Events

BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 2
GABRIELLA SMITH Brandenburg Interstices
BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 3

Joe Illick’s superlative New Year’s Eve concerts have become a holiday tradition. Ring in 2025 with an unforgettable night of classical music featuring Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with soloists Jennifer Rowley, Mariam Mouawad, Joshua Blue, and Zachary Nelson.

PURCELL Fantasia Upon One Note
PHILIP GLASS String Quartet No. 4, “Buczak”
BETSY JOLAS Quartet No. 3
ARVO PÄRT Solfeggio
BRAHMS Quartet in C Minor, Op. 51, No. 1

Ring in the new year with The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and a brilliant program featuring silver screen classics by the legendary film composer John Williams. Experience this blockbuster   extravaganza performed by your Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra under the baton of GRAMMY® Award-winning conductor Richard Kaufman.

The American Spiritual Ensemble is a critically-acclaimed professional group composed of some of the finest singers in the classical music world. The vocalists have thrilled audiences around the world with their dynamic renditions of classic spirituals and Broadway numbers.

American soprano Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production of Verdi’s Aida by Michael Mayer that brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations.

MOZART Divertimento in F Major, K. 138
LOU HARRISON Concerto for Pipa and Strings
MOZART Symphony No. 29 in A Major, K. 201
WU MAN Blue and Green (arr. Colin Jacobsen)

"Every generation has that super special guitarist, one with star quality and universal appeal, praised for their effortless technique and musical integrity. We have Miloš–the hottest guitarist in the world." (The Sunday Times). Don't miss Miloš playing selections from his debut Sony Classical release Baroque. 

Jesse Cook, Juno winning master guitarist, known for his intoxicating fusion of world music, has travelled the globe looking for sounds that resonate with him. “I like finding common ground for different music traditions, a space where music from around the world can come together,” Cook explains. “A place where modern sounds can mix with ancient timbres.”

Jazz at Lincoln Center celebrates the Crescent City with songs that evoke the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras. From Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to Ellis Marsalis and James Black, you’ll be captivated by the timeless spirit of this vibrant city. Featuring Quiana Lynell, Milton Suggs, and Luther Allison.

The enchanting Ballet Folklórico de México returns to the Lensic for an evening of brilliant dance, music, and spirit. For over 70 years, Ballet Folklórico de México has served as a cultural ambassador, captivating audiences with the beauty of Mexico from its Columbian and Spanish influences through to modern day.

Kodo has perfected centuries-old taiko drumming techniques over its nearly 50-year history. Their name means both “heartbeat,” and “children of the drum.” And, indeed, a Kodo concert taps into our primal need for rhythm. You’ll never forget their precision, endurance, and strength.