Art + Sol 2023 Official Guide

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SANTA FE WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL

Santa Feis awonderfulplace anytimeofyear. While thecityiswell knownfor its summerofferingsofmusic,opera,visualarts,andliteraryartsanditsinternationally renowned artmarkets on thePlaza andMuseum Hill, Santa Fe also provides ayear-roundcultural sceneand world-classperformingartsexperiencesthat we want youtoknowabout andenjoy.

Conceived of anddevelopedinthe spirit of collaboration, Art+ Sol brings together arts organizations from across thecitytopresent symphony, song, chamber music,comedy, theater, chorus, andjazzagainst thebeautiful backdrop of theSangre de CristoMountains. Performancestakeplace in landmark venues, andthe schedule includes aSaturdaymorningshowcase of thevibrant arts programs foryouth fostered by our community. TheArt +Sol Festival also highlights Santa Fe’s galleries, hotels, andrestaurants —everythingthat makes this cityagreat place to liveand ayear-rounddestination.

We look forwardtomeetingyou at our welcomereception at Bishop’s Lodge on Monday, Feb. 13. Please takealook at theArt +Sol schedule of events andjoin us forafew or allofthem. Thefirstannual Art+Sol Festival is alandmarkeffort celebratingthe richartisticand cultural traditions of our belovedSanta Fe

MayorAlan Webber captured thefestival well when he said, “The Art+Sol Festival is abrilliant collaboration bringingtogether dozens of our outstanding cultural organizations in afresh newwinterartsprogram. This dazzlingblend of symphony, song, dance, comedy,theater,and more promises to deliver a nine-day,10-performance celebration of Santa Fe,our vibrant community, and our unmatched hospitality as adestination forculturaltourists. I’m enormously grateful to theteamthat cametogether to create thisexcitingnew event and salutethemintheir debut year!”

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We thankour performingartspartners, ourgenerous mediaand business partners, andthe sponsorsand volunteerswho supportSanta Fe as avibrant cultural destination all through theyear.

With gratitude forall whohavehelped makeArt +Sol possible,

ANDRÉA CASSUTT ExecutiveDirector, Santa Fe ProMusica

AMYIWANO Executiveand

Artistic Director, Performance SantaFe

EMMA SCHERER ExecutiveDirector, Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra& Chorus

THE ART+SOL SANTAFEWINTER ARTS FESTIVAL wasmadepossible through thesupportand generosity of manyindividuals andorganizations.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FEB.11, 10:30 A.M. I CHATTER (IN)SITE SITE SANTAFE I 1606 PASEODEPERALTA

Chatterpresentsa pairingofcontemporary andclassical works— DonnachaDennehy’s“Bulb”for pianotrioand Beethoven’s pianotrio “Ghost,” op.70, no.1,with David Felbergonviolin, Felix Fanoncello,and Luke Gullickson on piano. Infoand tickets:chatterabq.org/boxoffice

FEB.11, NOON–4P.M. I SWEETARTSERENADE CANYON ROAD

SweetARTSerenade, abrand-new Canyon Road trunk show andgallery walk,featuresthebeautifulgalleries,studios,jewelers,andbusinessesof Canyon Road in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Info: visitcanyonroad.com

FEB.12, 3P.M. I DOVERQUARTET

LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER I 211 W. SAN FRANCISCOST.

SantaFePro Musica presents theDoverQuartet, which formed while themembers were students at theCurtisInstitute of Music.Its name pays tributeto“DoverBeach” by Curtis alumnus Samuel Barber,awork that uses thesea as ametaphor fortimelessness. Theprogram includes Mason Bates’ Suitefor String Quartet, George Walker’s QuartetNo. 1, andDvořák’sQuartet No.10inE-flat Major,op. 51, “Slavonic.” Infoand tickets: sfpromusica.org

FEB.13, 7:30 P.M. I THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS:

ASNEAK PEEK INTOSANTAFEPLAYHOUSE’S2023SEASON

SANTAFEPLAYHOUSE I 142E.DEVARGAS ST

Be oneofthe first to experience alook inside Santa Fe Playhouse’s2023 season, featuringliveperformances andvideo cameos from theplayhouse's exhilarating, upcomingproductions. This is aunique opportunity to meet andmingle with theartists shapingthe theatrical experience in 2023. Infoand tickets: santafeplayhouse.org

FEB.13, 5:30–7P.M. I WELCOME RECEPTION I BISHOP’S LODGE, AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION I 1297BISHOPS LODGEROAD

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres from Bishop’s Lodge, onecomplimentarydrink, andentertainmentincelebrationofthe inaugural Art+Sol Festival. Forinfoand tickets: artsolsantafe.org

FEB.14,7P.M. I LOVESUCKS:ACOMEDYTRIBUTETOTHESINGLELIFE

SANTAFEPLAYHOUSE I 142E.DEVARGAS ST.

Areyou burnedout on datingapps? Perhaps youare recently or perpetuallysingle?Ormaybeyoujustwantabreakfromthecommercialization of Valentine’sDay?This stand-up comedy show is foryou!Presented by SantaFePlayhouseandCloudTop,theshowheadlinesDenvercomedian Christie Buchele. Shewill be joined by Albuquerque’s Buck D. Hosted by Isabel Madley. Infoand tickets: cloudtopcomedy.com

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FEB.15, 7:30 P.M. I INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT

LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER I 211 W. SAN FRANCISCOST.

This annualtourpresents four newguitarists from aroundthe world; eachspecializesinadifferentstyle.ThisprogramfeaturesFinnishGypsy jazzguitarist OlliSoikkeli, German classical guitarist StephanieJones, SpanishflamencomasterJesúsGuerrero,andthetraditionaljazzstylings of Canadian Jocelyn Gould.The night is acelebrationofthe instrument andisfilled withcountless surprises andunforgettable moments. Infoand tickets: lensic.org

FEB.16, 7:30 P.M. I SUSANGRAHAMAND

THEMUSICFROMCOPLANDHOUSEENSEMBLE LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER I 211W.SAN FRANCISCOST. PerformanceSanta Fe presents AStandingWitness,amonumental newcollaboration between GrammyAward–winningcomposer Richard Danielpour andPulitzer Prize–winning authorand former U.S. poet laureate Rita Dove,created especiallyfor theincomparable mezzosopranoSusan Graham andthe celebrated Music from CoplandHouse Ensemble.Ticketholders mayjointhe artistsat6:30p.m.for apreconcertdiscussion. Infoand tickets: performancesantafe.org

FEB.17, 7P.M. I DRUMMIN’ MAN: THE GENE KRUPASTORY SITE SANTAFE I 1606 PASEODE PERALTA

TheSantaFeMusicCollectivehighlightsthelifeandworkoffamedjazz drummer GeneKrupa. Infoand tickets:santafemusiccollective.org

FEB.18, 10 A.M. I EDUCATION SHOWCASE

NEWMEXICOSCHOOL FORTHE ARTS I 500MONTEZUMA AVE.

This performance spotlights young dancers andmusiciansfromseveral youth arts organizations, includingthe Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association, MovingArtsEspañola, theNational Dance Institute of NewMexico, andthe NewMexicoSchoolfor theArts. Infoand tickets: artsolsantafe.org

FEB.18, 10 P.M. I EDUCATION SHOWCASE

DEVOTCHKA, MEOW WOLF I 1352 RUFINA CIRCLE

Multi-instrumentalist Nick Urata(vocals,guitar, trumpet) formed this Denver-based band. Also featuringTom Hagerman (violin, accordion), Jeanie Schroder (sousaphone, bass), andpercussionist ShawnKing, it emergedasanunlikely indieherointhe early2000s by infusing modernindiemusicwithaglobalflavor.Tickets:tickets.meowwolf.com

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FEB.19, 4P.M. I OROMÉO,ROMÉO!

LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER I 211W.SAN FRANCISCOST. TheSanta Fe Symphony Orchestra&Choruspresentsatribute to Valentine’sDay with oneofHectorBerlioz’sfinestand most original works,RoméoetJuliette.UnderthebatonofMaestroGuillermoFigueroa, O’ Roméo,Roméo! includesthe full orchestraand chorus, plus ahandselected cast of renowned soloists, with choraldirection by Carmen Flórez-Mansi. Infoand tickets: santafesymphony.org

A love letter to Santa Fe!

O’ Roméo,Roméo! |The Lensic With renowned soloists

Bartók Meets Beethoven |The Lensic Fused masterworks!

One Love, One Planet |The Lensic SamuelVargas, Violin

SFS Strata II: Music of theSpheres The Symphony Chamber Ensemble MeowWolf Santa Fe

Fate andFinale |The Lensic Zlatomir Fung,Cello

Annual Gala Four Seasons Resort RanchoEncantado Santa Fe

In HonorofMemorial Day

The Symphony Chorus and The Symphony Chamber Ensemble Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

GUILLERMO FIGUEROA, Principal Conductor | CARMEN FLÓREZ-MANSI, Choral Director

MeowWolf Santa Fe

CarmenFlórez-Mansi, Choral Director

John Tiranno, Tenor

Zlatomir Fung, Cello

The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra

Samuel Vargas, Violin

The SantaFeSymphonyChorus

Rebecca Robinson, Mezzo-Soprano

Adrian Smith, Baritone

FESTIVALPARTNERS

Who’swho andwhat’sahead fromthe SantaFeWinterArtsFestival’spresentingorganizations

Canyon Road NANCYOUIMET IOWNER CANYON ROAD CONTEMPORARYART

What’sanevent from your organization’s historythatsymbolizes its character?

