October 19 – November 1, 2026
Concert News keeps you updated on the upcoming classical music performances in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Los Alamos, Taos, and more! Hear Concert News each and every weekday at 9am on air! Submit your event information here.
UNM Department of Music Presents:
Chamber Winds
Featuring a world premiere by Aaron Perrine with soprano, Hila Plitmann.
On Wednesday, October 21st, 7:30pm in Keller Hall. Tickets and information at unmtickets.com.
Concert Music
As part of the Thursday Concert Music Series, this is a concert of performances by UNM Music students and cellist Eric Moore.
On Thursday, October 22nd, 2pm in Keller Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico. Information at music.unm.edu.
The Lensic Presents:
Silkroad Up Close: Kinan Azmeh, Maeve Gilchrist, and Kaoru Watanabe
The Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble thrills audiences worldwide with a collective of artists representing dozens of nationalities and artistic traditions, demonstrating how great beauty can emerge from great difference.
On Thursday, October 22nd, 7:30pm at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St in Santa Fe. Tickets and information at lensic.org.
Vocal Artistry Arts Song Festival Presents:
Canciones Españolas
Featuring masterclasses, guest artist recitals, and over $10,000 in scholarship awards.
Friday, October 23rd through Sunday, October 25th at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St SW in Albuquerque. Information and schedule at vocalartistryartsong.com.
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe Presents:
TGIF Concert Series
Turquoise Trails Baroque
On Friday, October 23rd, 5:30pm at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave in Santa Fe. Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm. Information at fpcsantafe.org.
Taos Opera Institute Presents:
Fall Into Song
Nicole Mitchell, contralto
Cheryl Lindquist, piano
Featuring opera arias, art songs, and other favorites. This performance is a benefit for student scholarships.
On Friday, October 23rd, 6pm at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Paseo del Pueblo Norte of Taos. Information and tickets at taosoi.org.
Opera West! Presents:
A Night at the French Opera
Presenting arias, duets, and scenes from beloved French operas including Carmen, Faust, Lakmé, Roméo et Juliette, Samson et Dalila, The Tales of Hoffmann, and Werther, performed by acclaimed international opera singers.
On Friday, October 23rd, 6pm & Saturday, October 24th, 7pm in St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art in Santa Fe. On Sunday, October 25th, 5pm in Fogelson Hall at Unitarian Universalist Church, 107 W Barcelona Rd in Santa Fe. Information and tickets at operawest.org.
St. John’s College Presents:
Solo Cello and the Art of Expression
Using portions of the seminal Bach Solo Suites for cello as well as more contemporary examples of solo cello music, join cellist, writer, and radio host Daniel Lelchuk as he takes us on a tour into the world of solo cello– its history, its repertoire, and most of all, its emotional impact.
On Friday, October 23rd, 7pm in the Great Hall at St. John’s College, 1160 Camino de Cruz Blanca in Santa Fe. Information at events.sjc.edu.
St. John’s Music Ministries Presents:
Mars Smith Duo
Featuring live vocal and instrumental performance alongside a screening of the film Protected, a powerful 30-minute documentary about Ukrainian artist Halyna Andrusenko, and her fight to create beauty and meaning in the midst of war and suffering.
On Friday, October 23rd, 7pm at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona St NE in Albuquerque. The event will be live-streamed as well. A link for the livestream and information at musicatstjohns.org.
American Guild of Organists Presents:
Pipe Organ Concert
Guild members will try out the instrument as they wish and informally. As an educational offering, Keller Hall will be opened to the UNM students, families with children and the interested public to listen in and learn about the organ as well in the auditorium below. Come and go as you like throughout the duration of the concert.
On Saturday, October 24th, 9:30am – 12pm in Keller Hall. Information at music.unm.edu.
