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Dixieland Jazz—Played on a Harp: February 2016

Dixieland Jazz—Played on a Harp: February 2016

Does the image of a golden harp playing swinging jazz seem incongruous to you? It shouldn’t, once you realize the harpist is Christine Vivona. Vivona loves to defy expectations and mix genres, entertaining audiences with elegant classical pieces as well

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Audience to Select Classical, Jazz Program: January 2017

Audience to Select Classical, Jazz Program: January 2017

Moisés Paiewonsky (trombone) and Elena Miraztchiyska (piano) will be joined by Michael Becker (trombone) and the Tucson Trombone Ensemble for a performance on Tuesday, (Jan. 17) in the Great Room of the Arizona Senior Academy. The concert, which begins at 11:30 a.m.,

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Trombonist, Pianist Enjoy Sharing the Spotlight : Jan. 2014

Trombonist, Pianist Enjoy Sharing the Spotlight : Jan. 2014

It’s not always easy to share the spotlight, but Tuesday’s midday concert (11:30 a.m. Jan. 14) at the Arizona Senior Academy features two stellar University of Arizona musicians who do just that. Their program features them alone and together in

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Trombone & Piano: Complementary Pairing: Dec. 2012

Trombone & Piano: Complementary Pairing: Dec. 2012

Accomplished young musicians Moises Paiewonsky, trombone, and Elena Miraztchiyska, piano, will give a concert at Academy Village on Tuesday. (Dec. 4 Both musicians are with the University of Arizona (UA) School of Music, where Paiewonsky is Associate Professor of Music

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Testimonials

I’ve given public lectures around the world, and found the questions asked here at the ASA to be some of the most thoughtful and perceptive that I’ve ever gotten!  
The opportunity to preview University of Arizona concerts in such a receptive venue, both audience and acoustic-wise, makes the Senior Academy a unique place for us performers. … It is always a great pleasure to perform/lecture at the Arizona Senior Academy.
Designed to bring together individuals with intellectual curiosity in a stimulating environment, [Academy Village] is a successful model for creative retirement that is being used by several other American universities.
ASA is a very unique venue that offers a very intimate feel that I truly appreciate as a musician. … A Hidden Gem in the Desert.
Playing at the Academy offers the performer the unique experience of an audience that is simultaneously appreciative and stimulating. The questions that follow can lead to unusual and thought-provoking turns of conversation, both during the performance hour and at the congenial luncheon that so often follows. What a great place to play!
A treasure on the eastside.
 
We have always enjoyed performing at the Academy. A gorgeous spot, a wonderful piano, a fantastic audience and exceptional hosts who make their guests feel really special. Does not get better than that!
I’ve given talks in venues across the country, and I always look forward to returning to Academy Village. The setting is superb and the venue comfortable—and a speaker couldn’t ask for a more responsive, more receptive audience.
Performing at the Arizona Senior Academy, in their gorgeous location on the eastern side of Saguaro National Park East, is a high point of the year for both my students and myself.  The audience and administration are very welcoming to UA students and faculty, and the subsequent question-and-answer period is always informative.
Making presentations at the Arizona Senior Academy is always a joy and a challenge, because I have to work a little harder to stay one step ahead of the very sharp audience. … And the lovely desert location helps keep us all stimulated.
The first time I performed at the Arizona Senior Academy I offered two options to the audience for an encore: Chopin or Schoenberg. Who could imagine an audience whose resounding answer would be ‘SCHOENBERG!’ Clearly, this response demonstrates unusually open, perceptive ears!
The Arizona Senior Academy provides a comfortable space with great acoustics …  This ensures a great time for both audience and performer. It is a fantastic venue in a beautiful desert setting.  The icing on the cake is the audience — engaged and eager to hear what the performer has to offer.

Concerts and Lectures

  • Sept. 27:  Rancher Will Speak on the Cowboy’s Life
  • Sept. 5: Appreciating the Music that Brings Us Home
  • Aug. 30: The European Union at a Crossroads
  • Aug. 23: The Pros and Cons of Reading Electronic Books
  • Aug. 28: Stars Team Up for a Concert of Blues, Folk, Rock

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