CanyonRoadisahistoricartdistrictthatevolvedasartists,attractedtothequalityoflight,culture,andbeauty,settledonto thequaintroad, eventually creatingone of thedensest artdistricts in theworld. Today, Canyon Road boasts 100 galleries, boutiques, and restaurants in just half amile.

What does your Art+Sol Festival event offer attendees?

Visitors canenjoy trueromance whiledriftingthrough thelargenumberofshops thatoffer high-quality,handmade, andartfulobjects of beauty on Canyon Road, andimbibeonquality food andlibations at therenowned andawarded restaurants.

As youlook aheadin2023, what is your organization most excited about?

CanyonRoadcontinuesitstraditionofofferingspectacularcommunityeventswithliveartdemonstrationsandachance to meet theartists.These events include the Canyon Road SpringArt Festival, theweekly Canyon Road ArtStroll, the Historic Canyon Road Paintand Sculpt Out,and theFireside Chat Artist’sSeries.

Chatter DAVIDFELBERG ICO-FOUNDER ANDARTISTIC DIRECTOR

What’sanevent from your organization’s historythatsymbolizes its character?

Chatterhas always searchedout interestingvenuestopresent ourprograms, andwe’ve rarely performedinactual concerthalls. Oneofour milestones wasthe 2014 performance that opened thenewly renovatedAlbuquerque Rail Yards blacksmith shop.Wehad over 700people (our largest audience to date) andperformeda program of Bach,Schnittke, and Arvo Pärt,a typical programmatic format of ours that mixes old and newmusic together.

What’ssomething about your organization thepublicdoesn’t know?

Even thoughweproduce andperform96-plus concerts per year,wedon’t have anyfull-timeemployees.

As youlook aheadin2023, what is your organization most excitedabout?

We just acquiredanew buildingand venue[in Albuquerque],inwhich we have 24-houraccess,which hasalready opened newpossibilitiesfor us.For example, we startedaonce-a-month late-night series with super-interestingsounds andbeer sales. Havingour ownbuildingmeans we can experiment with different concertformats, times, etc.

CloudTop JESSICABAXTER IEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

What’s an event from your organization’s historythatsymbolizes its character?

Diversityisatop priorityfor CloudTop,and we were so proud to include twospecial showcases in the[September 2022] festival. Thefirstwas ashowcase of brilliant Indigenous comedians livingright here in NewMexico, presented in partnership with IAIA.The secondshowcase featured all theLGBTQIA+comedians. It wassuchahit that it put us at firecode capacityfor our venue —a good problem to have!

What’s somethingabout your organization that might surprise people?

CloudTop is anonprofit501(c)3 performingartsorganizationand offersfreeand low-cost programmingfor thecommunity, plus professional development forestablished andaspiringcomedians.

As youlook aheadin2023, what is your organization most excitedabout?

We areina partnership-buildingphase right nowand areveryexcited aboutsomenew partnerships taking shape CloudTop 2023will still have everythingfestival-goershavecometoexpect, but we hope to addevenmorecollaboration with our local community

Lensic PerformingArtsCenter JOELAALBERTS IEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

What’sanevent from your organization’s historythatsymbolizes its character?

Theanswerfor this goes back to theverybeginning. TheLensic wasbuilt as agift to the people of Santa Fe at thestartof theGreatDepressionbyanimmigrantwhofoundsuccessinthis,hisadoptedhome.Thespiritofthisgifthascarriedonover thedecadesandintotheLensic’scurrentroleasaperformingartscenter.Thisisaplacewhereeveryonefromthiscommunitycancometoexperienceartsandentertainmentsandconnectwiththeirfriendsandneighbors.Ourover200eventsper yearoffer somethingfor everyone,and ourperformingartseducationprogram engages over18,000children annually

What’ssomethingabout your organization thepublicdoesn’t know?

Surprisingly,manypeople do notknowthat theLensic is anonprofit.Rent andticketsales only makeupabout 60 percent of our annual budget.It’sthe supportofour incredible communitythatallows theLensic to supportall thenonprofits that use our spaceand provide therichcommunityartseducation andengagement that makethe Lensic thebeatingheart of downtownSantaFe.Ourprogramsenhancethequalityoflifeinthiscommunity,supporteconomicgrowthfordowntown, andoffer thousandsofchildren their very first liveperformingartsexperience

As youlookahead in 2023, what is your organization most excited about?

OneoftheeventsI’mlookingforwardtothemostthisyearisthePaulTaylorDanceCompanyonApril5.Establishedalmost 70yearsago,theiconicmoderndancecompanybuiltaninternationalfollowingwithdancesdrawnfromTaylor’sextensive choreographic repertoire. With his passingin2018, this is thefirsttimeour audience will be treatedtothe companyperformingnew worksbyoutside choreographers, both adding to andextendingthe Taylor legacy

Performance Santa Fe AMY IWANO IEXECUTIVE AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

What’sanevent from your organization’s historythatsymbolizes its character?

On October20, 1937,whenSanta Fe’s population wasjust 20,000,pianist Dalies Frantz gave theveryfirst concertfor the Santa Fe CommunityConcert Association (now knownasPerformance SantaFe). Sevenhundred seventy-fiveaudience membersturnedout forFrantz,one of theleadingpianists of theera —aharbinger of thenew organization’s vision for bringingworld-class touringartists to Santa Fe andlocal audiences’ appetitefor suchculture.

What’ssomething about your organization thepublic doesn’t know?

Performance Santa Fe is 86 years old andNew Mexico’s longest-runningartspresentingorganization.

As youlook aheadin2023, what is your organization most excited about?

We arelookingtobring some unique performancesthat audiencesmost likely have neverexperienced.

Santa Fe Music Collective JOHN TRENTACOSTAI FOUNDINGDIRECTOR

What’sanevent from your organization’s historythatsymbolizes its character?

This event stays with me:wehad aconcert planned with NEA jazz master andlivinglegendSheila Jordan. Sheila wasso ill that shecould notperform. Alan Pasqua andDarek Oles were all set to go aheadwith an instrumental trio concert. EddieDaniels walked in with hisclarinet andsaxophone, andhesat in fora set. Whereelsecould aGrammyAward–nominatedmusicianjustcomeoutforasmallorganization?SFMCmaybeasmallorganization,but[it’sone]withcharacter andheart

What’ssomething about your organization thepublic doesn’t know?

SFMC becameamember of WesternJazzPresentersNetwork (WJPN) severalyears agoand began partnering with SITE SantaFeandtheNewMexicoJazzFestival.WJPNusesNEAgrantmoneytobringinnationaltouringjazzmusicianstoNew Mexico; we wouldn’t be able to affordtodothis without our partners

As youlook aheadin2023, what is your organization most excited about?

August 2023 will be SFMC’s 10th anniversary.The organization startedatasmall diner with twopeopletalking through whatitcouldbe—anditbecame.It’sstillgoingstrongandgainingrecognition—eventhroughthepandemic.We’renow presenting 24 concerts ayear. Andweare excitedabout ournew partnership with SantaFe’sfirstfull-timejazzclub, Club Legato,wherewehavebegun presenting smallerconcertsinanintimatejazzclub atmosphere.

Santa Fe Playhouse ROBYN RIKOON I ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

What’sanevent from your organization’s historythatsymbolizes its character?

TheSanta Fe Playhouse celebratedour centennial season in 2022. We were founded101 yearsago by pioneer andactivist MaryAustin,awomanfromIllinois.Marywasawriterofnovelsandplaysthatupliftedwomen,environmentalism,andsocial progress.Since itsfounding, theplayhouse hasproducedthe Fiesta Melodramaevery year andpresented progressivenew worksand importantclassics, in keeping with theoriginal mission.

What does your Art+Sol Festival event offer attendees?

ThroughtheLooking-Glassoffersattendeesasneakpeekintoourupcoming2023seasonandourprocess —beginningwith TheBabyMonitor,whichwill be in its first week of rehearsal, andthen gettingapremier look intoraw versions of scenes from Sweat by Lynn Nottage, AGentleman's Guide to Love andMurder, On CloverRoad,and TheNight BeforeChristmas Attendeescan meet castmembers anddirectors,taste local concessions, andget asample of our theatricalofferings. We look forwardtospendingtimewith our communityand beingpartofthe openingday of theArt +Sol Festival!

As youlookahead in 2023, what is your organization most excited about?

Thereare so manythingstobeexcited about in 2023. We have agreat staff right now, andwe’re feelingparticularly exhilarated as we gear up to produce AGentleman’s GuidetoLove and Murder andthe Pulitzer Prize–winningplay Sweat by Lynn Nottage. Both arebig-cast pieces, with big sets andcostumes, andthey’re about big topics, includingclassism and theAmerican dream.

Santa Fe ProMusica ANDRÉA CASSUTT IEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

What’sanevent from your organization’s historythatsymbolizes its character?

