New Mexico Symphony Orchestra

The New Mexico Symphony Orchestra is the premier symphonic ensemble in the state. It presents a series of classical concerts in Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico campus. (Some concerts are in other venues.) In addition to its Albuquerque concerts, the orchestra gives concerts around the state. There is also a Pops Concert series. Many of the NMSO's concerts feature nationally known soloists. The orchestra is is conducted by Music Director Guillermo Figueroa.

Additional information can be obtained from

The NMSO Symphony Store
3301 Menaul Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107
Telephone: 881-8999 or 1-800-251-6676; Fax 881-9456
(Next to Office Max in the American Square shopping center
just west of Carlisle)

• Classics Series
• Mozart Festival
• Pops Concerts Series
• Special Events (including the Nutcracker)
• Symphony Under the Stars (at the Zoo)

Friday, September 28, 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 29, 6:00 PM

Guillermo Figueroa, Conductor
Guest Artist: Hilary Hahn, Violin
Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus
Berlioz (Le Corsaire, Overture)
Prokofiev (Violin Concerto No. 2 in g minor, Op. 63)
Tchaikovsky (Symphony No. 4 in f minor, Op. 36)

Friday, October 19, 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 20, 6:00 PM

Roger Melone, Conductor
Mary Ellen Callahan, soprano; Victoria Atwater, soprano; Karl Dent, tenor; David Grogan, bass
NMSO Chorus
Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus
Beethoven (Symphony No. 4 in B Flat Major, Op. 60)
Mozart (Great Mass in c minor, K. 427)

Friday, November 16, 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 17, 6:00 PM

Rico Saccani, Conductor
NMSO artist: Krzysztof Zimowski, Violin
Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus
Tchaikovsky (Capriccio Italien)
Mendelssohn (Violin Concerto)
Dvorak (Symphony No. 8)

Friday, December 14, 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 15, 6:00 PM

Guillermo Figueroa, Conductor
Members of the Albuquerque Youth Symphony
Guest artist: Gary Graffman, Piano
Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus
Vaughan Williams (Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis)
Daron Hagen (Seven Last Words) [Piano Concerto for the Left Hand (World Premiere)]
Elgar (Enigma Variations)

Friday, February 1, 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 2, 6:00 PM

Guillermo Figueroa, Conductor
Guest artist: Yura Lee, Violin
Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus
Sibelius (Violin Concerto)
Mahler (Symphony No. 1)

Friday, February 22, 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 23, 6:00 PM

Kenneth Jean, Conductor
NMSO Chorus
Guest artist: Awadagin Pratt, Piano
Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus
John Adams (A Short Ride on a Fast Machine)
Grieg (Piano Concerto)
Janacek (Glagolitic Mass)

Friday, March 15, 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 16, 6:00 PM

Paul Mann, Conductor
Guest artist: Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus
Revueltas (Homenaje a Federico Garcia Lorca)
Rodrigo (Concerto Andaluz)
Ravel (Rapsodie espagnole; Pavane for a Dead Princess; Alborado del Gracioso; Bolero)

Friday, April 12, 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 13, 6:00 PM

Guillermo Figueroa, Conductor
Guest artist: Barry Douglas, Piano
Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus
Bernstein/Foss (Prelude, Fugue and Riffs)
Haydn (Symphony No. 77)
Brahms (Piano Concerto No. 2)

Friday, May 3, 8:00 PM
Saturday, May 4, 6:00 PM

Guillermo Figueroa, Conductor
NMSO Chorus
Guest artist: Jonathan Biss, Piano
Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus
Debussy (Afternoon of a Faun)
Beethoven (Piano Concerto No. 2)
Milhaud (Creation of the World)
Beethoven (Choral Fantasy)

Friday, May 24, 8:00 PM
Saturday, May 25, 6:00 PM

JoAnn Falletta, Conductor
Guest artist: Wendy Warner, Cello
Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus
Dvorak (Cello Concerto)
Sibelius (The Swan of Tuonela)
Mussorgsky (Pictures at an Exhibition)

