Tucson Symphony Center

“Commanding stage presence, infallible technique, and interpretive ability” raves Violinist.com of Amaryn Olmeda. Hear her in Tchaikovsky’s blazing Violin Concerto. These concerts also include the mesmerizing Sensemayá of Revueltas, and Richard Strauss’ glowing self-portrait, Ein Heldenleben – “A Hero’s Life.” Photo by Marco Borggreve

“Commanding stage presence, infallible technique, and interpretive ability” raves Violinist.com of Amaryn Olmeda. Hear her in Tchaikovsky’s blazing Violin Concerto. These concerts also include the mesmerizing Sensemayá of Revueltas, and Richard Strauss’ glowing self-portrait, Ein Heldenleben – “A Hero’s Life.” Photo by Marco Borggreve

Joseph Haydn developed the Symphony as we know it. His famed “Surprise” Symphony still jolts listens after more than two centuries. Also, the intoxicating, seductive sound of the classical guitar in the greatest of all guitar concertos, Rodrigo’s haunting Concierto de Aranjuez with Rafael Aguirre. He has been hailed as “one of the most acclaimed ambassadors of the Spanish guitar” by Madrid’s El País. Aguirre’s appearance underwritten by Julia Pernet on beh

Joseph Haydn developed the Symphony as we know it. His famed “Surprise” Symphony still jolts listens after more than two centuries. Also, the intoxicating, seductive sound of the classical guitar in the greatest of all guitar concertos, Rodrigo’s haunting Concierto de Aranjuez with Rafael Aguirre. He has been hailed as “one of the most acclaimed ambassadors of the Spanish guitar” by Madrid’s El País. Aguirre’s appearance underwritten by Julia Pernet on beh

A program featuring TSO Concertmaster Jesús Linárez. Repertoire will be announced at a later date. The TSO Up Close Series is generously sponsored by Minna Shah.

A program featuring TSO Concertmaster Jesús Linárez. Repertoire will be announced at a later date. The TSO Up Close Series is generously sponsored by Minna Shah.

José Luis Gómez welcomes Alexis Cárdenas (violin), Jorge Glem (the Venezuelan ukulele-like cuatro venezolano) and Elvis Martínez (the Mexican guitar-like bajo). The three join forces for Romero’s Bach-inspired Fuga con Pajarillo. Cárdenas plays Ravel’s dazzling Tzigane, and with Glem, Gonzalo Grau’s breathless Rapsodia latina. These concerts conclude with Sibelius’ bracing Fifth Symphony.

José Luis Gómez welcomes Alexis Cárdenas (violin), Jorge Glem (the Venezuelan ukulele-like cuatro venezolano) and Elvis Martínez (the Mexican guitar-like bajo). The three join forces for Romero’s Bach-inspired Fuga con Pajarillo. Cárdenas plays Ravel’s dazzling Tzigane, and with Glem, Gonzalo Grau’s breathless Rapsodia latina. These concerts conclude with Sibelius’ bracing Fifth Symphony.

The great strength and nobility of Brahms’ Fourth and final Symphony places it among his most profound achievements. The Tucson Symphony’s Dario Brignoli is the soloist in Carl Maria von Weber’s delightful First Clarinet Concerto. And the inner glow of Jennifer Higdon’s Blue Cathedral will soothe long after its sumptuous sound fades into silence. Young conducting sensation Gerald Karni takes the podium for these concerts. Dario Brignoli’s performance is sponsored by Da