September 16 -27, 2025
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First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe Presents:
Tracy Carr, oboe
Mark Dal Porto, piano
They will be performing an original work composed by Mark Dal Porto.
On Friday, September 19th, 5:30pm at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave in Santa Fe. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm. There is no charge for this event though donations are accepted. information at fpcsantafe.org.
Chatter Presents:
Chatter North & Chatter Sunday
Christopher O’Riley, piano
Joseph Bottone (ABQ) & Oliver Prezant (SF), spoken word
Featured works:
J.S. Bach, Preludes & Fugues from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Vol. II
Stephen Sondheim, Johanna
Billy Strayhorn, Chelsea Bridge
Cyril Scott, Lotus Land
Thom Yorke, Unmade
Harold Arlen, Over The Rainbow
On Saturday, September 20th, 10:30am at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe. And Sunday, September 21st, 10:30am at 912 3rd St NW in Albuquerque. Information and tickets at chatterabq.org.
Hotel Santa Fe Hacienda & Spa Present:
Gustavo Pimentel
A master of the guitar, Gustavo plays what he calls New Mexican Spanish Art Music, which includes Jazz, Flamenco, pop, Spanish and classical.
On Saturdays, September 20th & 27th, 7-9pm at Hotel Santa Fe Hacienda & Spa, 1501 Paseo de Peralta. Information at gustavopimentel.net.
UNM Music Department Presents:
Wind Symphony: Folk Songs & Dances
Emily Moss, conductor
Featured works:
Norman Dello Joio, Variants on a Medieval Tune
Percy Grainger, Lincolnshire Posy
Alberto Ginastera, Finale from “Estancia”
On Wednesday, September 17th, 7:30pm in Popejoy Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. Tickets and information at unmtickets.com.
Alumni Lecture: Raven Chacon
UNM Alumnus and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Raven Chacon lectures on his newest work, Tiguex (Score for the City of Albuquerque), prior to the performance of the composition on September 27, 2025. For more information on the piece and performance schedule, visit www.tiguex.com.
On Thursday, September 18th, 2pm in Keller Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. There is no charge for this lecture or the performance. Information at music.unm.edu.
Albuquerque Museum Presents:
Good Dogs–the Stage Show!
Genevieve Leitner, guitar
Mickey Patten, bass
Jeremy Weimer, clarinet
Chris Ishee, keyboard
Mark Clark, drums
Enjoy a dog’s-eye view of the world as Oliver Prezant and his band present original songs and poetry inspired by our canine companions. Pets are not permitted in the museum, though service dogs are welcome; visitors are encouraged to bring photos of their dogs on their phones.
On Thursday, September 18th, 6pm at the Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd in Old Town. This is part of third Thursdays at the museum presented at no charge.
Music in Corrales Presents:
Take 3
Rock meets Bach with a flair for the wild and unexpected. The genre-defying trio, Take 3, brings the refinement of a rigorous classical music background and infuses it with rock-star charisma.
On Saturday, September 20th, 4pm at La Entrada Park, 84 W La Entrada in Corrales. Tickets and information at musicincorrales.org.
Casa Rondeña Presents:
Animante de Rondeña
Alam Kahn with Arjun K. Verma & Ishaan Ghosh present Strings of Maihar, a rare evening of Indian classical music.
On Saturday, September 20th, 5:30pm at Casa Rondeña Winery, 733 Chavez Rd NW in Albuquerque. Tickets and information at casarondena.com.
New Mexico Women’s Chorus Presents:
Cabaret Night
An adult oriented show that may contain material inappropriate for children. This is a fundraising event which includes food, drinks, an auction, and entertainment!
On Saturday, September 20th, doors at 6:30pm with the event beginning at 7pm at Mesa View United Methodist Church, 4701 Montano Rd NW in Albuquerque. Information and tickets at nmwomenschorus.org.
Music at St. John’s Presents:
The Bach Project
Jennifer Perez, soprano
Rebecca Brunette, mezzo-soprano
Gregory Gallagher, tenor
Michael Hix, baritone
Matthew Greer, director
A special event featuring two of J.S. Bach’s masterful cantatas. They are BWV 111 “Was mein Gott will, das g’scheh allzeit” (May God’s Will Always Be Done) and BWV 178 “Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält” (If God the Lord Is Not On Our Side).
On Sunday, September 21st, 3pm at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona St NE in Albuquerque. There is no charge for this performance though donations are gratefully accepted. Information at musicatstjohns.org.
New Mexico Jazz Festival Presents:
Passion for Bach & Coltrane
With Imani Winds, Harlem Quartet, Brown-Perez- Smith Piano Trio & A.B. Spellman
On Sunday, September 21st, 7:30pm at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco in Santa Fe. Tickets and information at newmexicojazzfestival.org.