2019–20 SEASON 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 Carol Redman Music Director Associate Music Director
Cover artwork: Wishing Sun (2007) by David Cost 2019–20 Schedule of Events
SEPTEMBER 21-22 HEROIC BEETHOVEN Pro Musica Orchestra with Lensic conductor Thomas O’Connor & violinist Colin Jacobsen
OCTOBER 8, 15 & 22 WHERE ARE THE WOMEN? The Women of Distinction Lannan Foundation Leadership Initiative features a 3-part lecture series by Associate Music Director Carol Redman
NOVEMBER 2-3 MOZART AND HAYDN Pro Musica Orchestra with Lensic conductor Thomas O'Connor & pianist and conductor Anne-Marie McDermott
DECEMBER 19-24 A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS Pro Musica Baroque Ensemble Loretto Chapel with sopranos Clara Rottsolk & Marguerite Krull
DECEMBER 29-30 THE BRANDENBURG CONCERTOS St. Francis Auditorium Pro Musica Orchestra with conductor Thomas O'Connor
JANUARY 12 PACIFICA STRING QUARTET Works by Shostakovich, St. Francis Auditorium Shulamit Ran & Beethoven
JANUARY 25-26 JOURNEYS Pro Musica Orchestra with conductor Lensic Thomas O'Connor & pianist Jeremy Denk
FEBRUARY 23 BRENTANO STRING QUARTET WITH CELLIST St. Francis Auditorium WILHELMINA SMITH Works by Schubert & Mackey
MARCH 22 BORROMEO STRING QUARTET Works by Mozart, St. Francis Auditorium Ligeti & Beethoven
APRIL 9-11 BAROQUE HOLY WEEK Pro Musica Baroque Ensemble Loretto Chapel with soprano Sherezade Panthaki
APRIL 25-26 THE CREATION Pro Musica Orchestra with Lensic conductor Thomas O'Connor, soprano Clara Rottsolk, tenor Brian Giebler, baritone Andrew Garland and Polyphony: Voices of New Mexico
1 ORCHESTRA SERIES Lensic Performing Arts Center
HEROIC BEETHOVEN The Romantic Imagination
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AT 4 PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT 3 PM
Thomas O’Connor, conductor 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 HAYDN Musical Conversations
COLIN JACOBSEN SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 AT 4 PM violin 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
ANNE-MARIE MCDERMOTT piano 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
2 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
JEREMY DENK Thomas O'Connor, conductor piano 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"
CLARA ROTTSOLK soprano THE CREATION Inspired 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 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 ANDREW GARLAND baritone imagery. Truly a grand finale! Generously underwritten by Johnanna McLaughlin in memory of Charles McLaughlin.
3 A Tribute To Founder, Music Director and Conductor, Thomas O’Connor
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 Revell Carr President Immediate Past President
4 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
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 Shulamit Ran is writer, composer, a composer with teacher and many awards and producer, and accomplishments, currently lives including winning in Los Angeles. the Pulitzer Prize Her music is described as displaying in 1991. Her music is described as “a remarkable gift for sustaining a “intensely dramatic and deeply compelling musical narrative” human… compelling for its intelligence (Thomas May, Musical America). and compositional clarity” (New World Records). Anne-Marie McDermott is a Melinda Wagner world-renowned was awarded the pianist and chamber Pulitzer Prize in musician. This 1999, and currently season she will serves on the faculty lead the Pro Musica Orchestra from of the Juilliard the keyboard in two of Mozart’s piano School of Music. Her music is described concertos. Truly following in the as “vital and fresh” (Anne Midgette, footsteps of Mozart! The New York Times).
