“The quartet’s upcoming program, ‘Chiaroscuro,’ promises an exploration of contrasts, sure to leave audiences pondering long after the final note has faded. At the heart of the performance lies Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 8—a haunting masterpiece dedicated to the victims of fascism and war. This poignant work stands in stark contrast to the more buoyant…

Pro Musica’s celebrated String Quartet Series continues this February with the “Passionate, uninhibited, and spellbinding” Brentano Quartet (London Independent). In their program “Chiaroscuro”—referring to an artistic technique that uses contrasting light and shadow to create volume and depth—Shostakovich’s intensely personal String Quartet No. 8, dedicated to the victims of fascism and war, sits in high…

“FREE! January 14 Santa Fe’s Pro Musica continues its popular educational series with ‘Why Explain Historical Instruments?’ at the New Mexico Museum of Art’s St. Francis Auditorium. Diderot Quartet members discuss their 400-year-old Baroque string instruments, comparing them to present-day versions in appearance and sound.”—Pamela Porter, AAA Magazine Read full article here.

 Click above to listen to Pro Musica Artistic Dirctor Colin Jacobsen on KSFR’s “Classical Explorations” hosted by Deborah Begel. Jacobsen discusses his career and this week’s Bach and Beyond concerts with the Santa Fe Pro Musica Bach Ensemble on December 28 and 29. Buy tickets here.

Click below to read in the Pasatiempo about Pro Musica’s grand finale to the Holiday Bach Festival, and to 2023—Bach and Beyond. “Well, it may not exactly be back to the future, but at least to the late 20th century and the work of two living composers, courtesy of Bach and Beyond, Santa Fe Pro Musica’s final…

Click below to read the ABQ Journal’s interview with Pro Musica co-founder Carol Redman about our upcoiming Holiday Bach Festival. “Nearly 300 years after his death, Bach is still the gold standard for classical music,” she said. “He’s spiritual and earthy, glorious and sublime, intimate and magnificent.”—Carol Redman, co-founder Santa Fe Pro Musica Read the…

Click below to read about Tanya Tomkins upcoming performances of The Complete Bach Cello Suites on December 20 and 21. “More than 50 versions of the suites are available now on CD, but the chance to hear them all live is much rarer. We’ll have one soon thanks to Santa Fe Pro Musica and its…

Click below to hear baroque cellist Tanya Tomkins and Richard Eeds discuss her upcoming performances of the Complete Bach Cello Suites with Santa Fe Pro Musica on December 20 and 21. “It’s like you’re sorta riffing with Bach. He gives you all the rhythm, harmony, and amazing melodies and you’re just interfacing with that ……

Click below to read about Pro Musica’s Holiday Bach Festival in the Las Campanas Lookout. Read on Mailchimp.

In the new year Santa Fe Pro Musica continues their String Quartet Series with the celebrated period instrument ensemble, the Diderot Quartet. Read the full article here.

Click below to read about the many exciting holiday concerts that Santa Fe has to offer. Join us for Pro Musica’s Holiday Bach Festival from December 20–23 and 28–29. Read the full article here.

Click above to read about our 2023–24 String Quartet Series opener “Song of Love and Death”—Brooklyn Rider with GRAMMY winning mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter.

“On December 22 and 23, 2023  the organization will present ‘A Baroque Christmas,’ which features Händel’s ‘Gloria’ and traditional Christmas Carols. The program also includes music by Bach, Corelli, and Geminiani. In addition to that concert, the company will feature performances of Bach’s Complete Cello Suites as well as “Bach and Beyond,” a program featuring music…

“Colin Jacobsen is a very curious fellow. Oh, he seems normal enough—quite a nice guy, in fact—but while many classical musicians explore their tradition with a deep albeit narrow focus, Santa Fe Pro Musica’s new artistic director has a much broader field of vision.” Mark Tiarks, Pasatiempo Read the full article here.

Regarding his innovative programming in Pro Musica’s Season Opening Orchestra Concert “Source Code,” Colin Jacobsen remarks, “When you look at the classical tradition, you see that it’s just full of inspiration coming from the music of the people and the music of the streets.” Click here to listen to the 10-minute interview and read below for more information about Jacobsen’s upcoming…