Music

Los Alamos Community Winds To Celebrates Mozart

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Los Alamos Community Wind’s schedule for Mozart’s 270th birthday celebration, March 9-14. Courtesy/LACW

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

It may seem outlandish to say, but Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wasn’t some stuffy, snooty, highbrow musician in the 1700s. He was a rock star.

While his peers performed and shared music in palatial rooms for the aristocracy and royals, Mozart took his talents to everyone else.

“He was very much what I would call a rock star, a popular musician of his time,” said Los Alamos Community Winds (LACW) Artistic and Musical Director Read More

Everclear To Perform At 2026 New Mexico State Fair Sept. 17

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NMSF News:

New Mexico State Fair officials are thrilled to announce that ‘90s alt-rock icons Everclear will take the stage inside Tingley Coliseum Thursday, Sept. 17. Everclear will follow the Chevron PRCA Rodeo.

One of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, Everclear recently celebrated its 30th Anniversary and continues to tour and record with no signs of slowing down. Since forming in 1992, the band has released 11 studio albums, including four certified Gold or Platinum, sold more than 6 million records worldwide, and earned 12 Top 40 hit singles across Mainstream Read More

2026 Sonata Contest Results And Fuller Lodge Performance

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Courtesy photo

By WENDY GE
LAMTA

On Feb. 21, the local music community celebrated a remarkable showcase of young talent as the annual Sonata Contest was jointly hosted by the Santa Fe Music Teachers Association (SFMTA) and the Los Alamos Music Teachers Association (LAMTA).

A total of 36 dedicated piano students participated in the event, each performing rigorous sonata movements that tested both their technical precision and artistic expression. This year’s competition featured two distinguished adjudicators, Tatyana Bayliyeva and Sergio Rodriguez. Both judges brought a wealth of Read More

The SaxAtomix To Present Winter Melodies Feb. 25

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COMMUNITY News:

The SaxAtomix will present Winter Melodies at the White Rock Senior Center during noon lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 25. 

Music will range from Mozart to Mancini. Also included are humorous takes on Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and the William Tell Overture. Rounding out the program are Spanish, Irish, and Jazz numbers. 

Admission is free. To reserve a noontime meal, contact the White Rock Senior Center at 505.672.2034, or go to larso.org/meal-services.

The SaxAtomix are an amateur saxophone quintet comprised of players from the Los Alamos community. They have been playing Read More

SFO: Opera Makes Sense – Family Concerts!

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SFO News:

The thrill of opera isn’t exclusively reserved for adults! Opera Makes Sense was created for children ages 3 to 5 to explore the world of opera through music and family-friendly storytelling.

The talented Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera will present an exciting learning environment through opera performances and book readings.

Schedule:

Saturday, Feb. 28 at 1 p.m.
Santa Fe Public Library – Main
145 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Sunday, March 1 at 2 p.m.
Placitas Community Library
453 Hwy 165, Placitas, NM 87043

Saturday, March 21 at 1 p.m.
Santa Fe Public Library – Read More

Posole Mio Española Valley Opera Chapter Fundraiser At Moving Arts Española Theater Feb. 15

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COMMUNITY News:

The Española Valley Opera Chapter invites you to join us for our annual winter gathering, POSOLE MIO 1-4 p.m. (MST), Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Moving Arts Española Theater.

This festive event is a fundraiser for EVOC that features homemade posole and desserts and a wine and cider cash bar by Black Mesa Winery. Guests will also be able to enter a fun raffle and bid on silent auction items which will include original art and gift certificates to area restaurants and resorts.

Entertainment will include live mariachi music by Mariachi Divino during the food and drink service between Read More

Turnpike Troubadours To Perform At 2026 State Fair

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NMSF News:

The New Mexico State Fair (NMSF) has announced that Turnpike Troubadours will kick off the 2026 New Mexico State Fair’s rodeo-concert series Friday, Sept. 11. Turnpike Troubadours’ performance will follow PRCA Xtreme Bulls.

Known for chart-topping hits like “Good Lord Lorrie”, “7&7” and “Diamonds and Gasoline”, Turnpike Troubadours have built a devoted following and earned widespread critical acclaim throughout their career.

Coming off the surprise release of their 2025 album The Price of Admission, Turnpike Troubadours have continued to cement their legacy as one Read More

State Fair Announces Ian Munsick To Perform At 2026 Fair

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NMSF News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Rising country star Ian Munsick will bring his high-energy, Western-inspired sound to the 2026 New Mexico State Fair, adding a must-see concert to this year’s fair lineup. Ian Munsick will take the stage following PRCA Xtreme Bulls Saturday, Sept. 12.

Known for blending modern country with the spirit of the American West, Munsick has quickly made a name for himself with fan-favorite hits, powerful live performances and a style that honors his Wyoming roots. His appearance at the New Mexico State Fair promises an unforgettable night of music for country fans of all ages. Read More

Community Orchestra Presents ‘Romantic Currents’ Feb. 22

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Romantic currents. Courtesy/SFCO

SFCO News:

The Santa Fe Community Orchestra will perform a free concert at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Scottish Rite Temple in Santa Fe. The orchestra will be led by conductor Chase Morrison in a program of Sibelius, Mozart, and Brahms.

Concert Program

Romantic Currents

Join us for an afternoon of contrast and beauty, as Sibelius’s intimate Suite Mignonne, Mozart’s darkly expressive piano concerto, and Brahms’s radiant serenade reveal the emotional depth, pastoral charm, and lyrical warmth of three great masters—each heard at a distinct and captivating Read More