Tucson’s Dove of Peace opens ’23 series with horn player Lundy
Tucson horn player Johanna Lundy is teaming up Sunday, Feb. 12, with pianist Hsin-Chih Chang for a concert of works by women composers from Europe.Only one male composer —…
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Yo-Yo Ma returning to Tucson Symphony in 2023-24 season
Cello great Yo-Yo Ma is returning to the Tucson Symphony Orchestra next spring, one of several highlights of the just announced 95th season.His concert on May 9, 2024, will…
11th Tucson Desert Song Fest includes big names, big works
The two-part 11th annual Tucson Desert Song Festival kicks off Wednesday, Jan. 18, and will present 17 events over a total of seven weeks including landmark symphonies by…
Tucson Jazz Fest puts on a party with Pink Martini
The 2023 HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival kicks off in earnest this weekend with the all-out party of Pink Martini with China Forbes.The 17-member orchestra, based in…
Four Tucson arts groups awarded $2 million in grants
Four Arizona arts organizations will receive grants of between $250,000 and $750,000 as part of $2 million in federal COVID relief funds distributed by Gov. Doug Ducey's…
Tucson Symphony Orchestra shines light on American music
Tucson Symphony Orchestra is shining a spotlight on America with its “Voices of America” concert this weekend.Across town, the volunteer Civic Orchestra of Tucson is looking…
Where are the audiences? Tucson arts see dramatic decline
Live performances are back, but Tucson audiences this season seem reluctant to join in.In late September, Arizona Theatre Company saw more empty seats than filled for its…
Tucson holiday concerts, events to put you in a ho-ho-ho mood
If you’re looking for a holiday event to put you in the ho-ho-ho spirit, you’re in luck. Tucson is rolling out the holiday magic beginning next weekend with concerts, movies…
Tucson Symphony rocks Music Hall with ‘MeChicano’ premiere
There was no EDM blasting from Linda Ronstadt Music Hall on Friday, Nov. 11, but Juan Pablo Contreras's "MeChicano" surely matched the energy coming from the sixth annual…
So many choices: Busy week for Tucson classical music
We have a busy week ahead for Tucson classical music. Here’s what you need to know. Guest conductor leads SASO Egyptian conductor Ahmed El Saedi will be at the podium when…