Theemerging characterand tenacityofa40-year-old organization, founded by ThomasO’Connor andCarol Redman,are difficulttocharacterizeinoneeventormilestone.Alocalorganizationwithstrongcommunityrootsandrelationshipsinthe widermusicalworld,SantaFeProMusicahasfocusedonhonoringthemusicofthegreatBaroqueandclassicalcomposers, supportingnew compositions, andthe work of womeninclassical music.Aforeshadowingmilestone: in 2003 SantaFePro Musica presented abenefit event featuringcellist Yo-YoMa, violinist Colin Jacobsen, andpianist Joel Fanatthe Santa Fe Opera.Itwassosuccessfulthattheconcertwasheldupfor45minutesasstatepolicewerecalledintountangletheserious traffic congestion from Highway285 ontoOperaDrive

What does your Art+Sol Festival event offer attendees?

SantaFePro Musica will presentthe DoverStringQuartet performingavitaland dynamic programfeaturing thework of MasonBates (b.1977),a GrammyAward–winningAmerican composer andDJofelectronicdance music; George Walker (1922–2018), whoachievedmanyfirsts,includingbeing thefirstblack composer to be awardeda Pulitzer Prize for Music(1996); andAntonín Dvořák (1841–1904), whoseSlavonicQuartet hasbeendescribed as theperfect fusionof classicalstyle andthe Slavic folkspirit.

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As youlook aheadin2023, what is your organization most excited about?

TheSantaFeProMusicacommunityisexcitedforournextchapterwithnewartisticdirectorColinJacobsen.Violinistand composer Jacobsen is “one of themost interestingfiguresonthe classical music scene,”accordingto TheWashington Post.Asatouringmusician engaged in collaboratingwith an astonishingly wide rangeofartists across diverse traditions anddisciplines while constantlylookingfor newwaystoconnectwith audiences, Jacobsen brings theworld to Santa Fe.Together,Colin Jacobsen andI look forwardtocontinuingthe adventurous spirit of Santa Fe ProMusica,commissioningnew worksand framingthemwith historical workstocreateadialogue across thecenturies, embracingthe rich cultural historyand communities of NorthernNew Mexico, andofferingmagical experiencesthatresonatefar beyond theconcert hall.

Santa Fe SymphonyOrchestra &Chorus EMMA SCHERERI EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR

What’sanevent from your organization’s historythatsymbolizes its character?

TheSantaFeSymphonywasfoundedasacollectivebymusicians,formusicians,in1984.Ourorganizationhasexistedsince then because of thehardworkand dedication of our musicians. In fact,manyofthose foundingmembersstill playwith ustoday.Ourboardofdirectorsismadeupof25percentorchestralandchoralmusicians,andtheyparticipateindecisionmakingateverylevel.Welookaheadtothenext40yearsandknowthatouramazinglocalmusicianswillcontinuetohelp lead thesymphonyintothe futureofclassical music

What’ssomethingabout your organization thepublic doesn’t know?

Whileother companiesshuttheir doors, thesymphonycreated arobustvirtual season duringthe pandemic thatwe’ve continuedinour current seasons. Theseconcerts highlightbeautiful locationsacrossSanta Fe andthe talentofour amazingmusicians.Anyonecan joinusfor aconcert,eveniftheycan’t attend in person,byvisitingSantaFeSymphonyTV.org.

As youlook aheadin2023, what is your organization most excited about?

The2023–2024seasonwill be our 40th of makinggreat music in Santa Fe.Wehaveanincredibly talented group of musicians, world-class soloists lined up,anenergetic board, andunbridled enthusiasm from our audience.Weaim to set the tone forour next 40years,and we want to take Santa Fe on that journeywith us.

PASSIONPROJECT

Guillermo Figueroa is set to conduct atreasured Berlioz symphony

BY JENNIFER LEVIN

Maestro Guillermo Figueroa will celebrate his70thbirthdayduringhis seventh season as principalconductor of theSanta Fe SymphonyOrchestra in 2023. He’smarkingtheoccasionthebestwayheknowshow—throughmusic.Forthe first time in 20 years, he’ll conducthis favorite symphonybyhis favorite composer,RoméoetJulietbyHectorBerlioz,inaneveningdubbedO’Roméo,Roméo! onSunday,Feb.19,attheLensicPerformingArtsCenter

TheJuilliard-trained musician hashad ahigh-profile career as musicdirector of thePuerto Rico Symphony andthe NewMexico Symphony Orchestra.World renownedasaviolinist,heservedasconcertmasteroftheNewYorkCityBallet, wasafoundingmemberandconcertmasteroftheOrpheusChamberOrchestra, andhas collaboratedwithmanyleadingartists, from Itzhak PerlmantoYo-Yo Ma He’sperformedinternationallywithsymphoniesfromCanadatoChileandnationallyfromDetroittoMemphis

WhenaskedaboutthehighlightsofhistenureinSantaFe,Figueroacreditsonly themusicians of theorchestra.Ina cooperativestructure, Figueroa selectseach season’s programwiththe musicians,who allhavediffering tastes andbackgrounds, so therepertoireincludes contemporary composershe’snever heard of as well as lesser-known historic symphonies

“AlthoughIdon’talwaysgetwhatIwantinthismode,there’sadeepandserious professionalrelationship,”hesays.“Iappreciatethatthisisararething,whatwe have here.”

Aheadofthe Art+ SolFestivalperformance,Maestro Figueroa discussedhis love forBerliozaswellastheFrenchcomposer’simpactonthehistoryofmusic.

You’re knownasa huge fanofHectorBerlioz (1803–1869). Youevenhavea Berliozvanitylicense plate.

I’m aBerlioz fanatic.It’sone of my things. My license platesays“Berlioz,”and it’s on abeautiful redHonda Accord.Berliozwas aredhead, so of course thecar had to be named Berlioz.

He wasconsidered quitecontroversial in his day. What is his legacy? He’soneofahandfulofthemostinfluentialcomposersever.Iwouldsaythegreat turningpointsofmusic in historywerecaused by Beethoven, Berlioz, Wagner, andStravinsky. Thegreat revolutionaries of music.After them, music wasnever thesame. Berliozwas French....Inthe 19th century, music wasdominated by German composers. So people hada very visceral reaction right away that he couldn’t possibly be as good. But he was. Unfortunately,ittook manyyears after his death forpeople to understand, appreciate, anddiscoverthe wealthofinnovation and greatmusic that he brought about.

Howwas he innovative?

Instrumentationfor theorchestra. Because Berliozhad less formal trainingthan manyofthe other composers, he neverheard an orchestrauntil he was17and cametoParis forthe first time. Berlioznever playedthe piano. He playedthe guitar.Soheapproachedinstruments in acompletely different manner.Berlioz went straight to theorchestrainsteadofcomposingonthe piano, so thethinkingprocess wasrevolutionary. He wassoadvanced. Ihavenoideawhere the music camefrom. He blended theclassicism andthe structural material that he gained from Beethoven, in termsofasymphony, with adramatic impulse that camefromShakespeare.

Above:Maestro Guillermo Figueroa showsoff his Berliozfandom on his vanitylicense plate.

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When did youlast conduct Roméo et Juliet?

In2003,itwasthe200thanniversaryofBerlioz’sbirth,andwehadahugeBerlioz festival with theNew Mexico Symphony.It’sone of my favorite piecesofmusic

It’s averyambitiouswork, notsomethingthata lotofsmall or regional orchestras like us cantackle.But we areready for it.It’sveryimportant to understand that it’s notanopera.Thisisasymphonywiththe dramatic idea of Romeoand Juliet as theguiding light, but thewords aren’t writtenbyShakespeare.Berlioz hadhis ownlibrettist. It’s very much an extensionofBeethoven’s Ninth, which isveryinnovative.OneofthebiggestchallengesforcomposersafterBeethoven was, “Whatthe hell do youdowitha symphonynow?Wheredoyou go with that form?” Thegreatestanswerevergiven,and certainlythe greatest answer givenatthe time, wasthiswork. Howdid youdiscoverBerlioz?

Iwas astudentatJuilliard.I wasonly20years old. Igot called foragig at Carnegie Hall.Atthatage,Iwas free-spirited. Ihad no idea what we were going to play andI didn’t care.Iwould just sitdownand play whatever they putin frontofme. They gave me this music, andI didn’t know what it was. Therewere hundredsofpeoplearound—musicians,singers,chorus—andthemusicdidn’t make anysense at all. Iwas on thestageinthe performance when themusic

O’Roméo,Roméo!

finallycleared up in my ownmind, in my understanding.Isat therecryingat thediscovery What is this?How come Ihad never heardofit? That wasone of themajor turningpointsinmylife. Berlioz hasbecome my greatmusicalcause What’s themostcrucial part of experiencing suchanimportant symphony live?Whatcan’t audiencesget from arecording?

Youfeed offthe energy andreceptivity of theaudienceand vice versa. Every performanceisdifferent,nomatterwhatyou rehearse.Maybe Ihad onetoo many cupsofcoffeetoday andIplaya little faster.Maybe somethinghappened during theday that triggered amemorythatI usetoinfusesomesort of feeling oremotionintheperformance.It’salldifferent.That’swhattheaudiencecomes tosee.Werehearsetohavetheabilitytoreacttowhathappensinthemoment. We’reall humans andeveryonefeels differentlyevery day.

