Santa Fe Pro Musica 2020-21 Season Ticket Brochure

from Santa Fe Pro Musica 2020-21 Season Ticket Brochure

Orchestra | Baroque Ensemble | String Quartets

2020–21 Season

Welcome to the 39th Season!

May 12, 2020—At the time of writing this note, I have been with Santa Fe Pro Musica for 12 weeks. A very interesting 12 weeks! But what’s most important to say is that I admire Pro Musica’s values. When concerts were suspended, the Pro Musica board immediately expressed concern for the musicians who would lose work. Over one weekend the Musicians' Emergency Fund was established, and in April Pro Musica musicians received their full artist fees.

You, our audience members, are as much in our thoughts. Every day we think about how to protect you, the musicians, volunteers, and staff when concerts resume. We’re excited to share plans for next season: the scope of programs and the new collaboration with Anne-Marie McDermott, our Artistic Director Designate! You’ll notice that our season starts later than usual, in November with the Dover Quartet, and builds to a grand event, Haydn’s The Creation, in April. In the meantime we'll continue to nurture our shared love of music. Stay tuned for innovations to come!

Mary G. Madigan, Executive Director

Announcing Anne-Marie McDermott, Santa Fe Pro Musica's Artistic Director Designate

Santa Fe Pro Musica is delighted to introduce you to artistic director designate Anne-Marie McDermott. Most of us know her as an internationally acclaimed concert pianist and chamber musician, and over the past five years she has become a regular and beloved soloist with the Pro Musica Orchestra. You might also know of her extraordinary skills as an artistic director, most notably at the Bravo! Vail Music Festival where her creative vision has been spectacularly successful.

McDermott’s vision for Pro Musica is to build upon, deepen, and expand the legacy of co-founder Thomas O’Connor by infusing the organization with vibrant new leadership and music making at the highest levels. She states that this “is a thrilling time for the organization, and I could not be more excited, inspired, and honored about guiding its path forward artistically.” With her leadership and artistic vision, Santa Fe Pro Musica’s upcoming seasons are not to be missed!

Cover art: Nocturne by Peter Chapin

2020–21 Concerts at a Glance

NOVEMBER 22 St. Francis Auditorium | DOVER QUARTET | Music by Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Brahms

DECEMBER 19–24 Loretto Chapel | A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS | A Santa Fe Tradition. Pro Musica Baroque Ensemble with sopranos Clara Rottsolk and Dominique Labelle

DECEMBER 29–30 St. Francis Auditorium | VIVALDI’S THE FOUR SEASONS | Pro Musica Orchestra led by violinist Colin Jacobsen Music by Telemann, Bach, and Vivaldi

JANUARY 10 St. Francis Auditorium | ST. LAWRENCE STRING QUARTET | Music by Beethoven, Mozart, and Haydn

JANUARY 30–31 The Lensic | A NEW ERA | Pro Musica Orchestra with conductor laureate Thomas O’Connor and pianist Anne-Marie McDermott Music by Haydn, Reena Esmail, and Mozart

MARCH 7 St. Francis Auditorium | CASTALIAN STRING QUARTET | Music by Beethoven, Janácek, and Sibelius

APRIL 1–3 Loretto Chapel | HOLY WEEK - DIDEROT STRING QUARTET | Haydn: The Seven Last Words of Christ

APRIL 24–25 The Lensic | HAYDN’S THE CREATION | Pro Musica Orchestra with conductor laureate Thomas O’Connor, soprano Clara Rottsolk, tenor Brian Giebler, baritone Andrew Garland, and Polyphony: Voices of New Mexico

MAY 1 St. Francis Auditorium | CUARTETO CASALS | Music by Mozart, Shostakovich, and Mendelssohn

Programs, artists, and venues are subject to change.

