The musicians of the Arizona Opera Orchestra add musical thrills, excitement and drama to the critically-acclaimed productions at Arizona Opera. This is our mission.
Embarking on outreach efforts has created a ripple effect of other opportunities.
AZOOMA is committed to participating in the “Backstage” concert each year with the opera chorus and making the “Out of the Pit” concert series an annual event.
Arizona Opera made a strong artistic commitment to the cultural life of Phoenix & Tucson. In 1998, it established a dedicated orchestra and principal conductor for the opera.
Since the arrival of Maestro Joel Revzen in 2003, the company and the orchestra has continued to grow and thrive.
In 2007 we surveyed the opera musicians to find out answers to the top 13 questions people ask about us.
This survey was organized into a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
AZOOMA, the Arizona Opera and American Federation of Musicians Local 586 engage in contract negotiations every 3 years.
These negotiations determine working conditions and wages, among other things.
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A modern day impresario who significantly changed Arizona Opera. The New York Times once called him “the most affable megalomaniac in opera.” In Seattle, he was known as “the P. T. Barnum of opera.” Glynn Ross was a modern-day impresario whose unconventional methods gained him a reputation as a flamboyant promoter of opera. For...
Kudos to Arizona Opera bassist Claudia Botterweg who was recently mentioned on the Phoenix Symphony Blog in recognition of her devotion to the Armonia program. Translated “Harmony,” the Armonía program brings private music lessons...
Nine members of the Arizona Opera Orchestra were joined by 4 guest players, as well as conducting intern Jackson Warren and the voice of the Arizona Opera broadcasts- radio personality Michael Dixon, for a...
AGMA-AZ Presents BACKSTAGE AT THE OPERA Arizona Opera Chorus and Orchestra in the Spotlight The Arizona chapter of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA-AZ) announces the fifth annual “Backstage at the Opera” fundraising...
Musicians of the Arizona Opera Orchestra climb out of the orchestra pit to present a concert Sunday April 26 at 4:00 PM in the sanctuary of Orangewood Presbyterian Church, 7321 N. 10th St. in...
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