1. Journey and Homeland

    The two orchestras of the University of Arizona will share the Crowder Hall stage for their final performances of the 2023-24 season. The evening will cohere around two themes: journey and homeland. The UArizona Philharmonic begins with Mendelssohn’s Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage Overture, inspired by two short works of the German Romantic poet, Goethe. […]

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  2. Connection Series: Stories from Stone

    University Singers and University Community Chorus (UCC) are partnering with Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum for an immersive concert experience. UCC has commissioned a multi-movement work from Tucson-based composer, Joshua Keeling. This work for mixed-voice and percussion ensemble shares the personal stories of mine workers in search of hidden treasures. University Singers will present […]

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  3. Thumbprint

    Based on the true story of Mukhtar Mai, who brought her brutal attackers to justice in Pakistan, Mai requested her settlement create schools for girls, so they would not experience the danger of signing their names only with a thumbprint because they cannot read. The University of Arizona Opera Theater presents Thumbprint by Kamala Sankaram and Susan Yankowitz […]

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  4. AIAR Speaker Series | Molly Joyce

    For our inaugural AIAR Speakers’ Series event, Molly Joyce will share artistic works focusing on disability as a creative source. This interest stems from her experience acquiring a disability, and has led her musical practice to greater social, physical, and visual considerations. Works range from narratively-driven pieces interrogating loss of mobility, collaborations with collegial disabled […]

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