VIVALDI’S THE FOUR SEASONS | St. Francis Auditorium

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29 AT 7 PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30 AT 7 PM | Colin Jacobsen, violin and leader | Stephen Redfield, violin

TELEMANN Burlesque de Quixotte

BACH Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins, BWV 1043

VIVALDI The Four Seasons

A NEW ERA The Lensic Performing Arts Center

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 AT 7 PM & SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 AT 3 PM | Thomas O'Connor, conductor laureate | Anne-Marie McDermott, piano | Kathryn Mueller, soprano

ORCHESTRA SERIES

HAYDN’S THE CREATION Inspired by The Book of Genesis and Milton's Paradise Lost | The Lensic Performing Arts Center

The season concludes with Franz 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.

STRING WORKS SERIES

St. Francis Auditorium

DOVER QUARTET

“string quartet nirvana” –Santa Fe New Mexican

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 AT 3 PM | BEETHOVEN String Quartet in G Major, Op. 18, No. 2 | SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110 | BRAHMS String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 51, No. 2

This young American string quartet has served as Quartet-in-Residence at Rice University and the Curtis Institute of Music, and currently serves in that capacity at the Kennedy Center, Northwestern University, Chamber Music Northwest, and the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival.

ST. LAWRENCE STRING QUARTET

“rock ‘n’ roll energy” –Los Angeles Times

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 AT 3 PM | BEETHOVEN String Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1 | MOZART String Quartet in D Minor, K. 421 | HAYDN String Quartet in D Major, Op. 76, No. 5

Established in Toronto, with an ongoing residency at Spoleto Festival USA, they are currently Ensemble-in-Residence at Stanford University. “Fiercely committed” to collaborations with living composers, they are also recognized as one of thevery best interpreters of the music of Haydn.

CASTALIAN STRING QUARTET

“nothing short of sensational” –Dundee Courier, Scotland

SUNDAY, MARCH 7 AT 3 PM | BEETHOVEN String Quartet in D Major, Op. 18, No. 3 | JANÁCEK String Quartet No. 1 in E Minor, “Kreutzer Sonata” | SIBELIUS String Quartet in D Minor, Op. 56, “Voces Intimae”

A Finn, a Frenchwoman, a Welshman and an Englishman meet up in London to play string quartets and then take the world by storm, playing concerts everywhere from the Wigmore Hall to Warren Hill prison, Carnegie Hall to the Colombian rainforest.

CUARTETO CASALS

“virile, clean, surging with expression” –The Times, London

SATURDAY, MAY 1 AT 4 PM | MOZART String Quartet in B-Flat Major, K. 589, “Prussian Quartet No. 2” | SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 122 | MENDELSSOHN String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 80

Honored as official Ambassadors of Catalunya and Spain, this award-winning quartet is currently the Ensemble-in-Residence at the Royal Conservatory of Music of the Hague and at the Palacio Real de Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish royal family.

LORETTO CHAPEL SERIES

A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS A Santa Fe Tradition

DECEMBER 19–24 AT 6 & 8 PM EACH EVENING | Pro Musica Baroque Ensemble Stephen Redfield, violin and leader | Clara Rottsolk, soprano | Dominique Labelle, soprano | Music by the baroque masters and traditional carols

HOLY WEEK – THE DIDEROT STRING QUARTET

Commemorate the joys and sorrows of the Easter season

APRIL 1–3 AT 7 PM EACH EVENING | The Diderot String Quartet shares a love of historical performance, finding the thrill of exploring the quartet repertoire on period instruments to be especially irresistible. They are currently Quartet-in-Residence at the Washington National Cathedral.

Women of Distinction Leadership Initiative

Now in its third year, the Pro Musica Women of Distinction Leadership Initiative provides opportunities for women engaged in various facets of the classical music industry. This program is generously underwritten by Sallie Bingham.

Anne-Marie McDermott, pianist and the artistic director designate of Santa Fe Pro Musica, is an internationally acclaimed artist who balances a versatile career as a soloist, chamber musician, and artistic director. You can find her wearing some or all these hats in Santa Fe; Mostly Mozart Festival, New York; Aspen Music Festival and Bravo! Vail Music Festival, Colorado; and many other places.

