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Hear why he believes opera is for everyone, and how Arizona Opera plans to grow and innovate in bold new ways.

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“I also look forward to sharing my passion for teaching with our youth and adult education programs and further expanding the organization’s reach to new audiences.”

Please join us in welcoming Brian to his new role!

“I look forward to expanding Arizona Opera’s role in both Phoenix and Tucson through collaborative partnerships and supporting our staff, chorus, orchestra and guest artists in engaging with the community,” DeMaris said.

His extensive resume includes conducting engagements with the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra and Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra, and appearances at venues ranging from Lincoln Center to the Aspen Music Festival.

Nationally recognized for his artistic versatility and commitment to education, he has worked with organizations including Anchorage Opera, Charlottesville Opera, Opera Columbus, El Paso Opera, Syracuse Opera, American Lyric Theatre and American Opera Projects, among many others.

DeMaris is no stranger to Arizona’s arts community, having served as Professor and Artistic Director of Music Theatre and Opera at Arizona State University since 2015. He has also previously collaborated with Arizona Opera, including conducting the recent performance of The Secret Gardener.

An accomplished conductor and passionate educator, DeMaris brings a wealth of experience across opera, musical theatre, symphonic performance, and new work development to his new role.

It’s a season brimming with captivating physical sets, beautiful costumes, and sublime music that we can’t wait to share with you.

See you there!

Join us this fall as we open our 2025/26 Season with the Company Premiere of Héctor Armienta’s ZORRO, followed by the return of Giacomo Puccini’s timeless masterpiece, MADAMA BUTTERFLY, and finally the semi-staged production of Gioachino Rossini’s delightful opera, CINDERELLA (LA CENERENTOLA).

And that is all thanks to the incredible efforts of our artists, orchestra and choir, production crew, board and staff, and the support of our patrons. Thank you!

Together we explored the depths of Edgar Allan Poe’s gothic tale, witnessed love unfold in Paris with a beloved Puccini classic, rediscovered a Mozart masterwork outdoors, and traversed a first-of-its-kind, one-time experimental production.

Opera is cool! 😎 Especially such a beautiful one like La Bohème.

Thanks for spending your Saturday evening with us! Hope to see you at another performance soon.

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THANK YOU to everyone who helped bring our New Works Festival to fruition. 🙏🥰

And we’re incredible grateful to the hundreds of attendees who joined us on this exploration of contemporary opera. There were so many new faces and we loved meeting you all!

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And don't worry, our season isn't quite finished yet!

Our New Works Festival is just around the corner on May 10-12, 2024 at the Arizona Opera Center.

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From the breathtaking visuals of the video wall sets and costumes to the gorgeous music and artistry, thank you to everyone involved in bringing this classic opera to new life!

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