April 17 – April 27, 2025
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UNM Music Department Presents:
Graduate Trombone Recital
Mauricio Fortuna, trombone
Scott Jacobsen, piano
On Friday, April 18th, 6pm in Keller Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. This concert will be livestreamed and available on UNM Music’s YouTube Channel. There is no charge for this event.
Graduate Saxophone Recital
Edwin Anthony, saxophone
Natalia Ross, piano
Maria Pierce
On Friday, April 18th, 8pm in Keller Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. This concert will be livestreamed and available on UNM Music’s YouTube Channel. There is no charge for this event.
Graduate Saxophone Recital
Daniel Slencsak, saxophone
Natalia Ross, piano
On Saturday, April 19th, 10am in Keller Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. This concert will be livestreamed and available on UNM Music’s YouTube Channel. There is no charge for this event.
Graduate Cello Recital
Lais Tavares Gomes, cello
Herlane Smith, cello
Ruoting Gan, piano
On Saturday, April 19th, 12pm in Keller Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. This concert will be livestreamed and available on UNM Music’s YouTube Channel. There is no charge for this event.
Enchantment Winds
Levi Walsh, bassoon
Hollis Smith, horn
Kasey Cote, clarinet
Skylar Stone, flute
Myra Bernard, oboe
On Saturday, April 19th, 4pm in Keller Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. There is no charge for this event. Information at music.unm.edu.
Graduate Voice Recital
Santiago Alfonzo Meza, baritone,
James Harder, piano
On Saturday, April 19th, 6pm in Keller Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. There is no charge for this event. Information at music.unm.edu.
Piano Studio Recital II
Featuring the students of Professor Falko Steinbach.
On Tuesday, April 22nd, 6pm in Keller Hall at the University of New Mexico. There is no charge for this event and the livestream is available at UNM Music’s YouTube channel. Information at music.unm.edu.
AIM Lunchtime Concert Series
The UNM Violin Studio will share their renditions of well known classic music. UNM Associate Professor of Music, Cármelo de los Santos leads the ensemble.
On Wednesdays, April 23rd & 30th ,12pm at the BBRP Cafe at the UNM Hospital, 2211 Lomas Blvd NE. There is no charge for this event. Information at finearts.unm.edu.
Graduate Violin Recital
Heloisa Fochesato de Souza, violin
Ana Paula Rojo Muro, piano
On Wednesday, April 23rd, 8pm in Keller Hall at the University of New Mexico. There is no charge for this event and a livestream available on the UNM Music YouTube channel.
Composer Focus Recital: Brahms
Rebecca Brunette, Nadine Adisho, soprano
Santiago Alfonso Meza, baritone
Julia Camargo, mezzo-soprano
Ruoting Gan, Martha Dalager, Jim Harder, Kelia Ingraham, Scott Jacobsen, Kaitlynd Ruesch, Matthew Sanchez, & Dr. Tatiana Shustova, piano
Helosia Fochesato & Mikel Sakamoto violins
Damon Hess, horn
Elizabeth Purvis, cello
Tyler Roberts, clarinet
On Thursday, April 24th, 2pm in Keller Hall.
Music Prep Children’s Choir Concert
Featuring the singers of the UNM Music Prep School.
On Thursday, April 24th, 5:30pm in Keller Hall at the University of New Mexico. There is no charge for this event.
Trumpet Weekend Concert I
On April 25th, 6pm in Keller Hall at the University of New Mexico. There is no charge for this event.
Violin Studio Recital
Featuring the Students of Dr. Cármelo De Los Santos.
On Friday, April 25th, 8pm in Keller Hall at the University of New Mexico. There is no charge for this event and livestream available at the UNM Music YouTube channel.
Graduate Voice Recital
Emma Daves, soprano
On Saturday, April 26th, 4pm in Keller Hall. There is no charge for this event and livestream available at the UNM Music YouTube channel.
Trumpet Weekend Concert II
On Saturday, April 26th, 6pm in Keller Hall. There is no charge for this event.
Guitar Night
Featuring the students of Benjamin Silva and Michael Anthony.
On Saturday, April 26th, 8pm in Keller Hall. There is no charge for this event. Livestream available at the UNM Music YouTube channel.
