EmmaScherer, Execu
The Santa Fe Symphony is stronger and more vibrant than ever, thanks to YOU. In our 41st Season, you can expect to hear stirring orchestral and choral performances, see music transform the lives of children and families, and experience great music all across Santa Fe.
As we embark on the next decade, we invite you to be our voice in the community! Invite a friend to join you for a concert. Volunteer to assist with our performances or in the offices. Join our family of subscribers, donors, and friends. Sponsor a student, soloist, or adopt a musician. Learn more about our new Education & Engagement programs thanks to this season’s exciting merger with the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association. Share your thoughts with us and tell us what you’d like to hear. Because YOU are the music. Every note we play is in your key.
Thank you for your support of great music in Santa Fe. See you at The Symphony!
YOU ARE THE MUSIC.
Tuesday, July 9
7:30 pm— MAGERS FIELD AT FORT MARCY PARK
SONRISAS! SMILES OF A SUMMER NIGHT
THE SANTA FE SYMPHONY AND NOSOTROS
Thomas Heuser, Guest Conductor
As part of "Santa Fe Summer Scene," the largest free summer entertainment series in New Mexico, we're proud to present this exciting community concert in celebration of the final performance of our 40th Anniversary Season. Gather your friends and family and experience this collaborative performance with The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and the exciting rhythms of the Latin-music powerhouse band, Nosotros! Gain entry to the first half of the field closest to the stage with $40 VIP Lawn Tickets while they last!
The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
Guillermo Figueroa,
The 41st Season of The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus promises to be our best ever, with thrilling and innovative programs, performed by our extraordinary musicians in one of the loveliest concert halls anywhere, The Lensic.
Join us for a glorious ride of great music-making, from Mozart's masterpiece—his 41st symphony, the famous 'Jupiter' which will open the season—to the blockbuster season finale, when we present Berlioz' epic work, La damnation de Faust, certainly our most ambitious undertaking yet.
Your Symphony, your music, The Santa Fe Symphony!
GREAT MUSIC-MAKING
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT
WITH THE SANTA FE SYMPHONY
The Santa Fe Symphony proudly joins this incredible songwriter and composer for one night only as part of his Want Symphonic tour! Building on the success of our performance with Lyle Lovett last fall, we are thrilled to continue our collaborative performances at the Santa Fe Opera with Lensic 360 for the second year in a row. This is a non-subscription, but very special event you do not want to miss!
Monday, September 9 7:30 pm— SANTA FE OPERA
Demanding and artful, he just may be this generation's Joni Mitchell.
—Los Angeles Times
Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
CarmenFlórezMan s i,
The Santa Fe Symphony Chorus is choral music at its finest that excites the senses and represents the diverse community of Santa Fe.
We are honored to continue this great tradition of excellence in choral music this season in our collaboration with Maestro Figueroa and the orchestral musicians of The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra.
I am honored to lead this amazing chorus to new heights.
EXCITES THE SENSES
Carmen Flórez-Mansi leads The Santa Fe Symphony Chorus for three spectacular community concerts in 2024–2025. Enjoy beautiful choral music at the iconic Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in downtown Santa Fe with Collaborative Pianist Paul J. Roth and organist Dr. James Yeager. Be serenaded and inspired by our outstanding ensembles, including The Symphony Chorus, The Symphony Chamber Singers, The Symphony Choral Scholars, The Symphony Brass and Chamber Ensembles, and members of our newly-formed Youth Choruses. Be sure to bring the entire family, as all ages are welcome at these concerts.
CHORAL MASTERWORKS
Sunday, October 27
3:00 pm
CAROLS & CHORUSES
Tuesday, December 10 7:00 pm
WE REMEMBER
Thursday, May 22 7:00 pm
Sunday, September 22
4:00 pm
AMERICAN IN PARIS
Guillermo Figueroa
Music Director
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 “Jupiter”
Maurice Ravel
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83
Clayton Stephenson, Piano
George Gershwin
An American in Paris
Stephenson is not just a remarkable virtuoso, but a poet, a dramatist, and a master storyteller.
—Gramophone
Sunday, October 20 4:00 pm LENSIC
SWAN LAKE
Guillermo Figueroa
Music Director
Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Selections from Swan Lake Suite, op.20
Igor Stravinsky
Petrushka , K012
Music begins where words end. Tchaikovsky
The runtime for this abridged version of Messiah is approximately 2.5 hours, with one intermission.