JenniferLevin is afreelancecommunicationsprofessional andanartsand culturewriterinSanta Fe

WithGuillermoFigueroaconducting,a77-personorchestra,nearly100voices, andthree operatic soloists will perform Roméo et Juliet.The work encompasses theentireeveningand is usuallyperformedbyorchestrasmuchlargerthantheSantaFeSymphony.Duetothenumberofmusiciansandthedifficultyand length of thework, theperformers have rehearsed well beyondwhat’s customarily required to preparefor aconcert

Taking Shakespeare’s playand Beethoven’sNinthSymphony as his inspirations,Berliozcomposed three central movements anda choral finale of redemption andreconciliation. (The symphonyprojects an English translation of theFrenchlibrettosothe audience can follow along.)

In thesymphony, theplay’smost famous sceneisrendered musically,without voices. “I’m paraphrasing, but Berlioz says that thefeelings in thebalconyscene aretoo intense forwords. Muchbettertolet theinstruments express thefeelings,”Figueroa says.“This is probably thesingle most gorgeous work he ever wrote— that onemovement Theworkisahuge challenge, to portray this combination of elements. Youare in thesymphonic world, but youare also in Romeo andJuliet.The experience is overwhelming. Youcomeout shakingbecause it’ssopowerful.”

Above:The 77-person Santa Fe SymphonyOrchestra will present Berlioz’s ambitious Roméo et Juliet.

MEDICINE BEST

CloudTopcelebrates Valentine’sDay with laughter

BY ASHLEYM.BIGGERS

People arethe worstand onlinedatingisafront rowseat to ourawfulness,” writes comedian ChristieBuchele in herbook Okay,Bumble Whetherbehind themic or in herwriting,Buchele hasnoshortage of frustrationsand foiblestoshare about herdatinglife, particularly as someonewho discussesher disability in hercomedy.

Alternatingbetween bellylaugh–inducingand heartwrenching, Buchele’s self-deprecating comedy hasbeen described as “uncomfortable”— by hermom.The Denverbasedcomedian, whohas been featured on Viceland’s Flophouse andcohoststhe relationship advice podcast Empty Girlfriend,hopes to celebratelovingyourselffirst. As shecontinues in Okay,Bumble,“Youare pretty,funny, smart, andpopular; everyone else is terrible,and Inever want youtoforgetit.”

Bucheleheadlines Love Sucks, acomedytributetothe single life, on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7p.m.duringthe Art+Sol Festival.Presented by SantaFePlayhouse andCloudTop, theevent is CloudTop’sfirstpop-upoutside itsfallfestival.

“Who doesn’thateValentine’s Day?”asksCloudTop founderand director JessicaBaxter. “Love sucks! Of course, we allknowthat’snot true.Loveisabeautiful thing. But this show is meanttobeanode to theburnout so many feel around dating culture, dating apps,and thecommercialization of Valentine’sDay.Ithinkit’ssafetosay we’ve reachedpeakfrustration with dating.It’stimetolaugh at ourselvesand theabsurdity of it all.”

CloudTop also bookedAlbuquerque comedian Robert “BuckD”Gipsonasa featured performer. BuckDgrewup listeningtovinyl comedy recordsofRichard Pryorand watching DefComedyJam on HBOinthe mid-’90s. After yearsofhecklingfellow comics during theirperformances,

“SantaFehas so many brilliant arts organizations, butcomedywas lacking IfeltSantaFedeserveda greatcomedy festival, so Ipulledittogetherwith afew friends.”

he figured it wastimetoget in thearena. He describes hisapproachasbold,brash,and no holdsbarred. “I’m unapologeticallymyself, andIlove doingmystyle of comedy,especially forthose whoaren’tusedtoit,”hesays.

HislastValentine’s Dayperformance wasa fewyears agoatAlbuquerque’s KiMo Theatre. “The morning of the show,Ifoundoutmygirlfriendwascheatingonme.Imoved out of my placethatmorningand didthe show that night. So,” he laughs,“Igot alot to talk aboutwhenitcomesto love andcomedy.”

AccordingtoBaxter, theduo represents akey element of thenonprofitartsorganization’s mission: “toprioritize women, peopleofcolor,and people whoare differently abled.”She says,“We getaskedall thetimeifwe’re a women’scomedyfestivalbecause we’vehad so many womenheadliners.”

Baxter,alongtimecomedy connoisseurbut nota comedian herself, launched thelocal festival in 2019.“I’dbeen secretly obsessed with stand-up foralongtime,”she says. “Santa Fe hassomanybrilliant arts organizations, but comedy waslacking.I felt SantaFedeserveda greatcomedyfestival, so Ipulled it together with afew friends.”

To do so,she’s hadtoconvince big-time agents to book with athenunknown andstill little-known festival.Her hasgambitpaidoff.After apandemichiatus, thefestival returned in 2022withheadlinerssuchasNetflixand HBO Maxstand-upspecial alumna Beth Stelling. “We’re all aboutgetting thebestperformerspossible,selling tickets at aprice youcan afford, andseating theaudiencewithin spitting distance of theperformer,” Baxter says.“There’sa wonderfulinterplay between thecomedianand theaudience in intimate venues that gets lost in huge ones. That energy andelectricity is what makesitfun.”

TheArt +Sol Festival show is theorganization’sfirst forayintostand-alone performances.“It’s agreat alternative waytospend your Valentine’sDay,” Baxter says.“I thinkpeople forgot how to have fun. We’regoing to help you figureitout.”

—Jessica Baxter

ChristieBuchele(above)andBuckD will performduringCloudTop's first pop-up event

LOVE

NOTES Anew gallerywalk

serenades

CanyonRoad with music

BY ASHLEYM.BIGGERS

Pablo Pérez’strumpet often resounds along Canyon Road on Friday nights as he plays for passersby of the Susan Eddings Pérez Gallery.Heco-ownsthe gallery with his wife, Susan Eddings Pérez, who is alsoits founding artist. But Pérez’sbrassynotes likely won’t stand alone during SweetARTSerenade, which begins at noon on Saturday,Feb. 11, during theArt +Sol Festival.The newgallery walk spotlights the showrooms and studios of Canyon Road with anod to Valentine’sDay.

ThePérezes’loveaffairwithSanta Fe wasswift.The couple first visitedinAugust2021todeliver arttoone of EddingsPérez’sinterior design clients. Beforethe weekend wasout,theywereintouchwithrealtorsabout renting agallery space. Thepuzzlepieces fell into placeand by Octobertheyhad opened.“This is whereIwas meant to be —at717 Canyon Road,” EddingsPérez says.“Every dayIjustpinch myself.”

In addition to EddingsPérez’slarge-scale abstract worksand animal portraits, thegallery represents nineother artists. Atriofrom itsstable— painterAlison Hixon, photographerRob Lang,and sculptor BobBrady —will be at SweetART Serenade.Weather permitting, EddingsPérez andHixon will demonstrate their work in thegallery’s courtyard.

“Mywork involves alot of layers, and it’salittle different technique because it’splaster on panel. Iwork with palette knives alot,” Eddings Pérez says. “It’sinstant gratification because people can see the process come together pretty quickly.”

Becauseofher background,Eddings Péreztends to follow color trends in fashion andinterior design.She expectstoincorporate spring colorsintoher worksonthe easel. “ByFebruarywe’re allready forsomethingfresh Everyone’s tiredofwinter. Iuse colors that make people smile—pinks,peaches,and greens lift spirits.

Ahalfdozen othergalleries arepartofthe Art+Sol event, during whichtheywelcome thepublicfor artist conversations, libations, live music, andother festivities. SeveralNew Mexico artistsand artisans behind Cielo Handcraftedwill be on hand at thegallery,including founding woodworker Miguel Licona of Wild Edge Woodworksand jewelerGloriaOlazabal.

Prescott Gallerypairs thekinetic popart of thegallery’s founding artist, Fredrick Prescott,withthe work of guest GoldaBlaise. Thejewelry artist showcasesher collection of whimsical adornments. Canyon Road Contemporary debutsthe work of twojewelersnew to itsstable of artists, BevGholson andCameron Johnson. Both arelocal to Santa Fe.DominiqueBoisjoliFineArt,Ahmyo RiverGallery,and Clearlight Jewelryalsoopentheir doors.

Fromtop:SusanEddingsPérezcreates workssuchas East End layerbylayer Hereponymousgalleryalsorepresents theworkofsculptor Bob Brady(left). CanyonRoadContemporarypresents jewelryartist CameronJohnson with workssuchas La VieenRose,madeof carvedapplecoralandbone.Prescott Gallerygreetsvisitorswith thekinetic pop artofFredrickPrescott.

Beforeco-founding Chatterin2002, DavidFelberg didn’t think much about modern composers. He grew up playingatraditional repertoire —Beethoven, Haydn, Stravinsky,and therest. After theviolinistearneda master’s degree in conducting from theUniversityofNew Mexico in 1997,hebegan exploring career options. Amid auditioningfor orchestras andconsidering additional graduate studies, athirdoption appeared: joiningforces with hisfriendEricWalters,who hadrecentlyearnedhis master’sdegreeincomposition.Theywereeager forexperience in theirfields andsaw agap in Albuquerque’s musicscene

“There wasa contemporary ensemble in SantaFeatthe time,but nothinginAlbuquerque,” Felbergsays. “Itwas either go getadoctorate or usethe money to startagroup wherewecould do that on thegroundfloor. We combined financially andspiritually.” (Walters died from cancer in 2016.)

