December 10- December 30, 2025
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AMP Concerts & Friends of the Public Library Present:
UNM Songwriters Circle
Featuring a performance of students from UNM’s Songwriting II class led by Professor Christiana Cook.
On Wednesday, December 10th, 4pm at Los Griegos Public Library, 1000 Griegos Rd NW in Albuquerque. Information at abqlibrary.org/concerts.
AMP Concerts & the Lensic Performing Arts Center Present:
Happy Joyous Hanukkah
Featuring the Klezmatics in their return to New Mexico with their beloved Happy Joyous Hanukkah Tour, honoring both Jewish tradition and bold musical reinvention.
On Thursday, December 11th, 7:30pm at Fusion, 708 1st St in Albuquerque. Tickets and information at fusionnm.org. Also on Thursday, December 17th, 7:30pm at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco in Santa Fe. Information and tickets at lensic.org.
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe Presents:
eSSO, the Eternal Summer Symphony Orchestra
Featured works:
Antonio Vivaldi, Concerto for Lute in D Major RV 93
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Symphony no.33 K. 318
On Friday, December 12th, 5:30pm at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave in Santa Fe. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm.
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An enchanting evening of bell music as Travis Bregier directs our own Chancel Bell Choir.
On Friday, December 19th, 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: Schumann & Tenney
Elizabeth Young, violin
Laura Steiner, viola
Amy Huzjak, cello (SF)
Luke Gullickson, piano
Deborah Casillas (SF) & V.B. Price (ABQ) spoken word
Featured works:
James Tenney, Three Rags for Pianoforte
Robert Schumann, Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 47
On Saturday, December 13th, 10:30am at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe. And Sunday, December 14th, 10:30am at 912 3rd St NW in Albuquerque.
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Chatter North & Chatter Sunday: Stravinsky Suite Italienne & More
Ruxandra Marquardt, violin
Judith Gordon & Luke Gullickson, pianos
Cathryn McGill (ABQ) & V. B. Price (SF), spoken word
Featured works:
Erwin Schulhoff, Ironies, op. 34
Igor Stravinsky, Suite Italienne & Five Easy Pieces for Piano Four Hands
On Saturday, December 20th, 10:30am at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe. And Sunday, December 21st, 10:30am at 912 3rd St NW in Albuquerque. Information and tickets at chatterabq.org.
Schola Cantorum Presents:
In the Stillness: Sacred Music Christmas Concert
On Friday, December 12th, 5:30pm on the Santa Fe Plaza.
On Sunday, December 14th, 2pm at the Martha Liebert Public Library, 124 Calle Malinche in Bernalillo.
On Thursday, December 18th, 10am-1pm at Fuller Lodge Art Center, 2132 Central Ave in Los Alamos as part of the Holiday Market.
On Sunday, December 21st, 2pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine, 417 Agua Fria St in Santa Fe.
On Tuesday, December 23rd, 5pm at Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo as part of La Luz de las Noches. Information at schola-sf.org.
Santa Fe Opera Young Voices Presents:
Christmas Caroling
At Bishop’s Lodge for their annual tree lighting and holiday market. Enjoy strolling through the market and grounds starting at 1 pm with festive beverages and bites. Caroling starts at 5:30 pm to welcome the illumination of the radiant farolito tree.
On Friday, December 12th, 5:30pm at Bishop’s Lodge, 1297 Bishop’s Lodge Rd in Santa Fe. Information at santafeopera.org, search young voices.
New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus Presents:
Naughty or Nice? Checking it Twice
Kick off this holiday season with this rollicking holiday expose. Which side are you on? Join the NM Gay Men’s Chorus for a playful and heartwarming musical journey!
On Friday, December 12th & Saturday, December 13th, 7:30pm and Sunday, December 14th, 2pm at the Highland Theatre, 4800 Central Ave NE in Albuquerque. Information and tickets at nmgmc.org.
Friends of Cathedral Music Presents:
10th Annual Children’s Messiah
Polyphony: Voices of New Mexico joins middle and high school music students from across the State of NM to form a choir of 80+ singers.., along with a chamber orchestra led by concertmistress, Barbara Scalf, under the direction of Founding & Artistic Director, Maxine Thévenot, to sing through a portion of Handel’s beloved Messiah (Part One – Christmas section).
On Saturday, December 13th, 10:30am at the Cathedral of St. John in Albuquerque. It is suggested to dress in festive and bright clothing, bring a pillow to sit on, and perhaps two non-perishable food items for the food pantry.
Magnificent Magnificat
Stephen Redfield, concertmaster
Dr. Maxine Thévenot leads the chamber choir of 12 singers and soloists as well as performs on the organ
Antonio Vivaldi, Magnificat RV 610
George Frideric Handel, excerpts from Messiah & Organ Concerto Opus 7, No. 6
On Sunday, December 14th, 10:45am at the Cathedral of St. John, 318 Silver Ave SW in Albuquerque. Information at fcmabq.org.