Kevin Burdette, B a ss
rouch , Tenor
Gina Perregrino, Mezzo-Soprano
Cadie J. Bryan, Soprano
Saturday, November 16 & Sunday, November 17
7:00 pm & 4:00 pm LENSIC
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
Gary Thor Wedow Guest Conductor
Carmen Flórez-Mansi
Choral Director
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL
Messiah
The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra
The Santa Fe Symphony Chorus
Cadie J. Bryan, Soprano
Gina Perregrino, Mezzo-Soprano
Aaron Crouch, Tenor
Kevin Burdette, Bass
Paul J. Roth, Collaborative Piano
Sunday, December 8
4:00 pm LENSIC
SOUNDS OF THE SEASON
Guillermo Figueroa Music Director
The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra
The Santa Fe Symphony Chorus
The Santa Fe Youth Symphony Orchestra
Laurie Rossi, Guest Conductor
Concerto Competition Winner, Senior Division
Experience a brilliant program packed with winter favorites the entire family can enjoy under the baton of Maestro Guillermo Figueroa, with a special guest conductor appearance by Laurie Rossi. TOGETHER is definitely better, and we are thrilled to share the stage with the "future players" from our Santa Fe Symphony Youth Orchestra conducted by William Waag, as they join us for the first side-by-side performance post merger.
You have to work hard but it is a lot of fun and the conductor really tries to get the orchestra to be the best they can be!
Santa Fe Youth Symphony Orchestra Student
Tuesday, December 24 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm LENSIC
THE SYMPHONY & TIME FOR THREE
Guillermo Figueroa
Music Director
Charles Yang, Violin & Vocals
Nicolas “Nick” Kendall, Violin & Vocals
Ranaan Meyer, Double Bass & Vocals
Celebrate Christmas Eve with The Santa Fe Symphony and the GRAMMY® and Emmy Award-winning ensemble, Time For Three (TF3). With charismatic performances and remarkable achievements, TF3 pushes creative boundaries, leaving audiences worldwide captivated—standing at the busy intersection of Americana, modern pop, and classical music. In addition to their incredible arrangements of Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Led Zeppelin, and others, Time for Three and The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra will perform special arrangements of holiday favorites including The Christmas Song, Edelweiss, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, a special Hanukkah MashUP, and more!
Sunday, January 19
4:00 pm— LENSIC
MUSIC OF THE SILVER SCREEN
Richard Kaufman Guest Conductor
Join us as we ring in the new year with a blockbuster program featuring silver screen classics by the legendary film composer John Williams. Experience this all-John Williams extravaganza performed by your Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra under the baton of GRAMMY® Award-winning conductor Richard Kaufman. An Emmy Nominated Producer and Director as well, Maestro Kaufman is one of Hollywood’s most soughtafter film score conductors, regularly appearing with top orchestras across the globe. Don’t miss the debut of this musical genius with The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra at the Lensic—a performance you don’t want to miss!
MUSIC OF LATIN AMERICA
Guillermo Figueroa
Music Director
Roberto Sierra
Sinfonía No. 3 “La Salsa”
Astor Piazzola
Concerto for Bandoneón “Aconcagua”
JP Jofre, Bandoneón
Ariel Ramírez
Misa Criolla
The Santa Fe Symphony Chorus
Miguel del Águila Conga
Miguel del Águila, Conga
Sunday, February 23
4:00 pm
Sunday, March 9
4:00 pm LENSIC
Figueroa
GAELIC Guillermo
Music Director
SIBELIUS Finlandia , op.26
Side-by-side performance with The Santa Fe Youth Symphony Orchestra
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Violin Concerto in D Major, op.35
Sirena Huang, Violin Amy Beach Symphony in E Minor, op.32, “Gaelic”
The Baltimore Sun
Sirena Huang, Violin Gold Medalist
11th Quadrennial International
Violin Competition of Indianapolis impeccable technique…
EROICA
Guillermo Figueroa
Music Director
Jessie Montgomery
Starburst for String Orchestra
Jennifer Higdon
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
David Felberg, Violin
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, “Eroica”
Sunday, April 13 4:00 pm
ThereseCarmack, Mez zo-Soprano
JosephDenn
Brandon Cedel, Bass-Baritone
ChristopherHumbertJr.,
Sunday, May 18 4:00 pm
FAUST
Guillermo Figueroa
Music Director
Carmen Flórez-Mansi
Choral Director
Hector Berlioz
La damnation de Faust , op.24
The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra
The Santa Fe Symphony Chorus
Maire Therese Carmack, Mezzo-Soprano
Joseph Dennis, Tenor
Brandon Cedel, Bass-Baritone
Christopher Humbert Jr., Bass-Baritone
JOIN THE ENCORE SOCIETY
TODAY!
The sound of your applause at every performance reminds us why we do what we do. It’s because of you, we keep bringing great music to life® year after year. Donors in the Encore Society will have the unique opportunity to honor our landmark 40th Anniversary Season and celebrate the future of The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus through a generous pledge fulfilled over several years.