Twenty yearslater,Chatter performs concerts in Albuquerque 50 Sundaysa year andtwice amonth at SITE SantaFe, as wellasstaging late-night showsand cabaret events.Chatter hasestablished contemporary musicas amainstayinthe local scene. Felbergsaysthe secret to theorganization’s successis“slow growth overtime.”He describes theminimalismofmuchofcontemporary music similarly.For instance, in contemporary Irishcomposer Donnacha Dennehy’s“Bulb”for pianotrio, “he’staking thepitches andhe’schangingthemslowly. Maybethey’re rising;maybe they’refalling. Maybewe’re in agrooveand

IN THEGROOVE

BYJENNIFERLEVIN

he changes one note or one rhythm, andall of asudden we’reinanew groove.”

Audiences can experience Dennehy’s surprising new groovesonSaturday, Feb. 11,atChatter (inSITE), part of theArt +Sol Festival.Felberg performs with cellistFelix Fanand pianistLukeGullickson.The programbeginswith Beethoven’spiano trio “Ghost,”op. 70,no1

Felbergcomes from amusical family. He’s theson of UNMprofessor emeritus LeonardFelberg(1931–2018), whoservedasconcertmasterfor theSanta Fe Symphony for25years.The internationallyrespectedviolinist gothis startasafeaturedsoloist with theSeventh Army Symphony andasamemberofthe ConcertgebouwOrchestraof Amsterdam. Felberg’smotherispianist ArletteFelberg, founderand artistic director of Albuquerque Chamber Soloists. Thepairmet as doctoral students at Indiana University andmovedtoAlbuquerque in thelate1960s, when Leonardtooka facultyposition at UNM.

TheFelberghome wasalwaysfilled with musicians, andstartingprivate violin lessonsatage 5seemednatural to David. He laterplayedinthe Sandia High School orchestraand with theAlbuquerque YouthSymphony.Henever really made thechoicetobeafull-timeprofessional musician —hejustdidn’twanttostopperforming. He couldn’t letgoofthe thrill of playingfor audiences,the pressure to performwell, andthe challenge of learning newworks.

Nowheplays about10concerts amonth on his1829

J.B. Vuillaume violin,somewithChatter andsomeascon-

Fromtop:DavidFelberg,andmusicians suchashornplayerJeffreyRogers,and Chatter'sassociateartisticdirectorJames T.ShieldsenlivennorthernNewMexico's contemporarymusicscene.

Chatter’sartistic director David Felberg brings contemporarymusic to Santa Fe

cert master forthe SantaFeSymphony Orchestra, wherehehas taken on his father’s former role.“It wasanhonor to step into thoseshoes,” he says.“And also,there is theexcitementofmakingmyown mark.” He also conducts for SantaFePro Musica

Allthese commitments make fora busy life, buthe’scontinually inspired by thewarmsupport of audiences. “We’ve been really touchedbythe SantaFe audiences,” he says.“Ilove finding newmusic,findingnew things to play.I want to programpiecesthe audiences will love —tryingtoplayolder musicinnew andinteresting ways that will connectwiththe audience.”

Felbergfirstgot into contemporary musicbylistening to Estonian composer Arvo Pärt,who came to prominence in the1970s with meditative,minimalistcompositionsthatsomecritics consider moreNew Agethanclassical.“His musicled me downanother road,which ledmedownanother road.I came upon so many composerswho haddifferentideas of writingmusic.” John Luther Adams, John Coolidge Adams, CarolineShaw, andRaven Chacon —aNavajo composer whowon the2022PulitzerPrize forMusic —are amonghis favorite living composers.

As Chatterhas grown, so hasFelberg’s understandingofand dedication to contemporary music. He’s always finding newcomposers forChatter,but hismostfertile experimentationcamevia hisalmamater’s Contemporary ChamberEnsemble,which he conductedfor abouteight years.

“Whenyou have aclassical symphony,it’saprettystandardinstrumentation —strings,winds,alittlepercussion.But contemporary musicislike, whoa,all over theplace,” Felbergsays. “There’d be semesterswhere I’dhave [studentsplaying]clarinet, tuba,violin,and piano, andI’d have to really hunt forinteresting pieces to play.I foundsome incredible solo andchamber music fortuba.”

Felberglikes to includeold andnew musicinthe same Chatterprogram to throw each piece into high relief. “You hear Beethoven, and then you hear ‘Bulb’ —you canget where‘Bulb’might have commonalities, or not. Or you couldplay‘Bulb’first, andthenyou’rehearing theBeethoven in anew way. ”

“There wasa contemporaryensembleinSanta Fe at thetime, but nothinginAlbuquerque. It waseither go get adoctorate or use themoney to starta group wherewecould do that on the groundfloor. We combined financially andspiritually.”

—David Felberg

Audiencesoften criticizemodernclassical musicbecause it canutilize dissonanceand atonality, although Felbergsaysthisislesstrueof21st-century composersthanitwas in the1970s and’80s. Todaycomposers buildnew musical colors andstructuresbyplaying with microtonality,tuningsystems,and intonation.Althoughlisteners areoften more comfortablewithexpectations setforth by traditionalclassical music, Felbergbelievesit’shis jobtoopen doorstonew ways of listening.

He says that forhundredsofyears,composers wrote musicthathad somewhatpredictable patterns of consonance anddissonance— momentsoftension followed by momentsofrelaxation.Contemporarymusic sets differentmusicalexpectations. It mightinclude harshordiscordantsounds, long periods of silence, or musiciansplaying to recorded music. But notalways. “Bulb” is a very active,almost catchy composition with aclear narrativearc,inwhich “Dennehy is interested in theovertone series.That’s what harmony is basedon. There’sa whole world ofthings happeninginsideofasinglepitch.Whenyou hear apitch played by aviolinand thesamepitch played by alute,you’llhearadifferent tone color,” Felbergsays.

Modern audiences mayfeelmoresecure with Beethoven’s“Ghost,”but it pushed boundaries in thecomposer’sday.“It’s comfortabletousbecause of themusical expectationsthathesetsup. But if youcan getintothe groove of Dennehy, then Ithink that couldbecomfortable as well.”

After20yearsconducting,programming, andperformingwithChatter,Felbergknows that audiences’ reactionsare unpredictable “Wecan’t tell youhow to listentoitorhow to feel,but we cangivesomeguidanceon whatthe composerstried to say. In theend, it’s notreallyabout judging. It’s about experiencing.”

Left: Felbergjoins collaboratorsAlbuquerque composer/pianistLukeGullicksonandShields.

MUSICOF THEPEOPLE

SantaFeYouthSymphonyAssociation instructsanew generationofmariachi players

BY ASHLEYM.BIGGERS

CruzGallegossteps forwardand raises hisviolin bow. As theSt. Michael’s eighth-graderlowersit, he andhis fellow membersofMariachiEstrella launch into “Cielito Lindo.”His voicerings true throughthe rehearsal spaceashesings to his“lovely sweetone”withlyricsthathaveechoed through Mexican— andNew Mexican— culturesince thesongbecamepopular in the 1800s. Gallegos grew up hearingsongs like this one on theradio,soitwas familiartohim when he joined theSanta Fe YouthSymphonyAssociation ensemble in 2021.

As the10middle- andhigh-schoolers practice thewell-knownrefrains, SFYSAdirectorofmariachiTamarah Lucero offersoccasional advice.“Useyour hands!”she encourages,asthe students timidlygesture before awallofmirrors, rehearsing thefull-bodyperformance that mariachi requires.Their handsseem morecomfortable strumming vihuela Mexicanas andgrippingtrumpets.

Mariachi is adeparturefor severalofthe students,who areexperienced in orchestrafromparticipation at theirrespective schools or underthe youth symphony association’s umbrella.However,itislesssofor SFYSAitself, which has, perhapssurprisingly, instructedstudentsinmariachisince 2004.With200 students on itsrolls,the association hasbetter-knowngroups, includingfive orchestras,seven jazz ensembles, andtwo chambermusic ensemblesthisacademicyear. However, mostly driven by studentinterest, theassociationincludes

mariachi in itsrepertoireasittrains newgenerationsof musiciansinNorthernNew Mexico.

“SFYSA keepsmariachialive foryoung musiciansby giving ourstudentsdiverse optionsfor musical expression,” says SFYSAexecutive director Callie O’Buckley. “With high-quality teachers,opportunities forworkshops and conferences, andthe abilitytoperform oftenfor ourlocal community, we have seen thestudentsbecome so inspired to put theirall into theseensembles.”

Afterthe programwas benchedin2018, Lucero helped relaunch beginner,intermediate, andadvancedmariachi troupes. Mariachi Estrella,the advanced ensemble,performsonceamonth in thecommunity,asitwilldo during theArt +Sol Festival EducationShowcase on Saturday,Feb.18, at 10 a.m.

“Performingregularly just helpsyou developasamusician. Youdevelop stamina, polishyourrepertoire, andlearn how to work as ateam,”Lucerosays. Theprofessional violinist gigs weekly with Mariachi Tenampabetween jobs teachingmariachiatAlbuquerque Public Schoolsand forSFYSA.“Mariachi is musicofthe people.You’rethere to entertain, to make people feel good, andto help people celebratethe best andhardest momentsoftheir lives.”

