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John Donald Robb Musical Trust: The Annual John D. Robb, Jr. Concert ¡¡Música del Corazón!!

Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

3 pm This concert honors the contributions of John Donald Robb, Sr., former dean of the University of New Mexico’s College of Fine Arts and a recognized music pioneer. “¡¡Música del Corazón:  A Celebration of Nuevomexicano Music!!,” features performances by musicians of all ages who are linked to the Robb legacy. Presented in partnership with John Donald Robb Musical Trust. Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before concert

New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra Presents VIVA ITALIA! (Rental)

Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

2 pm The New Mexico Philharmonic presents VIVA ITALIA! Celebrate the romance of Italy with magical music by her greatest composers! Immerse yourself in Rossini’s beloved Overture to The Barber of Seville, Puccini’s soaring Crisantemi, gorgeous Vivaldi mandolin and guitar concertos, and so much more. Featuring dynamic young virtuoso guitarist Colin Davin. Christopher Confessore (yes, Italian!) returns behind the baton. $24, $35, $46, $68 Christopher Confessore, conductor Colin Davin, guitar Rossini: Overture to The Barber of Seville Vivaldi: Guitar Concerto in D Major Vivaldi: Mandolin Concerto in C Major (more...)

New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra’s Olga Kern International Piano Competition in Recital (Rental)

Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

November 14-15, November 17 & November 20, 2016 The Olga Kern International Piano Competition, in collaboration with the New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra, is a weeklong event celebrating piano.  It includes a brief awards ceremony, and then the winners of this impressive new contest are featured in recital.  The winners of the OKIPC are sure to have long and storied musical careers—don’t miss out on the opportunity to say you knew them when! Monday, November 14 General Admission—free to the public 10 am - 2 pm: Preliminaries 2 pm (more...)

Festival Ballet Albuquerque Presents The Nutcracker Ballet in the Land of Enchantment

Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

7 pm—Friday & Saturday 2 pm—Saturday & Sunday Festival Ballet Albuquerque, with choreography by Patricia Dickinson Wells, and full live orchestra under the baton of Maestro Guillermo Figueroa, present The Nutcracker Ballet in the Land of Enchantment.  This beloved holiday classic comes to life in the late 1800s in territorial New Mexico, with many surprises including Spanish and flamenco dancers, dancing southwestern snakes, sheep and shepherdesses, hummingbirds, a lively fandango, and a storyteller doll with children.  Traditional favorites such as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Snowflakes, and Flowers (more...)

New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Winter Winds and Brass (Rental)

Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

2 pm The New Mexico Philharmonic presents Winter Winds and Brass. New Mexico’s own Professor Eric Rombach-Kendall leads your NMPhil in a winter concert of winds and brass to warm up your afternoon! The program includes Mozart’s luminous Serenade in c minor, Reinecke’s remarkable and charming Octet, and more brassy classical gems by Cheetham, Warlock, and Tomasi. $24, $35, $46, $68 Eric Rombach-Kendall, conductor Mozart:  Serenade in c minor Reinecke: Octet, Op. 216 Cheetham: Commemorative Fanfare  Warlock: Capriol Suite Tomasi: Fanfares Liturgiques for Brass Ensemble, Timpani, and Drums

Siembra, Latino Theatre Season: Los Bufones

Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

7:30 pm—Friday and Saturday 2 pm—Sunday A world premiere based on Velázquez’ mesmerizing paintings of jesters and dwarfs at the court of Philip IV of Spain, Los Bufones brings to life these fascinating individuals—comedians and outcasts, confidantes and spies—in a richly melodic new theatre piece, sung in Spanish with English supertitles. For the King’s Bufones, who are both adored and hated in the world of the court, each day is a striving for balance in a web of intrigues and ambitions. In musical solos and ensembles, they reveal (more...)

New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Passionate Sunday: Protégé Series (Rental)

Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

2 pm The NMPhil Protégé Series returns, this time presenting gifted young cellist and Juilliard School freshman Edward Pogossian. Oriol Sans conducts a wondrous afternoon of music, including Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C and his stunning Symphony No. 49, “La passione.”  Also, youthful prodigy Felix Mendelssohn’s lyrical Sinfonia in d minor. $24, $35, $46, $68 Oriol Sans, conductor Edward Pogossian, cello Piazzolla: Melodía en La menor Haydn: Cello Concerto in C Major Haydn: Symphony No. 49, “La passione” Mendelssohn: Sinfonia in d minor The title, content, photos/images and (more...)

New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra Presents BACH, JUST BACH! (Rental)

Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

2 pm The New Mexico Philharmonic presents Bach, Just Bach! One of America’s most outstanding pianists—Katie Mahan—joins the New Mexico Philharmonic for an afternoon of nothing but Bach! Maestro William Intriligator of the Cheyenne Symphony called Mahan a “musician whose performances are both elegant and thoughtful, stylish and deep.” Sit back and savor four Bach concertos in one afternoon—including Brandenburg Concertos No. 1 and No. 3. $24, $35, $46, $68 David Felberg, conductor Katie Mahan, piano Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 Bach: Keyboard Concerto in A Major (more...)

New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra: Divertimento, Dances, & Vivaldi! (Rental)

Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

2 pm Maestra Suzanna Pavlovsky brings her singular passion and excitement to the podium in a colorful fall afternoon concert of sumptuous sound, featuring NMPhil stars violinist and concertmaster Krzysztof Zimowski and principal cellist Joan Zucker. The Baroque influence of Italy abounds—in Mozart's lush Divertimento in D, and three gorgeous Vivaldi Concerti. Los Angeles-based Michael McLean's innovative Five Dances will make you think “tango” and “fandango”! $24, $35, $46, $68 Suzanna Pavlovsky, conductor Krzysztof Zimowski, violin Joan Zucker, cello Mozart: Divertimento in D Major, K. 136 Vivaldi: (more...)

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