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—Guillermo Figueroa, Principal Conductor In our shining city, filled with resplendent visual and performing arts, The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus stands as the crown jewel! phenomenal talent of our world-class orchestral and choral musicians is like no other, complemented by award-winning guest artists presenting the very best of classical music of all ages, for all ages. I am proud to be the Principal Conductor of this magnificent cultural treasure, and look forward to welcoming you to our concerts at Santa Fe's historic Lensic Performing Arts Center this season. See you at The Symphony!
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LILI BOULANGER D’un matin de printemps (One Spring Morning) ERNEST CHAUSSON Poème for Violin and Orchestra, op.25 Nikki Chooi, Violin MAURICE RAVEL Tzigane for Violin and Orchestra Nikki Chooi, Violin NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade One of the finest conductors of her generation. —The New York Times Sunday, September 11, 2022 | The Lensic—4:00 pm “ JoAnn Falletta Guest Conductor The Symphony is honored to hand the baton to multipleAward-winningGRAMMY®conductor JoAnn Falletta for our 39th Season Opener! Page 4
4:00 pm—The Lensic | Sunday, October 9, 2022 In collaboration with our partners at the American Pianists Association, The Santa Fe Symphony is proud to present Kenny Broberg, 2021 American Pianists Award Winner and Classical DeHaan Fellow. Guillermo Figueroa Principal Conductor The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus CÉSAR FRANCK Symphonic Variations Kenny Broberg, Piano ERNST VON DOHNÁNYI Variations on a Nursery Tune, op.25 Kenny Broberg, Piano IGOR STRAVINSKY The Firebird: Suite
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7:00 pm—The Lensic Saturday, N0vember 19, 2022 Guillermo Figueroa Principal Conductor Carmen Flórez-Mansi Choral Director GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL Messiah The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra The Santa Fe Symphony Chorus Devon Guthrie, Soprano Daryl Freedman, Mezzo-Soprano Joshua Dennis, Tenor Joseph Beutel, Baritone Paul J. Roth, Collaborative Piano The run-time for this abridged version of Messiah is approximately 2.5 hours, with one intermission. MESSIAHHANDEL'S Lift every voice and sing! —James Weldon Johnson The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 4:00 pm—The Lensic Sunday, November 20, 2022
SEASONOFSOUNDSTHE| The Lensic— 4:00 pm Over the course of many years, our holiday pops concerts have become a Santa Fe tradition! Join us this season for a brilliant program packed with winter favorites the entire family can enjoy! Plus, our "future players" at the Santa Fe Youth Symphony, under the direction of their Associate Artistic Director & Conductor William Waag, return for more exciting side-by-side performances! The Santa Fe Symphony The Santa Fe Youth Symphony Guillermo Figueroa Principal Conductor Page 8
5:00 pm—The Lensic | Saturday, December 24, 2022
The Santa Fe Opera’s prestigious Apprentice Program for Singers is internationally recognized as one of the finest programs of its type. Each year, approximately 40 apprentice singers are chosen from a competitive applicant pool. Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
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Guillermo Figueroa Principal Conductor In collaboration with the Santa Fe Opera, we proudly present A Night at the Opera again this season at the beautiful Lensic Performing Arts Center! Under the baton of Maestro Guillermo Figueroa, this spectacular performance is back by popular demand, and features operatic favorites sung by members of the Santa Fe Opera's 2022 Apprentice Singers! The Santa Fe Symphony Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Singers
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A love letter to Santa Fe! “ The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus We couldn't be more thrilled about the upcoming 2022–2023 Season. It strikes The Santa Fe Symphony's well-known balance of orchestral favorites and fresh new classical offerings. Each concert is packed with excitement and we are delighted to continue presenting a diverse range of composers and soloists as an integral part of our season. We are also excited to continue partnering with other organizations in Santa Fe and engage even more community members across Santa Fe next season. Our 39th Season represents so much of what is amazing about classical music as a living art form, and we are proud to fulfill our motto of bringing great music to life.®
Sunday, October 30, 2022—3:00 pm
Enjoy some of the most beloved Christmas carols of all time, accompanied by the The Symphony Brass and Organ. This popular annual performance is The Symphony’s gift to the Santa Fe community during the holiday season! Doors open at 6:15 pm.
