Press Releases
Phoenix, AZ (Sept. 15) – Arizona Opera was one of 71 Arizona nonprofits to receive a “Now is the Moment” grant from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust on Monday, September 13. This surprise gift of $2.5 million - the largest one-time grant in Arizona Opera history - will enable the organization to continue to create memorable experiences and expand the impact of opera while serving all members of the state of Arizona through traditional and newly created programs.
PHOENIX and TUCSON, Arizona – Arizona Opera’s President and General Director, Joseph Specter, officially announced the casting today for the organization’s 2021/22 Season—its 50th Anniversary Season—which will feature an exciting and diverse programming schedule of five productions, including the release of the company’s first world premiere film and four planned in-theater productions in both Phoenix and Tucson.
PHOENIX – Ballet Arizona and Arizona Opera have combined forces to produce a free nine video series whose purpose is to get students moving in both virtual and in-person classroom settings. With arts programs in many schools still not active, this tool helps students develop their rhythm, movement and listening skills while introducing them to the world of ballet and opera.
PHOENIX and TUCSON, Arizona – Arizona Opera’s President and General Director, Joseph Specter, officially announced today the organization’s 2021/22 Season—its 50th Anniversary Season—which will feature an exciting and diverse programming schedule of five productions, including the release of the company’s first world premiere film and four planned in-theater productions in both Phoenix and Tucson.
As part of our Reimagined 2020/21 Season, the company is proud to announce details of its exciting, upcoming spring program, Arizona Arias.
The first of two Arizona Arias presentations will premiere virtually on Sunday, March 14 at 6 PM PDT, and then be available for viewing 24/7 on Arizona Opera’s online channel, Arizona Opera OnDemand (ondemand.azopera.org). Purchase of a virtual ticket will be $20.
Arizona Opera is proud to announce the latest addition to its robust collection of digital offerings, LOUD! (Living Opera, Understanding Diversity).
A new video series within Arizona Opera’s Connection Lab program, LOUD!, which will premiere on Thursday, January 28 at 6 PM MST, will use a digital magnifying glass to showcase the incredible diversity of arts and culture across the Southwest.
Viewing Opera San Jose’s Production of Three Decembers from December 10 – 31 will Help Support Arizona Opera
Arizona Opera’s Third Studio Spotlight Series Concert Will Premiere on December 19 at 6 PM MST as a Virtual Holiday Gift to All
Arizona Opera announces the presentation of two compelling online performances for its fans and followers during the month of December.
Newly-announced offerings include an Outdoor Opera Film Festival in collaboration with The Metropolitan Opera, the debut of two new exciting video series, details of Pullin Studio Spotlight performances in November and December, and the digital reinvention of Education and Community Engagement initiatives
ARIZONA OPERA TO LIVESTREAM VIRTUAL STUDIO SPOTLIGHT SERIES RECITAL ONLINE OCTOBER 2 AT 6 PM
Arizona Opera, the state’s leading opera company, is proud to open its Reimagined 2020/21 Season with the inaugural presentation of the Studio Spotlight Series on Friday, October 2 at 6 PM.
ARIZONA OPERA’S NEW APPROACH TO THE SEASON WILL PRESENT LIVE, OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES AND INNOVATIVE DIGITAL OFFERINGS, REPLACING ITS PREVIOUSLY PLANNED IN-THEATER PRODUCTIONS.
THE SEASON’S FOCUS WILL BE ON CREATIVITY AND CONNECTION, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY’S FIRST MOTION PICTURE ADAPTATION OF AN OPERA.