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Toulmin Commissioning Consortium: American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras have established a 30-orchestra consortium to support commissions by 6 women and nonbinary EarShot alumni. Each composer will write a 6–8 minute orchestral work and develop an educational or community-focused program presented in partnership with each orchestra.

Mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke returns for a second Mahler turn! The Metropolitan Opera star will perform a selection from the composer’s five-song cycle based on the work of Friedrich Rückert. The brilliant young composer Chelsea Komschlies’ new work, a TSO commission through the League of American Orchestras Toulmin Commissions Program, 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 complete the program.

Designed for toddlers–elementary school students, Just for Kids programs are a fun and exciting experience for the whole family! Filled with discovery and storytelling, our interactive ensemble concerts entertain, engage and educate our youngest listeners.

The greatest hits of sci-fi movies and TV come to your TSO stage, with epic music from Star Wars, Star Trek, 2001: A Space Odyssey, ET, and more!

Paul Huang, who left TSO audiences spellbound in 2022, returns to perform Dvořák’s Violin Concerto, originally written for the composer’s friend, violinist Joseph Joachim. The concerto is accompanied by two of Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances. Written originally for piano duo while he was still relatively unknown, it was these dances that helped Dvořák achieve notoriety. Dvořák came to the U.S. later in life and wrote the New World Symphony, inspired by African-American spirituals. The concert’s second half features works by American composers with very different backgrounds: a TSO co-commissioned work by Arizona-born Raven Chacon, a 2023 MacArthur Genuis Grant awardee, and Still’s Symphony No. 1, known as the “Afro-American.” Chacon, a member of the Navajo nation, draws on relationships between the western and indigenous communities while Still drew from popular African-American music.

Prokofiev’s classic Peter and the Wolf makes a welcome return. Originally written for a young audience, the piece has long delighted audiences of all ages. The TSO was highly impressed by Xavier Muzik’s work through the 2022 Earshot collaboration with the American Composers Orchestra, and immediately commissioned this new work having its world premiere. Mussorgsky’s stormy Night on Bald Mountain, inspired by the Russian legend of revels taking place on St. John’s Eve is followed by Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9, often thought of as his most classical. Though small in scale and length, it is full of the composer’s characteristic irony and wit.

Immerse yourself in a captivating evening of classical music as the Tucson Symphony Orchestra presents "Chopin and Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet" at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall. This enchanting concert, part of the Classic Series, will take place on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Experience the melodious beauty of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2, brought to life by the extraordinary Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez, whose prodigious talent has been captivating audiences since her orchestral debut at the tender age of 6. The evening will also explore the depths of love and tragedy through Prokofiev’s stirring ballet music for Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers, Romeo & Juliet. Additionally, the concert will feature Missy Mazzoli’s "These Worlds In Us," a poignant exploration of the intense memories that reside within each of us, adding a contemporary touch to the night’s repertoire. The concert is expected to last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, including an intermission, and will be enhanced by Concert Comments, a pre-concert talk that begins one hour before each performance, offering deeper insights into the evening’s program. Tickets for this must-see event will be available for individual purchase starting August 1, 2024, but can also be acquired as part of a Classic Series or Create Your Own Subscription for those looking to experience the full breadth of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s offerings. Join us for a night of unforgettable music that bridges the classical and the contemporary, celebrating the genius of Chopin, Prokofiev, and Mazzoli under the baton of conductor Daniela Candillari, with Gabriela Martinez as the featured pianist. This concert promises to be a highlight of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s season, showcasing the power of music to evoke the deepest emotions and most vivid imaginations.

Experience the timeless magic of ABBA like never before! Join us at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall for a spectacular tribute concert, "ABBA: ARRIVAL from Sweden," presented by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. This unforgettable event will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 7:30 pm, and a matinee performance on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Dive into the world of ABBA with ARRIVAL from Sweden, the world's foremost ABBA tribute group, as they join forces with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra to bring you an evening filled with the supergroup's greatest hits. Sing along to classics like "Dancing Queen," "Waterloo," "Take a Chance on Me," and many more, in a concert that promises to be a highlight of the season. The concert is set to last approximately 2 hours, including an intermission, ensuring a night packed with entertainment and nostalgia. Please note, the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall enforces a clear bag policy for all attendees. Tickets for this special event will be available for individual purchase starting August 1, 2024. Additionally, this concert can be included as part of a Create Your Own Subscription package, or as an add-on with any purchase of a 2024-25 Season Subscription, offering up to 20% savings. Don't miss this chance to experience the magic of ABBA in a unique and memorable way. Mark your calendars and prepare to be transported back in time with ARRIVAL from Sweden and your Tucson Symphony Orchestra.