A Ceremony of Carols
Featuring one of the 20th century’s most beloved choral treasures this Christmas season with Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols. Emily Levin, principal harpist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, joins the treble voices of the Cathedral choir to bring this magical work to life. All guests are invited to stay and enjoy a Christmas Lessons & Carols immediately following this performance.
On Sunday, December 21st, 3:30pm at the Cathedral of St. John, 318 Silver Ave SW in Albuquerque. Information at fcmabq.org.
Opera Southwest Presents:
The Farolitos of Christmas
Hector Armienta, music & libretto
A new opera for families and children based on Rudolfo Anaya’s beloved children’s book, The Farolitos of Christmas, is a heartwarming holiday opera about love, tradition, and the quiet power of invention.
On Friday, December 12th, 6:30pm, Saturday, December 13th, 2pm & 6pm, & Sunday, December 14th, 4pm in the Journal Theater at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St SW in Albuquerque. Tickets and information at operasouthwest.org.
Taos Chamber Music Group Presents:
Gleb Ivanov Recital
The first of the series of performances for Holiday Season Festival Weekend. Featuring pianist, Gleb Ivanov called a “super-virtuoso” by the New York Times. He returns for his 8th time playing all works by Frédéric François Chopin.
On Friday, December 12th, 5:30pm at the Harwood Museum of Art, in Taos.
Isn’t it Romantic?
Gleb Ivanov, piano
LP How, violin
Laura Chang, viola
Sally Guenther, cello
Featured works:
Johannes Brahms, Sonata No. 2 for Viola and Piano in Eb Major, Op. 120 & Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25
Edvard Grieg, Piano Trio EG116
On Saturday, December 13th, 5:30pm and Sunday, December 14th, 3:30pm at the Harwood Museum of Art, 238 Ledoux St in Taos. Tickets and information at taoschambermusicgroup.org.
Opera Southwest Presents:
The Farolitos of Christmas
Hector Armienta, music & libretto
A new opera for families and children based on Rudolfo Anaya’s beloved children’s book, The Farolitos of Christmas, is a heartwarming holiday opera about love, tradition, and the quiet power of invention.
On Friday, December 12th, 6:30pm, Saturday, December 13th, 2pm & 6pm, & Sunday, December 14th, 4pm in the Journal Theater at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St SW in Albuquerque. Tickets and information at operasouthwest.org.
Coro Lux (The Chorus of Light) Presents:
Go Out in Joy
Bradley Ellingboe, conductor of Coro Lux along with Joe Mitchell, conductor of the El Faro Youth Chorus. A holiday presentation with narration, some sing-a-long carols and other holiday songs.
On Friday, December 12th, 7pm & Saturday, December 13th, 4pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Albuquerque.
Handel’s Messiah
Experience highlights from Handel’s Messiah the way it was meant to be heard with a chamber chorus of 20 of the finest vocalists in the state as well as a professional orchestra of 16 musicians.
On Friday, December 19th, 5:30pm & Sunday, December 21st, 4pm at Animante de Rondena, 733 Chavez Rd NW in Albuquerque. Tickets and information at abqcorolux.org.
New Mexico Philharmonic Presents:
Handel’s Messiah
Roberto Minczuk, conductor
Amy Owens, soprano
Olga Perez Flora, mezzo-soprano
James Flora, tenor
Michael Hix, bass-baritone
New Mexico Philharmonic Chorus
Sharee Gariety, chorus conductor
On Friday, December 12th, 7:30pm and Saturday, December 13th, 3pm at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust St NE in Albuquerque.
Home Alone
A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the New Mexico Philharmonic.
On Wednesday, December 17th, 7:30pm in Popejoy Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico.
Holiday Pops
Musicians from the Youth Symphony AYSP ensemble will be performing side-by-side with members of the New Mexico Philharmonic in a holiday concert with several guest choirs. This year’s concert will include many of your holiday favorites!
On Saturday, December 20th, 6pm in Popejoy Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. Tickets and information at nmphil.org.
New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus Presents:
Naughty or Nice? Checking it Twice
Kick off this holiday season with this rollicking holiday expose. Which side are you on? Join the NM Gay Men’s Chorus for a playful and heartwarming musical journey!
On Friday, December 12th & Saturday, December 13th, 7:30pm and Sunday, December 14th, 2pm at the Highland Theatre, 4800 Central Ave NE in Albuquerque. Information and tickets at nmgmc.org.
Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra Presents:
Travel Games of Life: concerts I & II
Featured works:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The Queen of Spades Overture (Pique Dame, Op. 68)
Charles Ives/William Schuman, Variations on America
Felix Mendelssohn, 3rd Symphony “Scottish”
On Friday, December 12th, 7:30pm at First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Blvd NE in Albuquerque. Also on Sunday, December 14th, 3pm at St. Therese Catholic Church, 3424 4th St NW in Albuquerque. Information at abqphil.org.