During this exciting 39th Season, The Santa Fe Symphony's Choral Director, Carmen Flórez-Mansi, leads the angelic voices of our chorus for three spectacular free community concerts! Enjoy beautiful choral music at the iconic Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi—with Paul Roth on collaborative piano. Bring the entire family! All ages are welcome.
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Join us as we celebrate those who served our country, and their families, with a beautiful program of uplifting music featuring the full Santa Fe Symphony Chorus and The Santa Fe Symphony Chamber Ensemble. Doors open at 2:15 pm. more at santafesymphony.org/chorus
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022—7:00 pm
MEMORIAL DAY | Sunday, May 21, 2023—3:00 pm
The Santa Fe Symphony Chorus invites you to experience a beautiful afternoon of choral favorites performed by the full Chorus and featured soloists. Doors open at 2:15 pm.
4:00 pm—The Lensic | Sunday, January 15, 2023 “ The horn sound was golden and pure ... —Paul Robinson Widely recognized as one of the most technically commanding performers of the horn, Jon Boen takes center stage for the world premiere of his fabulous arrangement of Jan Bach’s Concerto for Horn and Orchestra. GEORGE GERSHWI N Lullaby for Strings JAN BACH Concerto for Horn and Orchestra JONATHAN BOEN , H orn WILLIAM GRANT STILL Symphony No.1 in A-flat Major “Afro-American” Guillermo Figueroa Principal Conductor The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
We present Hector Berlioz' brilliant symphonie dramatique in celebration of Maestro Figueroa’s 70th birthday and seventh incredible season with The Santa Fe Symphony. Love anmusicofexpresscannottheideamusic,whilemaygiveideaoflove. —Hector Berlioz Page 14
TIRANNOJOHNADRIANSMITHROBINSONREBECCA 4:00 pm—The Lensic | Sunday, February 19, 2023 HECTOR BERLIOZ Roméo et SymphonieJuliette:dramatique, op.17 The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra The Santa Fe Symphony Chorus Rebecca Robinson, Mezzo-Soprano John Tiranno, Tenor Adrian Smith, Baritone The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Guillermo Figueroa Principal Conductor Carmen Flórez-Mansi Choral Director
MEETSBARTÓK BÉLA BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra, Sz 116, BB 123 LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 in A Major, op.92 Sunday, March 26, 2023 | The Lensic—4:00 pm Guillermo Figueroa Principal Conductor Ever thine, ever mine, ever ours. Ludwig van Beethoven
4:00 pm—The Lensic | Sunday, April 16, 2023 JOSEPH HAYDN Symphony No. 6 “Le Matin” (Morning) SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Violin Concerto in G Minor, op.80 SamuelVargasAbrahamTeixeira, Violin CLAUDE DEBUSSY La mer Guillermo Figueroa Principal Conductor WildEarth Guardians joins us in the first of a three-year copresentation celebrating the wonders of planet Earth. This brilliant performance features the 2021 Robert Frederick Smith First Prize Winner, Samuel Vargas, as part of an ongoing partnership with the Sphinx Organization. Sphinx is dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts, honoring the outstanding achievements of young Black and Latinx classical string players. ONEONE The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
At his young age, Fung seems to be one of those rare musicians with a Midas touch: he quickly envelopes every score he plays in an almost palpable golden aura.
