Music

Española Humane Celebrates Animal Lovers With Los Lobos Concert Feb. 9

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Los Lobos. Courtesy photo
 
MUSIC News:
 
Come dance and celebrate the month of love with the legendary music of Los Angeles-based band Los Lobos.
 
This benefit concert for Española Humane kicks off the 2018 concert season 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. 201 Marcy St., Santa Fe. Tickets are $35 in advance and on sale now at https://tickets.holdmyticket.com or by calling 505.886.1251. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 day of show. VIP meet-and-greet tickets are $149. 
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Classical Music World: It’s A Strad!

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István Várdai and his Stradivarius cello. Courtesy/LACA

Classical Music World

By ANN MCLAUGHLIN
LACA Artistic Director

Every so often, the Los Alamos Concert Association presents an instrument that has more name recognition than the musician playing it.

István Várdai, who is scheduled to perform here Jan. 21, is not a household name in this country (he’s Hungarian and a big deal there) but his cello is named for three famous people. 

The first famous name is Antonio Stradivari who is so universally known as a maker of fine string instruments that just saying “It’s a Strad” is enough to convey

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NMSA Orchestra And Choir Featured As Honors Ensembles At Music Educators Association Conference

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NMMEA News:
 
SANTA FE ― New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) orchestra and choir are being featured as the 2018 Honor Choir and Honor Orchestra at the New Mexico Music Educators Association annual conference. 
 
The students will perform at 3 p.m. Jan. 11, at Popejoy Hall at the University of New Mexico. The NMSA choir and orchestra will be performing for 1,500 music students and educators from around the state of New Mexico.  
 
Each year NMMEA accepts taped recordings of the groups competing for this prestigious recognition. Under
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Watoto Children’s Choir In Los Alamos Feb. 15

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Members of the Watoto Children’s Choir perform Feb. 15 in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

 
Members of the Watoto Children’s Choir. Courtesy photo
 
WCQ News:
 
The Watoto Children’s Choir, a group of 18 orphans from Uganda, will continue its six-month U.S. tour in the Los Alamos area Thursday, Feb. 15, featuring a brand new concert, Signs & Wonders.
 
The production will be presented at 7 p.m. at Crossroads Bible Church at 97 East Road.
 
The concert will feature worship songs that share the stories of the children and the joy that they have
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Istvan Vardai & Shai Wosner To Perform In Los Alamos

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István Várdai holding the Stradivarius cello, will play at 4 p.m. Jan. 21 in the Crossroads Bible Church. Courtesy/LACA

LACA News:

The Los Alamos Concert Association presents István Várdai, Hungary’s rising young cellist, and esteemed Israeli-American pianist Shai Wosner at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 in the Crossroads Bible Church at 97 East Road.

LACA’s usual venue, the Duane Smith Auditorium is undergoing renovation and will not be available for this performance. Concert attendees are encouraged to carpool and arrive early as parking in the Crossroads

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Scenes From LA Big Band Christmas Dance At IHM

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Los Alamos Big Band Dance performs Thursday night at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall on Canyon Road. The band performed a mix of classic big band songs and holiday tunes. In addition to live music, there was dancing and refreshments. The event was a fundraiser for youth programs at the church. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Ron and Corine Christman cut a rug during the Los Alamos Big Band Dance Thursday night at the IHM Parish Hall. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Colleen and Jack Hanlon at the Christmas Dance Thursday night at IHM Parish Hall. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Elk’s Lodge Hosts Dinner & Jazz Event Thursday

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ELK’S LODGE News:
 
The Elk’s Lodge is hosting great music and food beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the lodge at 1601 Trinity Dr. All proceeds go to the LAMS Jazz 1 trip to California.
 
Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. followed at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. by the music show. Tickets are  $10/person so bring the whole family.
 
The Group:

JQ Whitcomb – Trumpeter and composer J.Q. Whitcomb doesn’t just play jazz. He creates moods. From poignant, reflective tenderness to brash and boisterous exuberance, his compositions evoke adventures and romances, his

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Smith’s Shoppers Treated To Seasonal Songs

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Shoppers at Smith’s Marketplace late Friday afternoon were treated to the sounds of the Santa Fe Harmonizers and the Los Alamos Lads of Enchantment. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Shoppers at Smith’s Marketplace late Friday afternoon were treated to the sounds of the Santa Fe Harmonizers and the Los Alamos Lads of Enchantment. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comShoppers at Smith’s Marketplace late Friday afternoon were treated to the sounds of the Santa Fe Harmonizers and the Los Alamos Lads of Enchantment. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Presents 46 Season

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SFCMF News:
 
For five weeks this summer — July 15 to Aug. 20, 2018 — the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival presents dozens of the world’s greatest musicians in intimate, one-of-a-kind performances as part of its dynamic, not-to-be-missed 46 season.
 
Set amid the backdrop of a stunning Southwestern landscape, the Festival features more than 40 concerts in Santa Fe and Albuquerque that spotlight its signature lineup of classic and cutting-edge works, performed by longtime Festival favorites as well as internationally acclaimed artists making their much-anticipated Festival
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