Music

The Zia Singers Concert To Honor Dr. Martin Luther King

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The Zia Singers rehearse for ‘I Have A Dream’ concert Jan. 18-19 in Santa Fe. Courtesy/Zia Singers

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

To commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, The Zia Singers women’s chorale is presenting a concert titled “I Have A Dream” – 7 p.m. Jan. 18 and 3 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 1107 Cristo Rey St. in Santa Fe.

Artistic Director John Tiranno explained that many of the program’s songs center on the life and work of King. In fact, some pieces contain excerpts from his sermons. Also, Tiranno said the ensemble will Read More

Santa Fe Pro Musica Presents Brentano Quartet Feb. 16

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Brentano Quartet – Mark Steinberg/violin (left), Serena Canin/violin, Nina Lee/cello, Misha Amory/viola. Courtesy photo

SFPM News:

SANTA FE — Pro Musica’s celebrated String Quartet Series continues this February with the “Passionate, uninhibited, and spellbinding” (London Independent) Brentano Quartet performing music by Haydn, Britten, and Brahms. In addition to the 3 p.m. concert, the quartet makes appearances in two other Pro Musica events for a full day of activities.

SPECIAL EVENTS with the BRENTANO QUARTET

Masterclass

10 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 16 | FREE
St. Francis Auditorium Read More

Santa Fe Pro Musica Presents ‘A Conversation With Arnold Steinhardt’ At New Mexico Governor’s Mansion Jan. 22

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Santa Fe Pro Musica News:

SANTA FE — This January at the New Mexico Governor’s Mansion, Santa Fe Pro Musica will present a conversation with Arnold Steinhardt, founding member of the famed Guarneri String Quartet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22.

Also included in the evening will be a performance by artistic director and violinist Colin Jacobsen with pianist David Solem, with wine and hors d’oeuvres included.

Arnold Steinhardt was first violinist and a founding member of the internationally acclaimed Guarneri String Quartet (1964–2009) with which he made innumerable tours across the Read More

Santa Fe Community Orchestra Chamber Players To Perform Free Concert Sunday Jan. 12 At Sagrado Theater

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Courtesy/Santa Fe Community Orchestra Chamber Players 

CONCERT News:

Santa Fe Community Orchestra Chamber Players will perform a free concert at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in the Sagrado Theater at Christ Church Santa Fe, 1213 Don Gaspar.

The community is invited to experience an intimate afternoon of classical music and enjoy Ottorino Respighi’s Wind Quintet in G minor and Johannes Brahms’ String Quintet in F major (Op. 88).  

The orchestra provides the opportunity for exceptional New Mexican musicians to perform free concerts for a broad range of Santa Fe and northern New Mexico Read More

First Presbyterian Recital To Feature John Garlisch Jan. 3

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Organist John Garlisch

MUSIC News:

The community is invited to attend the upcoming recital featuring Organist John Garlisch 5:30-6 p.m. (doors open at 5:15 p.m.) Friday, Jan 3, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church at 208 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe.

Garlisch will perform the music of Krebs, J. S. Bach, Dupre, Buxtehude, Frahm, Heron and Pepping.

Admission: Freewill offering and open to all.

For More Information, call 505.982.8544.

Program:

  • Fantasia in F — Krebs WV 419 — J.L. Krebs (1713-1780)  
  • In dulci Jubilo — Marcel Dupré (1886-1971)  
  • In dulci Jubilo — BuxWV 197 —
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Daily Post Drone Video Features Colorful Lights Over Ashley Pond And Central Avenue In Downtown Los Alamos

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A drone video taken Friday night provides a bird’s eye view of the many colorful lights decorating the trees surrounding Ashley Pond and along Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Video by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More

Annual Christmas Tubas Concert Dec. 21 At TOTH

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The Los Alamos Christmas Tubas perform at a concert for the community, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church at 3900 Trinity Drive. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

The annual Christmas Tubas concert will be held at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21, at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church (TOTH) at 3900 Trinity Drive.

Brass music at Christmas time is quite common, but this group, consisting of instruments in the tuba family, gives a different, warmer, sound to familiar carols.

The concert is free.

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Santa Fe Opera Names 39 Members Of Its Apprentice Program For Singers For The 2025 Season

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David Bogaev (Ruggero), Ryan Bryce Johnson (Prunier Ryan), Jazmine Saunders (Lisette), Natasha Isabella Gesto (Magda) perform a scene from LA RONDINE in the 2024 Apprentice Scenes. Photo by C. Stanley Photography for the Santa Fe Opera

SFO News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera (SFO) has announced the 39 members of its 2025 Apprentice Program for Singers. The roster includes promising young vocalists from across the USA and extends to include participants from Canada, Italy and South Korea.

The class of 2025 was selected from a pool of more than 1,000 applicants by Program Director Chandler Johnson, Read More

Thirteen Organizations Will Receive New Mexico Music Commission Grants To Promote, Preserve Musical Traditions Throughout State

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Map of New Mexico Music Commission 2025 Awardees. Courtesy/NMMC

NMMC News:

SANTA FE – From an Afro-Latin music festival in Albuquerque to traditional New Mexican folk-dance performances for communities of the Manzano Mountains to street music and dance in downtown Artesia, 13 organizations across the state will receive funding from the New Mexico Music Commission (NMMC) to bring unique and engaging musical programs to their communities.

NMMC launched the Music in the Community Grants Program this year with a focus on rural, tribal, veteran, disability, and other underserved communities. Read More

SaxAtomix To Perform Holiday Concert At Noon Dec. 12

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SaxAtomix News:

The SaxAtomix will present a Holiday concert, starting at noon Thursday, Dec. 12  at the White Rock Senior Activity Center. 

The program will feature a mix of holiday and other music, including Rudolf The Red-Nosed Reindeer, You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch, Santa Baby, and more. Admission is free. 

To reserve a Holiday Meal, contact the Senior Center at https://larso.org/meal-services or call 505.672.2034 before 9 a.m. Dec. 12.

About the SaxAtomix:

The SaxAtomix are an amateur saxophone quintet comprised of players from the Los Alamos community. They have been playing together Read More