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. In the vibrant Latin Quarter, a romance ignites between the poet Rodolfo and Mimì, a beautiful but frail seamstress. With its exquisite melodies and stirring emotions, La Bohème continues […]
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. In the vibrant Latin Quarter, a romance ignites between the poet Rodolfo and Mimì, a beautiful but frail seamstress. With its exquisite melodies and stirring emotions, La Bohème continues […]
Few singer-songwriters have enjoyed the success and influence of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Carly Simon. Fifty years ago, these talented musicians channeled the changing role of women into pop music classics that have endured across generations. Join us as we celebrate these incredible artists and their indelible catalog of music in exciting new arrangements for symphony orchestra. Ted Sperling brings his unique touch to curating the […]
Sixteen-time GRAMMY® award-winning musician, songwriter, and producer David Foster and acclaimed singer, television and Broadway star Katharine McPhee are bringing their LIVE show on the road. This intimate show, with the powerhouse duo, will be packed with David’s Hits from Chicago, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, etc. and Katharine’s biggest songs from […]
The astonishing two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster brings her irresistible show-stopping talent, vocal artistry, and effusive charm to Musicfest. One of Broadway’s most celebrated stars, this leading actor, dancer, and singer has been featured in The Music Man, opposite Hugh Jackman, Shrek the Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes, The Drowsy Chaperone, Sweeney Todd, […]
Immerse students in the electrifying world of jazz! Both captivating and informative, the show’s combination of a live jazz quintet, spoken word, and video projection takes students on a journey through jazz’s rich history, where they’ll meet the legendary masters who shaped its sound. Yet “Stolen Moments” goes beyond the music. It reveals the fascinating […]
Itzhak Perlman, reigning virtuoso of the violin, presents his collection of traditional klezmer music, In the Fiddler’s House. Released more than 25 years ago, the album became a PBS special that earned Perlman his third Emmy Award. Perlman returns to this project, offering the opportunity to witness not only his masterful technique and remarkable artistry, […]
Join Alex Amsel, Phoenix Symphony Associate Conductor, as he hosts and moderates these Phoenix Symphony working, open rehearsals for “Coffee, Conversation & Classics.” Experience your Phoenix Symphony as they rehearse and prepare for an upcoming concert. Participate in a Q&A after the rehearsal with the guest conductor and musicians. Some pieces of music listed may not be rehearsed […]
Well-known to Musicfest audiences, Valley favorite Nicole Pesce unites her two musical acts into one swingin’ super-group for this special Musicfest performance. We3 (pianist Pesce, along with vocalist Renee Grant Patrick and violinist Suzanne Lansford) along with the thrilling husband and wife piano duo Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi, combine their talents into a masterful […]
Well-known to Musicfest audiences, Valley favorite Nicole Pesce unites her two musical acts into one swingin’ super-group for this special Musicfest performance. We3 (pianist Pesce, along with vocalist Renee Grant Patrick and violinist Suzanne Lansford) along with the thrilling husband and wife piano duo Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi, combine their talents into a masterful […]
“I want to take people to places they haven’t been.” Jesse Cook, Juno winning master guitarist, known for his intoxicating fusion of world music, has travelled the globe looking for sounds that resonate with him. “I like finding common ground for different music traditions, a space where music from around the world can come together,” […]
Experience Tucson like never before with Arizona Opera’s Opera Everywhere performances featuring the Marion Roose Pullin Opera Studio and Katherine Kozak throughout the 2024/25 Season. Enjoy casual, family-friendly opera in your neighborhood, local parks, and downtown—see you there! Escape the ordinary and elevate your lunch hour with an opera recital at the Tucson Museum of […]
Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya leads the orchestra in Ravel’s evocative Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2 and the composer’s glittering La Valse, two musical triumphs by one of the most accomplished orchestrators of all time. Violinist Richard Lin is soloist in Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole, a fabulous showpiece by a French composer, sprinkled with Spanish flavor. Brazilian composer Clarice Assad’s Bonecos de Olinda, inspired […]
Micky Dolenz is an actor, singer, director, producer, writer, radio DJ, inventor, and all-around performer extraordinaire, and stands tall as a paragon of taste and accomplishment in the rough-and-tumble world of show business and entertainment. Micky is best known as a vocalist and drummer of the 1960’s pop legends The Monkees. The Monkees not only […]
An accomplished guitarist, producer and equally prolific film maker, Jesse Cook has evolved his talents to create experiences that delight audiences both in concert, and online. He composed his first album, Tempest, over 25 years ago. Jesse could not imagine that such a humble recording, in which he played all of the instruments, would spark […]
Johannes Brahms ~ Academic Overture Ludwig van Beethoven ~ Piano Concerto No. 2, Mvt. 1 with Alexis Dyche, Jr. Piano 1st Place Winner in 2024 Franz Liszt ~ Piano Concerto No. 1, Mvt. 3 with Bryan Zhang, Sr. Piano 1st Place Winner in 2024 Ottorino Respighi ~ Ancient Airs and Dances Maurice Ravel ~ “The […]
