• 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...)