August 21 – 30, 2026
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First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe Presents:
TGIF Concert Series
eSSO Eternal Summer Symphony Orchestra
Featured works:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Symphony No. 27
Georges Bizet, selections from Carmen
On Friday, August 21st, 5:30pm at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave in Santa Fe. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm.
Black Mesa Brass Ensemble
Playing an energetic mix of music.
On Friday, August 28th, 5:30pm at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave in Santa Fe. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm. Information at fpcsantafe.org.
Robb Janov Music Presents:
Violin Jam
On Friday, August 21st, 5:30pm at M’Tucci’s Bar Roma 3222 Central Ave SE in Albuquerque. Also On Tuesday, August 25th, 5:30pm at Hyder Park for Tasty Tuesday in Albuquerque. Information at robbjanov.com.
Music from Angel Fire Presents:
America 250: Echoes of Liberty
Fiesta 43!
Isaac Park, violin
Luke Henderson, violin
James Preucil, viola
Ian Maloney, cello
Chili Ekman, violin
Henry Rogers, violin
Amelia Krinke, viola
Vanny Hu, cello
Featured works:
Wynton Marsalis, Rampart St. Rowhouse Rag from String Quartet No. 1
Komitas, Etchmiadzin Dance (arr. Of folk songs)
Will Grosz, Isle of Capri
Carlos Garden, Por una Cabeza
Astor Piazzolla, (arr. Candide Quartet), Libertango
Leonard Bernstein, (arr. Amelia Krinke), Mambo from West Side Story
Ludwig van Beethoven, Beethoven Hat Dance (Jesús González Rubio/arr. Candide Quartet)
Pérez Prado Selection, (arr. Candide Quartet)
On Friday, August 21st, 6pm at the Eagle Nest Community Center.
American Soundscapes
Ani Kavafian, Luke Henderson, Daniel Phillips & Benny Kim, violins
Toby Appel & James Preucil, violas
Ian Maloney & Vanny Hu, cellos
Chelsea Strayer, double bass
Marina Iwao & Michael Stephen Brown, piano
Tara Helen O’Connor, flute
Todd Darren Palmer, clarinet
Peter Kolkay, bassoon
Featured works:
Louis Moreau Gottschalk, The Union, Concert, Op. 48
Rebecca Clarke, Prelude, Allegro and Pastorale
Michael Stephen Brown, An Impossible Conversation (2026) World Premiere
Aaron Copland, Appalachian Spring “Ballet for Martha”
On Saturday, August 22nd, 6pm at Moreno Valley Preparatory.
Inspired by a Continent
Daniel Phillips, Luke Henderson, Henry Rogers, Ani Kavafian, Benny Kim, Chili Ekman & Isaac Park, violins
Toby Appel, Amelia Krinke, & James Preucil, violas
Colin Carr, Ian Maloney & Vanny Hu, cellos
Chelsea Strayer, double bass
Marina Iawo & Michael Stephen Brown, piano
Tara Helen O’Connor, flute
Todd Darren Palmer, clarinet
Peter Kolkay, bassoon
Featured works:
Michael Stephen Brown, Near Collision
Francis Poulenc, Sonata for Clarinet and Bassoon
John Deak, B.B Wolf
Antonín Dvořák, Going Home
Stephen Foster, Selections from the Social Orchestra
On Sunday, August 23rd, 2pm at Moreno Valley Preparatory, 56 Cam Grande in Angel Fire. Tickets and information at musicfromangelfire.org.
Music 102 with John Coopersmith
On Monday, August 24th, 1:30pm at the United Church of Angel Fire.
Horizons
Isaac Park, violin
Luke Henderson, violin
James Preucil, viola
Ian Maloney, cello
Chili Ekman, violin
Henry Rogers, violin
Amelia Krinke, viola
Vanny Hu, cello
Ida Kavafian & Daniel Phillips, violins
Steven Tenenbom & Amelia Krinke, viola
Colin Carr, cello
Featured works:
Charles Ives, The Call of the Mountains
Felix Mendelssohn, String Quartet in F minor, Op. 80
Wolgang Amadeus Mozart, String Quintet in C Major, K. 515
On Tuesday, August 25th, 6pm at Angel Fire Baptist Church.
New World Dreams
Tara Helen O’Connor, flute
Daniel Phillips, Isaac Park, Luke Henderson & Benny Kim, violin 1
Ida Kavafian, Ani Kavafian, Chili Ekman & Henry Rogers, violin 2
Toby Appel, James Preucil, Amelia Krinke & Steven Tenenbom, viola
Colin Carr, Vanny Hu & Ian Maloney, cello
Chelsea Strayer, bass
Featured works:
John Corigliano, Voyage
John Adams, Shaker Loops (for 3 violins, 1 viola, 2 celli, 1 contrabass)
Antonín Dvořák, String Quintet No. 3, Op. 97 ‘American’
George Gershwin, Lullaby for Strings
On Wednesday, August 26th at Angel Fire Baptist Church, 63 S Angel Fire Rd. Tickets and information at musicfromangelfire.org.
