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SUMMARY:Concert: El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego
DESCRIPTION:On May 30\, the Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live transmission of American composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s first opera\, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera\, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth\, the story depicts Frida\, sung by leading mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard\, leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead and reuniting with Diego\, portrayed by baritone Carlos Álvarez. \nThe famously feuding pair briefly relive their tumultuous love\, embracing both the passion and the pain before bidding the land of the living a final farewell. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Met-premiere staging of Frank’s opera\, a “confident\, richly imagined score” (New Yorker) that “bursts with color and fresh individuality” (Los Angeles Times). The vibrant new production\, taking enthusiastic inspiration from Frida and Diego’s paintings\, is directed and choreographed by Deborah Colker. \nLocal support for the Met: Live in HD series is provided by The Edward Hastings and Gino Barcone Trust.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/concert-el-ultimo-sueno-de-frida-y-diego/
LOCATION:Lensic Performing Arts Center\, 211 W San Francisco St\, Santa Fe\, NM
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SUMMARY:Concert: Renaissance Splendor
DESCRIPTION:Discover Europe’s Musical Masterpieces \nJuly 12–August 1\, 2026 \nJourney into the heart of Renaissance Spain and Italy\, where a resplendent world of sounds awaits. Twenty Desert Chorale artists—joined by the early music ensemble Incantare\, theorbo\, and organ—will transport you to the hallowed halls of grand cathedrals\, the mountains and seasides of the Mediterranean\, and beyond. Experience the breathtaking polyphony of these sacred and secular works\, creating a captivating tapestry of interwoven melodies that will fill you with the same wonder felt by those who first heard these masterworks centuries ago.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/concert-renaissance-splendor/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi\, Cathedral Place\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87501\, United States
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SUMMARY:Homecoming Concert: Familiar Sights and New Horizons
DESCRIPTION:Familiar Sights and New Horizons \nJuly 19–August 2\, 2026 \nMarking our nation’s 250th anniversary\, this program celebrates the rich yet comforting sounds of American roots choral music. Twenty-four professional vocalists from across the country will unite to perform fresh compositions by Shawn Kirchner\, Moira Smiley\, and Shavon Lloyd. These celebrated composers\, known for their masterful blending of classical choral traditions with American folk influences\, will explore themes of community and belonging. Piano\, violin\, and cello join the Desert Chorale for Alex Berko’s Sacred Place. This moving piece interweaves the structure of a Jewish service with environmental texts\, reflecting on the beautiful world we call home. Rounding out this program is the premiere of Cranes Coming Home by emerging composer Taja Astar\, winner of Chicago a cappella’s HerVoice competition. Find your own sense of home within this inspiring evening.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/homecoming-concert-familiar-sights-and-new-horizons/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi\, Cathedral Place\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87501\, United States
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SUMMARY:Concert: Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil
DESCRIPTION:A Sanctuary of Sound \nJuly 23–31\, 2025 \nLast performed in 2016\, the Santa Fe Desert Chorale is thrilled to continue the tradition of presenting Sergei Rachmaninoff’s profoundly beautiful and deeply spiritual All-Night Vigil (popularly known as Vespers). This cornerstone of choral music consists of fifteen movements of unaccompanied voices creating a cathedral of sound\, resonating with both the ancient and the innovative. Composed in less than two weeks in 1915 against the backdrop of war\, Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece marries traditional Orthodox chants with his distinctive harmonic language\, creating a work of great emotional depth. From the grand opening of “Come\, Let Us Worship” to the famous low B-flat descent in “Now Lettest Thou\,” the Vespers showcases the full expressive range of the human voice. The Desert Chorale will expand to 32 top-tier professional vocalists to tackle this Herculean work. Whether you’re hearing the Vespers for the first time or revisiting a beloved favorite\, this program promises to be an unforgettable journey through what many consider to be the pinnacle of Russian choral music.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/concert-rachmaninoffs-all-night-vigil/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi\, Cathedral Place\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87501\, United States
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SUMMARY:Recital: Santa Fe Desert Chorale Artist Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:Profound Poetry and Soaring Melodies \nJuly 29\, 2026 \nOur professional singers not only blend seamlessly in an ensemble—they also shine on the solo stage! Three of your favorite Desert Chorale artists come together for an art song recital in the close setting of St. Bede’s Episcopal Church. Sneak out of the office early and treat yourself to an afternoon filled with profound poetry and soaring melodies.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/recital-santa-fe-desert-chorale-artist-spotlight/
LOCATION:St Bede’s Episcopal Church\, 550 W San Mateo Road\, Santa Fe\, 87505
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SUMMARY:Concert: Carols & Lullabies
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Hope and Magic of the Holiday Season \nDecember 12-22\, 2026 \nMark your calendars in 2026 to celebrate the warmth\, light\, and beauty of the holiday season during the Desert Chorale’s 2026 Winter Festival. Our twenty-four professional artists and guest collaborative pianist return to the Land of Enchantment from across the nation for concerts\, caroling\, and more. Celebrate this festive time of year with beloved carols you know and love alongside new musical treasures to add to your collection of favorite seasonal tunes.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/concert-carols-lullabies/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi\, Cathedral Place\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87501\, United States
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