Music

An Evening Of Music & Community Featuring World-Renowned Russian Pianist Katya Grineva March 1

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Katya Grineva, Russian Pianist who recently completed her 22nd season at Carnegie Hall. Katya, is a proud supporter of Moving Arts and inspires others through her work as a pianist. Courtesy photo

MOVING ARTS News:

ESPANOLA – Prepare for an inspiring night of music and community! Moving Arts, in partnership with the Los Alamos Arts Council, invites you to a magical celebration featuring the breathtaking talent of world-renowned Russian pianist Katya Grineva. Fresh from her 22nd season at Carnegie Hall, Katya’s spellbinding performance will leave you in awe.

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Matt Prather Guitar Studio To Host LA Rocks Summer Camp

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Courtesy/Matt Prather Guitar Studio

COMMUNITY News:

Matt Prather Guitar Studio announces LA Rocks Summer Camp this summer 2024 downtown at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church. Make Summer Rock!

This summer 4th-12th grade rockers are invited to join Matt Prather Guitar Studio for a fun, immersive musical experience during this 2-week day camp. Campers will develop and enhance their playing skills and join with other rockers to learn a variety of songs. Two different sessions offered throughout the summer for this 3-hour day camp. No experience necessary.

Instruments will be provided. Register Read More

Coro De Cámara: ‘Dreamscapes’ Concerts Feb. 22-23

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Several Coro de Cámara singers rehearse with a conductor. Courtesy photo

Coro de Cámara News:

Venture with chamber chorus Coro de Cámara into the realm of imagination and vision in “Dreamscapes: Dare to Dream” – this uplifting concert invites us to consider our dreams, along with those of visionaries whose dreams became reality.

Two Matinee Performances:

  • Saturday, Feb. 22 at 4 p.m., United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road; and
  • Sunday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Santa Fe, 107 West Barcelona Road.

About the “Dreamscapes” program, Artistic Director Nylea Butler-Moore says, Read More

Young Pianists From Los Alamos And Santa Fe Shine At 2025 District Sonata Contest

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Judges Dr. Jacquelyn Helin and Terri Reck carefully consider the performance of a young competitor in the 2025 Sonata Contest. Courtesy/LAMTA

First-place winners of the 2025 Sonata contest, from left starting on top row, Graydon Waters, Elizabeth Wang, Glyn Lo, David Robel, Riley Fensin, Cynthia Fu, Gavin Hu, Alice Chen and Anna Backhaus. Courtesy/LAMTA

Los Alamos Music Teachers Association News:

On Saturday Feb. 8, 2025, young pianists from Santa Fe and Los Alamos competed in the 2025 Sonata Contest, an annual event jointly hosted by the Santa Fe Music Teachers Association (SFMTA) and Read More

Matt Prather Guitar Studio Presents LA Rocks Summer Camp

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COMMUNITY News:

Matt Prather Guitar Studio announces LA Rocks Summer Camp this summer 2024 downtown at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church.

Make Summer Rock!

This summer 4th-12th grade rockers are invited to join Matt Prather Guitar Studio for a fun, immersive musical experience during this 2-week day camp. Campers will develop and enhance their playing skills and join with other rockers to learn a variety of songs. Two different sessions offered throughout the summer for this 3-hour day camp. No experience necessary.

Instruments will be provided. Register at https://camp.mattpratherguitar.com Read More

High Desert Winds Celebrates Black History Month Feb. 23

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Dr. Jan Gaynor, High Desert Winds Santa Fe’s Artistic Director & Principal Conductor. Courtesy/High Desert Winds Santa Fe

MUSIC News:

Celebrate Black History Month with the High Desert Winds Santa Fe and the NAACP at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, at St. Francis Auditorium in the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 Palace Ave.

Under guest conductor Ricardo Hernandez, the performance will feature the music of Black composers – Scott Joplin, Florence Price, Omar Thomas and more! Special thanks to the Santa Fe chapter of the NAACP for their concert sponsorship.

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Topper Boys Basketball Team Falls To Sundevils 50-35

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Ben Brousseau battles his way through the full court press of Emillio Sanchez and Josiah Fresquez in a game played Thursday night in Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School. The Sundevils use the full court press very affectively against the Toppers who struggled all evening to move the ball down court. The Toppers played a strong game the first half but faded in the second and the Sundevils pulled ahead to win 50-35. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Lan Frazier shoots for two points as Cody Coffeen and Emillio Samaniego try to block the shot. Frazier was the Topper’s high point shooter Read More

‘Mardi Gras In The Mountains 2025’ In Red River

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Red River News:

RED RIVER – The vibrant town of Red River is thrilled to announce the 33rd annual Mardi Gras In The Mountains, set to take place from Feb. 27 to March 4.

This year’s festivities embrace the theme “Superheroes”, inviting attendees to celebrate the spirit of heroism amidst the enchanting winter landscape.

Event Highlights:

Thursday, Feb. 27:

  • Pre-Parade Kickoff Reception: Join the Krewes for music, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres 6-7 p.m.  at Yesterday’s Diner.
  • Thursday Night Parade: The parade starts at 7 p.m. at Yesterday’s Diner and ends at the Motherlode Saloon. Spectators
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Los Alamos Arts Council Hosts Two Concerts In February

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LAAC News:

Join the Los Alamos Arts Council for two musical opportunities in the first week of February.

Luca Ciarla Concert:

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music with world-renowned violinist Luca Ciarla. Ciarla, one of the world’s most talented violinists, will be live 6-8 p.m., Feb. 7 at Fuller Lodge. This special performance will showcase Ciarla’s incredible mix of classical, jazz, and world music influences, delivering an evening full of captivating sounds and energy. The intimate setting of Fuller Lodge, with its historic charm, is the perfect place to enjoy Ciarla’s Read More