Music

Farolitos, Pueblo Music & Dance At Lights Of Gisewa

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Jemez Historic Site News:

Celebrate New Mexico Traditions during Jemez Historic Site’s annual holiday event, Lights of Gisewa in Jemez Springs, 5-9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14. The remains of Gisewa Pueblo and San José de los Jemez Mission will be decorated with hundreds of farolitos illuminating the site and creating a beautiful path for visitors to stroll along while also enjoying music and dance performances.

The evening’s program will include solo Native contemporary music by Adrian Wall from Jemez Pueblo, and Fred Vigil also from Jemez Pueblo. The Northern Southern Pueblo Read More

Santa Fe Pro Musica To Participate In New Mexico Museum Of Art Annual Holiday Open House And Organ Recital

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On Saturday, Dec, 14, Santa Fe Pro Musica will present a free, half-hour organ recital featuring local keyboard extraordinaire David Solem. Courtesy/ASPM

Santa Fe Pro Musica News:

SANTA FE—On Saturday, Dec, 14, Santa Fe Pro Musica will present a free, half-hour organ recital featuring local keyboard extraordinaire David Solem.

This concert is part of the New Mexico Museum of Art’s Holiday Open House, a beloved Santa Fe tradition.

WHAT

  • Holiday Open House—Organ Concert

WHEN

  • Saturday, December 14 at Noon

WHERE

  • St. Francis Auditorium in the New Mexico Museum of Art 107 West Palace Ave. Santa
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Rodgers And Hammerstein’s ‘Oklahoma!’ Opens Nov. 21

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Laurey and Curly. Courtesy/Tri-M Productions

Cowboys versus farmers. Courtesy/Tri-M Productions

Tri-M Productions News:

Tri-M Productions will perform Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic of America musical theater, “Oklahoma!” opening Nov. 21 for one weekend only at the big St. Francis Auditorium of the New Mexico Museum of Art on the Santa Fe Plaza. Directed by Marilyn Barnes with music direction by Kathlene Ritch, this production features wonderful choreography by Laura Orozco Garrett (formerly of Moving Arts Española and now Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts in Albuquerque). Read More

Santa Fe Opera To Present Digital Premiere Of ‘The Pueblo Opera Program: And What Could Be Next’ Nov. 25

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Fashion designer Patricia Michaels of Taos Pueblo gives an interview on stage at the Santa Fe Opera. Production still courtesy of Beverly R. Singer for the Santa Fe Opera

SFO News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera will present the free digital premiere of The Pueblo Opera Program: And What Could Be Next, a documentary directed by Beverly R. Singer of Santa Clara Pueblo.

Produced by the Pueblo Opera Cultural Council (POCC) in collaboration with the Santa Fe Opera, the film chronicles the 50-year history between the Santa Fe Opera and the Pueblo and Tribal Nations of New Mexico and how its innovative programming Read More

Pianist Dmytro Choni To Perform In Los Alamos Nov. 24

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Dmytro Choni. Courtesy photo

LACA News:

Dmytro Choni, who took home bronze at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in June 2022, will perform a program presented by the Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA) at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 at Duane Smith Auditorium.

Choni is only the second Ukrainian pianist to medal at the prestigious Cliburn contest. He won hearts and accolades with a compelling and colorful musicality combined with a genuine, engaging stage presence. As one critic noted: “Each time he strode onstage, it was with winning confidence and a big smile. He’s clearly an accomplished, Read More

Young Musicians Win Top Awards At State Competitions

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From left, Angel Meng, Bryan Lee, Gavin Hu, Seojin Choi, Sequoya Ke and Hannah Li. Courtesy photo

LAMTA News:

Six young musicians from Los Alamos and Santa Fe were awarded top prizes at two state-level competitions hosted by the Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico (PMTNM) on Saturday Nov. 9. These competitions are an annual event and were held this year at Keller Hall, in UNM-Albuquerque.

The first competition held that day was the Honors Auditions, which is a two-tiered competition held by PMTNM. Each of New Mexico’s six districts hold their own competitions, and the first-place district Read More

Santa Fe Symphony: Black Box Jazz Club At LAHS Dec. 14

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SFS News:

The Santa Fe Symphony: Black Box Jazz Club is 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13 at Los Alamos High School 1300 Diamond Drive.

This exciting event transforms the Los Alamos High School Black Box Theater into a jazz club and features student ensembles from Los Alamos and Santa Fe.

Featuring sets from advanced and intermediate jazz combos, this performance offers a glimpse into the skills and techniques needed to perform America’s music—Jazz. Tickets: $15.

Visit santafesymphony,org or call 505.983.1414. Read More

Son Como Son Concert At Coronado Historic Site Nov. 10

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Department of Cultural Affairs News:

Coronado Historic Site will host a concert with New Mexico Latin band, Son Como Son, as they perform their lively music in the outdoor Diane Schuler Educational Pavilion.

Visitors are invited to bring a picnic, shop arts and crafts vendors, and enjoy the view of the Rio Grande while listening to one of New Mexico’s favorite Latin bands. The concert is included with regular admission of $7/adults and free to children 16 years and younger, Native/Tribal affiliations, disabled veterans and foster families.

The concert is 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at Coronado Read More

Coro De Cámara Presents ‘Jewelscapes’ Concerts Nov. 2-3

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Coro de Cámara News:

Precious and rare gemstones. Glittering choral gems. People living centuries and continents apart, connected through the power of music and storytelling. This is what’s in store for audiences at Coro de Cámara’s upcoming “Jewelscapes” concerts.11

There will be two matinee performances. One is 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road and the second is 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Unitarian Universalist Santa Fe, 107 West Barcelona Road in Santa Fe.

“Jewelscapes: Choral Gems from Around the World” kicks off the chamber choir’s 36th season. Read More

Filmmaker Gary Medina Cook Returns To SALA With Grammy-Award Winning Musician Bill Miller Sunday Nov. 3

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Musician Bill Miller

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

SALA Event Center is again hosting “The Genizaro Experience: Shadows in Light” filmmaker Gary Medina Cook Nov. 3. He will be accompanied by Grammy-award winning musician Bill Miller, whose song, “Visions” is featured in the film.

The event begins at 4 p.m. with a meet-and-greet, followed by a screening of the film and then Miller’s performance. Admission is free to SALA members and $30 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased at https://sala.losalamos.com.

Medina Cook previously showed his film Oct. Read More