Music

LAHS Choir Pumpkin Patch Open For Business

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The community is invited to shop the Los Alamos High School Choir Pumpkin Patch now open for business through Oct. 31 in the Canyon School parking lot at East Road and Canyon. The community also is invited to a Pumpkin Palooza Fall Festival & Craft Fair at the Canyon Complex 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Despite hazy conditions this afternoon from area prescribed burns, the LAHS Choir Pumpkin Patch is open for business through Oct. 31 in the parking lot at East Road and Canyon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene today at the LAHS Choir Read More

TGIF Concert Series: Pianist Michael Tortorella Nov. 5

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First Presbyterian Church at 208 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe. Courtesy/FPC 

CONCERT News:

What: Michael Tortorella, piano

Music: Debussy and Scriabin

Date: Nov. 5, 2021

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Where: First Presbyterian Church; 208 Grant Ave. Santa Fe, NM 87501

Admission: Freewill offering and open to all

For More Information call 982.8544

Program: 

  • Estampes – Claude Debussy (1862-1918)  14:30
  • Estampes (Postcards) comprises three pieces:
    Pagodes; Soiree dans Granada; Jardins Sous la Pluie
  • Sonata no. 5, op. 53 – Alexander Scriabin (1871-1915)   12:00
    This Sonata, composed in 1907, is in F# major,
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Santa Fe Pro Musica Presents Fall Orchestra Concerts

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Mei-Ann Chen. Courtesy/Kito 

The orchestra performing in 2012. Courtesy/Peter Norby

Santa Fe Pro Musica News:

Santa Fe Pro Musica continues its 40th Season’s Orchestra Series Nov. 6-7 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe.

Conductor Mei-Ann Chen will lead the Pro Musica Orchestra in a program of works by Reena Esmail, Haydn and Tchaikovsky.

The concerts begin with Reena Esmail’s Teen Murti, three tableaux that blend elements of Indian and Western musical cultures. Violinist Bella Hristova then performs Haydn’s effervescent Violin Concerto in C Major, and the performances Read More

Los Alamos Choral Society Begins Fall Season Oct. 19

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By WENDY SWANSON
Choral Society Board Secretary

Los Alamos Choral Society is excited to announce that we are starting our 2021-22 Fall Semester Oct. 19, 2021.

We will again be singing on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 pm in the Los Alamos United Church sanctuary, 2525 Canyon Road. We are pleased to have Mary Badarak as director and Cindy Little as accompanist.

We will perform the beautiful Faure Requiem in our upcoming winter concert.

At the first rehearsal (10/19), arrive between 6:30 and 7 p.m. for registration followed by rehearsal. We will be following NM DOH guidelines and United Church policy Read More

The Met: Terence Blanchard’s ‘Fire Shut Up in My Bones’ Presented Live In Cinemas Worldwide Oct. 23

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The Met News:

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Oscar-nominated and five-time Grammy-winning composer and jazz musician Terence Blanchard recently made history when his ‘Fire Shut Up in My Bones’ became the first opera by a Black composer to be performed by the Metropolitan Opera (The Met).

Following its critically acclaimed Met premiere, Blanchard’s adaptation of New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow’s memoir will be shown live in cinemas across the globe AT 12:55 P.M. (EST) Saturday, Oct. 23, as part of The Met: Live in HD series.

Featuring a libretto by filmmaker Kasi Lemmons, which marks her first Read More

Yjastros By Design, Fall Season Tickets On Sale Now

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National Institute of Flamenco News:

The National Institute of Flamenco presents Yjastros By Design, the seasonal culmination of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company’s progression and evolution.

This season shows the company’s resurgence from a challenging period that has deepened their resolve to continue honing their flamenco expression in new ways. Highlighting tradition and innovation in the world of flamenco, this season features choreographies made by artists at the global forefront of the art form.

By Design features intricate reimaginings of choreographic Read More

Santa Fe Opera Guild Presents: November Virtual Vivace Book Club, Joseph Volpe’s ‘The Toughest Show On Earth’

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SFOG News:

Santa Fe Opera Guild (SFOG) presents: November Virtual Vivace Book Club, Joseph Volpe’s ‘The Toughest Show On Earth’ 6-7:30 p.m. Monday. Nov. 8 on Zoom. Virtual Check in: 5:50 p.m.

The Toughest Show on Earth is the ultimate behind-the-scenes chronicle of the divas and the dramas of New York’s Metropolitan Opera House written by Joseph Volpe, the remarkable man who rose from apprentice carpenter to general manager of the iconic New York opera house.

This discussion will address the trajectory of the book and the recent history of the Met, but also what changes will have Read More

Los Alamos Light Opera: Audition Call For Oct. 23-24

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LALO News:

The Los Alamos Light Opera (LALO) has issued an audition call for its Valentines Show, I Broadway!

Performances for I Broadway! are Feb. 11, 12 and 13.

Auditions are 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 and 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24 at Graves Hall at the United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road.

Note: Masks Are Required.

The show will be a concert-style revue of favorite Broadway Love Songs. Solos, duets and dance numbers are solicited. An accompanist will be on hand for auditions, and additional accompanists will be suggested for rehearsals if needed.

Selected performers will rehearse Read More

Chamber Music Society Of Lincoln Center To The Rescue!

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An ensemble from the Chamber Music Society (CMS) of Lincoln Center will replace the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble in the Los Alamos Concert Association’s Oct. 26 concert. Courtesy/LACA

LACA News:

An ensemble from the Chamber Music Society (CMS) of Lincoln Center will replace the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble in the Los Alamos Concert Association’s (LACA) Oct. 26 concert.

The American consulate in London, swamped with work visa requests, was unable to issue the Academy ensemble’s visas in time for their US tour. The Chamber Music Society (CMS) will Read More

Los Alamos Public Library System Presents Free Concert: ‘Around The World In 30 Instruments’ At Pond Oct. 6

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COUNTY News:

The community is invited to a free family concert sponsored by the Los Alamos Public Library System.

“Around The World In 30 Instruments” with Four Shillings Short is 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Ashley Pond Park.

For more information, call 505.662.8250 or visit https://www.losalamoslibrary.org. Read More