Santa Fe Symphony News:
The Santa Fe Symphony kicks off its 40th Season at 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St. in Santa Fe, with Showcase of the Stars—a magnificent program showcasing the talent of its Symphony Orchestra and renowned pianist Anne-Marie McDermott performing Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3. The concert also features a spectacular performance of one of Mozart’s greatest compositions—his 40th Symphony.
Season Performances:
October 15, 2023, 4 pm
The Santa Fe Symphony: The Planets
Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco St., Santa Fe
Holst’s Planet presents HIMARI, the youngest ever 15th International Competition for Young Violinists Grand Prize winner (Lublin 2021). At just 12 years of age, she joins her teacher and renowned soloist Ida Kavafian for Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins, plus a solo performance of Henryk Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor. Tickets: (505) 983-1414; santafesymphony.org
Sunday, October 29, 2023, 3 PM
The Santa Fe Symphony Chorus: Choral Masterworks
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
131 Cathedral Place
Experience choral favorites sung by the glorious voices of The Santa Fe Symphony Chorus at our annual Choral Masterworks performance. This concert at Santa Fe’s iconic Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assis is led by Choral Director Carmen Flórez-Mansi and accompanied by Collaborative Pianist Paul Roth. Free / pay what you wish; no tickets required. Doors open at 2:15 pm.
November 18 and 19, 2023, 4 pm
The Santa Fe Symphony: Handel’s Messiah
Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe
George Frideric Handel’s glorious Messiah is a landmark oratorio, with soaring arias, memorable choruses, and a hallmark Baroque flourish. This beloved masterwork is perhaps one of the most enduring messages of hope in the orchestral and choral repertoire. Don’t miss The Symphony’s annual performance at The Lensic—a Santa Fe tradition and a musical rite of the holiday season—conducted by Maestro Thomas Heuser and featuring the full Symphony Orchestra and Chorus with choral direction by Carmen Flórez-Mansi. The brilliant cast of rising stars from the Santa Fe Opera’s Apprentice Program includes Caitlin Gotimer, Soprano; Kathleen Felty, Mezzo-Soprano; Philippe L’Esperance, Tenor; and Cory McGee, Bass-Baritone. Tickets: (505) 983-1414; santafesymphony.org
December 10, 2023, 4 pm
The Santa Fe Symphony: Sounds of the Season
Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe
The whole family is invited for an afternoon of holiday pops and winter favorites. Sounds of the Season has become a Santa Fe tradition, featuring a side-by-side collaborative performance with the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association. And new this year, we proudly introduce the 2023 Senior Division Winner of The Symphony’s Inaugural Concerto Competition. Tickets: (505) 983-1414; santafesymphony.org
Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 7 PM
The Santa Fe Symphony Chorus: Carols and Choruses
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
131 Cathedral Place
Enjoy some of the most beloved Christmas carols of all time—accompanied by the glorious sounds of The Symphony Brass & Organ. This free annual performance at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi is The Symphony’s gift to the Santa Fe community during the holiday season! Doors open at 6:15 pm.
Saturday, December 24, 2023, 4 pm
The Santa Fe Symphony: Nochebuena Clasica!
Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe
On Christmas Eve, Grammy® Award-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux takes center stage with The Santa Fe Symphony for Vivaldi’s epic Guitar Concerto and Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, plus Corelli’s Christmas Concerto and Mozart’s “Linz” Symphony. Tickets: (505) 983-1414; santafesymphony.org
January 14, 2024, 4 pm
The Santa Fe Symphony
Philippe Quint In Charlie Chaplin’s Smile
Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe
Ring in the New Year on January 14 with the Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Grammy®-nominated violinist Philippe Quint in “Charlie Chaplin’s Smile.” This incredible program presents a multimedia tribute honoring the iconic Charlie Chaplin’s musical legacy, including clips from classic Chaplin films. Tickets: (505) 983-1414; santafesymphony.org
February 18, 2024, 4 pm
The Santa Fe Symphony: American Classics
Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe
Recipient of a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award and an Avery Fisher Career Grant, violinist Alexi Kenney was named “a talent to watch” by The New York Times. He has earned widespread acclaim across the globe and returns to Santa Fe in February 2024 performing Barber’s Violin Concerto No. 1 for “American Classics.” The program also features works by Bernstein, Copland, and Gina Flagello. Presented as part of the Art + Sol Santa Fe Winter Arts Festival. Tickets: (505) 983-1414; santafesymphony.org
March 17, 2024, 4 pm
The Santa Fe Symphony: Italian Nights
Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe
“Italian Nights” presents Rossini’s L’Italiana in Algeri Overture, Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, and Berlioz’s Harold in Italy, commissioned for the composer by virtuoso violinist Niccolò Paganini in 1834, and featuring The Symphony’s Principal Violist, Kimberly Fredenburgh. Tickets: (505) 983-1414; santafesymphony.org
April 21, 2024, 4 pm
The Santa Fe Symphony: Oceana
Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe
In Celebration of Earth Day and presented in partnership with WildEarth Guardians, Oceana presents Native American composer Jerod Tate’s Chokfi’ (Rabbit), Handel’s Water Music, and Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme, introducing cellist Gabriel Martins, 2020 Sphinx Competition First Prize winner. Rounding out the program is Stella Sung’s Oceana, featuring compelling multimedia visuals by filmmaker Annie Crowley. Tickets: (505) 983-1414; santafesymphony.org
May 19, 2024, 4 pm
The Santa Fe Symphony: Beethoven’s Ninth
Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe
For The Symphony’s grand finale on May 19, experience Beethoven’s greatest and final symphony—Beethoven’s Ninth, showcasing the full Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, plus four rising stars from the Santa Fe Opera’s Apprentice Program. Gabriela Lena Frank’s Three Latin-American Dances for Orchestra opens the program. Tickets: (505) 983-1414; santafesymphony.org
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 7 PM
The Santa Fe Symphony Chorus: We Remember
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
131 Cathedral Place
“Join us as we salute those who served and their families with an inspirational and uplifting program with The Symphony Chorus and The Symphony Chamber Ensemble, accompanied by Paul Roth on collaborative piano. Free / pay what you wish; no tickets required. Doors open at 6:15 pm.”
Source: ladailypost.com
