The Arizona Opera Film Series is in its fourth year and is presented in partnership with Phoenix Art Museum’s “Movies at the Museum.” The summer series is composed of three films that connect to the company’s upcoming season, which runs October 2008 to April 2009. Films are free with museum admission and begin at...
- Opera musicians
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.
- Reaching out
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.
- History
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.
- Questions?
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.
- Contract Negotiations
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.
Other places to start:
Articles...
It’s Official – We Have a New Contract!
After 17 long months of preparation and negotiation, we are happy to report that AZOOMA, the Arizona Opera Board Chair and Executive Committee have all ratified our new Collective Bargaining Agreement. In brief: AZOOMA...
Fare Well Old Friend
The 2007-2008 Arizona Opera season is winding down, and after Saturday evening’s Arizona Opera performance of “La Traviata,” the Maestro, musicians and opera administrators gathered to wish a fond farewell to comrade Keith Johnson....
Local Issues Can Have National Impact
Consultant Drew McManus has noted today that as time goes on, more and more musician associations are using the Internet to broadcast their messages and empower their causes. In Columbus, the patrons have taken...
Juan Diego Flórez sings "Ah! Mes Amis"
If you are an opera fan, this must be seen. Video at the NY Times, Juan Diego Flórez in dress rehearsal.
Expression. Experience. Excellence.