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Welcome to the 38th Season!
When we began programming the 2019-20 Season we had the good fortune of knowing the season already had a grand finale—Haydn's masterpiece, The Creation. Haydn's genius shines forth in the most entertaining ways. This is not some stuffy retelling of a familiar story but rather a vivid picture that startles, amuses and delights with musical imagery of the highest order.
To get from the end of the season to the beginning, we gathered together good friends like violinist Colin Jacobsen, pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, the Brentano String Quartet, Bach's Brandenburg Concertos and Beethoven's Eroica Symphony. Then we added new friends like pianist Jeremy Denk, the Pacifica and Borromeo string quartets, Korngold's Violin Concerto, and voilà, a new season emerges.
All of this planning is fun and we hope you will be inspired, moved and pleased that Santa Fe Pro Musica is here for you and continues to be a vibrant part of the cultural fabric in Santa Fe.
Thomas O’Connor Music Director
Carol Redman Associate Music Director
Cover artwork: Wishing Sun (2007) by David Cost
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2019–20 Schedule of Events
SEPTEMBER 21-22 Lensic
NOVEMBER 2-3 Lensic
OCTOBER 8, 15 & 22 Lannan Foundation
DECEMBER 29-30 St. Francis Auditorium
JANUARY 12 St. Francis Auditorium
JANUARY 25-26 Lensic
FEBRUARY 23 St. Francis Auditorium
MARCH 22 St. Francis Auditorium
APRIL 9-11 Loretto Chapel
APRIL 25-26 Lensic
DECEMBER 19-24 Loretto Chapel
HEROIC BEETHOVEN Pro Musica Orchestra with conductor Thomas O’Connor & violinist Colin Jacobsen
MOZART AND HAYDN Pro Musica Orchestra with conductor Thomas O'Connor & pianist and conductor Anne-Marie McDermott
WHERE ARE THE WOMEN? The Women of Distinction Leadership Initiative features a 3-part lecture series by Associate Music Director Carol Redman
THE BRANDENBURG CONCERTOS Pro Musica Orchestra with conductor Thomas O'Connor
PACIFICA STRING QUARTET Works by Shostakovich, Shulamit Ran & Beethoven
JOURNEYS Pro Musica Orchestra with conductor Thomas O'Connor & pianist Jeremy Denk
BRENTANO STRING QUARTET WITH CELLIST WILHELMINA SMITH Works by Schubert & Mackey
BORROMEO STRING QUARTET Works by Mozart, Ligeti & Beethoven
BAROQUE HOLY WEEK Pro Musica Baroque Ensemble with soprano Sherezade Panthaki
THE CREATION Pro Musica Orchestra with conductor Thomas O'Connor, soprano Clara Rottsolk, tenor Brian Giebler, baritone Andrew Garland and Polyphony: Voices of New Mexico
A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS Pro Musica Baroque Ensemble with sopranos Clara Rottsolk & Marguerite Krull
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HEROIC BEETHOVEN The Romantic Imagination
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AT 4 PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT 3 PM
Thomas O’Connor, conductor
Colin Jacobsen, violin
JULIA ADOLPHE Shiver and Bloom
KORNGOLD Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55, “Eroica"
MOZART AND HAYDNMusical Conversations
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 AT 4 PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 AT 3 PM
Anne-Marie McDermott, piano and conductor
Thomas O'Connor, conductor
HAYDN Symphony No. 90 in C Major, Hob. I/90
MOZART Piano Concerto No. 14 in E-Flat Major, K. 449
MOZART Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-Flat Major, K. 482
THE BRANDENBURG CONCERTOS “The most stupendous miracle in all of music” (Richard Wagner)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 AT 7 PM | ST FRANCIS AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 AT 7 PM | ST FRANCIS AUDITORIUM
Thomas O’Connor, conductor
J.S. BACH The Complete Brandenburg Concertos
THOMAS O’CONNOR conductor
ANNE-MARIE MCDERMOTT
piano
COLIN JACOBSEN violin
ORCHESTRA SERIES Lensic Performing Arts Center
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JOURNEYS“Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything” (Plato)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 AT 4 PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 AT 3 PM
Thomas O'Connor, conductor
Jeremy Denk, piano
MELINDA WAGNER Little Moonhead
MENDELSSOHN Piano Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25
SCHUMANN Concert Allegro with Introduction, Op. 134
HAYDN Symphony No. 104 in D Major, Hob. I:104, “London"
THE CREATIONInspired by The Book of Genesis and Milton's Paradise Lost
SATURDAY, APRIL 25 AT 4 PM SUNDAY, APRIL 26 AT 3 PM
Thomas O'Connor, conductor
Clara Rottsolk, soprano
Brian Giebler, tenor
Andrew Garland, baritone
Polyphony: Voices of New Mexico
Maxine Thévenot, artistic director
The season concludes with Joseph Haydn’s spectacular oratorio The Creation for orchestra, chorus and vocal soloists. From literal truth to inspiring prose to a rip-roaring tale, Haydn’s musical masterpiece is described as cinematic in its imagery. Truly a grand finale! Generously underwritten by Johnanna McLaughlin in memory of Charles McLaughlin.
