University of Arizona

Noche Hispanoamericana: Cecilia Duarte, mezzo-soprano with Trio Chapultepec

Holsclaw Hall

Presented by Tucson Guitar Society $40 Cecilia Duarte, mezzo-soprano with Trio Chapultepec, guitars, and Jesús Pacheco, percussion, with special appearance by Misael Barraza-Díaz, classical and flamenco guitar. A soloist in the GRAMMY® winning album Duruflé: The Complete Choral Works, Cecilia has been praised by The New York Times as “A creamy voiced mezzo-­soprano.” Born in […]

$40.00

Tucson Desert Song Festival – New Directions In Song

Singers from the UA School of Music will present a recital of contemporary art song, featuring new trends and discoveries. Hosted by faculty artist Dr. Kristin Dauphinais. Free and open to the public.

FREE

50th Annual President’s Concert – Arizona Symphony Orchestra with 2023-2024 Concerto Competition Winners

Featured on this 50th annual President’s Concert are bassoonist Kenny Kriha, performing a movement of Daniel Schnyder’s Bassoon Concerto, soprano Clarissa Christina Smith performing three selections by Richard Strauss; Zueignung, Op. 10, No. 1; Allerseelen, Op. 10, No. 8; Befreit, Op. 39, No. 4; pianist Shih-Han Su, performing the first movement of Piano Concerto, Op. 13 by Benjamin […]

$25.00

50th Annual President’s Concert – Arizona Symphony Orchestra with 2023-2024 Concerto Competition Winners

Featured on this 50th annual President’s Concert are bassoonist Kenny Kriha, performing a movement of Daniel Schnyder’s Bassoon Concerto, soprano Clarissa Christina Smith performing three selections by Richard Strauss; Zueignung, Op. 10, No. 1; Allerseelen, Op. 10, No. 8; Befreit, Op. 39, No. 4; pianist Shih-Han Su, performing the first movement of Piano Concerto, Op. 13 by Benjamin […]

$25.00

An Afternoon of Opera Music

The University of Arizona School of Music & the Opera Guild of Southern Arizona invite you to An Afternoon of Opera Music featuring Dr. Octavio Moreno, baritone and Dr. Kyungsun Choi, accompanist Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. El Conquistador Tucson, Coronado Ballroom (10000 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85704) Join us for refreshments and hors […]

$75.00

Lawrence Brownlee Masterclass

Holsclaw Hall

Singers from the UA School of Music participate in a masterclass led by celebrated tenor Lawrence Brownlee.

FREE

Tucson Desert Song Festival-Lawrence Brownlee,tenor

Holsclaw Hall

Lawrence Brownlee is a leading figure in opera, both as a singer on the world’s top stages and as a voice for activism and diversity in the industry. Captivating audiences and critics around the globe, he has been hailed as “an international star in the bel canto operatic repertory” (The New York Times), “one of […]

$40.00

The Amelia T. Rieman Opera Competition

Holsclaw Hall

The Amelia Rieman Opera competition, established in 1989 as an annual competition, is designed to identify exceptionally talented opera singers enrolled at the U of A and to assist in their professional development.To qualify, applicants should have a voice with operatic potential (exceptional timbre, range, projection, charisma, communication, and natural beauty) and demonstrate artistic aptitude. […]

The Quest for the Best

Holsclaw Hall

The Opera Guild of Southern Arizona awards generous cash prizes to deserving UA students to further their vocal studies and help launch their opera careers. Students get in FREE!

$30

Tucson Desert Song Festival-Nicole Cabell,soprano

Holsclaw Hall

The fabulous soprano Nicole Cabell – winner of the BBC Singer of the World Competition, one of the most prestigious prizes won by such luminaries as Barton, Hvorostovsky, and Terfel – makes her Tucson Desert Song Festival debut. Her Tucson area appearance begins with Poulenc’s Gloria, a masterwork filled with exquisite melodies and breathtaking harmonies, […]

$40.00

Opera Theater presents “Thumbprint” by Kamala Sankram and Susan Yankowitz

Crowder Hall

Thumbprint – Kamala Sankram and Susan Yankowitz (2014) Performances: Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at 3:00 p.m. Crowder Hall 1017 N. Olive Road Tucson, AZ 85721    Tickets: $20, 15, 10

$20