It’s been a dirty little secret for far too long that opera is not just for aging Little Lord Fauntleroys and ladies whose cats’ names begin with “Mr.” and “Mrs.” We may hear truth, love, and beauty ...

With their productions, Arizona Opera seeks to present classic and modern operatic works. During the 2025-2026 season, they will be giving audiences a taste of different styles of opera. The company ...

The first time we see the Queen of the Night in Arizona Opera’s “The Magic Flute,” she is perched above the stage, astride a camel with angelic wings. The beast, hanging from ropes, lands with a quiet ...

I attended a few of the Arizona Opera’s performances last year—mostly to appease my wife, who has dubious taste in men, but high class in culture—but I think I’m actually a fan now. The performances ...