Do you want to hear the piano sing? Then join us for this memorable performance of the romantic and poetic music of Spanish composer Enrique Granados. In his debut performance at the Opera House, pianist Edmundo Santacruz will perform several major works by Granados, including...
Looking for a joyful concert experience? The Fourth Wall Vocal Ensemble - Grammy award-winning contemporary group on tour from New York City brings them to Patagonia. A newly formed group, dedicated to storytelling through sound and movement, brings new works to life, while simultaneously exploring...
Don't miss an inspired program performed by a trio of gifted musicians, Kyungsun Choi, Caroline Bell and Daniel Becker. What do Beethoven and Brahms have in common? They both wrote a signature clarinet trio. Beethoven’s Clarinet Trio in Bb major Opus 11 is celebrated for...
Award-winning concert harpist Ben Albertson will grace our venue with a program that is unique and perfectly paired with the elegant tonality of the harp. Included in the program are works by Faure, Debussy, Bach, Hindemith and a new composition that was premiered in 2025 “Brain...
Would you like to experience the music of Patagonia, Argentina up close and personal in Patagonia, Arizona? You won’t have to travel far. Join us for a performance by Maxi Larrea, Jenni Grubner, Diana Peralta, Esteban Hernandez Parra and Andrés Pantoya. Don’t miss this concert that...
Captivating, elegant and engaging, the Cynosure Trio (Edward Zilberkant, Yue Sun and Charly Akert) returns to the Opera House to present a program of “Passion, Romance and Dance”. Opening with Rachmaninoff’s Trio Elegiac No.1in G minor, an homage to Tchaikovsky, Cynosure continues to beguile us...
"Songbook for a King" performed by Allison Monroe (vielle, rebec, psaltery, voice), Karin Weston (voice, flute), Sian Ricketts (recorders, reeds, bagpipes, voice) and Nathan Dougherty (voice). Trobár Medieval presents the story of a lavish thirteenth-century anthology of French music, known today as the "Manuscrit du...
Join us for an unforgettable moment as world-class pianist Rie Tanaka brings history to life on the legendary 1881 grand piano, renowned for its lyrical, poetic tone and cherished by great pianists through the ages. Experience a timeless performance in a program of works by...
Colleagues and friends, Emily Chao, Juan Mejia, Raphael Lizama and Laura Casarez, return to the Opera House this season with special guest, Sarah Bromberg, in a program that features La Oración del Torero (the prayer of the toreador) by Joaquin Turina and the String Quintet...
“Resonant Wood and Vibrating Strings” performed by Bin Hu (European classical guitar) and Jing Xia (Chinese guzheng). West meets East with this unique pairing of instruments in a dialogue exploring the emotional depth that binds classical musically globally. Featured on the program are works by...
There is a change in today's program due to a medical emergency. Pianist Fanya Lin will perform "Metamorphosis": Chorale Prelude Op. 122 No. 10 Herzlich Tut Mich Verlangen Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Trans. Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924) Chaconne in D minor Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Trans. Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924) Sonata in B minor...
At the inaugural Showcase Series event, two internationally acclaimed musicians - pianist Armen Donelian and saxophonist Armen Hyusnunts - will perform works from the American Songbook, Jazz Standards, treasured Armenian Folksongs, and their own original compositions. The Showcase Series events are individual concerts that feature world-class musicians on tour,...
Here is your opportunity to attend a premiere performance! Internationally acclaimed Canadian violinist Gregory Lewis, member of the prestigious Callisto Quartet, joins pianist Mari Tomizuka and double bassist Ken Marrs for this concert. The program will include violin sonatas by Mozart and Schumann, as well...
Fifteen years ago, in the wide landscapes of Montana, keyboardist Keaton Wilson and double bassist Steve Kalling first crossed musical paths. United by a shared vision of creative improvisation, they formed The Captain Wilson Conspiracy—a vehicle for original compositions and new explorations of both classic and...
The series concludes with internationally acclaimed pianist Mackenzie Melemed, on tour in the United States, brings us “Keys Across America” —a celebration of music spanning 150 years of creative effort, exploring the history of America’s most influential composers. The Showcase Series events are individual concerts...
With unique arrangements and a deep respect for the rich traditional music of Mexico and Latin America, these super talented musicians who make up Grupo Arizona pay homage to the original composers while performing their works with amazing creative flair. This is a new foray...
We invite you to step back in time and rediscover a remarkable decade when art, music and literature responded to a world in upheaval. Our retrospective festival – happening in April and May – explores the 1940s through the voices and sounds that shaped cultural...
Our Benderly Concert series 2025-2026 ends with the quartet of Elaine Chao, Juan Mejia, Rafael Lizama and Fanya Lin, presenting a thoughtfully curated program - the muse and the artist - two works by life long devoted friends, Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms, whose mutual...
We are thrilled to announce that the Benderly-Kendall Opera House has again been selected as one of the concert venues for the winners of the Arizona Early Music Emerging Ensemble Residency Program - Quartet Novalis from New York City. This prestigious EER program aims to support...
The Lost Dogs is a Mesa, AZ based band that plays a wide variety of music, including Dixieland jazz, American standards, pop, Broadway, marches and more. The members are Bill Ging (bandleader, vocals, trumpet & fugelhorn), Dayton Loyd (guitar & banjo), Alan Newman (trumpet &...