Music

Ji-Heon Kim Of Los Alamos Wins State Piano Competition

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Pianist/teacher Aejin Chang with State Winner Ji-Heon Kim of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

MUSIC News:

Pianist Jin-Heon Kim of Los Alamos was recently awarded First Prize in Level Four (for ages 14 and 15) of the annual State Honors Piano Competition for the Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico (PMTNM).

Kim’s winning performance was of the third Concert Étude in D flat, S. 144 by Franz Liszt.

Known as Un sospiro (Italian for “a sigh”), this technically demanding—yet beautifully lyrical work—was a particular favorite of the virtuosic composer, who continued to perform the work until the end Read More

Soprano Bárbara Padilla Performs At The Lensic Jan. 22

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Bárbara Padilla performs Jan. 22 at the Lensic in Santa Fe.Courtesy/Losita Productions

MUSIC News:

Losita Productions Presents: Bárbara Padilla, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe.

Padilla is an award winning soprano that became a household name when she received outstanding reviews for her unforgettable performances on “America’s Got Talent”, achieving 1st Runner Up.

Ever since, Padilla has enjoyed years of success performing with multi-Grammy Award-winning music professionals such as David Foster, Juan Gabriel, Raul Di Blasio, Fernando Read More

Los Alamos Christmas Tubas Perform At IHM Saturday

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The Los Alamos Christmas Tubas perform at a concert for the community, 7:30 p.m. Saturday at IHM. Courtesy photo

MUSIC News:

Nothing says Christmas like a brass band playing Christmas Carols, especially when the brass instruments are tubas and euphoniums.

The Los Alamos Christmas Tubas have been giving concerts for two decades. Last year’s concert was virtual but this year they’re back live.

The community is invited to enjoy the concert 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3700 Canyon Road.

There is no admission charge.

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Santa Fe Pro Musica: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Dec. 29-30

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Violinist Colin Jacobsen performs in Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Dec. 29-30 in St. Francis Auditorium. Courtesy/Pro Musica

Pro Musica News:

SANTA FE — December festivities continue with Pro Musica’s presentation of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at 7 p.m. Dec. 29 and 30 in St. Francis Auditorium.

Colin Jacobsen returns as violin soloist and leader in these holiday-season concerts featuring Vivaldi’s virtuosic masterpieces, Telemann’s picturesque Burlesque de Don Quixote, and Bach’s beloved Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins, with Pro Muscia’s concertmaster Stephen Redfield. 

Jacobsen is “one Read More

Christmas Nutcracker In Land Of Enchantment Dec. 17-19

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The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment Dec. 17-19 at Albuquerque Journal Theatre. Courtesy/NHCC

NHCC News:

Festival Ballet Albuquerque is partnering with the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) to present an original production, The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment, choreographed by Patricia Dickinson Wells.

The beloved holiday classic is transported to territorial New Mexico in the late 1800s, with added elements of the state’s heritage and traditions including Spanish dancers, southwestern snakes, sheep and shepherdesses, a lively fandango, a storyteller doll with Read More

Neighbors Invited To Sing Silent Night Dec. 24

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First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos News:

Silent Night is one of the most beloved Christmas hymns around the world. It has brought people together and connected them even across enemy lines, as the famous Silent Night truce during World War I demonstrated.

It also has traditionally ended Christmas Eve services as the congregation lit candles and sang together to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Last year when they were not able to gather in the sanctuary for worship, First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos, sent candles out to their members, along with the words to Silent Night, and invited Read More

Santa Fe Pro Musica: Baroque Christmas Dec. 18-21 & 23-24

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Pro Musica Baroque Ensemble performs 6 p.m. Dec. 18-21 and 23-24 in Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe. Courtesy/PMSF

CONCERT News:

SANTA FE – In December the Pro Musica Baroque Ensemble presents this favorite holiday tradition in the festively decorated Loretto Chapel.

Step back into the eighteenth century and experience chamber music as it is meant to be heard—in an intimate, resonant and glorious space.

About the Guest Artists

Kim Pineda, flute: Pineda has performed on historical flutes, recorders, and as a conductor throughout the U.S., Canada, Israel, and on NPR. Founder and music director Read More

LAMS & LAHS Perform Holiday Concerts Dec. 7, 8, 9

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LAPS News:

The Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School music departments are hosting concert week next week as students in orchestra, band and choir will be performing.

Mark your calendars and come enjoy some holiday music. All concerts will take place in the Duane Smith Auditorium.

Tuesday, Dec. 7
6:30 p.m.
LAMS and LAHS Orchestras

Wednesday, Dec. 8
6 p.m.
LAMS Concert Bands

7:30 p.m.
LAHS Concert Bands, Percussion Ensemble and Color Guard

Thursday, Dec. 9
7 p.m.
LAMS and LAHS Choirs

All concerts are free and open to the public. Masks are required indoors. Read More

Fuller Lodge Art Center Hosts Holiday Open House Saturday

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Scene from previous Holiday Open House at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

FLAC News:

As part of this year’s Winterfest weekend, Fuller Lodge Art Center (FLAC) is hosting its annual Holiday Open House 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4.

The event will feature musical performances by the Chamisa Singsations, the SaxAtomix and husband and wife duo Billy Turney and Lucinda Fydow.

The event is free for all ages, and pre-packaged cookies will be available. While there, the public is invited to visit the Los Alamos Historical Society, and Fuller Lodge Art Center’s gallery shop Read More

TGIF Concert: eSSO To Perform Music Of Bach And Mozart

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eSSO performs music of Bach and Mozart Dec. 10 at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe. Courtesy/FPC 

CONCERT News:

As part of the TGIF Concert Series, eSSO Santa Fe will perform the music of Music of Bach and Mozart Dec. 10 at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe.

eSSO Santa Fe is an adult amateur orchestra of good friends who enjoy preparing and performing music together. In the summer of 2008 the orchestra was conceived as a way for friends to get together and read music in a casual, relaxed setting during the summer months when other organized amateur orchestras Read More