Magic & Mystery
Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 1:30 PM
Daniel Villanueva Conducting
Scottish Rite Temple
463 Paseo De Peralta
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Admission is free and donations are appreciated.
Parking available at the venue
An Afternoon of Musical Storytelling
Join us for a journey through realms of imagination and drama, where each work unfolds a unique tale of enchantment—showcasing the wit, suspense, and vibrant color that lie at the heart of some of classical music’s most captivating stories.
La Gazza Ladra Overture,
Gioachino Rossini
Opening with an arresting snare drum roll, Rossini’s La Gazza Ladra Overture immediately conjures a sense of playful intrigue. Bursting with the composer’s trademark wit and effervescent energy, it sets a mischievous tone that foreshadows the lighthearted adventures to come.
Symphony No. 8,
Franz Schubert
Widely known as the “Unfinished Symphony,” Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 lures listeners into a realm of gentle suspense. With only two completed movements, its tender harmonies and haunting lyricism lend an air of poetic enigma.
As one of the earliest and most influential symphonic poems, Liszt’s Les Préludes offers a transcendent exploration of life’s evolving chapters. Its rhapsodic themes and dramatic orchestral contrasts evoke a sense of soulful transformation, casting a spell of introspection and wonder.
Les Préludes,
Franz Liszt
In the final movement of Scheherazade, Rimsky-Korsakov immerses us in the spirited bustle of Baghdad’s festival before carrying us off across treacherous, storm-tossed seas. Exotic melodies, vibrant orchestration, and a climactic shipwreck unite to weave a captivating tapestry of color and drama.