Performance Calendar for November 22 – December 28, 2024
Concert News Airs Monday-Friday around 8am with Brent Stevens.
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe Presents:
TGIF Concert Series
High Desert Harps
Presenting Celtic favorites for Christmas.
On Friday, November 22nd, 5:30pm at First Presbyterian Church.
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David Solem, piano
Featuring music by Ravel, Talma, and Debussy.
On Friday, November 29th, 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.
Opera Southwest & the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus Present:
Handel’s Messiah en Español (Mesías)
Experience the transcendent beauty of Handel’s majestic melodies and moving choruses, now brought to life in the rich and emotive Spanish language using the Mario Montenegro translation of the “Messiah.”
On Friday, November 22nd, 6:30pm at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St SW in Albuquerque. Tickets and information at operasouthwest.org.
Chatter Presents:
Chatter North & Chatter Sunday
Thokozani Ndumiso Mhlambi, cello
Mary McGinnis, spoken word (SF)
Tommy Archuleta, spoken word (ABQ)
Thokozani Ndumiso Mhlambi is a South African composer, cellist and cultural thinker. Mhlambi’s music explores the iconic cultural legacy of the region—the likes of Busi Mhlongo, Princess Magogo, Mazisi Kunene—creatively through new music, combining African and classical elements.
On Saturday, November 23rd, 10:30am at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe and on Sunday, November 24th, 10:30am at 912 3rd St NW in Albuquerque.
Chatter Cabaret
A virtuosic performance of chamber music in an intimate setting with table seating, a cash bar for wine & beer, and nibbles.
On Sunday, November 24th, 5pm at Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd NW in Albuquerque. Information and tickets at chatterabq.org.
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Chatter North & Chatter Sunday
Elizabeth Young, violin
Margaret Dyer Harris, viola
Amy Huzjak, cello
Judith Gordon, piano
Tommy Archuleta, spoken word (SF)
V. B. Price, spoken word (ABQ)
Featured works:
Edward Elgar, Salut d’amour
Reena Esmail, Saans
W.A. Mozart, Piano Quartet no. 2 in E-flat major, K. 493
On Saturday, November 30th, 10:30am at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe and on Sunday, December 1st, 10:30am at 912 3rd St NW in Albuquerque. Information and tickets at chatterabq.org.
UNM Music Department Presents:
Horn Studio Recital
Featuring the students of Dr. Michael Walker.
On Friday, November 22nd, 6pm in Keller Hall at the University of New Mexico. There is no charge for this event. It will be livestreamed.
Lab School Recital
The students of UNM’s Suzuki String Lab School share what they have learned in class.
On Saturday, November 23rd, 12pm at the University of New Mexico. There is no charge for this event.
Senior Voice Recital
Joliana Davidson’s senior recital.
Student of Dr. Olga Perez Flora.
On Saturday, November 23rd, 2pm in Keller Hall at the University of New Mexico. There is no charge for this event and it will be livestreamed.
Senior Trumpet Recital
Ava Cardner performs music by Carl Höhne, Alexander Arutiunian, Marcus Grant, and Leroy Anderson.
On Saturday, November 23rd, 4pm in Keller Hall at the University of New Mexico. There is no charge for this event and it will be livestreamed.
Graduate Voice Recital
Presented by Bailey Barnes, soprano.
On Saturday, November 23rd, 6pm in Keller Hall at the University of New Mexico. There is no charge for this event and it will be livestreamed. Information at music.unm.edu.
Holiday Benefit Concert
Presented by the American Choral Directors Association student chapter, a performance to benefit the Carlisle Center for the Arts, Roadrunner Food Bank, and KOAT Koats for kids. Music performed by Something Major A Cappella, Honey Chords, Fervent Praise Choir, Enchanted Winds, & UNM Ensembles & soloists. Donations are requested in lieu of admission fees. Attendees may bring canned goods, cash, check or donate online.
On Saturday, November 23rd, 7:30pm at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Blvd NE in Albuquerque.
Senior Saxophone Recital
Paul Espey, student of Dr. Ashley Kelly
Natalia Ross, piano
Adriana Vigil, soprano saxophone
Samuel Moreno, alto saxophone
Daniel Slencsak, tenor saxophone
Featured works:
Lawson Lunde, Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano
Paul Creston, Sonata Op. 19 for Eb Alto Saxophone
Eugene Bozza, Andante et Scherzo
Marc Mellits, Black
On Saturday, November 23rd, 8pm in Keller Hall at the University of New Mexico. There is no charge for this event and it will be livestreamed. Information at music.unm.edu.
!Música del Corazón!: 11th Annual John Donald Robb, Jr. Memorial Concert
UNM Concert Choir
2024 Robb Award honoree Michael Mauldin
Matachines de la Merced del Cañón de Carnué
Sacred choral music and ritual dance on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro: 1598-1821. This is a family-friendly community event.
On Sunday, November 24th, 2pm is a round table with a 3pm concert in Keller Hall at the University of New Mexico. There is no charge for this event. Information at robbtrust.org/musica.
