Lensic Presents 2022-23 Season

The scorching ecstasy of Tower of Power’s horn section leads the way as this legendary band continues to punch out the soul, funk, and R&B hits that have made them music legends for over 50 years.

One of today’s most beloved folk groups, The Wailin’ Jennys continue to create some of the most critically acclaimed and exciting music on the folk-roots scene.

A joyous bilingual look at the vibrant heart of Mexican culture. You'll meet young Vita, who wonders why her family is throwing a party for deceased loved ones. When a candy skeleton in her grandmother's cemetery suddenly springs to life, she finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of Día de los Muertos.

Created by one of today’s most vital voices in American Roots music, “Bone Hill” is a dramatic musical look at four generations of women in Martha Redbone’s own Appalachian Mountain Cherokee family.

Known for its theatrical expressiveness, high production quality, and authentic communication with every audience member. The company's repertory pairs the ballets of legendary creators with those of contemporary visionaries, bringing a new understanding and appreciation of dance.

Get in the holiday spirit with Australia’s rock stars of the opera, The TEN Tenors, as they present their unique selection of traditional and contemporary seasonal favorites. With soaring versions of “Joy to the World,” “White Christmas,” “Amazing Grace,” “Winter Wonderland,” and more, The Ten Tenors “Home for the Holidays" is the perfect way to celebrate the joy of the season.

A holiday gift you’ll never forget, join The Manhattan Transfer as they sing their hits and welcome in the holidays with music from their beloved Christmas repertoire. Celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2022, The Manhattan Transfer continues to set the standard as one of the world’s most innovative vocal groups with their blend of pop, jazz, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, swing and a cappella music.

The Lensic’s New Year’s Eve tradition continues as Joe Illick, music director and principal conductor of the Fort Worth Opera, leads an all-star orchestra to ring in the new year.

The ultimate celebration of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin! The elevated concert experience brings a community together with timeless music that speaks to the complicated human condition, honoring the impassioned and transcendent music of one of America’s most beloved singer-songwriter.

A journey through the first 50 years of jazz song, including the music of icons including Ma Rainey, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland. Featuring three guest vocalists and an alI-star jazz ensemble, the concert begins with the early blues and jazz of the 1920s and ends in the early 1950s.

Featuring an entirely new quartet of guitarists, each performing in their own styles and traditions. Performers this year include Australian classical guitarist Stephanie Jones, Spanish flamenco star Jesús Guerrero, Canadian jazz guitarist Jocelyn Gold, and Russian fingerstyle player Alexandr Misko.

Japanese taiko-drumming troupe Kodo returns to the Lensic for a dramatic performance filled with pulsing rhythms, athletic virtuosity, and stirring passion.

Doktor Kaboom is having trouble picking his favorite science demonstrations, so he’s bringing them all! Unfortunately, there’s no way to do them all. Enter The Wheel of Science! Give the wheel a spin and wherever the wheel stops, that’s what’s next!

New Mexico Jazz Festival Event. Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez each started life in Havana then brought their talent and passion for music (Rodriguez on piano and Martinez on percussion) to the States.

Following the award-winning worldwide success of the Take Me to the River tours celebrating Memphis, Take Me to the River - NOLA LIVE! gathers some of the most influential figures of modern New Orleans funk R&B, soul and jazz, together on the same stage for a night of unforgettable music with individual and collaborative performances from Dumstaphunk, George Porter, Jr, and Jon Cleary.

Lensic favorite Lúnasa returns to Santa Fe for a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration! “The hottest Irish acoustic group on the planet” (Irish Voice), Lúnasa’s stomping, fleet live sets run through the many musical styles of the Emerald Isle, showcasing some of the craftiest fiddle, pipe, and guitar work you'll ever see.

Paul Taylor molded the dance company that bears his name into one of the preeminent performing ensembles in the world, leading it until his death in 2018. The New York-based troupe performs works from Taylor's massive choreographic legacy plus a new piece from PTDC Resident Choreographer, Lauren Lovette.

The brainchild of internationally accomplished pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis, the PIANO BATTLE sees the duo go head-to-head on stage, charming and enchanting the audience with a variety of classical pieces. The two artists, with distinctly different performance styles, take turns to perform pieces by composers such as Chopin, Liszt and Debussy.

A humbly compelling and beloved instrument gains expressive, virtuoso freedom with the George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. At their hands, the ever-present relevance of popular music meets the lofty sounds of “highbrow” fare in a delicious acoustic mash-up like nothing else you’ve heard.