Santa Fe's Performing Arts Shine This Spring: Must-See Events in The City Different
Santa Fe bursts with vibrant performing arts this spring, featuring live music, premier films, and cultural dances—a feast for enthusiasts. Intimate venues create unforgettable, personal experiences. Discover top picks from The City Different's dynamic scene.
Bel Canto: Contemporary Artists Explore Opera
SITE Santa Fe
March 16 – September 1, 2019
This groundbreaking exhibition delves into opera's themes of race, gender, and class through stories, traditions, architecture, and music. The first large-scale show of its kind, Bel Canto captivates opera lovers and newcomers with behind-the-scenes insights and rich cultural histories.
Performance Santa Fe: Havana Cuba All-Stars
Lensic Performing Arts Center
March 29, 2019
Cuban cha-chas, rumbas, and salsas ignite the stage with the Havana Cuba All-Stars, Cuba's elite musicians. This high-energy celebration delivers immersive sound and irresistible rhythms demanding movement.
New Mexico Performing Arts Society: Bach Society Concert
Lensic Performing Arts Center
April 7, 2019
Steinway Artist Jacquelyn Helin, violinist David Felberg, and flutist Linda Marianiello shine in Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. Vocal highlights from the St. Matthew and St. John Passions, plus a motet, feature the acclaimed Bach Chorale.
Santa Fe Symphony: Brahms Requiem
Lensic Performing Arts Center
April 14, 2019
Guest Conductor Dante Anzolini leads Mozart's Symphony No. 29 in A Major, K. 201, followed by Brahms' profound Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem) with orchestra and chorus.
Santa Fe Pro Musica Baroque Ensemble: Baroque Holy Week
Loretto Chapel
April 18–20, 2019
In the historic Loretto Chapel, the ensemble presents Pergolesi's seasonal works, evoking Easter's joys and sorrows in an enchanting setting.
Santa Fe Desert Chorale: Illuminating the Dome
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis
April 27, 2019
This a cappella program spans 17th-century Orthodox repertoire, including reprises of Aflame by Ivan Moody, Rachmaninov's All-Night Vigil, Gretchaninov's Svete Tihily, and Kreek's Psalms of David.
Explore more about The City Different with our official 2019 Santa Fe guide to plan your visit!
