Symphony Review: Raves for TSO’s ‘Requiem’

Posted: Sunday, February 24, 2013 12:15 am By Dr. Donald J. Behnke | 0 comments   For a Verdi “Requiem” to be special, all the elements must be in place — the soloists, the orchestra with conductor, and the chorus. Soloists must be at or near the top of their craft and experienced both with their

Tucson Guitar Society

The Tucson Guitar Society (TGS) began in the 90’s as a small group of guitar players, many of who were teachers and students, meeting in each other’s home to share their music. Today, TGS has grown to an organization presenting six to seven professional concerts a year, bringing to Tucson an array of outstanding artists

…..is a ten-day classical voice festival bringing internationally known artists to perform alongside Tucson’s performing arts organizations.

University of Arizona School of Music

University of Arizona, School Of Music – The School of Music, now over 100 years old, has over 500 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a wide variety of degree programs.  The School of Music is one of five units within the College of Fine Arts, allowing all students to develop interdisciplinary projects involving music,

Tucson Symphony Orchestra

The Tucson Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1929.   After more than 80 years of existence, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra has grown from a volunteer community orchestra to a fully professional orchestra serving Southern Arizona.  In the last 20 years, growth has been apparent through the innovative programming, children’s concerts, community concerts throughout Southern Arizona, expansion

Tucson Chamber Artists

Tucson Chamber Artists (TCA) is a versatile ensemble of vocal and instrumental musicians dedicated to enriching lives through the transformational power of classical music. As southern Arizona’s premier professional chamber choir and orchestra, TCA’s singers represent the first rank of choral artists in Arizona and from around the country. Its instrumentalists have trained in some

UApresents

UApresents is a department of the University of Arizona, and the campus host for international performing arts.   The mission of UApresents is to educate, enlighten and inspire by bringing performing arts and artists together with the diverse communities of Southern Arizona.  In 1926, the University of Arizona began the development of a public artist series

Ballet Tucson

  Now in its 26th season, Ballet Tucson is the premier dance company in Tucson and Southern Arizona.  Each season, the professional company of dancers presents the highest quality dance productions with a full range of historic classics and contemporary works.  In addition, an exceptional children’s company of more than 70 perform alongside Ballet Tucson’s professionals in

Chamber Music Plus

Founders, Cellist/playwright Harry Clark and pianist Sanda Schuldmann, in nearly three decades of music making, have appeared on every important chamber music platform in this country. Each of their concerts are anticipated as events where music is experienced rather than merely listened to.  For more information about Chamber Music Plus go to their website: www.chambermusicplus.org.