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FATE FINALEAND EMILIE MAYER Faust Overture, op.46 EDWARD ELGAR Cello Concerto in E Minor, op.85 Zlatomir Fung, Cello PYOTR TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5 Guillermo Figueroa Principal Conductor The muse doesn't come without being called. —Pyotr Tchaikovsky The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
Page 20 Sunday performances at The Lensic offer something unique for our club members—a private reception just a short walk from The Lensic! Still uplifted by the concert, members of our Symphony Club, Musicians’ Circle, Conductors’ Circle, and above gather with their guests at this stunning gallery. NOT YET A MEMBER? Call The Symphony's Development Manager Carole Áine Langrall at 505.552.3916 or email clangrall@santafesymphony.org. Many thanks to the owners of Galerie Züger and Art Advisor Mary Felton for their gracious hospitality. Galerie Züger | 120 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe | art@galeriezuger.com Meet our guest artists and conductors, chat with orchestral and choral musicians, and mingle with your guests, Board members, and other patrons in the one of the most popular galleries in town! We are thrilled to return to in-person events this season and look forward to your good company before, during, and now after the concerts—again at Galerie Züger. Special thanks to Casa Rondeña Winery for donating their award-winning wine to our private Symphony Club events. The Symphony Club Room at Galerie Züger is back!
We look forward to welcoming you to our 2023 Annual Gala! Details will be available soon at santafesymphony.org/gala. Special Events 2023 Annual Gala 2022 Home for the Holidays Monday, December 5 6:00 PM THE CLUB AT LAS CAMPANAS
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ANN NEUBERGER MANY THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS, UNDERWRITERS, AND SPONSORS FOR MAKING OUR 2022–2023 SEASON OF PERFORMANCES POSSIBLE! $10,000 and above $5,000 and above Additional Support $20,000 and above The Santa Fe Symphony's 2022–2023 Season is supported in part by the City of Santa Fe Arts and Cultural Department and the 1% Lodger's Tax; and New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts. GRANTORS Julie & Michael TERESADAWSONPIERCEIn Loving Memory of Mort Morrison KOMIS ENTERPRISES, LLC LAURIE ROSSI DAVID BEATTY emil & cecilia MATIC GUILLERMO FIGUEROA & VALERIE TURNER RONALD E. RINKER CHARITABLE TRUST In Loving Memory of Ron Rinker KATHRYN O'KEEFFE Charitable Foundation Dee McIntyreAnn BARBARA COOPER Many thanks to our partners, underwriters, and sponsors for making our 2022 2023 Season Concerts possible! $10,000 and above $5,000 and above Additional Support $20,000 and above ACEVES BARBARA COOPER The Santa Fe Symphony's 2022–2023 Season is supported in part by the City of Santa Fe Arts and Cultural Department and the 1% Lodger's Tax; and New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts. AGENCIESGRANTING In Loving Memory of Mort Morrison Charitable Foundation KAY & NEEL STORR GUILLERMO FIGUEROA & VALERIE TURNER DR. MARYLOU WITZ FAITH & DAVID PEDOWITZ NEUBERGER BERMAN JULIE & MIKE DAWSON KOMIS ENTERPRISES, LLC
The Santa Fe community supports The Symphony in a variety of ways. One unique and rewarding option is to underwrite or sponsor an individual concert. Individuals and businesses can directly support a Symphony or Chorus concert through sponsorship, with a variety of ticket, marketing, and other benefits. Sponsors may also dedicate a Symphony concert to honor or memorialize a loved one, or celebrate a friend, family member, or special occasion. to support your Santa Fe Symphony!