Chatter Presents:
Chatter North & Chatter Sunday: Coven
Jordyn Tatum, Katherine Keener, Jennifer Perez, Kathlene Ritch, Willa Roberts, Kehar Koslowsky, Rebecca Brunette (ABQ only), Denise Wernly, & Yasmeen Giljum, Autumn Quinto (SF only), singers
Alexis Corbin & Michael Tait, percussion
Criss Jay (ABQ), spoken word
Featured works:
Hildegard of Bingen, O virga ac diadema
Caroline Shaw, Dolce Cantavi
Ola Gjielo, Northern Lights
Christopher Tin, Caoineadh (Calling All Dawns)
The Wailin’ Jennys, Storm Comin’
Sarah Quartel, Stealing Fire (She Sang the Stars)
Traditional, arr. Sarah Small, Zhenish Me, Mamo
Traditional, arr. Petar Lyondev, Kaval Sviri
Agni Deva (Fire Element) Mantra (adap. Kathleen Karlsen)
Katerina Gimon, Fire (Elements) & Water (Elements)
Gaveeai Sunneai, (Sing, Listen) Mantra (adap. Kehar Koslowsky)
Aurora, Apple Tree (arr. Katerina Gimon)
On Saturday, October 24th, 10:30am at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe. And Sunday, October 25th, 10:30am at 912 3rd St NW in Albuquerque. Information and tickets at chatterabq.org.
Quintessence: a community of singers Presents:
Park Sing!
Singers of all ages and experience levels gather for an hour of joyful a cappella singing in a city park. No audition, no experience needed. Just come sing. Join in the singing and stay for the cake. Celebrate Quintessence’s 40 year anniversary.
On Saturday, October 24th, 1pm at Hyder Park SE in Albuquerque. Information at quintessence-abq.com.
Severall Friends Presents:
Market Music: Handel, our First Musical Celebrity
Jennifer Perez, soprano
Stephen Redfield, violin
Katie Rietman, cello
Charlotte Mattax-Moersch, harpsichord
A program featuring the multi-faceted works of the 18th century’s first musical superstar.
On Saturday, October 24th, 3pm at a private location in Santa Fe. Register to attend at severallfriends.org.
Coro de Cámara Presents:
Songs of Enduring Love
David Solem, organ
Be encompassed in the music of enduring love including Maurice Durufle‘s sublime Requiem.
On Saturday, October 24th, 4pm at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2390 North Rd in Los Alamos. Sunday, October 25th, 4pm at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave in Santa Fe. Information at corodecamara-nm.org.
Tully’s Italian Deli Presents:
Phantom of the Opera
Curtis Storm, tenor
Hannah Stephens, soprano
Natalia Ross, piano
Live opera selection and prix fixe dinner with wine pairings. Music, mystery, a night to remember.
On Saturday, October 24th, & Friday, October 30th, 6pm at Tully’s Italian Deli, 1425 San Mateo Blvd NE in Albuquerque. Tullysdeli.com for menu, tickets, and details.
Santa Fe Community Orchestra Presents:
Grand Traditions
Chase Morrison, conductor
Julian Chen, piano
Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major
Felix Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 5, Op. 107 “Reformation”
Edvard Grieg, Holberg Suite, Op. 40
On Sunday, October 25th, 1:30pm at the Scottish Rite Temple, 463 Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe. Information at sfco.org.
Opera Southwest Presents:
Cavalleria Rusticana
Passionate, visceral, and over before you know it, making it the perfect introduction for a first-time operagoer.
On Sundays, October 25th & November 1st, 2pm, Wednesday, October 28th & Friday, October 30th, 7:30pm in the Albuquerque Journal Theatre at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St SW in Albuquerque. On Wednesday and Friday is a Taste of Opera dinner at La Fonda restaurant, 6pm. Tickets and information at operasouthwest.org.
Schola Cantorum Presents:
Afternoon Concert
A sacred music concert in honor of St. Jude Thaddeus Church feast day.
On Sunday, October 25th, 3pm at St. Jude Thaddeus Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd NW in Albuquerque. Information at schola-sf.org.
Opus OP Arts & Education Projects Presents:
The Spanish Guitar: Tarréga
Roberto Capocchi, guitar
An in-depth exploration of the music of Francisco Tárrega, one of the greatest composers of music for the guitar in the Spanish tradition.
On Sunday, October 25th, 3pm at Robertson & Sons Violin Shop, Carlisle Blvd NE in Albuquerque. Also on Sunday, November 1st, 3pm at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave in Santa Fe. Tickets and information at oliverprezant.com.
Santa Fe Pro Musica Presents:
Attacca Quartet with Caroline Shaw
Featured works:
Caroline Shaw, selected works
Felix Mendelssohn, Quintet No. 2 in Bb Major, Op. 87
On Sunday, October 25th, 3pm in St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art,107 W Palace in Santa Fe. A dinner with the artists to follow at 5pm. Tickets and information at sfpromusica.org.