An ensemble of excellence! Juan Mejia, Emily Chao, Laura Cásarez and Raphael Lizama return to the Opera House as members of the Benderly String Quartet, with a thrilling program featuring the two movement String Quartet #1 in G Major by Florence Price. Born in 1887,...
Concert pianist Daniel Linder once again graces our venue with his extraordinary ability to make the piano sing. Daniel is a versatile pianist, chamber musician and teaching artist. The Sonata in E-flat major by Mozart and Chopin’s Opus 61 Polonaise-fantaisie are beautifully balanced in this...
The duo of Phillip Alejo, double bass/voice, and Rie Tanaka, piano, offer a delightful pairing of instruments and voice in a program rich with poetry, culture, rhythm and emotions. Enjoy the music of Spanish composer Manuel de Falla and contemporary music from California by Jose Vargas expressed in...
BECOME A FRIEND OF THE OPERA HOUSE We are inviting all the Friends of the Opera House to our annual gala event featuring the Rocky Ridge Faculty Chamber Players -Wynne Wong and David Rife violinists, Rebecca McKee viola, Mary Beth Tyndall cellist, Ken Marrs contrabass...
The Tango Guitar Project is a new tango trio, unique in its instrumentation in the United States. Three skillfully trained classical guitarists - Maxi Larrea, Andres Pantoya, and Facundo Martinez introduce audiences to the beauty of Argentine tango. The program features both ensemble and solo performances...
Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of music - an unforgettable opportunity to attend a live concert of their choice at the Benderly- Kendall Opera House in Patagonia, Arizona. An SCFPA gift certificate for one or more of our exceptional chamber music concerts...
Exceptionally talented artists Yue Sun violin , Charly-no E Akert, cello and Eduard Zilberkant, piano come from Fairbanks Alaska to perform Beethoven’s Piano trio in D major Opus 70 #1 (nick named the Ghost because of its unusual eerie sounding slow movement) and the monumental Tchaikovsky...
We are pleased to present Sara Fraker, oboist, Cassandra Bendickson, bassoonist and Mari Tomizuka, pianist to the Benderly-Kendall Opera House. What should you expect from a program that includes a “Morceau de Salon” for oboe and piano, a “Yellow Poplar with Bird Song” for solo...
Join us for a multidisciplinary concert experience exploring the sounds of our watershed: • a new multimedia piece inspired by local riparian soundscapes by composer Carolina Heredia and visual artist Heather Bird Harris • traditional O'odham singing • performances by UA School of Music faculty...
Luca Ciarla redraws the borders of violin with a loop pedal and his voice. He performs the entire score of his band in solo, playing the violin also like a guitar, a cello or a percussion instrument. In this imaginative musical landscape, Luca sings, whistles,...
Embodied by José Luis Puerta and Alfredo Vasquez, the Duo brings artistry and mastery onto the stage by merging their academic training and musical skills to bring forward an extraordinary interpretation. Experience it in this program of masterworks for the guitar, including compositions by Joaquin...
Mari Tomizuka, piano and Clare Demer, soprano perform ‘Bert and ‘Mann —The Two “Shoes” featuring the beautiful music of Franz Schubert and Robert Schumann with selections from Schumann’s “Winterreise” and Schumann’s “Frauenliebe und-Leben” (Several songs by Johannes Brahms may also find their way in the...
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 contemporary...
The Takuma Trio - Toru Tagawa violinist, Kyungsun Choi pianist and Robert Marshall, cellist was formed in 2022. They chose to name their ensemble takuma, the Japanese word for polishing (as in polishing stones) - a word which aptly describes their dedication to highlight the...
Popular Mexican music re-appears with a contemporary flair in the unique sound of SabroSON!, and the concert becomes a captivating immersion into the world of Mexican songs. An amazing duo, Martin Marquez and Adrian Perez spice up traditional Mexican folk music, expertly blending the sounds...
Once again the opera house is filled with sounds of cultural treasures. The duo of Diana Peralta – Mexican mezzo-soprano & Andrés Pantoja – Chilean guitarist, presents a celebration of Ibero-American music featuring works by Manuel de Falla, Maria Grever, Francisco Tarrega and other jewels of song....