Santa Fe Opera Presents:
Rodelinda
Queen Rodelinda navigates a dangerous political web to protect her throne and family while her love for her supposedly dead husband reignites in a dramatic clash of passion and ambition.
On Friday, August 21st, 8pm at the Santa Fe Opera.
The Magic Flute
Imagine a magic flute that can tame the wildest of beasts. Can Prince Tamino and Papageno use it to save the princess Pamina? They embark on a fantastical quest – and along the way, they encounter enchanting characters and face daring trials.
On Saturday, August 22nd, Tuesday, August 25th, & Friday, August 28th, 8pm at the Santa Fe Opera.
Summer Gala
A spirited cocktail reception, followed by a seated three-course dinner in Stieren Orchestra Hall. A ticket to the gala includes seating for the Apprentice Scenes & Concert.
On Sunday, August 23rd, 5:30pm at the Santa Fe Opera.
Apprentice Scenes & Concert
Hear the stars of tomorrow sing in a concert featuring the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra onstage led by Maestro James Gaffigan.
On Sunday, August 23rd, 8pm.
Madama Butterfly
A Japanese girl sacrifices her heritage for the American dream when a naval officer chooses her for his bride. Her dream is crushed by betrayal when he traps her in the very cage she wishes to escape. She seizes her destiny, and the devastating outcome lingers long after the final note.
On Wednesday, August 26th, & Saturday, August 29th, 8pm at the Santa Fe Opera.
Lili Elbe
Lili’s journey — marked by love, loss and self-discovery — is the true story of a Danish painter whose wife, Gerda Wegener, provided unwavering support as Lili became one of the first to undergo gender-affirmation surgery nearly a century ago.
On Thursday, August 27th, 8pm at the Santa Fe Opera. Tickets and information at santafeopera.org.
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Presents:
Bach Orchestral Suites
Harry Bicket, conductor
Nikki Chooi, violin
Bart Feller, flute
Featured works:
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067 (ca. 1739)
Bach Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041 (ca. 1730)
Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068
On Saturday, August 22nd, 6pm at the Lensic Performing Arts Center.
Schubert & Brahms
Juho Pohjonen, piano
William Hagen, Chad Hoopes & John Storgåds, violins
Milena Pajaro van de Stadt & Ida Kavafian, violas
Clive Greensmith, Harriet Krijgh, & Anssi Karttunen, cellos
Featured works:
Franz Schubert, String Quartet in E Major, D. 353
Magnus Lindberg, Piano Trio No. 2 (Festival Commission Made Possible by Susan and Conrad De Jong; World Premiere)
Johannes Brahms, String Sextet in B-flat Major, Op. 18
On Sunday, August 23rd, 6pm. All performances in the St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W Palace Ave or at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St in Santa Fe. Information and tickets at santafechambermusic.org.
Czech Masters
Juho Pohjonen, piano
William Hagen & John Storgåds, violins
Milena Pajaro van de Stadt, viola
Clive Greensmith & Anthony Manzo, cellos
A season finale concert featuring three great composers.
Featured works:
Bohuslav Martinů, Three Madrigals for Violin and Viola
Josef Mysliveček, Trio in G Major for Violin, Cello, and Double Bass
Antonín Dvořák, Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81
On Monday, August 24th, 6pm at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St in Santa Fe. Tickets and information at santafechambermusic.org.
Chatter Presents:
Chatter North & Chatter Sunday: Cello & Wind Octet
Lindsay Flowers & Jasper Igusa, oboes
James Shields & Jeff Brooks, clarinets
Judith Farmer & Robert Williams, bassoons
Peter Erb & Allison Tutton, horns
Trevor Fitzpatrick, cello
Ken Hada, spoken word
Featured works:
Josef Mysliveček, Wind Octet No. 3
Akshaya Tucker, That Amber Glow for Cello and Wind Octet
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Serenade No. 12 for Winds in C minor
On Saturday, August 22nd, 10:30am at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe. And Sunday, August 23rd, 10:30am at 912 3rd St NW in Albuquerque. Information and tickets at chatterabq.org.