Thursday, February 7, 7:30 PM

Guillermo Figueroa, Conductor and Violin
NMSO artist: Valerie Potter, Flute
Kimo Theater
Divertimento in B Flat Major for two violins, viola, cello and two horns, K. 287
Flute Concerto No. 2, K. 314
Symphony No. 31, K. 297 ["Paris"]

Saturday, February 9, 6:00 PM

Guillermo Figueroa, Conductor
Kimo Theater
Marriage of Figaro, Overture
Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K. 453
Symphony No. 29 in A Major, K. 201

Sunday, February 10, 4:00 PM

Guillermo Figueroa, Conductor
Kimo Theater
Serenata Notturna, K. 239
Wind Serenade in c minor, K. 388
Symphony No. 35 ["Haffner"]

Saturday, October 27, 8:00 PM

Jump, Jive and Swing!
Featuring crooner Michael Andrew
Michael Krajewski, Conductor
Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus

Saturday, December 1, 8:00 PM

The Night Before Mike (Holiday Pops)
Michael Krajewski, Conductor
Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus

Thursday, February 14, 7:30 PM

Love Me Tender! (Valentine Pops)
Michael Krajewski, Conductor
Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus

Saturday, March 2, 8:00 PM

Peter Nero
Peter Nero, Conductor and Piano
Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus

Saturday, May 11, 8:00 PM

Pandemonium! (Caribbean Cruise)
Michael Krajewski, Conductor
Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus

Sunday, September 2, 8:00 PM

Labor Day at Sandia Casino
Edwin Outwater, conductor
Jon Dante, trumpet
Sandia Casino's outdoor amphitheatre
Shostakovich (Festive Overture)
Hummel (Trumpet Concerto)
Tchaikovsky (Sleeping Beauty Suite)
Tchaikovsky ( 1812 Overture)

Friday, November 23, 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 24, 2:00 and 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 25, 2:00 PM
Wednesday, November 28, 7:30 PM
Thursday, November 29, 7:30 PM

Nutcracker
Guest Artists: New Mexico Ballet Company
Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus
Tchaikovsky (Nutcracker)

Friday, December 7, 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 8, 6:00 PM
Sunday, December 9, 3:00 PM

Christmas By Candelight
Roger Melone, Conductor
NMSO Chorus and Soloists
Central United Methodist Church (December 7 and 8)
Cathedral Church of St. John, 318 Silver SW (December 9)
Respighi (Laud to the Nativity)
Pinkham (Christmas Cantata)

Wednesday, April 17, 7:30 PM

Van Cliburn, Piano
Kenneth Jean, Conductor
Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus
Tchaikovsky (Suite from Swan Lake)
Tchaikovsky (Theme and Variations from Suite No. 3)
Tchaikovsky (Piano Concerto No. 1 in b-flat minor)

Sunday, May 19, 3:00 PM

Choral Spectactular
Roger Melone, Conductor
NMSO Chorus
Guest artist: Maribeth Gunning, Piano
Central United Methodist Church
Britten (Hymn to St. Cecilia)
Schubert (Songs for Male Chorus)
Traditional Irish Songs

Saturday, May 18, 8:00 PM

Stars and Stripes (Salute to the Armed Forces)
Michael Krajewski, Conductor
Rio Grande Zoo

Friday, May 31, 8:00 PM

Denim and Diamonds (Western Music for Cowboys and Princesses)
Roger Melone, Conductor
Rio Grande Zoo

Saturday, June 1, 8:00 PM

España! (Music of Spain and South America)
Guillermo Figueroa, Conductor
Rio Grande Zoo

Saturday, June 8, 8:00 PM

Tchaikovsky Spectacular
Guillermo Figueroa, Conductor
Rio Grande Zoo