It is significant to note that Santa Fe Pro Musica is led by an all-woman team of artistic and executive leaders. Co-Founder Carol Redman leads the Baroque Ensemble. Artistic Director Designate Anne-Marie McDermott soon will lead the Orchestra and String Works Series. Executive Director Mary G. Madigan leads the organization, and the entire administrative team is staffed by women.

Maxine Thévenot, founder and artistic director, Polyphony: Voices of New Mexico, is chorus master for Pro Musica’s performances of Haydn’s The Creation in April, 2021. She serves as Director of Cathedral Music and organist at the Cathedral of St. John in Albuquerque, is a faculty member at the University of New Mexico and has served as chorus master for the New Mexico Philharmonic.

The History of Red is a co-commission project of Santa Fe Pro Musica; River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, Houston, Texas; Orlando Philharmonic, Florida; and The Knights, New York. The new work is composed by Reena Esmail with a text by poet Linda Hogan. The premiere performances of The History of Red will feature soprano Kathryn Mueller.

Composer Reena Esmail weaves together the worlds of Hindustani and Western classical music. She has written music for the Kronos Quartet, the symphonies of Seattle and Baltimore, Santa Fe Desert Chorale, and others. She studied at The Juilliard School and the Yale School of Music, and currently resides in Los Angeles.

Linda Hogan (Chickasaw) is a poet, storyteller, playwright, novelist, essayist, and short story writer. She has received many prizes including the Lannan Literary Award for Poetry, an American Book Award, and was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize for Letters, Drama & Music.

Kathryn Mueller, soprano, initiated this commission project. She grew up at the edge of Arizona’s White Mountain Apache Reservation. As an artist, she established a strong presence throughout the western states, including many performances with Santa Fe Pro Musica. Kathryn has received three GRAMMY nominations and currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina.

CODA CIRCLE

A look back at a wonderful first season

From the pre-season launch party at a lovely private home to gatherings at the Bingham Event Space and Ellsworth Gallery, each event drew members into warm and informative conversations with artists and moderators. Guest speakers included mezzo-soprano Deborah Domanski, pianist David Solem, artistic director designate Anne- Marie McDermott, musicologist and journalist James Keller, composer Melinda Wagner, violinist and director of the Taos School of Music Elizabeth Baker, cellist Wilhelmina Smith, and our very own music director Tom O’Connor. Topics of exploration included the coda in music, life as a composer, and programming a music festival. Each event ended with members enjoying lively conversation—no one wanted to leave the party!!

Coda Circle events were made possible by Walter Burke Catering, Glencoe Distillery, florist Stephanie Hamilton, photographer Christina Procter, and Santa Fe Valet. Thank you to all!

Next Season

As Coda Circle centers on social events in intimate spaces, we will set the dates and venues for next season’s events when we know how to gather safely. We are cooking up a series of enriching programs and festivities such as an in-depth discussion of interpreting music on historical instruments in anticipation of the Diderot String Quartet’s performance of Haydn’s The Seven Last Words of Christ. Thank you for your patience and support. We will keep you informed as plans develop, and we look forward to seeing you!

CODA art: Romances for Viola and Piano, l. Andante Molto, C. Schumann 30" x 30", oil and cold wax on canvas by Karen Mosbacher

JOIN THE CODA CIRCLE | MEMBERSHIP IS LIMITED

The Coda Circle is a membership group of music aficionados who gather for special events outside the concert hall. These private gatherings explore varied topics relating to classical music and feature guest artists, scholars, and live music. Each social event includes fine food, wine and spirits, and interesting company.

Please contact Lydia Garmaier at (505) 373-2338 for details.

$1,250 per person ($875 tax-deductible) $2,500 per couple ($1,750 tax-deductible)

Celebrating Thomas O’Connor

We will not miss the opportunity to celebrate Pro Musica’s beloved founding music director Thomas O’Connor. The dinner celebration originally scheduled for spring, 2020 will be rescheduled for May, 2021.

