Festival News

Praised by The Washington Post for combining “staggering technical prowess, a sense of command and depth of expression,” Li possesses an effortless grace, poised authority, and brilliant virtuosity far beyond his years.

Hi Everyone! This is conductor and arts educator Oliver Prezant, inviting you to join us for a fun and friendly exploration of music for piano trio by Ludwig van Beethoven, featuring Festival artists Ran Dank, piano, Daniel Phillips, violin, and Eric Kim, cello.

The world of opera is seeing a shift, and at the forefront of this change is the acclaimed baritone Will Liverman. Lauded as “a voice for this historic moment” by the Washington Post, Liverman isn’t just a talented singer; he’s a multifaceted artist pushing boundaries and bringing fresh perspectives to the operatic stage.

Toshio Hosokawa is Japan’s leading living composer. Inspired by a birth, Violin Concerto ‘Genesis’ places the violin soloist (Paul Huang) as the human protagonist in a universal drama of finding harmony through conflict. Toshio Hosokawa was born on October 23, 1955 in Hiroshima. He went to West Berlin to study composition with Isang Yun at the Hochschule der Künste in 1976. From 1983 to 1986, he studied with Klaus Huber at the Staatlichen Hochschule für Musik in Freiburg.

These New York City-based virtuosos have carved their name into the world of chamber music, captivating audiences with their artistry and interpretations of a vast repertoire.

Join conductor and arts educator Oliver Prezant for a fun and friendly exploration of music for piano trio, featuring Festival artists Ran Dank, piano, Daniel Phillips, violin, and Eric Kim, cello!

This Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival program explores Prokofiev’s intricate textures in Sonata in C Major for Two Violins, Op. 56. Violin virtuosos Paul Huang praised for his warm, golden tone, and Danbi Um, an “utterly dazzling” artist, make their Festival debut together. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening!

We proudly announce the fourth annual Dream Big Recital!  Eleven amazing musicians from Capital High School performed the music of Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and more!  Our congratulations are hearty for these students, who are exceptional in their skill level and musicianship. The world of music is lucky to have them! 

The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival welcomes back audience favorite Kirill Gerstein this August 13 at noon! This renowned pianist, lauded for his “ferocious technique” and “energetic, imaginative musical presence”  is set to enthrall music lovers with his artistry.

Students at Nina Otero Community School recently enjoyed a visit by L.P. How, a Festival violinist. Students heard beautiful music, learned about the violin, and shared their impressions and reactions with L.P.  These visits to twelve local Pre-kindergarten programs, reaching around 600 children, are intended to bring fun, joy, and familiarity to classical music. Even more, children get to know L.P.!  A few weeks afterward, L.P. returned to the schools with a full-string quartet for a schoolwide concert. The schoolwide performances were special for the PreK students, as they all had a new friend in the string quartet! 

The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival is renowned for its intimate setting and world-class performances. This year, classical music aficionados are in for a special treat: the acclaimed Escher String Quartet will be tackling the complete cycle of Béla Bartók’s string quartets. This marathon of quartets became a tradition with the Emerson Quartet in 1981, and that tradition is now being taken up by the Escher, who will present their second and final U.S. performance of the full cycle in Santa Fe, following a highly acclaimed performance in New York.

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival proudly announces the distinguished artistic accomplishments of our Dream Big Private Lesson students! Each of these students performed at the University of New Mexico’s Popejoy Hall on Saturday, January 13 as part of the New Mexico Music Educators Association All-State Music Festival Concerts program.