Graduate Cello
Lucas Santiago Da Silva
On Sunday, April 27th, 12pm in Keller Hall. There is no charge for this event. Livestream available at the UNM Music YouTube channel. Information at music.unm.edu.
Santa Fe Pro Musica Presents:
Organ Recital Series
David Solem, organ
Jesse Tatum, flute and piccolo
Featured works:
Frank Martin, Sonata da Chiesa
Vincent Persichetti, Parable XII for Piccolo & Sonata for Organ
Jehan Alain, Aria for Flute and Organ
This concert is 50 minutes without an intermission.
On Wednesday, April 16th, 12pm at the New Mexico Museum of Art St. Francis Auditorium, 107 W. Palace Ave. in Santa Fe. There is no charge for this event. Information at sfpromusica.org
New Mexico Performing Arts Society Presents:
Presidential Chamber & World Music Series: IV Stellar Piano Solos
Chip Miller & Sam Jacobs, pianos
Chip and Sam will trade off performing works in their respective repertoires. Each has recently presented solo concerts in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. They are both accomplished pianists and teachers. Plan to linger in the heavens for this superbly stellar concert, and the first of its kind for the Presidential Chamber & World Music Series!
On Thursday, April 17th, 7:30pm at the Macey Center in Socorro. There is no charge for this event. Information at nmt.edu/pas.
Outpost! Performance Space Presents:
American Rags and Brazilian Tangos
Fred Sturm, piano
Sturm goes to the roots of American rags and Brazilian tangos, as well as the beginnings of jazz. Music of the two top ragtime composers, Scott Joplin and James Scott, will be paired with tangos of their Brazilian contemporary, Ernesto Nazareth, in an exploration of sophisticated music from the 1890s to the 1920s.
On Thursday, April 17th, 7:30pm at Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale Blvd SE, in Albuquerque. Tickets and Information at outpostspace.org.
New Mexico Philharmonic Presents:
Beethoven’s Sixth
Roberto Minczuk, music director
Akilan Sankaran, piano
Featured works:
Bouny, Ignis
Haydn, Sonata for Piano in E-flat Major (no orchestra)
Beethoven, Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”
A nature lover at heart, Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony is rooted in the outdoors, including capturing birdsong in the score, and is one of only a few works of his that could be considered program music.
On Friday, April 18th, 10:45 am at First United Methodist Church, 315 Coal Ave. SW in Albuquerque. Tickets and Information at nmphil.org.
The Great Gatsby Ballet
The NM Phil with the New Mexico Ballet Company presents a ballet based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic featuring great characters like the villainous Tom, the naive Nick, the lovely Daisy, and the dreamer, Gatsby. Revisit this great American novel from a new perspective.
On Saturday, April 19th, 6pm at Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell Dr. NE, in Albuquerque. Tickets and Information at nmphil.org.
Friends of Cathedral Music Presents:
Bach Cantata Series
Octet and Soloists:
Hayden Eberthart and Jordyn Tatum, sopranos
Sarah Nickerson and Mary Quinn, altos
Fred Graham and Curtis Storm, tenors
Alfredo Beltran and Edmund Connolly, basses
Orchestra:
Stephen Redfield, Concertmaster, violin
David Felberg, violin
Jeffrey Smith, viola
Katie Rietman, cello
Deborah Dunham, double bass
Kevin Vigneau, oboe
Maxine Thevenot, organ
Featured works:
J.S. Bach, Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe BWV 22, Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe BWV 156 & Oboe Concerto in F major BWV 1053r
On Friday, April 18th, 3pm at the Cathedral of St. John’s, 318 Silver Ave SW in Albuquerque. No charge for students with a valid ID. Tickets and information at fcmabq.org.
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe Presents:
TGIF Concert Series
Soloists: Nancy Maret, Nina Brown, Cheryl McCulla, Travis Bregier and Tim Willson
Featured work:
Maurice Duruflé, Requiem
Words by the composer: “This Requiem is not an ethereal work which sings of detachment from earthly worries. It reflects, in the immutable form of the Christian prayer, the agony of man faced with the mystery of his ultimate end.”
