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screen in front of each seat shows the libretto during the performance. A gift shop has
been added, as has additional parking. The entire theater is wheelchair accessible.
P. O . B o x
2408. & 800/280-4654 or 505/986-5900. www.santafeopera.org. Tickets $28-$180; standing
room $10; Opening Night Gala $1,750-$3,000. Backstage tours June-Aug Mon-Sat at 9am; $5
adults, free for children ages 5-17.
Orchestral & Chamber Music
Santa Fe Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra & Ensemble
Recently nominated
for a Grammy Award, this chamber ensemble performs everything from Bach to Vivaldi
to contemporary masters. During Holy Week, the Santa Fe Pro Musica presents its
annual Mozart and Hayden Concert at the St. Francis Cathedral. Christmas brings
candlelight chamber ensemble concerts. Pro Musica's season runs September to May.
430
Manhattan, Ste. 10.
&
505/988-4640.
www.santafepromusica.com. Tickets $15-$50.
Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
This 60-piece professional sym-
phony orchestra has grown rapidly in stature since its founding in 1984. Matinee and
evening performances of classical and popular works are presented in a subscription series
at the Lensic Performing Arts Center from August to May. There's a preconcert lecture
before each performance. During the spring, the orchestra presents music festivals (call
for details).
P.O. Box 9692.
&
800/480-1319
or 505/983-1414. www.sf-symphony.org. Tickets
$18-$65.
Music Festivals & Concert Series
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival
An extraordinary group of international
artists comes to Santa Fe every summer for this festival. Its 6-week season runs mid-July
to mid-August and is held in the St. Francis Auditorium and the Lensic Performing Arts
Center. Each festival features chamber-music masterpieces, new music by a composer in
residence, jazz, free youth concerts, preconcert lectures, and open rehearsals. Perfor-
mances are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8pm; Saturday at various evening
times; and Sunday at 6pm. Open rehearsals, youth concerts, and preconcert lectures are
free to the public.
239 Johnson St., Ste. B (P.O. Box 2227).
&
505/983-2075
or 505/982-1890 for
box office (after June 22). www.sfchambermusic.com. Tickets $16-$125.
Santa Fe Concert Association
Founded in 1937, this oldest musical organization
in northern New Mexico has a September-to-May season that includes a 6-performance
series. Among them are a “Great Performances” series and an “Adventures” series, which
feature renowned instrumental and vocal soloists and chamber ensembles. The associa-
tion also hosts special holiday concerts around Christmas and New Year's. Performances
are held at the Lensic Performing Arts Center; tickets are available at the Lensic box office
(
&
505/988-1234
) and at
&
800/905-3315 (www.tickets.com), or
&
505/984-8759;
www.santafeconcerts.org.
210 E. Marcy St., Ste. 15. Tickets $20-$85.
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Theater Companies
Greer Garson Theater Center
In this graceful, intimate theater, the College of
Santa Fe's Performing Arts Department produces four plays annually, with six presenta-
tions of each, given between October and May. Usually, the season consists of a comedy,
a drama, a musical, and a classic. The college also sponsors studio productions and vari-
ous contemporary music concerts.
College of Santa Fe, 1600 St. Michaels Dr.
&
505/473-6511.
www.csf.edu. Tickets $10-$20 adults, $5 students.