In the coming seasons, The Symphony will have a renewed focus on music education and community engagement thanks to our merger with the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association. We will combine our two organizations’ award-winning education programs, serving the youth and families of Santa Fe with jazz, mariachi, orchestral, and chamber music training programs. In our 41st Season, we will expand these existing programs and found three new youth choruses for children of all ages.
The Symphony is poised to elevate music and create an enduring legacy for generations to come, presenting outstanding New Mexico musicians, world-class soloists, muchbeloved orchestral favorites, new and rarely performed works, all while increasing our commitment to enrich the lives of every Santa Fean.
Join us as we enter this exciting new chapter of our history. Play your part in our future.
Become an Encore Society donor by committing to a $40,000 pledge over four years to support great music in Santa Fe. Contact Katie Rountree, Development Director, for more information at krountree@santafesymphony.org or 505.600.3976.
Let your applause be heard.
Callie O’Buckley,Education & Eng
EDUCATION &
ENGAGEMENT
GET TO KNOW THE NEW TEAM
I am delighted to join The Santa Fe Symphony as the new Education & Engagement Director. With a deep passion for music education and a dedication to community enrichment, I am excited to begin working with our vibrant community and expanding our youth programming for the upcoming season.
Music has the power to unite, inspire, and transform lives. Our community programs and youth initiatives aim to make music accessible to all, fostering a love for music across generations. From educational performances to youth music classes, we are committed to nurturing talent and building connections in our community.
Together, let's create a harmonious community where music thrives. Thank you for your continued support, and here's to a season filled with beautiful melodies and inspiring moments!
I'm so grateful for the endless possibilities that may arise for our students with the upcoming merger. From added side-by-sides, extra musical support, and better visibility for our young musicians, to extra hands on deck for our staff to help run a smooth ship, I'm so very hopeful for all the additional ways the SFYSA-SFS merger will help us better support our students and community!
EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT
The Santa Fe Symphony's Education & Engagement programs exist to inspire and engage the people of Northern New Mexico, cultivating a lifelong passion for great music. As part of our merger with the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association, we’re thrilled to add award-winning mariachi, jazz, orchestral, and chamber music training programs for youth—ages 7–20—to The Symphony's existing free community concerts.
Together, these programs will serve thousands of youth, families, and music lovers of all ages:
• Enhancing Santa Fe’s cultural landscape
• Expanding music education programs for our youth
• Educating developing minds
• Elevating student experiences
• Enriching the lives of children and their families
Over 70 financial aid awards to our students in our 2023–2024 year.
Over 5,000 students have participated in youth music classes since 1994.
27% of students were awarded financial aid for classes, instruments, and tickets.
Youth music classes serving nearly 300 students annually from 7-20 years old.
3,000+ Santa Feans of all ages attend 20+ free concerts each season, including the Southside Library, The Santa Fe Farmers' Del Sur Market, Eight Northern Indian Pueblos, Santa Fe Senior Centers, Santa Fe Public Schools, and more.
3 annual free community concerts at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.
1,600 fifth-graders attended their first Santa Fe Symphony Concert through the annual Discovery Concerts at the Lensic.
110 free tickets offered to students and guardians for Lensic concerts throughout the season.
120+ at-risk youth in Santa Fe Public Schools receive private instruction through The Symphony’s award-winning mentor program.
LEARN MORE
about The Projects at santafesymphony.org/ education-engagement
The Youth Symphony Orchestra gave me an outlet for my creativity and challenged my abilities as a musician and a performer. It allowed me to meet incredible people who inspired me to be a better musician.
Remy Patterson, Orchestra and Jazz Project Alumni
The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 23
SPECIAL EVENTS SAVE
WINTER GALA
Thursday, December 12
6:00 pm LA FONDA ON THE PLAZA
Join us in a new location as we celebrate the growth of our Education & Engagement Programs! This festive evening includes good friends, fabulous food, premium wines, and wonderful holiday music. All proceeds benefit the newly-expanded programs of The Symphony. Support great music and education at this exciting winter gala!
ANNUAL GALA
Saturday, May 31
6:00 pm FOUR SEASONS RESORT RANCHO ENCANTADO SANTA FE
You're invited to our biggest event of the year! Kick the evening off with cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres while you peruse exciting live and silent auction items benefiting the ongoing operations of your Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus. Experience a multi-course gourmet dinner complemented by premium wines, with live entertainment, dancing, and a night you will never forget.
$20,000 AND ABOVE
$10,000 AND ABOVE
$5,000 and above Additional Support
$5,000 AND ABOVE
Symphony's 2022–2023 Season is supported in part by the City of Santa Fe Arts and Cultural 1% Lodger's Tax; and New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by Endowment for the Arts.
$2,500 AND ABOVE
The Santa Fe Symphony's 2024–2025 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.
