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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.
SASO’s 2022 Dorothy Vanek Youth Concerto Competition winners announced after the largest competition in the organization’s history
Contact Kevin Larkin at manager@sasomusic.org or (520) 308-6226 The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra recently welcomed 32 young musicians to the Fred Fox School of Music at the University of Arizona to compete before a panel…
Young Tucson violinist to perform with Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra
By Cathalena E. Burch, originally published in the Arizona Daily Star Talk about patience. Tucson teen Joshua Thai has been waiting two years to cash in on his prize after winning the junior division of…
SASO hosts brother duo for Mendelssohn concerts this weekend
By Cathalena E. Burch, originally published in the Arizona Daily Star It’s taken them six years, but Bulgarian-born, UK-based brother act Ivo and Lachezar Stankov are making their encore appearance with the Southern Arizona Symphony…
Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra puts on dancing shoes to open new season
By Cathalena E. Burch, originally published in the Arizona Daily Star The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 2021-22 season this weekend with its first full-orchestra in-person concert since March 2020. The volunteer ensemble,…
The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra kicks off the 2021-22 season with a celebration of movement in Verdi, Beethoven and Grieg
Contact Kevin Larkin at manager@sasomusic.org The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra opens its season on October 16 and 17 with a selection of works that celebrate the power of music to connect us and make us…
Live at St. Phillips Plaza Gallery
SASO string ensemble performing in the St. Phillips Plaza on May 2, 2021
The 2022 Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle
Support SASO by buying a raffle ticket for a 2022 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid and other fun prizes! 100% of proceeds go to SASO. Simply purchase a ticket for $25 (or 5 for $100) by…
Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra to perform in-person concert at Tucson Mall
By Cathalena E. Burch, originally published on Tucson.com Nearly two dozen Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra musicians will perform a concert of Baroque music on Sunday, March 7 — the ensemble’s biggest concert since the pandemic began last…
Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra debuts animated opera in collaboration with the Mexico-based San Luis Opera Festival
Contact Kevin Larkin at manager@sasomusic.org or (520) 308-6226 Join us for the Watch Party Premier on February 25th @ 7pm on our YouTube channel In recent years, the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra has traveled to…
In harmony with health, Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra returns to the stage this weekend
“Music is health,” said Artistic Director Linus Lerner. “That’s what we want to do this weekend; lift their souls.” Seven months after their last in-person concert, the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra (SASO) is taking small steps towards live performance.
Live Stream Concerts (2020-2021)
In 2020-2021, SASO presented a series of live streamed concerts featuring smaller string ensembles on a socially distanced stage. We hope you enjoy these performances. Baroque Masterpieces for Strings Sunday, March 7th @3pm – Catalyst…
Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra honors Tucson nurses in virtual performance
By Cathalena E. Burch, originally published in the Arizona Daily Star Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra wanted to honor Tucson nurses on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic with a little music. One problem: The volunteer…
SASO Remembers Dorothy Dyer Vanek
The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra remembers Dorothy Vanek, Principal Benefactor and longtime supporter, who passed away peacefully on March 25, 2020. Dorothy Vanek’s legacy of arts philanthropy has been a pivotal part SASO’s history, and…
SASO was the only show in town last weekend
By Cathalena E. Burch, originally published in the Arizona Daily Star One by one last week, Tucson’s classical music world canceled weekend concerts over fears of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s guest violinist was…
Rehearsals Gallery
At the Catalyst Arts & Maker Space in the Tucson Mall
Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra gets 40th anniversary party started early
The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra is pulling out all the stops to close its 2018-19 season.
SASO Presents Mostly-Mozart Season Finale
Orchestra joined by six soloists and SASO Chorus in regal program
Eclectic Orchestra Concert Features Mime, Youth Competition Winner, and World Premiere
Contact Kevin Larkin at manager@sasomusic.org or (520) 308-6226 Eclectic Orchestra Concert Features Mime, Youth Competition Winner, and World Premiere TUCSON, AZ – The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra presents an eclectic and dazzling concert on March…