PLAY ON

TheArt +Sol Festival’s Education Showcase also spotlights the NewMexicoSchoolfor theArts(nmschoolforthearts.org), Moving Arts Española (movingartsespanola.org), andthe National Dance InstituteNew Mexico(ndi-nm.org).

SantaFeYouthSymphonyAssociationensembles,includingorchestra,mariachi,andjazzgroups,alsoplayattheNewMexicoMuseum of Art’sFamily DayonFeb.25from1to4p.m.Info: sfysa.org

Ahighschoolprogram introduced Lucero to thegenre,for whichshe’s foundalifelongpassion.“Ifellinlovewithitfromthe first rehearsal. It became my entire existence,”she says.“Ithinkitwas theconnection to themusic, theconnection to whoIam, andconnecting to my roots, my culture. It took me to adifferentlevel musically.Itfeltlikehome.”

Lucero grew up playingclassical musicbeforeturningher talentstomariachi. Shesharesthatexperiencewithseveral of herstudents, includingEmmarose Martinez,a junior at SantaFeHigh, whohas played in theorchestra with SFYSA. Martinez hasfound aconnection with herpaternalMexican heritage through mariachi.“By singing, I’mlearningtospeak Spanish,”she says.

SashaSmucker,aninth-graderatSanta Fe Prep,saysshe felt boredand anonymousinalargerclassical orchestra. Smucker hasenjoyed thechallenge of learning anew styleofmusic andpairing violin with singing. She’salsofound it easier to make friendsinmariachi’ssmall group setting. With no one conducting theirperformances andeachinstrumentheard readily, thestudents must rely on each other. Bondsformquickly andstrongly, they say.

Musicianship andteamworkare just twoofthe lessonsmariachistudents take away from thegroup.“We hopethatstudentswalkawaywithalove formusic,but also discipline,attention to detail,creativity, andmaturity,” O’Buckley says.Theyhavethe opportunity to mature anddevelop independenceduringconferences,suchasMariachiSpectacular in Albuquerque,which thegroup attendedin2022.

Seeingother professionalsand hundreds of students from across theU.S inspiredthemtohone theirskills. AccordingtoLucero, conferenceslikethese demonstrate that mariachi is aliveand wellamong newgenerationsofmusicians, even if themusic isn’tthe most populargenre on radio. Thesestudents have adifferentrelationship with mariachi.“Maybetheyheard it at theirgrandma’s house or afamilygathering.They’re able to connectwithwhattheyknow,” shesays.

“I hopethese students findtheir passionthe wayIdid andcontinueplaying as they grow older andkeepitgoing foryounger generations,”she says.“Ihope people canhearthe beauty of mariachi music, and[we can] inspire people to listen to it more. ”

Duringa rehearsal, Lucero interrupts theplayers:“That hastostart stronger!”She picksupher instrumentand leadsthe ensemble into thenextsong. Aftera fewbars, shesetsitdownand wanders amongthe students,occasionally adjusting fingers on strings.

As Lucero mimestoremindstudentstokeeptheir scrollsup, sheoffersone last note that’s both aresponseand an instruction: “!Viva!”

Left to right: Isabel Muñoz deliversapassionateperformance.Emmarose Martinez hasconnectedwithherheritagethroughmariachi.SashaSmucker,MarisolCampos, andCruz Gallegos perform“CielitoLindo.”

MUSICAL TESTIMONY

AStanding Witness chronicles 50 years of American history— and explores its identity today

BY ADELE OLIVEIRA

Whathappenswhenthreeofthecountry’smostcelebratedpublicartistscombineforces?

In thecaseofGrammyAward–winning composer RichardDanielpour, former U.S. poet laureate andPulitzer Prizewinner Rita Dove,and mezzo-sopranoand Grammy winner SusanGraham, theansweris A StandingWitness.The hourlongchamber musicsong cyclecompressesthe last 50 yearsofAmericanhistory into 15 movements, beginningin thetumultuouslate1960s andextendingthroughroughly2020,includingthe COVID-19 pandemic andBlack LivesMattermovement

Atonceboldand tender,necessarily political andpersonal, AStanding Witness asks whoAmericans areinthisculturalmoment whiledescribinghow we arrivedhere. Forall of itssweep-of-historygrandeurand epic arias, AStandingWitness is deeply humantoo.

Thecreatorspremiered theworkinChicago andhaveperformed it across theU.S., includingatthe John F. KennedyCenter. PerformanceSanta Fe brings themonumentalcollaboration to SantaFeonThursday, Feb. 16,at7:30p.m., as part of theArt +Sol Festival

CoplandHouse, anonprofitnamed forcomposerAaron Coplandand based at hisformerresidence,isthe producer of AStandingWitness.Michael Boriskin, Danielpour’s longtime collaborator,Copland House’sartisticand executive director,and now AStandingWitness pianist, says theproject wasa naturalfit foranorganization taskedwithnurturing American musical heritage.“It’s not simply aboutAmericanmusic,but American literature andAmericanhistory,” Boriskin says.“Aproject like this speaks to us institutionally as performers and, we’refinding, to audiencesaswell.”

Theperformance flows from aprologueinto13testimoniesand an epilogue

Thethird testimony, whichreflects on thewar in Vietnam, Muhammed Ali refusing to enlist, andthe bombingofCambodia —across 19 spare, elegant lines —beginslikethis:

Butterfly,butterflyonthe wall

Can’tyou hearyourcountry call?

Black man’s got no business being both pretty andbold— with arighthook as swiftashis banter,his feet

aflurry of insults, disguised as dance.

“Inour current climate, it canfeelfunnytobeawhite womansinging these words,”saysGraham, apart-time SantaFeresident. “But Iremindmyselfthat thesewords were writtenbya Blackwoman andthatI’m avehicle forher voice.”

In aproduction featuringsuchheavyweights in theirrespective fields, it couldhavebeendifficult to strike abalance between instruments, text,and song,but Boriskin says that synergyhappens in AStandingWitness.“Formusic andwords to meet on thesamelevel is arealchallenge foracomposer andan accomplishmentwhenithappens,because then each becomespartofthe other, andeachworkstosupport andamplifythe other.”

Theproduction also highlightsthe work of musiciansfromthe Musicfrom CoplandHouse Ensemble,whomBoriskincalls “remarkableperformersand remarkable artistsintheir ownrights.”

Themonodramawas settopremiereduringthe summer of 2020 butwas canceled alongwitheverythingelse. Although this wasdisappointing formany reasons, theforcedbreak ledtoevolution,including adding amovementabout thepandemic itself at Graham andDove’sparticularurgings.Because AStanding Witness conveysurgency,botha warningand alamentabout just how badthings canget, thepandemic section blends with therestofthe work

Personal connectionstoglobaleventsmade AStandingWitness morerelevant forits creators. Forhis part,Danielpourremembers “the moment Igot scared.” It wasbeforethe pandemic,duringthe Trumppresidency. Danielpour

wasalready writing AStandingWitness whileteachingamasterclass in Tuscany, wherehewas stayingatafriend’shouse.One afternoon, browsing thehouse’s library, he came upon American journalist WilliamL.Shirer’s The Rise andFall of theThird Reich,firstpublishedin1960.

“WhenIreadthose first 300pages,Irealizedevery single thingGoebbelsand Hitler didinthe late ’20s to form whatbecamethe National SocialistParty in Germanywas identical to what theTrump administration wasdoing,” Danielpour says.“From thedelegitimizationofthe mediatothe packingofthe courts to the constant bombardmentwithlies. When Ireadthose pages, it sent chillsdown my spine, andI gave Rita thetemplateofwhateachsongwould be.Thenshe had theideaofcalling them testimonies.”These testimonieswerealsopublishedin Dove’s 2021poetry collection Playlist forthe Apocalypse

Memory, Danielpour says,isthe primarycomponent of AStandingWitness, both itsraisond’êtreand itscontent.He, Graham,Dove, andBoriskinare roughly thesameage,all born in the1950s.Their memoriesofhistoricmoments lend them asharedvernacular: “Where were youwhenthishappened?”comparisons that quicklyidentifythemasgenerational peers, even if they experienced theseevents(like theassassinationsofMartinLutherKingand Robert Kennedy, or 9/11)fromvastlydifferentidentitiesand perspectives(Dove,aBlack woman; Graham,the descendent of Anglopioneers; Danielpour,the sonofPersian Jewish immigrants).

Opposite:SusanGrahamandtheMusicfromCoplandHouseEnsemblehaveperformedAStandingWitnessatEmoryUniversityinAtlantaandTanglewoodMusicCenter (above)inLenox,Massachusetts, whereRichardDanielpour andRita Dove joined them on stage. Top(from left): Rita Dove,RichardDanielpour,and Michael Boriskin collaborated on thetextand music

“Rita’soften spoken about historyhavingbeenwritten by and for people who didn’t look like her,” Boriskin says. “So I thinkthere’s no wayaroundthe fact that there’sa social and politicalelement to allofthis.”

