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10 Year History

AZOOMA is a cohesive group of professional musicians that have developed a distinctive sound and camaraderie through decades of performing together.

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Articles of Interest

Backstage at the Opera

Backstage at the Opera

Here are a few behind-the-scenes photos from the recent performances of Pirates – taken on an iPhone.

Who’s What is Where in the Opera Pit

Who’s What is Where in the Opera Pit

At the opera, an audience member can walk right up to the orchestra pit – before the show or at intermission – and say hello to the musicians. This is something unique to the...

A successful weekend of rehearsals

A successful weekend of rehearsals

Last Saturday and Sunday, the Arizona Opera Orchestra rehearsed at Mesa Community College. The Sunday rehearsal was a sitzprobe - a “sitting” rehearsal with the orchestra and cast. Maestro Joel Revzen introduced the cast...

Solidarity and professionalism at first AZO orchestra rehearsal

Solidarity and professionalism at first AZO orchestra rehearsal

At the first orchestra rehearsal for the 2010-2011 Arizona Opera season, the musicians wore bright red shirts as an expression of solidarity. Unity, solidarity and good faith The red attire was a silent expression...

Orchestra crescendos as stage staff reaches agreement

According to a 9/30/2010 Daily Star article “Arizona Opera, stage staff union reach agreement,” Arizona Opera and its Tucson stage employees union came to an agreement that takes them to 2013. Arizona Opera, stage...