September 10 – 20, 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.
UNM Department of Music Presents:
A Shrine to Spruce
The UNM Musicology Colloquium Series and Robb Symposium Series welcome composer/pianist/therapist Monica Demarco. Demarco presents a lecture-recital exploring musical lineage, plant medicine, cultural identity, and the Eurocentric traditions of classical music.
On Thursday, September 10th, 2pm in Keller Hall. Information at music.unm.edu.
Faculty Spotlight Concert
Featuring UNM Music faculty, alumni, and guests.
On Sunday, September 13th, 3pm in Keller Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. Livestream is available on UNM Music’s YouTube channel.
Cristopher Buckholz Faculty Concert
Dr. Cristoph Wagner, trombone
On Friday, September 18th, 7:30pm in Keller Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. Livestream available on the UNM Music YouTube channel.
Michael Walker Faculty Concert
Dr. Michael Walker, horn
Natasha Stojanovska, piano
Featured works:
Francis Poulenc, Elegie for Horn and Piano
Nino Rota, Castel Del Monte
Jane Vignery, Sonata for Horn and Piano
On Sunday, September 20th, 3pm in Keller Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. Livestream available on the UNM Music YouTube channel. Tickets and information at unmtickets.com.
Unit B Presents:
A Kurt Weill Cabaret: From Berlin to Broadway
Christina Martos, vocals
Kristin Ditlow, piano
A journey through his most celebrated repertoire, including “Surabaya Johnny”, “Je ne t’aime pas”, “Speak Low”, ”Lost in the Stars”, “My Ship”, “The Saga of Jenny”, and the iconic “Mack the Knife”, all performed in their original languages
On Thursday, September 10th, 7pm at Unit B, 821 W San Mateo Rd in Santa Fe. Information and tickets at unitbsantafe.com.
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe Presents:
TGIF Concert Series
Friends, Love and Laughter
Elaine Meyerhoffer, mezzo-soprano
Douglas Nagel, bass-baritone
Robert Koenig, piano
On Friday, September 11th, 5:30pm at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave in Santa Fe. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm.
Carla Moore, violin
Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord
Featured works:
Johann Sebastian Bach, Sonata No. 6 in G Major & Sonata No. 2 in A Major
On Friday, September 18th, 5:30pm at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave in Santa Fe. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm. Information at fpcsantafe.org.
Chatter Presents:
Chatter North & Chatter Sunday: Lux Aeterna
Jesse Tatum, flute
Tara Khozein, soprano
David Felberg, violin
Michelle Holland (SF) & Ky George (ABQ), spoken word
Featured works:
George Crumb, Lux Aeterna
Ingram Marshall, September Canons
On Saturday, September 12th, 10:30am at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe. And Sunday, September 13th, 10:30am at 912 3rd St NW in Albuquerque.
Chatter North & Chatter Sunday: Lux Aeterna & September Canons
Jesse Tatum, flute
Tara Khozein, soprano
David Felberg, violin
Genevieve Leitner, sitar
Jeff Cornelius & Carolina Muñoz, percussion
Michelle Holland (SF) & Ky George (ABQ), spoken word
Featured works:
Franz Schubert, Nacht und Träume
John Dowland, I saw my lady weep
Violeta Parra, Gracias a la vida
George Crumb, Lux Aeterna
Niloufar Nourbakhsh, Layers in Sync
Ingram Marshall, September Canons
On Saturday, September 19th, 10:30am at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe. And Sunday, September 20th, 10:30am at 912 3rd St NW in Albuquerque. Information and tickets at chatterabq.org.
Severall Friends Presents:
Colossal Baroque
Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin
Stephen Redfield, violin
Aaron Westman, violin & viola
Anna Washburn, violin & viola
Katie Rietman, cello
Music by Johann Joseph Fux, Heinrich Biber, and Georg Muffat.
On Saturday, September 12th, 12pm in Thaw Gallery at the New Mexico School for the Arts, 500 Montezuma in Santa Fe. Information at severallfriends.org.
Friends of Cathedral Music Presents:
Ember in Concert
Emily Levin, harp
Julia Choi, violin
Christine Lamprea, cello
Featured works:
Henriette Renié, Trio for harp, violin, & cello
Reena Esmail, Saans
Jacques Ibert, Cinq Pièces en Trio
A trio of modern trailblazers championing new works by living composers and forging paths of connection and community through intimate, personalized concert experiences.
On Sunday, September 13th, 3pm at the Cathedral of St. John, 318 Silver Ave SW in Albuquerque. Tickets and information at fcmabq.org.
The Santa Fe Symphony Presents:
43rd Season Opener: Beethoven’s Fifth
Guillermo Figueroa, conductor
Inna Faliks, piano
Featured works:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 5
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No. 1
On Sunday, September 13th, 4pm at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St in Santa Fe. Tickets and information at santafesymphony.org.
The Enchanters Chorus Presents:
Concert
As part of the naturalization ceremony to the United States. The Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America will be performed for this special event.
On Thursday, September 17th, 11am at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W Marcy St. Information at enchanterschorusabq.org.
Quintessence: a community of singers Presents:
Beer Choir
A community singing event where all are welcome to come spend an evening singing with friends over a pint.
On Thursday, September 17th, 6:30pm at Dripline Brewery, 1320 2nd St NW in Albuquerque. Information at quintessence-abq.com.
Tri-M Productions Presents:
Annual Gala
This year’s theme celebrates Tri-M Productions’ Thanksgiving production, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Enchanted Edition—an evening of fairytale touches, hors d’oeuvres, and maybe some dancing at the Governor’s Mansion. Dress up or come as you are.
On September 18th, 6pm at the Governor’s Mansion in Santa Fe. Tickets and information at trimsantafe.org/gala.
Santa Fe Desert Chorale Presents:
Santa Fe Sings!
This special workshop draws participants ranging in age from eighth graders to octogenarians, singing together under the direction of Joshua Habermann. This event is always open to singers of all backgrounds who will come together to sing selections spanning eras and genres of choral music.
On Saturday, September 19th, 9:30am to 2:30pm at the United Church, 1804 Arroyo Chamiso Rd in Santa Fe. Information and registration at desertchorale.org.
Albuquerque Museum Presents:
The Migrant Highway
A duo of soprano Lucianna Astorga and tenor Curtis Storm as they depict each story alongside a chamber ensemble.
A collection of operettas based on migrant stories that took place along Route 66. Each of the five stories shown takes a peek at the lore and cultural impact of these 2,448 miles of road.
On Saturday, September 19th, 2pm at the Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd NW in Albuquerque. This performance travels through several galleries, and is not a seated performance. Information at cabq.gov/artsculture.
Santa Fe Opera Presents:
The Magic Flute
In celebration of the Santa Fe Opera’s 69th Festival Season, the opera invites opera fans and newcomers alike to gather together and enjoy a screening of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Bring a picnic and a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show! Seating opens up at 5pm.
On Saturday, September 19th, 6pm at the Santa Fe Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd. Information at santafeopera.org, search opera in the park.
Placitas Artists Series Presents:
The 40th season features pianist Jon Nakamatsu performing works of Bach, Chopin, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Liszt.
On Sunday, September 20th, 3pm at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, Hwy 165 in Placitas. There will be pre-concert talk at 2pm with a visual arts reception following. Tickets and information at placitasarts.org.