On Friday, April 18th, 5:30 pm 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.
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Enjoy the rich tones and complex rhythms of Oliver Messiaen, as played by our own David Solem.
On Friday, April 25th, 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.
Schola Cantorum of Santa Fe Presents:
Sacred Music of Holy Week
On Good Friday, April 18th, 7pm at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 417 Agua Fria St in Santa Fe. There is no charge to attend any of these performances though goodwill donations are welcome. Information at schola-sf.org.
Chatter Presents:
Chatter North & Chatter Sunday: Korngold Piano Quintet
Elizabeth Young & David Felberg, violins
Andrew Duckles, viola
Allan Hon, cello
Judith Gordon, piano
Tina Carlson (SF) & Lou Liberty (ABQ), spoken word
Featured works:
Erich Korngold, Piano Quintet in E major, op. 15
Wojciech Kilar, Orawa
On Saturday, April 19th, 10:30am at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe. And Sunday, April 20th, 10:30am at 912 3rd St NW in Albuquerque.
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Chatter North & Chatter Sunday
Joseph Johnson, cello
Joonghun Cho, piano
Richard Wolfson (ABQ) & Mary Morris (SF), spoken word
Featured works:
Joan Tower, Très Lent
Kevin Lau, Starsail
Sergei Prokofiev, Cello Sonata in C major, op. 119
On Saturday, April 26th, 10:30am at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe. And Sunday, April 27th, 10:30am at 912 3rd St NW in Albuquerque. Information and tickets at chatterabq.org.
Arroyo Hondo Music Presents:
Violin/Piano Recital
Rafael Ingliss, piano
Gabriel Ingliss, violin
Featured works:
Dvorak, Romantic Pieces, Op. 75
Bach, Solo Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004
Chopin, Étude Op. 25, No. 1 in A-flat Major “Aeolian Harp”
Prokofiev, Piano Sonata No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 28
Debussy, Sonata for Violin and Piano in G Minor, L. 140
On Saturday, April 19th, 1:30pm at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trl in Santa Fe. Information at arroyohondomusic.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, April 19th & 26th, 5-8pm at Bishop’s Lodge Skyfire Restaurant & Lounge, 1297 Bishop’s Lodge Rd in Santa Fe. Information at gustavopimentel.net.
Rambler Sparkling Water Presents:
Hopscotch Duo
Zoë SirLouis, bassoon
Andew Meyers, french horn
Repertoire is a mix of classical style duets and some more recognizable gems.
On Sunday, April 20th, 8pm at El Rey Court, 1862 Cerrillos Rd in Santa Fe. There is no charge for this event.
New Mexico Special Orchestra Presents:
Earth Day Music Show
The New Mexico Special Orchestra meets on the second Friday of the month in Belen and the third Friday of the month in Albuquerque.
On Tuesday, April 22nd, 1pm at the Belen Library, 333 Becker Ave. Information at specialorchestra.org.
Opus OP Arts & Education Projects Presents:
The Virtuoso Violin: Paganini
Oliver Prezant, conductor
Cármelo de los Santos, violin
A closer look at virtuoso violin playing and how the violin works, featuring the music of Nicolò Paganini, complete with anecdotes about his mesmerizing performances and an insider’s look at violin technique and expressive playing.
On Tuesday, April 22nd, 6pm at Munoz Waxman Gallery in the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trl in Santa Fe. Information and registration at oliverprezant.com.
The Santa Fe Opera Presents:
Opera Basics
Conductor and educator Oliver Prezant leads a series of fun and informative talks on opera. Each talk will introduce you to opera basics while previewing one of the five operas of the Santa Fe Opera’s 2025 season. This is the first of five talks for each of the operas of the season featuring Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro.
On Friday, April 25th, 5:30pm at Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St in Santa Fe. Also on Saturday, April 26th, 2pm at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, 7 Paseo de Antonio Rd in Placitas. There is no charge and no reservations are necessary. Seating is first come, first served. Information at santafeopera.org, search “opera basics”.
Fusion Presents:
Chacon/Nakatani/Santistevan Trio with Marisa Demarco
Featuring three of New Mexico’s finest and most recognized improvisers, the Chacon/Nakatani/Santistevan Trio is returning for a rare performance. Opening for the trio will be Marisa Demarco.
