Concert News

November 10 – November 15, 2026

Concert News keeps you updated on the upcoming classical music performances in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Los Alamos, Taos, and more! Hear Concert News each and every weekday at 9am on air! Submit your event information here.


Santa Fe Concert Band Presents:

Veteran’s Day Ceremony

Greg Heltman, Music Director

A performance as part of the 2026 Veteran’s Day Parade. Selections include America the Beautiful, God Bless America, Fanfare for the Common Man & the Armed Forces Salute.

On Wednesday, November 11th, 10:30am in St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W Palace Ave in Santa Fe. Information at santafeconcertband.org.


The Albuquerque Academy Presents:

Choirs in Concert

The Albuquerque Academy Choirs under the direction of Edmund Connolly with Maxine Thévenot at the organ.

On Wednesday, November 11th, 11:30am at the Cathedral of St. John, 308 Silver Ave SW in Albuquerque. Information at maxinethevenot.com.


Music at St. John’s Presents:

50/50 Concerts

Eliana Joy, vocals

Michael Anthony, guitar 

On Thursday, November 12th, 5pm in the Choir Room at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona St NE in Albuquerque. A free will offering is split 50/50 between the performer and a charity of their choice, followed by great food and drink! This performance benefits ALS New Mexico.

Tickets and information at musicatstjohns.org/50-50-concerts.


The Lensic Presents:

Philip Glass Ensemble: Powaqqatsi Live

Director Godfrey Reggio’s Powaqqatsi on the big screen as the acclaimed Philip Glass Ensemble performs the soundtrack live.

On Thursday, November 12th, 7:30pm at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco Dr in Santa Fe. Presenting Program Notes at 6:30pm with Myvanwy Birds, a pre-show exploration of Godfrey Reggio’s work and Powaqqatsi Live. Tickets and information at lensic.org.


UNM Department of Music Presents:

UNM Symphony Orchestra: A Mosaic of the Americas!

Dr. Kǎrin Hendrickson, conductor

A variety of best-loved works from North and South America.

Featured works:

William Grant Still, Serenade for Orchestra

Aaron Copland, Appalachian Spring

Arturo Marquez, Danzon No. 2

John Williams, Liberty Fanfare

On Thursday, November 12th, 7:30pm in Popejoy Hall. Tickets and information at unmtickets.com.

Faculty Spotlight Concert: Shorter Stories 2.0

With Robby Beasley, Glenn Kostur, Chris Buckholz, Felipe Garibaldi, John Funkhouser, Colin Deuble, & Mark Clark.

On Sunday, November 15th, 3pm in Keller Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. Tickets and information at unmtickets.com.

Cameron Galdony

A junior percussion recital with William Blind, Ravijit Khalsa, Geomy Pohl, Alejandra Cannett, Thomas Icken, Tyler Fries & Lucas Smith.

On Sunday, November 15th, 6pm in Keller Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. Information at music.unm.edu.


New Mexico Philharmonic Presents:

Coffee Concert & Power Concert: Festive & Dancing Strings

Dr. Kǎrin Hendrickson, conductor

Felix Mendelssohn, String Symphony No. 12

Edward Elgar, Serenade for Strings 

Jean Sibelius, Andante Festivo 

Carl Nielsen, Little Suite 

Gustav Holst, St. Paul’s Suite

The Coffee Concert is on Friday, November 13th, 10:45am. The Power Concert is on Saturday, November 14th, 3pm. Both performances at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE in Albuquerque. Tickets and information at nmphil.org.


First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe Presents:

TGIF Concert Series

eSSO, The Endless Summer Symphony Orchestra

On Friday, November 13th, 5:30pm at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave in Santa Fe. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm. Information at fpcsantafe.org.


Gonzo Opera Presents:

Cyber Mom

What happens when robots replace parents?  Satirizing AI and robots, Cyber Mom was written by librettist Janice Leber and Emmy-award-winning composer Daniel Steven Crafts.

On Friday, November 13th, 7pm, Saturday, November 14th, 2pm & Sunday, November 15th, 5pm in the Cell Theatre at Fusion, 700 1st St NW in Albuquerque. Tickets and information at fusionnm.org.


UNM Opera Theatre Presents:

Opera Scenes: The Odyssey of Opera, scenes from antiquity

James Flora, director

Featuring selections from musical theatre, operetta, and more. 

On Friday, November 13th & Saturday, November 14th, 7:30pm in Keller Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. Tickets and information at unmtickets.com.


Chatter Presents:

Chatter North & Chatter Sunday: Del Sol String Quartet

Blythe Gaissert, mezzo-soprano

Olga Perez Flora, mezzo-soprano

David Leisner, guitar

Del Sol String Quartet

Paul Juhasz, spoken word

Featured works:

Leo Brouwer, Dos Canciones

Daniel Ward, La Sangre De La Luna

Laura Kaminsky, (composer) & Andrea Fellows Fineberg (librettist), dis/Enchantment (world premiere)

On Saturday, November 14th, 10:30am at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe. And Sunday, November 15th, 10:30am at 912 3rd St NW in Albuquerque. Information and tickets at chatterabq.org.


