Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra went to Medellín to perform AIDA with Prolírica de Antioquia and our colleagues from orchestra symphonica EAFIT at the Teatro Metropolitano de Medellín. Maestro Linus Lerner led the performances, which featured a large…
Cathalena E. Burch May 31, 2025 Linus Lerner and his Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra apparently don’t know what it means to go on summer break. Two weeks after closing their season with a remarkable performance of Peter Boyer’s…
Peter Boyer: “ELLIS ISLAND: THE DREAM OF AMERICA” Sergei Prokofiev – Overture on Jewish Themes, Op. 34 bis Max Bruch – Kol Nidrei, Op. 47 (featuring soloist Theodore Buchholz) Actors: Susan Claassen, Kylie Arnold, Harold Dixon and Kevin…
Cathalena E. Burch at Arizona Daily Star Article Peter Boyer didn’t set out to make a political statement when he composed “Ellis Island: The Dream of America” in 2001. But in 2025 America, his piece, which…
Aimo Pagin, soloist from France
The Jim Click Millions for Tucson 2025 edition has begun! Mr. Click is raffling off three great prizes this year: the Grand Prize is a new 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige (MSRP $54,510). The second prize is…
Cathalena E. BurchFeb 3, 2025 Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra had its biggest audience since the pandemic for Sunday’s performance at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. With the exception of a few dozen seats in the balcony, Linda…
Cathalena E. Burch Jan 30, 2025 Linus Lerner knows a thing about the world. He criss-crosses the globe on a regular basis, conducting orchestras big and small, including in China, Romania, Argentina, Italy, Colombia and his native…
Ted Buchholz played some selections of Kol Nidrei. It was a great presentation to a full audience of enthusiastic residents. Maestro Linus Lerner gave a wonderful talk, introduced by SASO Board President, Todd Wiener.
Guest Conductor: Maestro Josef Suilen – Featured soloist: Janet Sung, violin. Gioachino Rossini: “William Tell” Overture (Italy) Max Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 (Germany)Featured soloist: Janet Sung, violin Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony…
A Night in London with Linus, Nov. 2024
OSNH and the group “Mas Bah” in New Hamburg!
Members of SASO traveled to Medellín, Colombia in the summer of 2024 to perform under the baton of Maestro Linus Lerner for the “IX Linus Lerner International Singing Competition,” an international event that brings together outstanding voices from around the world! The event is presented by The Fundación Prolírica de Antioquia and the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra.
DesertView Performing Arts Center Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke For ticket information: (520) 825-2818 St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, SW Sanctuary Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. 7575…
2024-2025 “Musical Journeys” DesertView Performing Arts Center Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke For ticket information: (520) 825-2818 St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, SW Sanctuary Sunday, November 10, 2024 at…
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** **”Daniel Asia and Antonín Dvořák’s Masterpieces” A Celebration of Musical Mastery** **[Tucson, AZ. March 7, 2024]** – Join us for an extraordinary evening of music as we celebrate the works of two…
The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce a captivating evening featuring the Grammy winning cellist, Zuill Bailey. Set to take place on March 16, at SaddleBrooke and March 17, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian…
Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra is honoring Black History Month with two performances focusing on Black and Afro-Centric composers from around the world on February 10 – 11, 2024. About State of the ArtZ Discovering the…
Honoring Black History Month The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director Linus Lerner, showcases a curated array of masterpieces by Black & Afro-centric composers in celebration of Black History Month. The repertoire will…
An invitation to Arizona’s finest young musicians The Dorothy Vanek Youth Concerto Competition invites talented young music students to prepare and perform one movement of a concerto. The competition is designed to recognize and support…
In this musical journey through the works of three renowned composers, we delve into the exquisite compositions that have left an indelible mark on classical music. Édouard Lalo, the French maestro, is celebrated for his…
A Tribute to Gershwin’s Classic SASO plays Gershwin Boyer and Rosauro George Gershwin was an American composer and pianist whosecompositions spanned popular, jazz and classical genres. He composed themusic for the musical Funny Face, with…
🎶 Since 1979, the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra has been a vibrant force in our community, uniting musicians and music lovers in a shared passion for the arts. 🎵 Our concerts are bursting with energy,…