New Mexico Women’s Chorus Presents:
Holiday Performances
On Saturday, December 13th, 1pm at Central & Unser Public Library in Albuquerque. Information at nmwomenschorus.org.
Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble Presents:
Music Above & Beyond for Winter
Bill Epstein, piano
Dave Anderson, flute & soprano saxophone
Featured works:
Kim Baryluk, Solstice Carole
Joan Szymko, A Winter Ride
Judith Clurman & David Chase, Eight Days of Lights
Kelly-Marie Murphy, Hodie Christus Natus Est
On Saturday, December 13th & Sunday, December 14th, 3pm at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave in Santa Fe. Information at sfwe.org.
Enchantment Albuquerque Handbell Ensemble Presents:
Christmas in the Wild
A musical celebration of the flora and fauna of the winter season!
On Saturday, December 13th, 3pm at Asbury United Methodist Church, 10000 Candelaria Rd NE in Albuquerque. Information at enchantmenthandbells.org.
Coro de Cámara Presents:
Making Spirits Bright
Celebrate the season with Coro de Cámara and guests through festive holiday music and merriment. Dancers join the performance in Santa Fe from Dance Arts Los Alamos.
On Saturday, December 13th, 4pm at United Church, 2525 Canyon Rd in Los Alamos. Also on Sunday, December 14th, 4pm at Unitarian Universalist Church, 107 W Barcelona Rd in Santa Fe. Information and tickets at corodecamara-nm.org.
Santa Fe Desert Chorale Presents:
Carols & Lullabies
Planned repertoire (subject to change):
Traditional, Darkest Midnight in December
Jean Mouton, Nesciens Mater
Alexander Campkin, The Crimson Sun
Ron Kean, The Rose that Bare Jesu
Jonathan Dove, Ring Out Wild Bells from Passing of the Year
Ernesto Herrera, O Magnum Mysterium II
Ariel Ramírez, La Peregrinación from Navidad Nuestra & El Nacimiento from Navidad Nuestra
Arr. John Rutter, Esta Noche (Alegría)
Arr. Richard Rodney Bennett, Lullay Mine Liking
Arr. Saunder Choi, Angels We Have Heard on High
Arr. Clay Warnick, White Christmas
Shawn Kirchner, O What a Beautiful City & Silent Night
Elizabeth Poston, Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
On Saturday, December 13th, Tuesday, December 16th, Thursday, December 18th, & Friday, December 19th, & Saturday, December 20th, 7pm. Then on Sunday, December 21st, 4pm & 7:30pm at Cathedral Basilica of Assisi, 131 Cathedral Pl in Santa Fe. Also on Sunday, December 14th (SOLD OUT) 4pm at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Blvd SE in Albuquerque. Information and tickets at sdcchorale.org.
GiG Presents:
Lone Piñon
A New Mexican string band, or “orquesta típica”, whose music celebrates the integrity of Northern New Mexico’s cultural roots. With fiddles, upright bass, accordion, guitar, and bilingual vocals, they play a wide spectrum of the traditional music that is at home in New Mexico.
On Saturday, December 13th, 7:30pm at GiG, 1808 2nd St in Santa Fe. Information at gigsantafe.com.
Advent! December
Pianist, Holly Mead and guitarist, Bruce Dunlap have composed new music for the 3rd iteration of Advent, one of GiG’s most well-attended events. 12 (more) new pieces written over the course of late October and November will extol the virtues of deft harmony, sweet melodies and a reverence for musical traditions old and new that bring meaning and new light to the holidays.
On Friday, December 19th & Saturday, December 20th, 7:30pm at GiG, 1808 2nd St in Santa Fe. The Saturday show is SOLD OUT. Information and tickets at gigsantafe.com.
Santa Fe Community Orchestra Presents:
Riddles & Themes
William Waag, conductor
Featured works:
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Symphonic Variations on an African Air
Edward Elgar, Variations on an Original Theme
On Sunday, December 14th, 1:30pm at the Scottish Rite Temple, 463 Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe. Information at sfco.org.
The Enchanters Community Chorus Presents:
Christmas in Our Community
Holiday Music in beautiful harmonies from traditional to modern and popular Christmas Classics. Before the show enjoy caroling and Christmas goodies and look at a gallery of Nativity sets.
On Sunday, December 14th, 2:30-4:30pm at Asbury United Methodist Church, 10000 Candelaria Rd NE in Albuquerque. Information at enchanterschorusabq.org.
