Performance Calendar for December 23 – December 31, 2024
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Schola Cantorum of Santa Fe Presents:
I Sing the Birth
A Christmas concert of ancient and contemporary carols, along with upbeat Christmas “villancicos” of Northern New Mexico!
On Monday, December 23rd, 5pm at La Luz de Las Noches at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo. There is no charge for either of these events. Everyone is welcome. Information at schola-sf.org.
First Unitarian Church Presents:
Holiday Classic Concert
Cecilia Violetta Lopez, a world-celebrated soprano, will perform some holiday favorites and classics. She has been named one of opera’s top 25 rising stars by Opera News. She will also share her story of her rise to fame as a Hispanic opera singer.
On Monday, December 23rd, 6pm at First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Blvd NE in Albuquerque. Tickets available at the door. This event is a fundraiser for social justice programs.
Santa Fe Pro Musica Presents:
A Baroque Christmas
Santa Fe Pro Musica Bach Ensemble
Stephen Redfield, violin and leader
Clara Rottsolk, soprano
Brian Shaw, natural trumpet
Featured works:
Telemann, Trumpet Sonata in D Major
Bach, Concerto for Two Violins, BWV 1043 & Cantata 51
Handel, Adagio—Siciliana—Eternal Source of Light Divine—Let the Bright Seraphim
On Monday, December 23rd, 7:30pm in the St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art.
Bach Exploration for Families
Featuring the Pro Musica Bach Ensemble and Colin Jacobsen, violin and leader. Meet our artists, participate in lifelong learning, deepen your connections to music, and expand your classical music experiences.On Friday, December 27th, 10am in St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art. There is no charge for this event.
The Complete Brandenburg Concertos
Part I
Santa Fe Pro Musica Bach Ensemble
Colin Jacobsen, violin and leader
Featured works:
Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 1, No. 4, & No. 6
Kurtág, Hommage á Bach
Schnittke, Prelude in Memoriam Dmitri Shostakovich
Part II
Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, No. 3, No. 5
Gabriella Smith, Brandenburg Interstices
Part I on Saturday, December 28th, 7:30pm and Part II on Sunday, December 29th, 3pm in St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave in Santa Fe. Information at tickets at sfpromusica.org.
Friends of Cathedral Music Presents:
Christmas Eve
Begins at 4pm with a Christmas Pageant sung by the Cathedral Cherubs & Choristers. At 7:30, A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten with members of Schola, Cathedral Choir, & Choristers and accompanied by harpist, Emily Levin. At 8pm, Sung Eucharist with members of Schola, Cathedral Choir, & Choristers and accompanied by harpist, Emily Levin. At 10:30pm, Sonata da Chiesa by W. A. Mozart for organ and strings. Finishing at 11:00pm, Sung Eucharist with the Cathedral Choir and strings featuring Franz Schubert’s Mass in G.
On Tuesday, December 24th, 4pm at the Cathedral of St. John.
Christmas Day
A service of Christmas carols with organ.
On Wednesday, December 25th, 11am at the Cathedral of St. John, 318 Silver Ave SW in Albuquerque. Information at fcmabq.org.
Cathedral Basilica of Santa Fe Presents:
Lessons and Carols followed by Midnight Mass
On Tuesday, December 24th, 11pm at Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.
Christmas…with all the Bells & Whistles
Bells of St. Francis with the Santa Fe Flutes
As part of the Cathedral Concert Series, Bob Miltenberger leads the Cathedral Basilica Handbell Choir. Highlights include music from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, The Polar Express, Broadway musicals & more!
On Sunday, December 29th, 2pm at Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi,131 Cathedral Pl in Santa Fe. Information at cbsfa.org.
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe Presents:
TGIF Concert Series
Luke Raffanti, piano
Featuring compositions by Frédéric Chopin.
On Friday, December 27th, 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
David Felberg, violin
Kim Fredenburgh, viola
Amy Huzjak, cello
Toby Vigneau, bass
Judith Gordon, piano
Elizabeth Cohen, spoken word
Featured works:
Mieczysław Weinberg, Sonata for Solo Double Bass, op. 108
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Piano Quintet in C minor
On Saturday, December 28th, 10:30am at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe. And Sunday, December 29th, 10:30am at 912 3rd St NW in Albuquerque. Information and tickets at chatterabq.org.
Bishop’s Lodge Presents:
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, December 28th, 5-8pm at Bishop’s Lodge Skyfire Restaurant & Lounge, 1297 Bishop’s Lodge Rd in Santa Fe. Information at gustavopimentel.net.
Opera Southwest Presents:
New Year’s With the Opera!
Anthony Barrese, conductor
Clay Hilley, tenor
Sara Duchovnay, soprano
Accompanying the singers are the Opera Southwest Orchestra, the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus, and the Albuquerque Youth Symphony. With a variety of opera favorites and light classics, there is something for everyone to ring in the New Year.
On Tuesday, December 31st, 2:30pm in the Journal Theatre at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St SW in Albuquerque. Tickets and information at operasouthwest.org.
The Lensic Performing Arts Center Presents:
Joe Illick & the New Year’s Eve Orchestra
Joe Illick’s superlative New Year’s Eve concerts have become a holiday tradition. Ring in 2025 with an unforgettable night of classical music featuring Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.
On Tuesday, December 31st, 1pm is the family friendly open rehearsal and the performance at 5pm at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco in Santa Fe. Tickets and information at lensic.org.