BRIAN GIEBLER tenor
CLARA ROTTSOLK soprano
ANDREW GARLAND baritone
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JEREMY DENK piano
A Tribute To Founder, Music Director and Conductor, Thomas O’Connor
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As Santa Fe Pro Musica approaches its 40th season, it is appropriate to pay tribute to Tom O’Connor who has guided the evolution of this organization from its earliest days. It is also forty years since Tom began his music career in Santa Fe providing an exhilarating array of classical music performances for the residents of New Mexico. As he prepares to ride off into the sunset (on his motorcycle, adventures await him!), this is our year to celebrate and commemorate his prodigious contributions to our community at large and to allow his musical insights, once more, to fill our souls.
Tom is a musical “man for all seasons.” He has created ensembles and orchestras that provided practical employment and musical inspiration for hundreds of musicians. He has deftly filled the roles of oboist, music director, lecturer, executive director and conductor. Santa Fe, our state and indeed, the wider musical community, owe a debt of gratitude to Tom O’Connor for all that he, and his beloved partner Carol, have given over the last four decades. The season ahead is musically rich and we have the opportunity, one more time, to experience Tom’s talents as Music Director and Conductor. Please join us this season in celebrating Tom’s wonderful gift to us.
Sincerely,
Bernie van der Hoeven President
Revell Carr Immediate Past President
This 3-year program, now in its second year, provides leadership opportunities to women composers and conductors and addresses some of the issues faced by women in classical music. Generously underwritten by Sallie Bingham.
Where are the Women in Classical Music? TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 8, 15 AND 22 | 4-6 PM | $90 LANNAN FOUNDATION MEETING ROOM (319 READ ST)
Abraham Mendelssohn wrote a letter (1820) to his daughter Fanny, sister of the famous composer Felix Mendelssohn: “Music will perhaps become Felix’s profession, while for you it can and must be only an ornament.” Intrigued by these words, Associate Music Director Carol Redman wondered why women have been so marginalized in the classical music
world. The result of her exploration is a 3-part lecture series that traces the paths of musical women from the pre-Christian Era through the music of today. Each lecture will be generously supplemented with pictures, videos, facts and anecdotes. Price of admission includes wine and appetizers.
Julia Adolphe is a writer, composer, teacher and producer, and currently lives in Los Angeles.
Her music is described as displaying “a remarkable gift for sustaining a compelling musical narrative” (Thomas May, Musical America).
Anne-Marie McDermott is a world-renowned pianist and chamber musician. This season she will
lead the Pro Musica Orchestra from the keyboard in two of Mozart’s piano concertos. Truly following in the footsteps of Mozart!
Shulamit Ran is a composer with many awards and accomplishments, including winning the Pulitzer Prize
in 1991. Her music is described as “intensely dramatic and deeply human… compelling for its intelligence and compositional clarity” (New World Records).
