The titan of the classical music world returns! Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3, one of four versions for his only opera Fidelio, this one including the famous offstage trumpet signal, is followed by the ta-ta-ta-da opening of the fifth symphony. There’s no better sound than the TSO filling the Music Hall with the unparalleled might of the Fifth. Bartók’s elegant and strongly folk-music influenced Concerto for Orchestra is one of his most popular works and with good reason‍—the orchestra sections become the soloists, showing off their virtuosic abilities.

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Beethoven’s Fifth

Linda Ronstadt Music Hall

Passion runs high in this classic revenge thriller, newly adapted for a modern audience by ATC favorite playwright Jeffrey Hatcher (“Wait Until Dark,” “Holmes and Watson,” “Tuesdays with Morrie,” “Jekyll and Hyde”). This nail-biting 1952 play by Frederick Knott was later adapted by Alfred Hitchcock into the 1954 film and now comes to Arizona exclusively at ATC in this new adaptation, which has had box office-busting runs at theatres across the country. This clever, fast-paced adaptation adds extra layers of intrigue and emotion to the iconic cat-and-mouse story. Filled with vivid characters, sharp dialogue, and lethal amounts of intrigue, “Dial M” will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Dial M For Murder

Rio Salado Park

Temple of Music and Art

Returning from its blockbuster first season for an encore, ATC’s holiday musical extravaganza Scrooge! celebrates the season with the beloved story of Ebenezer Scrooge joined by a distinguished cast of more than 24 actors, live musicians, and an all-star creative team. With songs by the illustrious Oscar- and Grammy-winning and Tony-nominated composer Leslie Bricusse (“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”), this unique rendition exclusively brought to life by ATC is quickly becoming a cherished holiday tradition to share with your entire family.

Scrooge!

TSO Up Close With Tommy Mesa

Tucson Symphony Center

Podcast link: https://youtu.be/4hagYvrYbuM

The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d36M5Hi6O80

The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59E40S_EQSY

The Artelize Podcast: A love letter that was never sent

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THv6htilWtI

The Artelize Podcast and Adolfo Corrado: Mediterranean flavors, opera and social media

Kerson Leong, who dazzled TSO audiences in 2022, returns to perform Korngold’s romantic Violin Concerto, written during his Hollywood years and first performed by the great Jascha Heifetz. The Hollywood-themed first half begins with Bernard Herrmann’s iconic music for the film Psycho. Conductor Nicholas Hersh makes his Masterworks debut with Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5, “Reformation,” written to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession, when Martin Luther established the Protestant Reformation. It includes the famous Dresden Amen. A noted arranger, Hersh introduces the first performance of his own orchestration of Clara Schumann’s piano collection “4 Pièces caractéristiques.”

Mendelssohn And Korngold

Catalina Foothills High School

Bursting with charm and charisma, The Three Mexican Tenors take you on a journey from operatic songs like “Libiamo” and “O Sole Mio” to pop hits such as “You Raise Me Up” and “Time to Say Goodbye.” The Three Mexican Tenors then pay tribute to the great singers of Mexico: Luis Miguel, Juan Gabriel, Vicente Fernandez, and more!

An Enchanted Evening With The Three Mexican Tenors

Join us for an exquisite evening of chamber music as the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music presents the Bennewitz Quartet with the talented Arsentiy Kharitonov on piano. This captivating concert is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 7:30 pm, taking place in the intimate setting of the Leo Rich Theater.

The evening promises a rich program featuring masterpieces from the chamber music repertoire. The Bennewitz Quartet, known for their precision and passion, will perform Hans Krása's "Theme with Variations for String Quartet," followed by Leoš Janáček's deeply emotional "String Quartet No. 2, Intimate Letters." The highlight of the night will be Antonín Dvořák's "Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81," where the quartet will be joined by Arsentiy Kharitonov, whose piano artistry is sure to elevate the performance to new heights.

Tickets are available for both in-person attendance and online streaming, ensuring that all music lovers can experience this remarkable event. In-person concert tickets are priced at $45, with a special rate of $12 for students. For those who prefer to enjoy the concert from the comfort of their own home, online concert access is also available for $45.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of chamber music performed by world-class musicians. Secure your tickets now and be part of a memorable night that celebrates the legacy and future of chamber music.

Bennewitz Quartet with Arsentiy Kharitonov

Tucson Convention Center

Italy And Germany

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

DesertView Performing Arts Center

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.

Just For Kids With The Brass Quintet

This concert is expected to last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. There will not be any intermission.

Schubert’s Cello Quintet

After 50 years and more than 50 million records sold, Jim Croce’s legacy as an iconic singer/songwriter is firmly cemented. A.J. Croce, a Billboard charting singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and performer, returns this fall, bringing Jim’s classic songs to the stage with his “Croce Plays Croce 50th Anniversary Tour.”  After 10 studio albums and 30 years of touring the world establishing his own career, in the early 2000’s, A.J. taught himself guitar and several of his father’s (Jim’s) classics. The fan response from dropping in a song or two like “Operator” in his own show was astounding and deeply emotional. He then debuted a concert that celebrated the legacy of his father’s songs, stories and music; as well as his own. The show featured two generations of Croce music and many songs by other artists which connect father and son as performers. Throughout the past seven years, A.J.’s “Croce Plays Croce” tour has sold out performing arts centers across America. In 2022, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Jim’s breakthrough album, You Don’t Mess Around With Jim, A.J. honored the memory of his father with a fall tour featuring a seven piece ensemble and a multimedia production.

