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Tucson Symphony to celebrate Día de los Muertos, Hispanic culture

Tucson Symphony to celebrate Día de los Muertos, Hispanic culture

  • Cathalena E. Burch

Tucson’s Hispanic heritage and ties to Mexico will be on full display at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall on Sunday afternoon when the Tucson Symphony Orchestra performs its annual Día de los Muertos concert.

Tucson symphony plays on as Phoenix pauses

Tucson symphony plays on as Phoenix pauses

  • Cathalena E. Burch

The move last week by the Phoenix Symphony to end its season early sent shockwaves across the state. It raised concerns about the fates of other professional orchestras, like Tucson's symphony. 

String quartet coming to Tucson brings fresh perspective to old works

String quartet coming to Tucson brings fresh perspective to old works

  • Cathalena E. Burch

The Borromeo String Quartet returns to Tucson Oct. 28, bringing its distinctive approach to Beethoven to open Arizona Friends of Chamber Music's season.

The Who’s music shines in Broadway in Tucson musical

The Who’s music shines in Broadway in Tucson musical

  • Cathalena E. Burch

“Tommy,” which Broadway in Tucson opened at Centennial Hall Tuesday night, might seem stranger than the idea of the all-American cast singing with pretty impressive English accents.

Phoenix Symphony cancels season due to financial problems

Phoenix Symphony cancels season due to financial problems

  • Ed Masley
    Arizona Republic

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Symphony is suspending all remaining performances in the orchestra’s 2026-27 season following its Sunday, Nov. 1, performance of "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert."

Ballet Tucson brings back ‘Spirit Garden’ to open 40th year

Ballet Tucson brings back ‘Spirit Garden’ to open 40th year

  • Cathalena E. Burch

Ten years after Ballet Tucson performed the world premiere of “Spirit Garden,” the company is bringing it back this weekend to kick off its 40th season.

Tucson gets first look at America 250-themed opera

Tucson gets first look at America 250-themed opera

  • Cathalena E. Burch

What was going through the mind of Thomas Jefferson as he was writing the Declaration of Independence?

Tucson Symphony series focuses on Gomez’s native Venezuela

Tucson Symphony series focuses on Gomez’s native Venezuela

    Tucson Symphony Orchestra Music Director José Luis Gomez celebrates his Venezuelan roots with 'Latin Sizzle,' featuring Venezuelan composers and guest musicians.

    Civic Orchestra of Tucson opens season with ‘Masterworks Triumvirate’

    Civic Orchestra of Tucson opens season with ‘Masterworks Triumvirate’

      Civic Orchestra of Tucson is tackling a trio of masterworks this weekend to open its 51st season, the fourth under Music Director Keun Oh.

      Tucson choir explores peace in 23rd season opening concert

      Tucson choir explores peace in 23rd season opening concert

        “American Classics & Currents,” which opened Friday with a concert in Green Valley and repeated Sunday at Catalina Foothills, picks up where Music Director Eric Holtan and True Concord left off last season — exploring America and the music that defines us as we mark 250 years.

        Tucson’s packed weekend: Festivals, concerts and No Kings

        Tucson’s packed weekend: Festivals, concerts and No Kings

          Tucson's set for a very busy weekend with Tucson Meet Yourself, No Kings events and two days of music at Rillito Park.

          What's new at Tucson Meet Yourself this weekend? A lot.

          What's new at Tucson Meet Yourself this weekend? A lot.

            Tucson Meet Yourself will look a whole lot different when it takes over downtown’s Jácome Plaza Oct. 16-18. The festival’s footprint has been reimagined.

            ‘The Who’s Tommy’ reboot is heading to Centennial Hall

            ‘The Who’s Tommy’ reboot is heading to Centennial Hall

              Broadway in Tucson opens its 2026-27 season next week with the revival of “The Who’s Tommy,” the Brit-rockers' 1969 rock opera reimagined for the 21st century.

              Tucson singer loses ‘Voice’ battle, wins the day with steal

              Tucson singer loses ‘Voice’ battle, wins the day with steal

                Tucson country singer Kayleigh Mathews came up short in her first Battle Round on “The Voice” on Monday.

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