Letter from the Music Director

WELCOME LETTER FROM THE MUSIC DIRECTOR

I never thought that our orchestra would be apart for more than 18 months or that we would all lose loved ones so unexpectedly

to a global pandemic. This tragic storm is passing, and I am grateful beyond words to be back in Albuquerque leading this wonderful ensemble of musicians for you and our whole community. This season, once again, we are performing exquisite music featuring your favorite soloists. I am blessed to be celebrating my 5th season with the NMPhil as we also celebrate our 10th-anniversary season of live performances for you—the best audience in North America. I never take you for granted, and I thank you for being with us every time you attend our concerts. We love playing for you! Enjoy the concert!

Roberto Minczuk

Music Director

In 2017, GRAMMY® Award-winning conductor Roberto Minczuk was appointed Music Director of the New Mexico Philharmonic and of the Theatro Municipal Orchestra of São Paulo. He is also Music Director Laureate of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (Canada) and Conductor Emeritus of the Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira (Rio de Janeiro). In Calgary, he recently completed a 10-year tenure as Music Director, becoming the longest-running Music Director in the orchestra’s history. ●