Sandia Brass Quintet
Featured works:
Barbara York, Montreal Suite
Johann Sebastian Bach, Contrapunctus V from Art of Fugue
Malcolm Arnold, Brass Quintet
On Monday, November 25th, 4pm in Keller Hall at the University of New Mexico. There is no charge and the performance will be livestreamed. Information at music.unm.edu.
Lensic Performing Arts Center Presents:
Metropolitan Opera: Tosca in HD
Composed by Puccini featuring Norwegian soprano, Lise Davidsen.
On Saturday, November 23rd, 11am at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco in Santa Fe. Tickets and information at lensic.org.
New Mexico Flute Association Presents:
Holiday Flute Choir Reading & Social
Arrangements played by the flute choir for the holiday along with holiday treats to eat.
On Saturday, November 23rd, 11am-3pm at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 9315 Candelaria Rd NE in Albuquerque. Information and tickets at nmflutes.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, November 23rd, & 30th and December 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 5-8pm at Bishop’s Lodge Skyfire Restaurant & Lounge, 1297 Bishop’s Lodge Rd in Santa Fe. Information at gustavopimentel.net.
The New Mexico American String Teacher’s Association Presents:
An Evening of violin & cello
James Holland, cello
Megan Holland, violin
With Luke Gullickson, piano
On Saturday, November 23rd, 6pm at Robertson & Sons Violin Shop, 3201 Carlisle Blvd NE in Albuquerque. Tickets can be purchased by cash at the door and all proceeds go to benefit the American String Teacher’s Association scholarship fund.
Quodlibet: A Renaissance Choral Ensemble Presents:
The Rose That Bare Jesu
The recurring theme is an homage to the symbolism of the Rose (Mary) being the vessel by which Jesus is brought into this world. The Trinity Roll Carols are believed to have originated around 1420. The concert includes carols that are macaronic, blending the English of the day with Latin phrases.
On Saturday, November 23rd, 7pm at St. Michael & All Angels Church, 601 Montaño Rd NW in Albuquerque. Tickets and information at quodlibetabq.org.
Music at St. John’s Presents:
The Movable Sol Trio
Ruxandra Marquardt, violin
Joel Becktell, cello
Amy Greer, piano
Dynamic chamber music for piano trio, featuring music of Antonin Dvořák, Eric Ewazen, and Kenji Bunch.
On Sunday, November 24th, 3pm at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE in Albuquerque. The performance will also be livestreamed. Tickets and information at musicatstjohns.org.
Los Alamos Concert Association Presents:
Dmytro Choni
Featured works:
Claude Debussy, Des pas sur la neige from Préludes, Book I
Johannes Brahms, Two Rhapsodies, op. 79 & Four Pieces for Piano, op. 119
Valentin Silvestrov, Four Pieces, op. 2
Robert Schumann, Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, op. 22
Pianist Dmytro Choni has appeared as soloist with renowned orchestras across the world and takes part in numerous international festivals. Chamber music also forms an important part of his musical activities.
On Sunday, November 24th, 3pm in Duane Smith Auditorium in Los Alamos. Tickets and information at losalamosconcert.org.
New Mexico Performing Arts Society Presents:
Winter Solstice Concerts
Franz Vote, Artistic Director and conductor
Jennifer Perez and Camille Tierney, sopranos
Kehar Koslowsky and Melissa Riedel, altos
Gabriel Deyarmond and André García-Nuthmann, tenors
Tjett Gerdom and Tim Willson, basses
Linda Marianiello and Vicki Schaevitz, flutes
Aimee Fincher, piano
Featuring selections from G.F. Handel, Camille Saint-Saens, Johannes Brahms, Hector Berlioz, Max Bruch, Franz Vote, John Donald Robb, Charles Gounod and Gabriel Faure, as well as other seasonal carols.
On Friday, November 29th, 7pm at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 107 Barcelona Rd in Santa Fe. Also on Sunday, December 1st, 5:30pm at Hope in the Desert Episcopal Church, 8700 Alameda Blvd NE in Albuquerque. Information at nmpas.org.
Severall Friends Presents:
Pastorale
Jennifer Perez, soprano
Elizabeth Blumenstock and Stephen Redfield, violins
Lisa Grodin, viola
Mary Springfels, viola da gamba
Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord
Baroque Christmas music from around the world! Guest soprano Jennifer Perez sings works reflecting Germanic, French, Italian and Peruvian holiday traditions.
On Saturday, November 30th, 12pm in the Gallery at New Mexico School for the Arts, 500 Montezuma Ave in Santa Fe. severallfriends.org.
Santa Fe Concert Band Presents:
Holiday Preview Concert
On Saturday, November 30th, 5pm at the Santa Fe Place Mall Food Court. Information at santafeconcertband.org.
New Mexico Ballet Company Presents:
The Nutcracker
Joined by the New Mexico Philharmonic and current stars of San Francisco Ballet and New York City Ballet to present this holiday classic.
On Saturday, November 30th, 7pm, Sunday, December 1st, 2pm, Saturday, December 7th, 2pm & 7pm, and Sunday, December 8th, 2pm in Popejoy Hall at the University of New Mexico. Tickets and information at newmexicoballetcompany.com.