Melinda Wagner was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1999, and currently serves on the faculty of the Juilliard
School of Music. Her music is described as “vital and fresh” (Anne Midgette, The New York Times).
WOMEN OF DISTINCTION LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
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SUNDAY JANUARY 12 3 PM
PACIFICA STRING QUARTET “Nothing short of phenomenal” (The Daily Telegraph, London)
BRENTANO STRING QUARTET WITH CELLIST WILHELMINA SMITH
“Exceptional insight and communicative gifts” (The Daily Telegraph, London)
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 3 PM
STEVEN MACKEY Joy Rhythm Study (New Mexico premiere)
SCHUBERT Quintet in C Major, D. 956
BORROMEO STRING QUARTET
“A musical experience of luminous beauty” (The San Diego Reader)
SUNDAY MARCH 22 3 PM
MOZART Quartet in G Major, K. 387
LIGETI Quartet No. 1, “Métamorphoses nocturnes”
BEETHOVEN Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132
SHOSTAKOVICH Quartet No. 7 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 108
SHULAMIT RAN Quartet No. 3, “Glitter, Doom, Shards, Memory”
BEETHOVEN Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 130, with the Grosse Fuge, Op. 133
STRING WORKS SERIES St. Francis Auditorium
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PACIFICA STRING QUARTETOriginally from Southern California, the Pacifica Quartet is currently on the faculty at Indiana University and Resident Performing Artists at the Uni-versity of Chicago. Their “immaculate precision, incisive rhythms and sense of give-and-take among the participants made the piece seem like a conversa-tion…” (Pittsburgh Post Gazette).
BRENTANO STRING QUARTETNamed for Antonie Brentano, con-sidered to be Beethoven’s “Immortal Beloved,” the Brentano Quartet is the Resident String Quartet at the Yale School of Music, a position they formerly held at Princeton University. The London Independent raves that their performances are “passionate, uninhib-ited and spellbinding.”
BORROMEO STRING QUARTETNamed after the picturesque Borro-mean Islands in Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, the quartet is currently in residence at the New England Con-servatory. Admired and sought after for its fresh interpretations, the ensemble has been hailed for its “edge-of-the-seat performances” and called “simply the best” (Boston Globe).
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THURSDAY APRIL 9 7:30 PM
FRIDAY
APRIL 10 7:30 PM
SATURDAY
APRIL 11 6 PM
A BAROQUE CHRISTMASA Santa Fe Tradition
DECEMBER 19–24 6 PM & 8 PM EACH EVENING
Stephen Redfield, leader
Clara Rottsolk, soprano
Marguerite Krull, soprano
MUSIC BY THE BAROQUE MASTERS AND
TRADITIONAL CAROLS
BAROQUE HOLY WEEK Commemorate the joys and sorrows of the Easter season
Stephen Redfield, leader
Sherezade Panthaki, soprano
MUSIC BY HANDEL, SWEELINCK AND TELEMANN’S PASSION CANTATA
CLARA ROTTSOLK soprano
SHEREZADE PANTHAKI soprano
MARGUERITE KRULL soprano
Step back into the 18th century and experience chamber music as it is meant to be heard—in intimate, resonant and glorious spaces.
BAROQUE ENSEMBLE SERIES Loretto Chapel
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CELEBRATE MUSIC DIRECTOR TOM O’CONNOR
JOIN THE CODA CIRCLE
Pro Musica continues to build on the rich traditions created by founder, conductor and Music Director Tom O’Connor, and this season we celebrate the artistry and innovation he has brought to Santa Fe these past 38 years.
Help us honor Tom at The Compound on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 5:30 PM. Enjoy the festivities with a 3-course meal with wine. $150 PER PERSON ($70 tax-deductible)
Join fellow music lovers outside the concert hall at curated events exploring unique aspects of the music world in relaxed and fun settings. This is for those who want to go beyond the score and delve deeper with new friends and enjoy private house concerts and special perks throughout the season. Membership is limited so become a Charter Member of Pro Musica’s Coda Circle today! Visit our website for more information or call Lydia Garmaier at 505.373.2338.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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Join us at some of Santa Fe’s finest restaurants for conversation and community with Pro Musica guest artists, ensembles and orchestra members. Artist Dinners include a 3-course meal with wine and begin immediately following the concert.