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SFS Strata Series Stay tuned! Our popular SFS Strata series returns with new programs and collaborations—featuring select members of our pheneomal orchestra at diverse venues across Santa Fe! santafesymphony.org/strata Join our mailing list and stay up to date on our 2022–2023 SFS Strata series! Beethoven's Harp, New Mexico Museum of Art The Soldier's Tale, Scottish Rite Masonic Temple Page 26
Our dynamic Virtual Concert Series continues with three new digital premieres on Santa Fe Symphony TV at venues across Santa Fe! An annual subscription of $80 to Santa Fe Symphony TV (one year from date of purchase) includes access to our Virtual Concert Series, Encore Features, Encore Series, FREE videos, and select new content, as released. You may also buy each individual program of our series ($20 each) and Encore Features ($5 each) on demand. DOWNLOAD THE SYMPHONY APP! Subscribe now to Santa Fe Symphony TV! AVAILABLE ON MULTIPLE DEVICES
Our annual Discovery Concerts bring 1600 elementary school children to The Lensic for bilingual performances with the full Orchestra and storytellers— presenting a unique and powerful musical opportunity that many students will experience for the very first time!
In partnership with the Santa Fe Public Schools, our award-winning and innovative music mentoring program brings music professionals into the classrooms to support school ensemble programs through music coaching and one-on-one mentoring. Each year, we present FREE choral concerts—in the fall, winter, and spring—to the Santa Fe community. These concerts feature family-friendly, entertaining, and engaging programs for all ages and highlight the talents of our orchestral and choral musicians. We are the music! Our education programs channel the talents of our orchestra, chorus, and collaborative partners to create accessible music experiences in our community, impacting approximately 4000 New Mexicans of all ages each year.
Discover your musical horizons.
Our popular Library Concerts feature Symphony musicians playing a variety of popular and classical music—demonstrating each of their instruments—while fostering a lively interaction with all. Geared towards kids ages five to ten, all ages are welcome
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Community & Learning NEW! Santa Fe Symphony Chamber Ensembles perform in a variety of community settings, including local schools, retirement homes and assisted living facilities, and this year—Santa Fe Farmer's Market Del Sur, a collaboration with the Santa Fe Youth Symphony. NEW! We are proud to announce an exciting expansion of our Kids Classical Concerts performance calendar, adding Pueblo and other Northern New Mexico communities to our hour-long music education concerts in the Santa Fe Public Schools and beyond. NEW! We have added a concerto competition for outstanding music students in high school and higher ed classes throughout the state of New Mexico, offering them a chance to perform with us and win a cash prize to further their music education. NEW! Everyone deserves music. We now offer free tickets to students, ages 6 to 22, on a first-come-first-served basis to our 2022–2023 Subscription Concerts. Discounted rush tickets to students and teachers at SFPS and local Pueblos are also available! Discover your own rhythm. To learn more about The Santa Fe Symphony's community programs or to sign up for free or discounted ticket offers, please contact Alexis Corbin, Education Manager at acorbin@santafesymphony.org or visit santafesymphony.org/community. The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
301 Griffin Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 505.983.1414 santafesymphony.org PO Box 9692, Santa Fe, NM 87504 Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm The Symphony Box Office: BusinessOnline:Phone:Mail:Hours: There is no better way to optimize your Symphony experience than by becoming a subscriber! C0ntact The Symphony's Patron Services Associate Regina Klapper today at rklapper@santafesymphony.org or 505.983.1414. You will save on Symphony *fees, receive early season announcements for 2023–2024, and keep your same great seats for each concert—year after year! *Please note that The Lensic adds a $4 preservation fee per seat, per concert. Children 6 to 14 years of age are half price with purchase of adult ticket. Sorry, no children under 6 years of age—Call The Symphony Box Office to inquire about dress rehearsal attendance for parents with children under 6. Students 6 t0 22, military, and first responders receive 10% off, upon request—not available online. Our exciting 39th season features new collaborative engagements, award-winning guest talent, and inspirational music performed by your outstanding Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus. You will be guaranteed a seat from your favorite section of The Lensic—for every concert. Subsription series tickets range from $22 to $92. Full subscribers receive 10% off when you select the full series. Can't make it to one of our concerts? No problem. For Symphony Subscribers,exchange needs within the season are easily accommodated by contacting The Symphony Box Office. Just give us a call, or stop by The Symphony office. We would love to meet you! The Santa Fe Symphony is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Page 30
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