprano\, Paul Neubauer\, violin\, & Anne-Marie McDermott\, viola
DESCRIPTION:Historic recordings of some of the great singers of yesteryear include numerous performances of salon songs that included an obbligato instrument. Some of these pairings included Enrico Caruso with Mischa Elman\, John McCormack with Fritz Kreisler\, Marian Anderson with William Primrose\, Alma Gluck with her husband Efrem Zimbalist\, as well as Bing Crosby and Jascha Heifetz. Susanna Phillips\, soprano\, Paul Neubauer\, viola\, and Anne-Marie McDermott\, piano\, continue this tradition with SPA. This trio of stellar artists first performed together in 2011 in Curacao\, in the Netherlands Antilles\, and have enjoyed exploring and performing songs that include an obbligato instrument. \n  \nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/spa-trio-with-susanna-phillips-soprano-paul-neubauer-violin-anne-marie-mcdermott-viola/
LOCATION:Leo Rich Theater\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250228T160000
DTSTAMP:20241010T205543Z
CREATED:20241010T205543Z
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SUMMARY:The Tucson Spirit\, The Love of Flight: An All-American Program featuring Blitzstein’s Airborne Symphony Suite\, Coprland’s Lincoln Portrait\, Thompson’s Testament of Freedom\, & works by Bernstein\, Weill\, & Gershwin
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Tucson’s connections to the skies. The fascinating and rarely performed Airborne Symphony is the perfect piece to pay homage to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base—a world premiere of a new suite version focused on the exhilaration of flying and the miracle of flight itself. Beginning with the words “Fellow citizens\, we cannot escape history…\,” Copland’s Lincoln Portrait sets to music excerpts of Abraham Lincoln’s greatest documents. Too extensive to list\, past luminary narrators range from Marian Anderson to Neil Armstrong\, Barack Obama\, Walter Cronkite\, Danny Glover\, Katherine Hepburn\, Coretta Scott King\, and Carl Sandburg. Randall Thompson’s Testament of Freedom is a setting of texts by Thomas Jefferson in a work created for the bicentennial of Jefferson’s birth. Works by Gershwin\, Bernstein and Weill top off this All-American program. \n\nClick Here For Tickets
URL:https://tucsondesertsongfestival.org/event/the-tucson-spirit-the-love-of-flight-an-all-american-program-featuring-blitzsteins-airborne-symphony-suite-coprlands-lincoln-portrait-thompsons-testament-of-freedom-w/
LOCATION:Valley Presbyterian Church\, Green Valley\, 2800 S Camino Del Sol\, Green Valley\, AZ\, 85622\, United States
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