Museum Summer Series
Esther Fredrickson, flute
James Shields, clarinet
Samantha Brenner, bassoon
Peter Bond, trumpet
Hovey Corbin, timpani
Jeff Cornelius & Zack Manning, percussion
Emily Cole, violin
Laura Chang, viola
Amy Huzjak, cello
Sam Brown, bass
Luke Gullickson, piano
David Felberg, conductor
Featured works:
Igor Stravinsky, Five Pieces for Piano Four Hands & The Rite of Spring (arr. Cliff Colnot)
Louis Andriessen, Disco
James Shields, Sonata in One Movement for Clarinet and Piano
On Thursday, August 27th, 5pm in the Ventana Salon at the Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd NW. Information at chatterabq.org.
Chatter North & Chatter Sunday: Duos Through the Ages
Reneé Hemsing, violin & viola
Guy Fishman, cello
Rebecca Aronson, spoken word
Featured works:
Dario Castello, Sonata Prima
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Duo in G Major, KV 423
Arcangelo Corelli, La Folia
Gavin Bryars, Amor Dolçee
Johan Halvorsen, Passacaglia: Duo for Violin & Cello after Handel’s Suite No. 7 in G minor for Harpsichord
On Saturday, August 29th, 10:30am at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe. And Sunday, August 30th, 10:30am at 912 3rd St NW in Albuquerque. Information and tickets at chatterabq.org.
Tully’s Presents:
Madame Butterfly
A live opera dinner featuring beloved selections from Puccini’s Madame Butterfly.
On Saturdays, August 22nd & 29th, 6pm at Tully’s Deli in Albuquerque. Tickets and information at tullysdeli.com.
New Mexico Performing Arts Society Presents:
New Mexico Bach Society Concert
A 15th anniversary concert rescheduled from the spring of this year.
Franz Vote, conductor
Amy Owens, soprano
Marshal Hollingsworth, bass
Lisa Grodin, concertmaster
Alan Mar, violin 2
Yuko Shimokawa, viola
Amy Huzjak, cello
Robert Ingliss, oboe
Linda Marianiello, flute
Richard Fountain, continuo
Featured works:
Johann Sebastian Bach, Concerto for Oboe in A Major
Antonio Vivaldi, The Four Seasons.
On Sunday, August 23rd, 4pm at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 107 W Barcelona Rd in Santa Fe. Tickets and information at nmpas.org.
The Lensic Performing Center for the Arts Presents:
Festival of Song
Sylvia D’Eramo, soprano
Lucia Lucas, baritone
A graduate of the Yale School of Music, soprano Sylvia D’Eramo has made mainstage debuts at the Metropolitan Opera, the Santa Fe Opera, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, and The Philadelphia Orchestra, among others. Lucia Lucas is an alum of the Santa Fe Opera apprentice program, Chicago Opera Theater, and The Deutsche Oper Berlin. Her core repertoire includes Heldenbariton and full lyric baritone.
On Sunday, August 23rd, 4pm at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave in Santa Fe. Information and tickets at lensic.org.
Gonzo Opera Presents:
Opera Gala
Hannah Stephens, coloratura soprano
Jennifer Kuchar, lyric soprano
Scott Jacobsen, piano
An hour-long concert of excerpts from Gonzo Opera.
On Thursday, August 27th, 7pm at Kelly Jo Designs by Wine, 4th St NW in Los Ranchos. Information and tickets at 505-341-1893.
Severall Friends Presents:
An Oboe, un Hautbois, ein Hoboe, un Oboè…
Curtis Foster, baroque oboe
Stephen Redfield, violin
Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin
Katie Rietman, cello
Kathy McIntosh, harpsichord
Music by various and sundry composers.
On Saturday, August 29th, 12pm in Thaw Gallery at the New Mexico School for the Arts, 500 Montezuma in Santa Fe. Information at severallfriends.org.
St. John’s United Methodist Church Presents:
One Sky Benefit Concert: A concert to benefit the Rahim AlHaj Scholarship Awards
Rahim AlHaj with his Little Earth Orchestra
Amy Greer, piano
Juani de la Isla, guitar
Carmen “La Chispa” Montes, flamenco dancer
Evan Daitz, cello
Performances, dance and special guest, Ali MacGraw.
On Saturday, August 29th, 3pm at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona St NE in Albuquerque. Information at musicatstjohns.org.
Friends of the Public Library Present:
Sandia Mountain Dulcimers: Sweet Sounds of History
An introduction to the dulcimer and an experience a variety of styles of music from traditional to contemporary. Featuring a musical sampling from slow airs to rousing Celtic jigs to traditional fiddle tunes.
On Saturday, August 29th, 3pm at the South Valley Public Library in Albuquerque. Information at abqlibrary.org/concerts.
UNM Department of Music Presents:
UNM Health Sciences Orchestra
John Yuan, conductor
A performance presented in memory of alumnus Shutong Li.
On Saturday, August 29th, 7:30pm in Keller Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. Information at music.unm.edu.