$95 PER PERSON ($40 tax-deductible)
LA CASA SENASUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
With violinist Colin Jacobsen
JOSEPH’S OF SANTA FESUNDAY, JANUARY 26
With pianist Jeremy Denk
RESTAURANT L’OLIVIERSUNDAY, JANUARY 12
With members of Pacifica String Quartet
ANDIAMO!SUNDAY, MARCH 22
With members of Borromeo String Quartet
L’OLIVIERRESTAURANT
ARTIST DINNER SERIES
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YOUTH CONCERTS AT THE LENSIC
FAMILY CONCERT AT ST. FRANCIS AUDITORIUMSATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 AT 10 AM | FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED
OUTREACH EVENTS AT ST. FRANCIS AUDITORIUM
Every year, Santa Fe Pro Musica performs a series of Youth Concerts at the Lensic for thousands of local students, introducing them to the power and excitement of live classical
music. These events are free to all public, private and home-schooled students. For more information, contact the Box Office.
Our Family Concert is the perfect way for you and your child to look inside the world of classical music. Join us for
this hour-long exploration of J.S. Bach and his beloved Brandenburg Concertos.
To register, contact the Box Office.
Want to brush up on your knowledge of classical music and improve your listening skills?
Arrive one hour early to each Lensic concert and hear these topics (and more!) discussed and illustrated by Music Director Thomas O’Connor and the season’s guest artists.
Learn about the mechanisms of music-making in these fun and lively events, free and open to the public.
PACIFICA STRING QUARTET OPEN REHEARSAL SUNDAY, JAN 12 AT 10 AM
BRENTANO STRING QUARTET LECTURE-DEMO SUNDAY, FEB 23 AT 10 AM
BORROMEO STRING QUARTET MASTER CLASS SUNDAY, MAR 22 AT 10 AM
Pro Musica offers FREE events for classical music listeners of all ages.
MEET THE MUSIC AT THE LENSIC WITH THOMAS O’CONNOR
OUTREACH & EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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THE WORKS All 10 concerts—15% off
CREATE-YOUR-OWN PACKAGE Buy 5 or more—10% off
ORCHESTRA SERIES (Sat or Sun) 5 concerts—10% off
STRING WORKS SERIES All 3 quartets—5% off
BAROQUE ENSEMBLE SERIES 2 concerts—5% off
PHOTO CREDITSErin Baiano, Valerie Booth, Richard Bowditch, Stephen Busken, Dennis Callahan, Alex Federov,
Juergen Frank, David Fung, J. Demetrie Photography, Erica Keeling, Robert Kim, Lisa-Marie Mazzucco,
Kerry Scherck, Geoffrey Silver, Anne Staveley, Sophie Zhai
SUBSCRIPTION & SINGLE TICKET INFORMATION
Be a part of this exciting 2019-20 Season!
Reserved seat subscriptions are available May 1–June 14
Single tickets go on sale June 17
SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONSWhy subscribe? Guaranteed—your favorite seats at the best price!
SFPM Box Office
Mon–Fri, 10 AM–1:30 PM
505.988.4640
1512 Pacheco St, #D201
Santa Fe, NM 87505
www.sfpromusica.org
Single Tickets are also available at:
Tickets Santa Fe
505.988.1234
www.ticketssantafe.org
VISIT, SUBSCRIBE, BUY TICKETS
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211 West San Francisco Street
NOTE: The Lensic Performing Arts Center charges a $3 per ticket Preservation Fee for all performances in the Lensic, ensuring this venue remains a vital part of our performing arts community.
St. Francis Auditorium
in the New Mexico Museum of Art 107 West Palace Avenue
The Loretto Chapel
207 Old Santa Fe Trail
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