5 STRING WORKS SERIES St. Francis Auditorium Reserved seat subscriptions are available May 1–June 14 PACIFICA STRING QUARTET “Nothing short of phenomenal” (The Daily Telegraph, London)
SUNDAY SHOSTAKOVICH Quartet No. 7 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 108 JANUARY 12 SHULAMIT RAN Quartet No. 3, “Glitter, Doom, Shards, Memory”
3 PM Single tickets go on sale June 17 BEETHOVEN Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 130, with the Grosse Fuge, Op. 133
BRENTANO STRING QUARTET WITH CELLIST WILHELMINA SMITH “Exceptional insight and communicative gifts” (The Daily Telegraph, London)
SUNDAY STEVEN MACKEY Joy Rhythm Study (New Mexico premiere) FEBRUARY 23 SCHUBERT Quintet in C Major, D. 956 3 PM
BORROMEO STRING QUARTET “A musical experience of luminous beauty” (The San Diego Reader)
SUNDAY MOZART Quartet in G Major, K. 387 MARCH 22 LIGETI Quartet No. 1, “Métamorphoses nocturnes” 3 PM BEETHOVEN Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132
6 PACIFICA STRING QUARTET Originally 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 QUARTET Named 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 QUARTET Named 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).
7 BAROQUE ENSEMBLE SERIES Loretto Chapel
A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS A Santa Fe Tradition
DECEMBER 19–24 Stephen Redfield,leader 6 PM & 8 PM Clara Rottsolk, soprano EACH EVENING Marguerite Krull, soprano MUSIC BY THE BAROQUE MASTERS AND TRADITIONAL CAROLS
BAROQUE HOLY WEEK Commemorate the joys and sorrows of the Easter season
THURSDAY Stephen Redfield, leader APRIL 9 Sherezade Panthaki, soprano 7:30 PM MUSIC BY HANDEL, SWEELINCK AND FRIDAY TELEMANN’S PASSION CANTATA APRIL 10 7:30 PM
SATURDAY APRIL 11 6 PM
Step back into the 18th century and experience chamber music as it is meant to be heard—in intimate, resonant and glorious spaces.
CLARA MARGUERITE SHEREZADE ROTTSOLK KRULL PANTHAKI soprano soprano soprano
8 SPECIAL EVENTS
CELEBRATE MUSIC DIRECTOR TOM O’CONNOR
Pro Musica continues to build on the Help us honor Tom at The Compound rich traditions created by founder, on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 5:30 PM. conductor and Music Director Tom Enjoy the festivities with a 3-course O’Connor, and this season we celebrate meal with wine. $150 PER PERSON the artistry and innovation he has ($70 tax-deductible) brought to Santa Fe these past 38 years.
JOIN THE CODA CIRCLE
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.
9 ARTIST DINNER SERIES
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)
RESTAURANT L’OLIVIER
LA CASA SENA RESTAURANT L’OLIVIER SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 SUNDAY, JANUARY 12
With violinist Colin Jacobsen With members of Pacifica String Quartet
JOSEPH’S OF SANTA FE ANDIAMO! SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 SUNDAY, MARCH 22
With pianist Jeremy Denk With members of Borromeo String Quartet
10 OUTREACH & EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Pro Musica offers FREE events for classical music listeners of all ages.
YOUTH CONCERTS AT THE LENSIC Every year, Santa Fe Pro Musica music. These events are free to all performs a series of Youth Concerts public, private and home-schooled at the Lensic for thousands of local students. For more information, contact students, introducing them to the the Box Office. power and excitement of live classical
FAMILY CONCERT AT ST. FRANCIS AUDITORIUM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 AT 10 AM | FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED Our Family Concert is the perfect way this hour-long exploration of J.S. Bach for you and your child to look inside and his beloved Brandenburg Concertos. the world of classical music. Join us for To register, contact the Box Office.
OUTREACH EVENTS AT ST. FRANCIS AUDITORIUM Learn about the mechanisms of music- BRENTANO STRING QUARTET making in these fun and lively events, LECTURE-DEMO free and open to the public. SUNDAY, FEB 23 AT 10 AM
PACIFICA STRING QUARTET BORROMEO STRING QUARTET MASTER CLASS OPEN REHEARSAL SUNDAY, MAR 22 AT 10 AM SUNDAY, JAN 12 AT 10 AM
MEET THE MUSIC AT THE LENSIC WITH THOMAS O’CONNOR 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.
11 SUBSCRIPTION & SINGLE TICKET INFORMATION
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