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…
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Next stop on Tucson orchestra’s musical journey — pitstops in Russia, Romania
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…
SASO at Atria Bell Court Gardens hosted by Jennifer Schneider on January 10, 2025 with Ted Buchholtz, Cellist.
Ted Buchholz played some selections of Kol Nidrei. It was a great presentation to a full audience of enthusiastic residents. Linus Lerner gave a wonderful talk, introduced by Todd Wiener.
November 2024 – Cycle 2 – Italy and Germany
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, Nov. 2024
A Night in London with Linus, Nov. 2024
“Mas Bah” New Hamburg, Sept. 2024
OSNH and the group “Mas Bah” in New Hamburg!
SASO Travels to Medellin, Colombia in August, 2024
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.
Cycle 1: AMERICA, GERMANY AND RUSSIA
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…
Cycle 2: ITALY AND GERMANY
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…
Daniel Asia & Dvorak’s Masterpieces
**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…
Grammy Winning Cellist, Zuill Bailey Performs With SASO
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…
The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra is honoring Black History Month
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…
Coleridge-Taylor, Walker, Still and Fernandez
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…
Love Is In The Air
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…
2024 Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle
The 2024 Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle has begun! Jim Click has announced that this year’s grand prize is one of the most in-demand vehicles today, a 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4XE plug-in hybrid,…
“Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue!”
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…
SASO Returns for their 2023-2024 season!
🎶 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,…
War and Remembrance
SASO presents War and Remembrance, an event that pays tribute to heroes through music. The performance begins with von Suppé’s Light Cavalry Overture and features local baritone Andrew Stuckey, who performs Brahms’ Four Serious Songs….
Thomas Leleu Performs With SASO
Thomas Leleu Hailed as “absolute tuba genius”, French tubaist Thomas Leleu is an unconventional artist at the height of his creative powers. The 35-year-old prodigy is equally at home performing as a classical soloist in…
SASO shines in season opener with return of violinist Steven Moeckel
Linus Lerner opened his 14th season as Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra music director last weekend with the work that helped land him the job.
The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra presents a season of musical serendipity
The 2022-23 season begins October 8 and 9 with guest violinist Steven Moeckel. The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra begins their 2022-23 season with Maestro Linus Lerner on the podium, kicking off a season of musical…
2021-22 Season Gallery
SASO’s 2021-22 season celebrated the power of music to connect us and make us move.