Julie & Michael DAWSON
TERESA PIERCE In Loving Memory of Mort Morrison
KOMIS ENTERPRISES, LLC
LAURIE ROSSI
DAVID BEATTY
KATHRYN O'KEEFFE Charitable Foundation
Dee Ann McIntyre
BARBARA COOPER
The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
When you contribute to The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, you nurture exceptional artistic talent, foster community cohesion, and ignite inspiration in children learning about music.
ANNUAL FUND
Ticket sales cover just 25% of our operating expenses each season: for the rest, we rely on the generosity of music-lovers like YOU. A donation of any size makes a difference, and keeps the music playing.
ADOPT-A-MUSICIAN
Every musician has a unique story to tell. Through the Symphony’s “Adopt-aMusician” program, you have the chance to forge a personal connection with one of our orchestral or choral musicians.
JOIN OUR CIRCLES
Each year, donors in our giving circles enjoy intimate concerts in galleries, homes, and unique venues across Santa Fe. Delicious hors d’oeuvres and wine set the stage for unique performances by our guest soloists and musicians. Invite a friend to join you and bring them into The Symphony Family.
WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU GIVE
Donors at every level enjoy exclusive access to our musicians, performances, season information, and more! Whether you want to attend a dress rehearsal, dine with a visiting guest artist, or meet and mingle with other music lovers across Santa Fe, when you’re a part of The Symphony Family, you can. Visit santafesymphony.org/donate to learn more about benefits of supporting YOUR Santa Fe Symphony.
This is a great organization, 100% committed to our kids. I’ve seen improvement in my daughter's playing and noticeable growth in confidence since being part of this group. The teachers are wonderful and so dedicated!
—Santa Fe Youth Symphony Orchestra Parent
BUSINESS SUPPORT
The performing arts create jobs, boost tourism, spur growth in related businesses and improve the overall quality of life in our communities. The Santa Fe Symphony corporate sponsors and donors are strong business leaders who believe in the importance of music and music education, and the role these play in making Santa Fe a great place to live, work, and do business. Become a Santa Fe Symphony Business Supporter and:
• support the arts in your community.
• help fund music education and access programming for more than 5,000 children, adults, and families in Northern New Mexico.
• support bringing great musical artists to Santa Fe like Anne-Marie McDermott, Ana María Martínez, Ida Kavafian, Time For Three, and more…
• entertain your clients and reward your employees with Symphony experiences and free tickets for sponsored concerts. Sponsors of $2,500 or more are also invited to network with Symphony donors at Musicales, intimate musical receptions across Santa Fe.
• market your brand and show your commitment to the community asset that is The Symphony. Sponsors receive recognition in advertisements and from stage.
• be in good company. We are proud to be supported by many of Santa Fe’s leading employers and philanthropic giving programs.
santafesymphony.org/donate or contact Development Director Katie Rountree at 505.600.3976 krountree@santafesymphony.org
SANTA FE CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
Your Symphony. Your Music.
The Santa Fe Symphony!
The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus has proudly collaborated with local businesses and unique venues across Santa Fe—such as Thornburg Investment Management, Morgan Stanley, Santa Fe Scottish Rite Center, Ghost Ranch, Casa Rondeña Winery, Lensic Performing Arts Center, Cathedral Basilica, and Meow Wolf Santa Fe, presenting some of the most spectacular chamber performances not only regionally, but nationally—on santafesymphonytv.org. Stay tuned for more innovative chamber works performed by our outstanding players because the music keeps playing, thanks to you.
If your organization or business would like to host a chamber performance or underwrite a unique concert, please contact Executive Director, Emma Scherer: escherer@santafesymphony.org today. We have many opportunities to bring great music to life.
There is no better way to optimize your Symphony experience. Our exciting 41st Anniversary Season features new collaborative engagements, gold medal and GRAMMY® Award-winning guest artists, renowned soloists, and inspirational music performed by your Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus. You will be guaranteed a seat from your favorite section of The Lensic—for every concert. Subscription series tickets range from $25 to $99. Full subscribers receive 10% off (10 concerts).
Unable to attend 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!
Contact The Symphony�s Patron Services Manager, Regina Klapper, today at rklapper@santafesymphony.org or 505.983.1414. You will save on Symphony fees*, receive early season announcements, and keep your same great seats for each concert—year after year!
Children 6 to 14 years of age are half price with the purchase of an adult ticket. No children under 6 years of age. Students 15 t0 22, military and first responders receive 10% off, upon request—not available online. Call our Box Office to inquire about special ticket offers for students and dress rehearsal attendance for parents with children under 6.
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SEATING & PRICING
Download our 2024–2025 subscription form online at santafesymphony.org/subscribe.
To receive 10% OFF your entire order as a full subscriber, please select the full season, comprised of ten brilliant programs. Partial subscription packages are also available, simply select a minimum of five subscription concerts.
Purchase single tickets at santafesymphony.org/events. Single tickets go on sale July 8.
