The Santa Fe Symphony is part of the backbone of the Santa Fe arts community. Founded in 1984, it has become an important part of the community. Today, it consists of 65 musicians and over 80 choristers, all from New Mexico, many who have trained at institutions like Juilliard and Northwestern or who have performed with some of the best orchestras in the world.
They are also committed to providing cultural outreach programs to the Santa Fe community – which means every time you enjoy one of their shows, you are supporting their efforts.
So head out to the symphony for these upcoming performances.
Mozart, Haydn, Glinka & Fung
JUNO award-winning composer Vivian Fung is the first North American female composer to write for a female trumpet soloist, the Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra. This was composed for Mary Elizabeth Bowden, a Gold Medal Global Music Award winner. You’ll get to hear Bowden play Fung’s composition, as well as songs by Mozart, Franz Joseph Haydn, and Mikhail Glinka. This show takes place on Jan. 16.
Dvořák, Higdon & Rouse
On Feb. 13, enjoy another celebration of a female composer – this show features blue cathedral by Jennifer Higdon. You’ll also get to enjoy the symphony’s Principal Flutist Jesse Tatum in Pulitzer Prize-winner Christopher Rouse’s Flute Concerto. The program ends with a beautiful rendition of Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony.
Choral Masterworks—Choral Favorites
Just because they are well-known for their incredible musicians, make no mistake about it – the Santa Fe Symphony has also been recognized for its excellence in choral performances. This showcase takes place at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi on Feb. 27 – and it’s free to all, with no tickets required.
Appalachian Spring
Enjoy this special performance by the Martha Graham Dance Company on March 4 and 5. This is Aaron Copland’s most famous ballet, accompanied by live music from the symphony. You’ll also see the dance company’s Diversion of Angels with romantic music scored by Norman Dello Joio, 1937’s Immediate Tragedy created in response to the Spanish Civil War, and Andrea Miller’s new choreography set to music by William Epstein.
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