Please join us for a three-course meal with wine at a fine restaurant to be determined. $150 per person ($70 tax-deductible). Please visit our website for more information or call Lydia Garmaier at 505.373.2338.

ARTIST DINNER SERIES

Join us at Santa Fe’s finest restaurants for conversation and communitywith Pro Musica guest artists, ensembles, and orchestra members.

Artist Dinners begin immediately following the concert and include a three-course meal with wine ($95 per person, $40 tax-deductible). Please call Pro Musica to make a reservation.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 | Dinner with Thomas O'Connor and Anne-Marie McDermott | Join conductor laureate Thomas O’Connor and pianist and Pro Musica artistic director designate Anne-Marie McDermott for dinner and conversation. | Restaurant to be determined.

SATURDAY, MAY 1 | Dinner with Cuarteto Casals | Join members of the Cuarteto Casals for dinner and conversation at Sazón.

“Chef Fernando Olea’s restaurants have delighted the palates of Santa Fe foodies for almost three decades.” –American Way magazine

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Pro Musica offers educational events for classical music listeners of all ages.

FAMILY CONCERT at ST. FRANCIS AUDITORIUM | MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 AT 10 AM | For families and children—a one-hour exploration of the music of the baroque masters, Telemann, Bach, and Vivaldi. Free for kids and teens, $5 for adults. Reservations required.

CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENTS (FREE)

Learn about the mechanisms of music-making

Dover Quartet – Lecture-Demo | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 AT 10 AM | St. Francis Auditorium

St. Lawrence String Quartet – Haydn Exploration | SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 AT 7 PM | First Presbyterian Church

Castalian String Quartet – Master Class for local student ensembles, open to the public for observation | SUNDAY, MARCH 7 AT 10 AM | St. Francis Auditorium

MEET THE MUSIC AT THE LENSIC | Want to brush up on your knowledge of classical music and improve your listening skills? Arrive one hour early to each Pro Musica concert at the Lensic and hear these topics (and more!) discussed by this season’s guest artists. Included with your ticket purchase.

YOUTH CONCERTS at THE LENSIC | Every year, Pro Musica performs a series of Youth Concerts at the Lensic, reaching thousands of local students and introducing them to the power of live classical music. These concerts are free to participating classrooms, homeschool students, and teachers. Registration required.

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SUBSCRIPTION & SINGLE TICKET INFORMATION

Be a part of this exciting 2020–21 Season!

Reserved seat subscriptions are available starting May 18 To guarantee your seats renew your subscription by June 19 Single tickets available starting June 22

SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Your favorite seats at the best prices! All subscription packages include reserved seating.

THE WORKS | All 9 concerts, 15% off

ORCHESTRA SERIES | (Sat or Sun) 3 concerts, 10% discount

STRING WORKS SERIES | 4 concerts, 10% discount

LORETTO CHAPEL SERIES | 2 concerts, 5% discount

CREATE-YOUR-OWN PACKAGE | Any 2 concerts, 5% discount • Any 3–4 concerts, 10% discount 5 or more concerts, 15% discount

Single Tickets are also available at The Lensic | 505.988.1234 | lensic.org

• Programs, artists, and venues are subject to change without notice.

• Seating after the start of the performance will be made at the discretion of Pro Musica staff.

• Risk-Free Ticket Policy: Our new ticket policy gives you full flexibility to purchase tickets now and change plans later. Exchanges, credits, refunds, and ticket donations are available to all ticket holders. See sfpromusica.org for full details.

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.

PHOTO CREDITS: Lino Alvarez, Erin Baiano, Marco Borggreve, Igor Cat, Edmund Connolly, Chris Corrie, Roy Cox, Tatiana Daubek, J. Demetrie Photography, Zamani Feelings, Rachel Garcia, Janet Gilchrist, Kaupo Kikkas, Peter Norby, Christina Procter, Kerry Sherck, Geoffrey Silver, Anne Staveley, Ann Stucki, Rob Taylor, and Matteo Trisolini

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