The Tucson Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet will inaugurate the orchestraโs new Center Stage Series at 2 p.m. today at Tucson Symphony Center.
The series will feature TSO ensembles and soloists performing in the intimate setting of the centerโs Performance Hall, 2175 N. Sixth Ave. The programs are designed by the musicians and cover everything from light classical works to jazz and folk songs.
The Brass Quintet โ Conrad Jones, Betsy Bright Morgan, Victor Valenzuela, Mike Becker and David Morgan โ will perform works by Aaron Copland, de Falla, and a suite of 17th-century dances by two different composers.
A highlight will be Tucsonan Bob Atwellโs โFanfare for the Uncommon Woman,โ inspired by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
The TSO Center Stage series includes performances by the Piano Trio on Jan. 25, the Percussion Ensemble on March 7 and Concertmaster Lauren Roth with pianist Paula Fan on March 22.
Tickets are $25 and are available at ticketmaster.com or at the door. Order by phone at 882-8585.
