Events

Dynamic pianist Anne-Marie McDermott leads the orchestra from the keyboard in two different piano concertos by Mozart, K. 449 and K. 482. The concert opens with Haydn’s joyous Symphony No. 90.

Celebrated pianist Billy Childs comes to Santa Fe ,ably supported by his “combustible” (Downbeat) quartet for an evening of “ultra-sophisticated, gracefully crafted jazz” (The Guardian).

Leading sopranos Hui He and Ana María Martínez share the heartbreaking title role of the doomed geisha, with tenors Piero Pretti and Andrea Carè as the American naval officer who abandons her.

Live music and dance are powerfully combined in this poetic retelling of company founder Nai-Ni Chen’s experience as a Taiwanese immigrant coming to New York. The blending of Eastern and Western influences in Chen’s choreography is accented with contemporary classical music performed on stage by the remarkable Ahn Trio.

Tig Notaro is a groundbreaking stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director originally from Mississippi. Hailed for her effortless storytelling and fearless stage presence, her subject matter ranges from the delightfully absurd to the monumentally serious. Rolling Stone recently named Tig “one of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time.”

Great Art on Screen - The Prado Museum: A Collection of Wonders celebrates the 200th anniversary of the storied Prado Museum -- one of the most-visited museums in the world. Hosted by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons.

Hansard; noun. The official report of all parliamentary debates. See two-time Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Duncan (Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Queen), in this brand-new play by Simon Wood, broadcast live from the National Theatre in London.

Pianist Einav Yarden, already a rising star in Europe, makes her New Mexico debut in a superlative recital. Born in Israel and based in Berlin, her accolades include performances at the Verbier and Ravinia festivals.

Director Phelim McDermott tackles another one of Philip Glass’s masterpieces, following the now-legendary Met staging of Satyagraha. Star countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo is the title pharaoh, the revolutionary ruler who transformed ancient Egypt, with the striking mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges in her Met debut as his wife, Nefertiti.

Santa Fe’s Thanksgiving weekend tradition, Circus Luminous returns with a corps of acrobats, aerialists, dancers, and musicians. A socially conscious circus extravaganza filled with daring feats of balance and athleticism, poignant humor, and visual delights!

As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention.

Come and celebrate the joys of the season! The Pro Musica Baroque Ensemble presents this favorite holiday tradition in the festively decorated Loretto Chapel. Step back into the 18th century and experience chamber music as it is meant to be heard-in intimate, resonant and glorious spaces. Guest soloists are Clara Rottsolk, soprano and Marguerite Krull, soprano (alternating performances, schedule TBD)