Events

Inspired by the legendary masked vigilante, Zorro follows the return of Diego de La Vega to his native pueblo in Los Angeles, where he encounters old flames, tyrannical rulers, and the plight of the oppressed. In this exciting new opera performed in both Spanish and English, Zorro leads a thrilling rebellion against the Spanish empire, […]

Four-time Grammy Award winner Stanley Clarke is thrilled to be back on the road with his exciting new band 4EVER. Already in 2022/2023 the tour has played international and domestic venues with immense success. The Stanley Clarke N•4EVER tour’s emphasizes Clarke’s jazz fusion legacy. As expected, for this tour Clarke will be performing exciting new […]

10,000 Maniacs has a lot in common with Jamestown, New York, the city that spawned them back in 1981. Both are honest and hardworking, a step outside the mainstream, and both possess a bit of magic. “It’s a city of blue-collar poetry,” says keyboardist Dennis Drew. “And that’s what we’re about, real-life stories. We’re a […]

Dave Koz & Friends continue their annual holiday tradition at Mesa Arts Center! With nine GRAMMY® nominations, nine No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, and a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, saxophonist Dave Koz has maintained a commitment to celebrating the magic of the holiday season like few other […]

Hailed by NPR as “one of America’s defining voices of freedom and peace,” Staples is the kind of once-in-a-generation artist whose impact on music and culture would be difficult to overstate. She’s both a Blues and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer; a civil rights icon; a GRAMMY Award-winner; a chart-topping soul/gospel/R&B pioneer; a […]

The Count Basie Orchestra, a living testament to Basie's enduring influence, thrives under the direction of Scotty Barnhart. Its members, personally chosen by Basie himself, continue to uphold the orchestra's unparalleled reputation. The ensemble has garnered acclaim from every corner of the globe, conquering esteemed jazz polls and amassing an impressive collection of 18 Grammy […]

Led by the celebrated vocalist and luminary Julia Keefe (Nez Perce), the ensemble brings charisma, passion, and purpose to every stage, leaving audiences both inspired and educated. Premiering at Washington Center for the Performing Arts in 2022, the band quickly gained a reputation for deepening and challenging our understanding of the “uniquely American” art form […]

The Masterworks season opens with a fond return. As the seasonÕs Artist in Residence, former TSO concertmaster Steven Moeckel will perform MozartÕs Violin Concerto No. 5, and also curate the first TSO Up Close chamber series program (October 18 & 19). SchubertÕs youthful Symphony No. 1 and FarrencÕs delightful Overture No. 1 round out the […]

Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton explores the collaborative relationship between music and storytelling and the process and importance that this has in filmmaking. Composer Danny Elfman and visionary Hollywood filmmaker Tim Burton have created a unique concert experience, lending music and visuals to celebrate the 25-year partnership of two of Hollywood’s […]

Associate Conductor Alex Amsel leads this program with two pieces inspired by faith. Soprano Liv Redpath joins to sing Mozart’s Exsultate, jubilate, and Mahler’s Symphony No. 4, depicting a child’s vision of heaven. This remarkable program begins with Carlos Simon’s AMEN!, an exuberant piece inspired by Pentecostal Church music, reflecting the composer’s upbringing.

¡Fiesta! con Sonia De Los Santos is a vibrant, bilingual concert experience that brings audiences of all ages on a joyful journey through Latin American music, storytelling, and cultural celebration. Known for her warm stage presence and uplifting spirit, Latin Grammy-nominated Sonia invites audiences to sing and dance alongside her dynamic multicultural band.

A concert programmed and performed by Artist in Residence Steven Moeckel and members of the TSO string section.

A concert that soars! Join us for Birds of a Feather, featuring Dana Graybeal’s new arrangement for choir and orchestra of “Feed the Birds,” Mark Hayes’ “Over the Rainbow,” Norman Luboff’s “Yellow Bird,” selections from Christopher Tin’s The Lost Birds, and orchestral movements from Parry’s The Birds of Aristophanes, as well as a few other […]

Step into a moment of reflection and renewal with Echoes of a New World, a concert that opens Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra’s six-part journey through the United States of America’s 250 years of spirit, struggle, and triumph. From emotional turbulence to triumphant resolution, Echoes of a New World reflects the arc of a country shaped by […]

John Ondrasik— the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated, Five For Fighting—knows this well. In the two decades since his first major single, “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” hit the stratosphere, the artist has both evolved and come back ‘round full circle. Creativity, if nothing else, is paradoxical.

Can he read your mind? Discover your inner superhero in Mentalist Joshua Kane’s amazing interactive performance. Entire audiences experience simultaneous telepathy, and witness dazzling feats of lie detection and what must be psychic phenomena. People of all ages leap to participate in the strange happenings at the Borders of the Mind. In 2022 the Psychic […]

Experience the music of Five for Fighting in a transformative setting as the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter John Ondrasik performs his chart-topping hits with a live string quartet. From the soaring emotion of “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” to the timeless reflection of “100 Years,” this special performance reimagines the music of Five for Fighting with lush, cinematic […]

The Witcher in Concert is coming to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt! Witness the open-world RPG’s timeless score brought to life with a live orchestra performance, featuring special appearances by Polish folk metal band Percival, the original co-composers of the game’s soundtrack. This cinematic experience combines breathtaking […]

Francisco Fullana, the 2022Ð23 TSO Artist in Residence returns to Tucson to perform Saint-Sa‘nsÕ dazzling Third Violin Concerto under the direction of Manuel Hern‡ndez Silva alongside orchestral showpieces by Brahms and Tchaikovsky, and a charming new piece by Israeli Gili Schwarzman. Saint-Sa‘ns was the master of the concerto form, and this piece showcases all the […]

Since their formation in 2015, Brooklyn-based duo Rachael & Vilray have achieved a certain timeless quality with their singular take on traditional pop. Though rooted in the language of an earlier age, their songs transcend nostalgia with wit and a flair for the theatrical. On their third album West of Broadway, vocalist Rachael Price (also […]

Prepare for a soul-stirring, nostalgic experience with the legendary Righteous Brothers. Their “Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour” promises a captivating musical odyssey spanning the early days of rock and roll, the era of Blue-Eyed Soul, to the movie Dirty Dancing. From heartwarming ballads to energetic anthems, journey through decades of timeless hits including “You’ve Lost That […]

Caity Gyorgy (pronounced “George”) is an award-winning Canadian vocalist known for singing bebop and swing music. She has performed at jazz clubs and festivals across Canada, Mexico, Finland, Japan, and the United States and has worked and recorded with incredible musicians including Christine Jensen, Pat LaBarbera, Jocelyn Gould, Ira Coleman, the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, […]

Celebrates Día de los Muertos with the Phoenix Symphony and Emmy-winning actor and Broadway star Mauricio Martínez as host and vocalist. Enjoy traditional Mexican folk tunes, Juan Pablo Contreras’ Alma Monarca, Coco suite, and Arturo Márquez’s Danzón No. 2, in a vibrant tribute to life and remembrance.

An Arizona exclusive! The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is hailed as one of the greatest orchestras in the world. The CSO's talented musicians are the driving force behind the ensemble's famous sound heard in memorable performances and on best-selling recordings. Internationally renowned conductor Riccardo Muti served as the orchestra's tenth music director and is now […]