Santa Fe Pro Musica Presents:

Fall Orchestra

Benjamin Hochman, piano and conductor

Featured works:

Johann Sebastian Bach, Keyboard Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052

Felix Mendelssohn, String Symphony No. 8 in D Major, MWV N 8

Reena Esmail, Teen Murti

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 14 in E-Flat Major, K. 449

On Saturday, November 14th, 4pm & Sunday, November 15th, 3pm at the St. Francis Auditorium in the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W Palace Ave in Santa Fe. KHFM’s Brent Stevens presents Meet the Music, a pre-concert talk one hour before each performance. Information at sfpromusica.org.


Music in Corrales Presents:

Rachel Barton-Pine

Featured works include 

Johannes Brahms, Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78 & Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108

Amanda Maier, Violin Sonata in B minor

Clara Schumann, Three Romances for Violin and Piano

Internationally acclaimed American violinist Rachel Barton Pine has thrilled audiences worldwide with her dazzling technique, lustrous tone, and infectious joy in music making. Matthew Hagle accompanies on piano.

On Saturday, November 14th, 6pm in Rio Rancho High School Performing Arts Center, 301 Loma Colorado Blvd. musicincorrales.org.


Candlelight Concerts Presents:

Mozart vs. Beethoven

The Listeso Quartet

Featured works:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, The Marriage of Figaro Overture The Queen of the Night Aria, Symphony No. 40 from K.550, & Lacrymosa from Requiem 

Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No. 4 in C Minor, Symphony No. 5, Turkish March from The Ruins of Athens, Op. 113 No. 4, Symphony No.7, II. Allegretto, Symphony No. 9, Fur Elise

On Saturday, November 14th, 6:30pm at the African American Performing Arts Center at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque. Information at feverup.com search Albuquerque Candlelight.


Santa Fe Symphony Presents:

Fall Youth Showcase I, II, & III

Showcase I:

Performances by Beginner Mariachi, Los Alamos Children’s Chorus, Mariachi Citlali, Mariachi Estrella, Santa Fe Children’s Chorus I & II, and Santa Fe Youth Chorus. 

Katherine Keener, Tamarah Lucero, and Madeline Thibodeaux direct.

Showcase II:

Performances by youth jazz combos from Santa Fe and Los Alamos: Caldera Combo, Capulin Combo, Guaje Combo, Pajarito Combo, Quemazon Combo, and Santa Fe Jazz Combo. 

William Finn, Xander Mancino, and Frank Murry direct.

Showcase III:

Performances by Intermezzo String Orchestra, Los Alamos Cello Quartet, Los Alamos String Quartet, Santa Fe String Quartet, Santa Fe String Trio, Youth Philharmonic, and Youth Symphony Orchestra 

Lee Harvey, Allison Rich, Deanna Teague, William Waag, and Dana Winograd direct.

On Sunday, November 15th, 12:30, 3:30, & 7pm at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco Dr in Santa Fe. Tickets and information at santafesymphony.org.


Opera Southwest Presents:

L’Enfance du Christ (The Childhood of Christ)

Zoe Zeniodi, conductor

Featuring the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus & the Orchestra Southwest Orchestra. This oratorio tells the story of the Holy Family’s flight into Egypt with Hector Berlioz’s characteristic invention and gift for melody.

On Sunday, November 15th, 2pm in the Journal Theatre at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St SW in Albuquerque. Tickets and information at  operasouthwest.org.


Placitas Artists Series

Sol y Canto Pan Latin Ensemble

Founded by Puerto Rican/Argentine singer and percussionist Rosi Amador, and her husband from Placitas, guitarist and composer Brian Folkins-Amador, the ensemble is now in its 32nd year. They are joined by Queralt Giralt from Cataluña, Spain on cello and vocals.

On Sunday, November 15th, 3pm at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, Hwy 165 in Placitas. Tickets and information at placitasarts.org.


Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program Presents:

Fall Concerts 2026

Starting off with the Youth Concert Orchestra & Youth Orchestra. Ending with the Youth Symphony which features Castro Competition winner, Weston Berenberg performing Carl Maria von Weber’s Concerto for Bassoon in F Major, Op. 75, I. 

On Sunday, November 15th, 4 & 6:30 pm in Popejoy Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. Information and tickets at unmtickets.com.


Severall Friends Presents:

Fauvel 2.0: Music and Images of Medieval France

Mary Springfels, director

Featuring medieval musicians Shira Kammen, Mark Rimple, and Dan Meyers, with singers Drew Minter and Ryland Angel. A reprise of music and images from the French medieval Roman de Fauvel, a timeless political satire. 

On Sunday, November 15th, 4pm at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave in Santa Fe. Information at severallfriends.org.