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. In the vibrant Latin Quarter, a romance ignites between the poet Rodolfo and Mimì, a beautiful but frail seamstress. With its exquisite melodies and stirring emotions, La Bohème continues […]
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. In the vibrant Latin Quarter, a romance ignites between the poet Rodolfo and Mimì, a beautiful but frail seamstress. With its exquisite melodies and stirring emotions, La Bohème continues […]
Bobby Rush is a three-time GRAMMY winner, Blues Hall of Famer, and 16-time Blues Music Awards winner. During his renowned stage show, he frequently jumps high into the air, arms spread, only to land gracefully and return without a hitch to his dazzling routine. It’s a move you might expect at a contemporary R&B show, […]
Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya leads the orchestra in Ravel’s evocative Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2 and the composer’s glittering La Valse, two musical triumphs by one of the most accomplished orchestrators of all time. Violinist Richard Lin is soloist in Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole, a fabulous showpiece by a French composer, sprinkled with Spanish flavor. Brazilian composer Clarice Assad’s Bonecos de Olinda, inspired […]
On February 2, 2025, immerse yourself in infectious beats and smooth melodies as we bring you "We’ve Got Rhythm," a SRB concert that swings to the soulful tunes of jazz. As the lights dim and the stage comes alive, we’ll transport you to the golden era of jazz. From classic standards to contemporary interpretations, "We’ve […]
All hail the Queen of Rock ‘n Roll! Tina Turner is a music icon and a legendary survivor. Her songs provided the soundtrack of a generation and her story inspired hearts and minds around the world. Come celebrate her legacy with an evening of her biggest hits including “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” “Proud Mary,” and […]
Igor Stravinsky’s L’histoire du soldat or A Soldier’s Story, a morality play for narrator, dancers and orchestra, is one of the most famous works by one of the 20th century’s greatest composers. Trumpeter, bandleader and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Wynton Marsalis pays homage to it with A Fiddler’s Tale, in which a talented jazz fiddler is […]
All hail the Queen of Rock ‘n Roll! Tina Turner is a music icon and a legendary survivor. Her songs provided the soundtrack of a generation and her story inspired hearts and minds around the world. Come celebrate her legacy with an evening of her biggest hits including “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” “Proud Mary,” and […]
Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, Kodo is forging new directions for a vibrant living art-form. In Japanese, the word “Kodo” conveys two meanings: firstly, “heartbeat,” the primal source of all rhythm. Secondly, read in a different way, the word can mean “children of the drum,” a reflection of Kodo’s […]
All hail the Queen of Rock ‘n Roll! Tina Turner is a music icon and a legendary survivor. Her songs provided the soundtrack of a generation and her story inspired hearts and minds around the world. Come celebrate her legacy with an evening of her biggest hits including “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” “Proud Mary,” and […]
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing evening, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz. From Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to Ellis Marsalis and James Black, New Orleans has long been an […]
THIS EVENT WILL BE A PREVIEW OUR UPCOMING PULLIN OPERA STUDIO CABARET. This immersive Cabaret experience will highlight classical Musical Theatre, Golden Age Songs, contemporary tunes, and opera samplings sung by members of the Marion Roose Pullin Opera Studio. Coffee and refreshments are served in the Crescendo Garden at 9:30 AM. Event begins at 10:30 […]
Kurt Elling is a two-time GRAMMY Award winner who is renowned for a signature, rich sound and an inventive and individualized body of work. With a one-of-a kind brand of contemporary beat lyricism and vocalese-writing ingenuity, the Chicago-based musician has extended the parameters of vocal jazz and enlarged its vocabulary. The New York Times called […]
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with The Tenors, the award-winning international vocal group made up of four spectacular singers. For nearly two decades, The Tenors have been thrilling millions of fans around the world with their powerful songs, outstanding harmonies, and undeniable charm. Performing symphony shows and concert tours, their distinct sound reimagines iconic hits and blends […]
Experience a dazzling evening of sheer talent and musical mastery as the artists selected from over 550 applications for the Marion Roose Pullin Arizona Opera Studio take center stage in a not-to-be-missed program. The program will feature a wide array of styles, from musical theatre to selections from the Great American Songbook, to contemporary tunes […]
The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse — three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. Starting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Wailin’ Jennys have grown over the years into one […]
Experience a dazzling evening of sheer talent and musical mastery as the artists selected from over 550 applications for the Marion Roose Pullin Arizona Opera Studio take center stage in a not-to-be-missed program. The program will feature a wide array of styles, from musical theatre to selections from the Great American Songbook, to contemporary tunes […]
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra, founded in 2023, uplifts the community with high-caliber live concerts, embodying musical excellence, kindness, and respect. Its diverse musicians share a passion for music.
Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show described as “mind-blowingly spot on.” This two-hour production featuring the breathtaking vocals of award-winning Belinda Davids, will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as it takes you on a heartfelt journey through Houston’s greatest hits including “I Will Always Love […]
Explore the soulful and sublime of Schubert with enchanting waltzes, dreamy impromptus, and the dashing Sonata op. 120 in this Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel presentation.
Step away from your desk and experience world-class singing with our Opera For Lunch Recital Series! Join us for our free, 30-minute lunchtime recitals each month at the Arizona Opera Center. You are welcome to bring your lunch! Registration is encouraged. Don't feel like packing your own lunch? Not a problem! Feel free to reserve […]
Berlioz’ Symphonie fantastique, an epic work for large orchestral forces, tells the tale of an artist, suffering from unrequited love, who imagines he takes opium and goes on a fantastic, hallucinatory trip. Mexican-American conductor Robert Treviño leads the orchestra in this audience favorite, and in Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz’ Téenek, named for the indigenous Huastec people. Russian pianist […]
On February 2, 2025, immerse yourself in infectious beats and smooth melodies as we bring you "We’ve Got Rhythm," a SRB concert that swings to the soulful tunes of jazz. As the lights dim and the stage comes alive, we’ll transport you to the golden era of jazz. From classic standards to contemporary interpretations, "We’ve […]
Berlioz’ Symphonie fantastique, an epic work for large orchestral forces, tells the tale of an artist, suffering from unrequited love, who imagines he takes opium and goes on a fantastic, hallucinatory trip. Mexican-American conductor Robert Treviño leads the orchestra in this audience favorite, and in Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz’ Téenek, named for the indigenous Huastec people. Russian pianist […]
Five-time Las Vegas “Headliner of the Year” Frankie Moreno and popular singer, songwriter, and pianist Tony DeSare join forces for a riveting performance. Hear the musical sparks fly as the acclaimed pianists and singers battle it out on stage, covering an eclectic collection of music ranging from the Great American Songbook to rock ‘n’ roll, […]
Berlioz’ Symphonie fantastique, an epic work for large orchestral forces, tells the tale of an artist, suffering from unrequited love, who imagines he takes opium and goes on a fantastic, hallucinatory trip. Mexican-American conductor Robert Treviño leads the orchestra in this audience favorite, and in Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz’ Téenek, named for the indigenous Huastec people. Russian pianist […]
John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party” ® is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates. Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of […]
Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive, presents the acclaimed actor/singer/storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer. “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping,” raves The New Yorker, and that’s exactly what he does in this powerful, passionate evening […]
A multi-media concert celebration of the music of ELO. Audiences are left spellbound by the flawless musicianship and vocals of EVIL WOMAN’s 12 musicians as well as the fusion of Beatlesque-Pop and classical arrangements where cellos co-exist with guitars, and where classically tinged rock intersects with pop. Mr. Blue Sky, Roll Over Beethoven, and Evil […]
The chill of winter will shiver through this concerto by Vivaldi. It is paired with Piazzolla’s Invierno, portraying the moods of winter in Buenos Aires. Franz Schubert set 24 poems of Wilhelm Müller to music to create the song cycle Winterreise. Hans Zender’s “composed interpretation” of it stretches the music, interrupts it, and subjects it to cinematic slights […]
EVIL WOMAN - The American ELO is fuses Beatlesque pop and classical arrangements on hits like “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Roll Over Beethoven,” and “Evil Woman.”
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 to Walter Cronkite, Danny Glover to Katherine Hepburn, and Coretta Scott King to Carl Sandburg. Randall Thompson’s […]
Watch the Looney Tunes gang in hilarious and unforgettable scenes on the big screen as the Phoenix Symphony performs the reimagined classics of Rossini, Wagner, and more conducted by Emmy Award-winning conductor George Daugherty. Favorites include What’s Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville, Coyote Falls, Long-Haired Hare, Baton Bunny, and Corny Concerto, plus 5 brand new animated shorts.
Prepare to be blown away by tenThing Brass Ensemble, the awe-inspiring all-female Norwegian ensemble. Established in 2007 by acclaimed trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth, tenThing has firmly established itself on the international music scene. “Their enthusiasm…is infectious, riveting. Great music, great players, and great fun to boot!” (bachtrack) Celebrated for their diverse repertoire with luxurious original arrangements that span […]
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 to Walter Cronkite, Danny Glover to Katherine Hepburn, and Coretta Scott King to Carl Sandburg. Randall Thompson’s […]
Watch the Looney Tunes gang in hilarious and unforgettable scenes on the big screen as the Phoenix Symphony performs the reimagined classics of Rossini, Wagner, and more conducted by Emmy Award-winning conductor George Daugherty. Favorites include What’s Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville, Coyote Falls, Long-Haired Hare, Baton Bunny, and Corny Concerto, plus 5 brand new animated shorts.
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