On Friday, April 25th at 7:30pm at Fusion, 708 1st St in Albuquerque. Tickets and information at fusionnm.org.
Quintessence Presents:
Park Sing
Just bring yourself and something to sit on. Sheet music is provided. No experience is needed and all are welcome.
On Saturday, April 26th, 10am at Hyder Park, 700 Pershing Ave SE in Albuquerque. Information at quintessence-abq.com.
The Lensic & the Santa Fe Opera Presents:
Le Nozze di Figaro- live in HD
Conductor Joana Mallwitz makes her Metropolitan Opera debut leading an extraordinary cast in Mozart’s comic masterpiece.
On Saturday, April 26th, 11am at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St in Santa Fe. Information and tickets at lensic.org.
Santa Fe Desert Chorale Presents:
Santa Fe Sings!
Featured works:
Astor Piazzolla, arr. Oscar Escolada/adapted by Josh Habermann, Oblivion
Habermann arr. after Chavarría, La Llorona
arr. Electo Silva, adapted by Josh Habermann, Guantanamera
arr. André Thomas, The Drinking Gourd
arr. John Carter, Shall We Gather at the River?
On Saturday, April 26th, 2:00pm at United Church of Santa Fe, 1804 Arroyo Chamiso Rd in Santa Fe. Information at desertchorale.org.
Roswell Symphony Orchestra Presents:
Spring Student Recital
On Saturday, April 26th, 2pm at the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, 409 E College Blvd in Roswell. Information at roswellsymphony.org.
Tri-Millenial Music Makers Presents:
Broadway Delights
Evan Aguilar, piano
A Showcase Series concert in collaboration with the incomparable Evan Aguilar on the piano.
On Saturday, April 26th, 7pm and Sunday, April 27th, 3pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 107 Barcelona Rd in Santa Fe. Tickets and information at trimsantafe.org.
Chamber Chops Presents:
Community Concert
Featuring works by composers Vincent D’Indy, Rebecca Clarke, Louise Farrenc, and others.
On Sunday, April 27th, 2pm at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd NE in Albuquerque. There is no charge for this event.
New Mexico Philharmonic Presents:
Mendelssohn Goes to Scotland
Nimrod David Pfeffer, conductor
Featured Works:
Wagner, Introduction to Act 3 from Tristan und Isolde
Haydn, Symphony No. 39 in g minor, “Tempesta di mare”
Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 3, “Scottish”
On Sunday, April 27th, 2pm at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St SW in Albuquerque. Tickets and information at nmphil.org.
Placitas Artists Series Presents:
Megan and James Holland- Piano Trios
Megan Holland, violin
James Holland, cello
Judith Gordon, piano
Featuring works by Benjamin Godard, Hans Werner Henze, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Antonin Dvořák.
On Sunday, April 27th at 3pm at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, 7 Paseo De San Antonio Rd in Placitas. Pre-concert talk at 2pm. Tickets and information at placitasartistsseries.org.
Severall Friends Presents:
Dancing in the Isles
Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin
Judith Linsenberg, recorder
Stephanie Noori, violin
Mary Springfels, viola da gamba
Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord
Violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock leads a lively program of baroque music from the British Isles, including works by Purcell, Locke and Veracini traditional tune medleys.
On Sunday, April 27th at 3pm at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe. Information at severallfriends.org.
Santa Fe Pro Musica Presents:
Brooklyn Rider with soprano Ariadne Grief
Featured works:
Brooklyn Rider Almanac, Selections from Book II
Arnold Schoenberg, Quartet No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 10
Colin Jacobsen, Chalk and Soot
On Sunday, April 27th, 3pm at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco in Santa Fe. Tickets and information at sfpromusica.org.
Friends of Cathedral Music Presents:
Lyyra
Lyyra, the professional six-voice women’s a cappella group performs with a guest appearance by the Cathedral Chamber Choir.
On Sunday, April 27th, 3pm at the Cathedral of St. Johns, 318 Silver Ave SW in Albuquerque. Tickets and information at fcmabq.org.