“Remembering thethingsthatone caresabout is the first step toward beingabletocompose acycle like this,” Danielpour says.“In some ways,we’ve grownasacountry, butwe’ve also taken acouple stepsbackward, particularly very recently.A lotofpeople saytome, in themostcrass and thoughtlessway,‘So,you’rea politicalcomposer.’Theydon’t understand that I’minterestedinhuman beings.However, therecomesa pointwhere apolitical issue crosses alineand becomesa humanitarian issue.That’swhere you’ll findme.”

Like Danielpour,Grahamdoesn’t consider herselfapolitical artist;nor does sheconsider AStandingWitness to be a partisan work.She sang twiceduringPresident George W. Bush’s second administration, at theinaugurationand at astate dinner (GrahamgrewupinMidland, Texas, whereBushlived foratimeasachild), butshe also sang at Democratic senator TedKennedy’s funeral.

“Itwas at atimewhenthings werenot as vitriolicand polarized,”Graham says.“Icould neverhavedreamed of thedifficultyofbeing an American now, even 10 yearsago.”

AStandingWitness is thefirsttimeDanielpourhas composed forGraham, though thetwo have been professionally familiarfor decades. They first metto discuss theproject over lunchinLos Angelesseveral yearsago.

“Richard andIare about thesameage.Weremember themassiveways ourcountry haschanged,the traumasit’sbeenthrough,” Graham says of the meeting. “Hewas tellingmeabout thepiece when he said,‘Iwanttocallit AStandingWitness,because it’s one entity’s observationofeverythingthat hashappened. Do youknowwho it is?’”

“She’s eating ahamburger,” Danielpour says in hisown recollection of the meeting, “and shejustburstintotears andsaid, ‘Oh, wow, is it theStatueof Liberty?’And Isaid, ‘Yes,itis.’”

“And he said,‘You’re thefirstpersontofigure it out,’” Graham remembers. “It’sthe person who’switnessed it alland is powerless to do anythingabout it.”

This is also thefirsttimethatDanielpourand Dove have worked together However,he’spreviouslycomposed musical worksbased on Maya Angelou’s poetryand Toni Morrison’s writing, includingthe opera Margaret Garner (for whichMorrisonwrote thelibretto),about therealpersononwhich Morrison’s novel Beloved is based. SinceMorrison’sdeath in 2019,“Rita,insomeways, hastaken up thetorch that Toni washoldingfor so long,becomingavoicefor thenation’sconscience,”Danielpoursays. “Her line ‘Who amongyou is readyto listen?’searedthrough me andisone of theonlylines Irepeat. Irepeatitthree times, becauseit’saninvitationtousall.”

“The world changes on adime,”Grahamsays. Forexample,a movementon Roev.Wade,which Dove addedduringthe writingprocess, hastaken on new meaningsince themonodramadebuted.“Roev.Wade hasadifferentstatusin oursocietynow than it didwhen[AStandingWitness]was written. We hadn’t done thepiece in severalmonths. When we came back andrehearsed,none of us couldget throughitbecause it wasjustlike, ‘Oh, whereare we?’”

Allartists involved in AStandingWitness areclear that it’s art, notdocumentary. “Nothing in thepiece is literal,”saysGraham. “It’slikeanimpressionisticpaintingofthose events.”

“We’re nothistorians,”saysDanielpour. “Thisisn’t journalism—it’sabout ourmemoriesofthese events,and theway we remember them is obviously cloakedwitha particular perspective.”

BeinganAmericanisoften complexand fraught— itsmeaning forpersonal andcollective identities ever shifting. “It’saveryinteresting time,isn’t it?” says Boriskin.“Americahas been aboutevolution from theoutset, andIdon’t think that’s abad thing.”

“I’m very grateful to have grownuphere, andI’m proud to be an American, to live andgrowand thrive here,” Danielpour says.“My hopeand prayer is that we canall continue to do so.”

AStandingWitness is that prayer,madeaudible

Those interested in AStandingWitness mayalsojoin Performance SantaFefor American History, Poetry,and MusicinConversation, on Friday, Feb. 17,atnoon, foranintimateluncheonwithmezzosopranoSusan Graham andU.S.poet laureateRita Dove.For tickets andmoreinformation,callPerformance SantaFeat505-984-8759

From top: TheMusic from CoplandHouse Ensemble on stage andSusan Graham in herpart-timehometownofSanta Fe

Adele Oliveira grew up in SantaFeand livesthere with herfamily.

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Take ameal-hopping adventure across Santa Fe

BY LANEE LEE PHOTOGRAPHY BY GABRIELLA MARKS

Safarisuppers. Progressivedinners. Neighborhood noshes.

Whatever youliketocall them, multi-course transitorydinnersare trendingagain. Perhaps it’sa post-pandemic outcry to reconnect, or simply asign that “everythingold is newagain.”But progressivedinners, often whereeachcourse is held at adifferent neighbor’s house, have made acomebackfromtheir mid-20th-centuryheyday.

AstheinauguralArt+SolSantaFeWinterArtsFestivalrampsup,thenine-dayeventpresentsachancetoenjoySantaFe’s inspiringculinarylandscape, whichranges from Caribbean-African comfortfoods to classic steakhouse fare.Whether yougoall in on asingle night or staytoenjoyafull meal at anyofthese hotspots, here areideal placestobuild a progressivedinner —fromhigh endtocost-effective—aroundSanta Fe.

Fromleft:StartyourprogressivedinnerwithaKaliMa(featuringrumfromAlbuquerquedistillerHollowSpiritsandhibiscus)fromAltarSpiritsorashaken margarita from SecretoLounge. Then nosh on pupusas from Tune-Up or theswordfish entree from MarketSteer Steakhouse.

SECRETO LOUNGE

210 Don Gaspar Ave. I 505-983-5700 I hotelstfrancis.com

Inside the historic Hotel St. Francis, Secreto Lounge’sbudget-friendly happy hour is hopping. People come for two things: the sexy ambiance and cocktails expertly made by talented barkeeps using premium ingredients. Offered daily during the winter from 4to6 p.m., happy hour consists of beer and wine specials and $2 off cocktails. Begin your progressive dinner around town with Secreto’ssignature:the smoked sage margarita made with añejo tequila, fresh lime, and orange liqueur and then smudged with sage. The bartenders’ performative preparation of this cocktail suits anight of enjoying other performing arts. Or warm up on achilly night with the FuzzySweater, awintertime offering of apple- and cinnamon-infused whiskey

ALTARSPIRITS

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545CaminodelaFamilia I 505-916-8596 I altarspirits.com

Opened in late 2021inthe RailyardDistrict,Altar Spirits is adistillery and achiccocktail lounge, utilizing New Mexican–made spirits, both their own and those crafted by others. The bartenders are some of the most creative in the city; they push the edge of craft with house-made tinctures, syrups, and exotic produce. Grab a seat on the plush chartreuse couch and order aflight of Altar Spirits creations, made by co-founder and master distiller Caley Shoemaker,tosample their fullline(vodka, gin, and aperitivo liqueur) or try theirsignature Spanish-style gin and tonic. Insider secret: show your Ski Santa Fe lift ticket or season pass for drink discounts.

IZANAMI

21 TenThousandWaves Way I 505-982-9304 I tenthousandwaves.com/food

The signature restaurant of award-winning TenThousandWaves spaand inninthe foothills,Izanami is styled after an izakaya —a Japanese bar serving drinks and snacks. It specializes in small plates, making it an ideal appetizer stop before aperformance. Izanamifeatures afascinatingmenu of traditionalEast Asiandishes, such as kimchi, and riffsonpub favorites, such as aWagyu beef burger, conveniently cut in four bites for sharing. Like the spa’sthermal baths, the restaurant’svibeiselevated and serene, like aflight-freetriptothe Land of the RisingSun.It’swell worththe lantern-lit, 91-stairhuff toreach therestaurant. Standouts includethe Kurobuta pork bellytacos,sushi specials with fish direct from Tokyo (available at dinner Wednesday through Saturday), and grilledavocado with fresh wasabi. Pair your appetizers with sake; DeborahFleig, one of the world’s few female sake sommeliers, curatesthe selection

JAMBOCAFÉ

2010 Cerrillos Rd. I 505-473-1269 I jambocafe.net

Featuredonthe Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,JamboCafé has moreaccolades for chef Ahmed Obo’sAfrican-Caribbeanfood than it has wallspace to hang them. Abuzzy spot that localslove to gush over, Jambo—“hello”inSwahili —specializesinsweet andsavorypairings, like jerk chicken wings with apineapple curry sauce and coconut shrimp with alime cilantro mango sauce.Other favorite appetizers includethe savory stuffed phyllo, apastry filled with red peppers,feta, spinach,and olives andtopped with apomegranate sauce, and the cinnamon-dustedplantains.Because theflavorsare so robust, it may be tempting to stay for dinner But that’sthe adventureofaprogressivedinner; you can always return for the legendary Caribbean goat stew.

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MARKET STEER STEAKHOUSE

210Don Gaspar Ave. I 505-992-6354 I marketsteersteakhouse.com

With chef Kathleen Crook, agraduate of Le Cordon BleuCollege of Culinary Arts–Scottsdale, and experienced manager Kristina Goode at the helm, Market Steer is aclassic steakhouse for big appetites with discriminating tastes. Localslove it, and it’snosurprise why: the fall/wintermenu starsitemslike braisedelk shank, aseafood medley in asherry cream with house-made tagliatelle pasta, and, of course, cuts of premium beef cooked perfectly and served with indulgent sauces like trufflebutter and Fresno chimichurri. Althoughnot aplayground forvegetarians, Market Steer has anumber of plant-forward sides, such as green chile risotto,charred radicchio with bluecheese fondue, and Boursin creamedspinach.