Roswell Symphony Orchestra Presents:
Christmas Classics
Jasmine Saad, mezzo-soprano
Scott Bracken-Tripp, tenor
Zachary McAllister, bass
The Roswell Symphony Chorus
Favorite Christmas pieces including White Christmas, music from Polar Express, medleys and the Messiah.
On Sunday, December 14th, 2:30pm at Pearson Auditorium, 101 W College Blvd in Roswell. Tickets and information at roswellsymphony.org.
Placitas Artist Series Presents:
Midcentury Modern & More
Judith Gordon, piano & host
David Felberg, violin
Annabelle Hoffman, cello
Featured works:
Germaine Tailleferre, Partita for Piano
John Cage, Nocturne for violin & piano
Aaron Copland, Violin Sonata
Franz Schubert, Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 99
On Sunday, December 14th, 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.
Musica Antigua de Albuquerque Presents:
Drive the Cold Winter Away
These Christmas concerts will feature both medieval and Renaissance works, with selections from various countries. The concert title comes from an anonymous country dance that was published in John Playford’s English Dancing Master. To supplement the musical part of our program, Kathy Wimmer will be returning to read selections from period literature.
On Sundays, December 14th and 21st, 4:30pm at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montaño Rd NW in Albuquerque. Also on Saturday, December 20th, 4:30pm at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church, 550 W San Mateo Rd NE in Santa Fe. Information at musica-antigua.org.
Albuquerque Youth Symphony Presents:
Holiday Concert
The Youth Symphony and the Youth Orchestra will perform holiday music.
On Sunday, December 14th, 6pm at Mesa Verde Community Center, 7900 Marquette Ave NE in Albuquerque.
Santa Fe Symphony Presents:
Symphony Storytime
On Thursday, December 18th, 4pm at the Santa Fe Public Library Main Branch, 145 Washington Ave, 10:30am. Information at santafesymphony.org.
Music in Corrales Presents:
Seraph Brass
This all women brass quintet will present a diverse repertoire of core classics, newly commissioned works, and original transcriptions.
On Thursday, December 18th, 6:30pm in Old San Ysidro Church in Corrales. This performance is SOLD OUT however there is a waiting list that starts one hour before the show that typically helps seat folks in whatever last minute seats become available. Information at musicincorrales.org.
Santa Fe Pro Musica Presents:
Bach Festival: Goldberg Variations (arr. For string trio by Dmitriy Sitkovetsky)
Colin Jacobsen, violin
Nicholas Cords, viola
Edward Arron, cello
On Thursday, December 18th & Friday, December 19th, 7:30pm.
A Baroque Christmas
Santa Fe Pro Musica Bach Ensemble
Colin Jacobsen, violin and leader
Stephen Redfield, violin and leader
Sherezade Panthaki, soprano
Nicholas Cords, viola
Kevin Vigneau, oboe
Handel, The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba & Silete Venti, HWV 242
Telemann, Viola Concerto in G Major, TWV 51:G9
Bach, Concerto in C Minor for Violin and Oboe, BWV 1060
On Saturday, December 20th, 4pm & Sunday, December 21st, 3pm.
Vivaldi’s the Four Seasons
Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra
Colin Jacobsen, violin and leader
Sherezade Panthaki, soprano
Also featured is Vivaldi’s Motet & Arias.
On Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24th, 2pm & 5pm at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St in Santa Fe.
Bach & Beyond
Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra
Arvo Pärt, Selections (Passacaglia, Summa, Cantus)
JS Bach, Selections (Gavottes, Capriccio, Air on the G String), & Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042
Benjamin Britten, Simple Symphony, Op. 4
On Sunday, December 28th, 10am, Monday, December 29th & Tuesday December 30th, 7:30pm. All Bach shows are in St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W Palace in Santa Fe. Tickets and information at sfpromusica.org.
The Lensic & Santa Fe Opera Presents:
The Metropolitan Opera live in HD: Andrea Chénier
Umberto Giordano’s passionate tragedy stars tenor, Piotr Beczala as the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution.
On Saturday, December 20th, 11am at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St in Santa Fe. Information at tickets at lensic.org.
Severall Friends Present:
A Baroque Winter
Michael Hix, baritone
The Market Music period instrument ensemble
Presenting a program of vocal and instrumental works by Graupner, Simpson, Buxtehude, and Handel.
On Saturday, December 20th, 12pm in Thaw Gallery at the New Mexico School for the Arts, 500 Montezuma in Santa Fe. Information at severallfriends.org.
Friends of the Public Library Present:
Holiday Dulcimers!
Join Scott and Irma Reeder in celebrating the season! They will be playing traditional favorites as well as lesser-known music of different styles and from different countries. There will be mountain and hammered dulcimers, as well as harp, guitar, various whistles, and more!
On Saturday, December 20th, 3pm at Tony Hillerman Public Library, 8205 Apache Dr NE in Albuquerque. Information at abqlibrary.org/concerts.