The Coyotes & the Rabbits by Héctor Armienta is a one-act bilingual opera inspired by a Mexican Folk tale. Join the Chiquita Banana Sisters in a whimsical adventure where mischief meets life lessons! When Scrawny Coyote discovers that reading is just as important as hunting, he gets tangled up in the sisters’ playful tricks against his […]
The Coyotes & the Rabbits by Héctor Armienta is a one-act bilingual opera inspired by a Mexican Folk tale. Join the Chiquita Banana Sisters in a whimsical adventure where mischief meets life lessons! When Scrawny Coyote discovers that reading is just as important as hunting, he gets tangled up in the sisters’ playful tricks against his […]
The Tell-Tale Heart by Gregg Kallor is a chilling one-act opera inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tale. As the narrator descends into madness, immerse yourself in this psychological horror, enhanced by a spine-tingling score and eerie atmosphere. An optional, pre-show experience will feature a captivating, dramatic reading of the story, and a complimentary themed drink. […]
The Tell-Tale Heart by Gregg Kallor is a chilling one-act opera inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tale. As the narrator descends into madness, immerse yourself in this psychological horror, enhanced by a spine-tingling score and eerie atmosphere. An optional, pre-show experience will feature a captivating, dramatic reading of the story, and a complimentary themed drink. […]
The Tell-Tale Heart (Photo credit Kevin Condon) Arizona Opera unveiled a bold initiative designed to introduce opera to new audiences by bringing live performances to unexpected venues across the state. Taking place in both the fall and spring, Arizona Opera’s new “Beyond Downtown” program will reach beyond the walls of the theaters in which the […]
The Event: Gold Rush Gala The Cause: Arizona Opera Event Date: March 27, 2022 Location: Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Co-Chairs: Kate Specter & Erik Peterson Honorary Chair: Dr. Carole A. Poore Crystal Key Honorees: Ron & Kay McDougall, 5 Arts Circle & Opera League of Tucson Auctioneer: Brett Higgins Amount Raised: $340,000 Notable Moments: […]
The path back for arts and culture in the Valley winds through a 140-acre garden in Papago Park, down Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row, through venues downtown, through the Civic Center in Scottsdale, and on around the entire metro area. As the pandemic loosens its grip, theaters, orchestras, opera companies and art galleries are rehearsing, hoping and […]
Opera lovers, rejoice! Arizona Opera will open its Reimagined 2020/21 Season with the inaugural presentation of the Studio Spotlight Series on Friday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. The performance will take place at the newly-named Shoshana B. and Robert S. Tancer Plaza at the Arizona Opera Center, and the livestream will be available at no […]
The National Endowment for the Arts announced the nonprofit arts organizations recommended for direct funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The NEA funded 855 organizations including four in the city of Phoenix to support staff salaries, fees for artists or contractual personnel, and facilities costs. Nine local arts agencies across […]
This month we are honoring the beloved former board chair of Arizona Opera, Robert S. Tancer, who passed away on March 17, 2020. We hope you will enjoy these tributes in his honor from three of his friends in the arts community. From Joseph Specter, president & general director of Arizona Opera: Bob was one […]
