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Afternoon Interludes

Afternoon Interludes:
Arizona Opera

Friday, October 30, 2026  |  2:15 p.m.

Included with paid museum admission;
free for members

Afternoon Interludes:</br>Arizona Opera

Event Details

Enjoy moving classical and classically rooted music during Afternoon Interludes, a series of pop-up performances at MIM on select Friday afternoons from September through December. Explore the history and enduring impact of classical music even further with a visit to MIM’s United States / Canada Gallery and Europe Gallery.

Performances take place in central El Río. Seating is limited; first come, first served. All performances begin at 2:15 p.m. and last approximately 30 minutes. Programming is subject to change.

Arizona Opera
Sedona Libero (mezzo-soprano), Thomas Long (baritone), Jennifer Hoppe (piano), Thomas Hoisch (cello) from the Arizona Opera

Repertoire

Georges Bizet, “Votre toast” (“The Toreador Song”) from Carmen (performed by Thomas Long)

Georges Bizet, “En vain pour éviter” from Carmen (performed by Sedona Libero)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, “Fin ch’han dal vino” from Don Giovanni K. 527(performed by Thomas Long)

Rebecca Clarke, “The Seal Man” (performed by Sedona Libero)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, “Papagena! Papagena! Papagena! Weibchen, Täubchen, meine Schöne!” from The Magic Flute K. 620 (performed by Thomas Long)

Camille Saint-Saëns, “Danse Macabre” (performed by Thomas Long)

Gregg Kallor, excerpt from The Tell-Tale Heart (performed by Sedona Libero and Thomas Hoisch)

About the Artists

Arizona Opera connects audiences of all ages across Arizona with the transformative power of opera. Through education programs, community performances, and meaningful partnerships, Arizona Opera brings opera into schools, community spaces, and stages throughout the state. These programs provide opportunities for audiences to experience live music, discover new artistic perspectives, and build lasting connections with Arizona Opera.

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