TUNE-UP CAFÉ

1115 Hickox St I 505-983-7060 I tuneupsantafe.com

Need acasualcafé that pleases almostany palate, especiallywhen dining with agroup? Husband-and-wife team Jesus and CharlotteRivera run the humbleall-dayTune-Up Café.The eclectic menu spans American favorites to localfare, such as enchiladasand chile rellenos. (TV network host Guy Fieri loved the rellenos when he visited for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.) However, Tune-Up is mostfamous for El Salvadorian comfort food, specificallybanana-wrapped tamales and pupusas. The national dish of El Salvador,pupusasare thick tortillas stuffed with meat, cheese,and other goodness. Tune-Up offers both avegetarian and aflanksteakpupusa.

DESSERT&NIGHTLIFE

TERRA

198 NM 592 I 505-946-5800 I fourseasons.com/santafe/dining

Boozy churros. Enough said, right? With chef Jose Fernandez behind the stove, Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado’sTerraspecializes in Spanish cuisine with afew southwestern surprises. Take the churros. The cinnamon-dusted, spiral-shaped doughnuts come with four Latin-inspired dipping sauces: Kahlúa Mexican chocolate, mezcal white chocolate sauce, RumChata vanilla cream, and prickly pear limoncello. Pair this with atop-shelf whiskey or sherry and it’sanightcap to remember!

EVANGELO’S

200W.San FranciscoSt. I evangeloscocktaillounge.com

Open since1971,this institutionisSanta Fe’s“everybodyknows your name” bar. Wearing apatinaofdecades of imbibing, Evangelo’sisnofuss and all fun, with inexpensive drinksand alively crowd. It’salso one of the only spots in town open until 2a.m. —late enough for apost-performancevisit. Also, what better way to end your progressive dinner than with ashimmyonthe dance floor? Regular bands play on Sundays, Wednesdays,and Thursdays; check the website for the musiclineup.Hot tip: comeflush with cash —nocreditcardsaccepted.

ArecentLandofEnchantmentresident,LaneeLee(@laneeleeonInstagram)isapodcastproducerandfreelance travel andfood writer.Her wordshaveappearedin hundreds of publications, including“Wine Enthusiast,” “Travel &Leisure,”and Fodor’s

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BUNDLEUP Stylishwintercoats for anight out

BY WENDYILENE FRIEDMAN

When thesun goes down, it doesn’t set on fashion. Warm winter jackets can double as fashion statements forchilly evenings touringthe galleries alongCanyonRoadand strollingtoone of thecity’sperformingarts venues. Hereare four local shops’ toppicks forwinter jackets andaccessories.

SPIRIT CLOTHING

109W.San FranciscoSt. I 505-982-2677

ASanta Fe mainstay for40years,SpiritonWestSan Francisco Street keeps localclientele andCityDifferentvisitors lookingfresh andcoolwithclothingby designersfromacross thecountry andaroundthe globe.

ProprietorMerrieMartinoffersaselection of coatsand winter items, includingcashmerebandanasmadeinNepal— theperfect length to triangle-fold like thecotton versions —and arange of layeringpieces,suchaswooland cashmere carcoats from German designer Hannoh Wessel andPas de Calais from France.

“They’re ahandy length,” shesays, noting that it’s easy to getinand out of cars (hence thename) with theouterwear, whichreaches just belowthe hips Thedesigns also have avintage feel.

Italian-made,down-filled nyloncoats from Hernocan withstandthe harshestwintertemperatures. “They’re absolutely beautifuldownItalian coats,” Martin says,addingthattheyare water- andwindproof.“They’rereallybuilt forthe cold.”

Cashmere socksand hats by Isobel &CleoinNantucket, Massachusetts, work wellfor thecold too. Spirit also sellsIsobel&Cleo’sfingerless gloves, made of cashmere andother wool.“Youcan stilluse your phone,but it cuts thewind,” says Martin,who hascarried thebrand foryears

Above (clockwise from left): TheTatianahooded sheepskin coat with Toscana trim from Overlandfights thewinter chill. Santa Fe DryGoods pairsaccessories with statementcoats,suchasthisJilSanderlargewoventotewithaRundholzDipoversizedouble-breastedknitcoatingreyhoundstooth,andanUmaWangvirginwool checkeredscarf with thesamedesigner's jacquardfloral damask Kianni jacket

CORSINI

107W.San FranciscoSt. I 505-820-2300

OwnerFabrizioGiovanninisayshecoordinates allthe items themenswear specialty shop carries. “Everythingwedogoeswellwithjeans andcasualpants,” he says.“Nothingtoo formal.” Though casual in appearance,the materialsare anythingbut.The fattoamano (handmade) designsfromanItalian town outsideVeniceare theultimateinluxury.

Corsini’sofferings includehand-dyed cashmere andother wools, leather coatslined with wool,and wool-leather combos lined with shearling. “Wedon’t buymanyofeachpiece,maybe threeorfour,”saysGiovannini, “Sowhenthey’re gone,they’re gone.”

Formen whotendtoget toohot,Giovannini recommends wool andcashmere sportcoats.The wearer cansimplyadd ascarf or vest, andthey’re readytogo.

Most items cost morethan$1,000,but Giovannini says thecraftmanship aloneisworth theprice.Hedescribes hisofferings as “unusual,uniqueitems with very high-quality workmanship.”

SANTAFEDRY GOODS

53-55Old SantaFeTrail (onthe Plaza) I 505-982-6192 santafedrygoods.com

SantaFeDry Goods’ outerwearselection extendswellbeyond utilitarian. The business buys itemswiththe entire outfitinmind. “Nothingisjustanupper layer,”saysstoredirector Nika Patterson. Many of theitems worn forwarmth featurefine materials, such as heavy-plycashmereorbaby alpaca wool,but arenot necessarily traditional coats. Itemslikeathick-ply cashmere robefrom

Right: Overland's Mustangsheepskin jacket provides durabilityand versatility.

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TheRow,which Pattersondescribes as part lounge wear,partcoat, caneasily be worn over alight sweaterand untied indoors. Thestore-exclusiveAlonpi line, craftedbyacompanythatalsomakes products forHermès, includes heavenly soft cashmere capesinavariety of neutralcolors. With aheavy sweater underneath,acapeprovidesplentyofwarmthfor anight out.The Rowuses thickyarntoproducethe plush, looseknitofits oversize,handmadecardigan sweaters,which caneasilywork as coats. “Theyhavea really cozy character,” Pattersonsays. More structuredlooks,likeBelgian designer DriesVan Noten’s silk-blend brocade-like tailored jackets or JilSander’sheavy wool full-length coats, areoptionstoo.“Therealbeautyisits construction,” shesaysofthe classic coats.

Workshop,asisterboutique next to theflagship store, carriesedgypuffers by Italianmaker Masnadaand German brandRundholz. Rundholz releases a newpuffer everyseason; this year’s swingcoatstyle incorporates abackflap that moveswhile thewearerisinmotion whileofferingprotection from thecold Warmth andfashion cangohandinhand.

OVERLAND

74 E. SanFranciscoSt. (onthe Plaza) I 505-986-0757 overland.com

Overland celebrates its50th anniversarythisyear. To honor theoccasion,the companyisbringingbacksomeofits original styles from the’70s, including theshearlingjacketthat Yellowstone TV star Luke Grimes notablyworeonthe November/December Cowboys andIndians magazinecover.

“We’re doingalot of limited editionsfor the50th anniversary,”saysSanta Fe storemanager andbuyer MontyGoodson.Goodson hasbeenwiththe company fornearly30years.

Familyowned andoperatedsince 1973,Overlandproducesitemsmadeof naturalanimalhideand fiberslikewooland cashmere.Goodson notesthat animal skins block thewindfromthe outsidewhile providingthermal regulation inside.“That’s whyyou seepeople wearingsheepskin bootsinthe summer It keepsyou cool in thesummerand warm in thewinter.”

Overland workswithEuropeantanneries andmakes itsprivate labeldesigns in Turkey,a countryknownfor itstextilesand craftmanship. “Wepay attention to what thetanneries aremakingand go from there,”hesays. It’s atwo-month processtoprepare theskins,and there’squite avariety of textureand other characteristics.For instance, Toscanafur is left long becauseit’sprickly when cutshort, whileMerinosheep make anice, lightweightsheared fur.

Goodsonprefers afull-length coat forwinter, especially forspendingtime outdoors,but recommends waistand knee lengthsfor mobility.Hefindsthat most menprefershorterlengths. Alot of men like aleather sportcoatorshirt jacket, he says.“Youcan wear it to anyhotel barfor acigarand some whiskey or to go getwood[forthe fire].” He lovesthatwhenleather andsheepskin coats age, they develop theirown character andpatina, becoming personalized items rather than standard,off-the-rackcoats

WendyIlene Friedmanisa regular contributor to “The NewMexican.” Herwriting hasappearedinregional and national publications,including “The NewYork DailyNews,”“TheNew York Times,”and “The SanFrancisco Chronicle.”