Events

Since forming in New York City in 1995, Solas have been a galvanizing element in the Irish music scene and setting new standards for musicianship, repertoire, and intensity.

HAYDN Quartet in D Major, Op. 33, No. 6, “Russian”
BRITTEN Quartet No. 2 in C Major, Op. 36
BRAHMS Quartet No. 3 in B-Flat Major, Op. 67

The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most soulful roots music voices of our time.

Embraced by college radio and MTV, The Ocean Blue made their mark with early singles “Between Something And Nothing”, “Drifting, Falling,” and “Ballerina Out of Control."

Celebrate the musical culture of Latin America, led by Maestro Guillermo Figueroa, presenting the talents the Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and guest soloists JP Jofre and Miguel del Águila.

Twyla Tharp's 60th anniversary tour features “Diabelli Variations,” set to Beethoven’s masterpiece, and a new reimagining of Philip Glass’ “Aguas da Amazonia.”

Four renowned guitarists from across the world come to the Lensic for the 25th International Guitar Night tour: Lulo Reinhardt, Sönke Meinen, Niwel Tsumbu, and Alexandra Whittingham.

Gillian Welch’s rich and remarkable career spans over twenty-five years, and she and her musical partner David Rawlings are a pillar of the modern acoustic music world. They have been hailed by Pitchfork as “modern masters of American folk” and “protectors of the American folk song” by Rolling Stone.

MOZART Quartet in C Major, K. 465
GABRIELLA SMITH Carrot Revolution
MENDELSSOHN Quartet No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 44, No. 3

Música, a bilingual show for families and kids, will have you dancing in and out of your seats during a joyful journey of Latin American rhythms.

Jazz luminary Branford Marsalis returns to the Lensic for an unforgettable evening of music.

Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray is all these things–and more.