Croce Plays Croce 50th Anniversary Tour

Fox Tucson Theatre

Engage your students in a musical learning adventure across the Americas!  Christina and Andrés can’t find their friend Juana, and their only clue is that she’s somewhere in the Americas. Join Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning 123 Andrés in a concert across the continents, as students become active participants in a vibrant journey brought to life with colorful visuals. Andrés and Christina, both native Spanish speakers, seamlessly incorporate language to empower students to sing in both Spanish and English.  As they dance along, students joyfully learn about geography, culture, and language in this high-energy adventure!.

Around the Americas, with ¡Uno, Dos, Tres Andrés!

Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Seasons 1 and 2 of the aforementioned streaming smash, VSQ has “reached a mainstream, global audience” (Variety) and “charmed the world with their classical covers” (Nylon). New York Observer wrote, “VSQ’s atmospheric hits have made classical versions of pop music cool.” On their latest tour, VSQ have created fresh arrangements of the cultural phenomenon that is Taylor Swift, performing spellbinding and innovative renditions of Swift’s music, alongside familiar hits from Billie Eilish, BTS, Bridgerton, The Weeknd to Daft Punk. VSQ are one of the most popular string ensembles in the world with over 2 billion streams and seven albums charting on both Billboard Classical and Classical Crossover charts.

Vitamin String Quartet

A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of World Champion and World Record holding artists and athletes, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture.

360 Allstars

“The music of ABBA” are no strangers to the incomparable sound and look of Sweden’s greatest music export with meticulous attention to costumes, make-up, musical arrangements, movements and the singing, nothing is left to chance. Adding a few of Abba’s live traits such as great solos, musical numbers and a complete live band with back-up singers, ensures an extra dimension unheard of in most similar productions.

Direct from Sweden The Music of ABBA

“The Science of Pirates” is a swashbuckling, interactive show that weaves learning into riotous adventure. With eye-catching puppetry, zany props, clown theater, and boisterous full-audience participation, Pirate Professor Billy Bones pushes the boundaries of science and technology just like the seafarers of old. From simple machines to aerodynamics, he inspires and empowers students to see the STEM concepts that lie just beneath the surface of the high seas!

The Science of Pirates

The Fox Tucson Theatre is proud to partner with Cinema Tropical and the UA Center for Latin American Studies to present the Cinema Tucson series, featuring some of the most exciting, celebrated, cutting edge, and record-breaking, contemporary pieces of film from Mexico.  This nearly monthly presentation of works is guaranteed to be a rewarding and memorable experience, unprecedented and unduplicated anywhere within our region.  Many screenings feature conversations and Q&As from the directors or other members of the creative team.  Regardless of the title, these opportunities are not to be missed. Tickets are only $10!

Cinema Tucsón, November 2024

Average White Band, one of the soul and funk bands of all-time will bring their farewell tour to venues in 2024. The group will perform their biggest hits and fan favorites, such as US No.1 Pick Up the Pieces, Cut The Cake, Queen of My Soul, Walk On By, Schoolboy Crush, Let’s Go Round Again and so many more.

Average White Band

For 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s unique take on American swing and jazz music has thrilled audiences around the world, while their unique and spirited “Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party” has become an eagerly anticipated annual family event. Singer and band leader Scotty Morris says, “If you’re going to go to a holiday show with your family, this is the one! It really does offer something for everyone.” Drawing on a rich catalogue of holiday classics and Christmas originals from the band’s two full length holiday albums, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy brings its world-renowned live show, and fun and quirky take on the holidays, to you.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Holiday

In her 50-plus years in music, Judy Collins has always exhibited impeccable taste in songcraft. On her landmark 1967album, Wildflowers, she curated a stunning collection featuring originals alongside songs by not-yet household names such as Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, and adventurous selections by Jacques Brel and Francesco Landini. Her discerning palette, and her literary gifts, have enabled her to evolve into a poetic, storyteller songwriter. Now, in her 6th decade as a singer and songwriter, Judy is experiencing a profound level of growth and prolific creativity.

Events in Tucson, AZ

Beethoven’s Fifth

Tucson Symphony Orchestra

Dial M For Murder

Arizona Theatre Company

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Mendelssohn And Korngold

Tucson Symphony Orchestra

An Enchanted Evening With...

Tucson Symphony Orchestra

Bennewitz Quartet with Ar...

Arizona Friends of Chamber Music

Italy And Germany

Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra

Just For Kids With The Br...

Tucson Symphony Orchestra

Schubert’s Cello Quintet

Tucson Symphony Orchestra

Croce Plays Croce 50th An...

Fox Tucson Theatre

Around the Americas, with...

Fox Tucson Theatre

Vitamin String Quartet

Fox Tucson Theatre

360 Allstars

Fox Tucson Theatre

Direct from Sweden The Mu...

Fox Tucson Theatre

The Science of Pirates

Fox Tucson Theatre

Cinema Tucsón, November 2...

Fox Tucson Theatre

Average White Band

Fox Tucson Theatre

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Holi...

Fox Tucson Theatre

Judy Collins · Holiday & ...

Fox Tucson Theatre