Continuing Education
prelude talks
Lively and informative talks are offered in Stieren Orchestra Hall twice before most performances. The first talk is given two hours before the performance and the second is one hour before. Prelude Talks are free to ticket holders. For best availability, we suggest the first talk. Prelude Talks are not offered Opening Weekend or on Apprentice Scenes performance evenings. Learn more about your night at the Opera.
KHFM Season Preview Radio Broadcasts
The Opera has a series of programming on Classical KHFM (95.5 in central New Mexico or 102.9 for the northern region). Each program includes musical selections and behind-the-scenes stories on productions. The 2010 pre-season programs air on Saturdays at 11:00 am on the following dates: Live streaming of KHFM broadcasts may be found here.
May 22 2010 Season Overview
May 29 Madame Butterfly
June 5 The Magic Flute
June 12 The Tales of Hoffmann
June 19 World Premiere of Life is a Dream
June 26 Albert Herring
world premiere related events
The eyes of the music world will be upon Santa Fe for the 2010 Season's world premiere of Lewis Spratlan's Life is a Dream, winner of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize of Music. It's based upon a towering masterpiece from "The Golden Age of Spanish Drama" as it explores provocative questions about the nature of perceptions and reality. A variety of events are being developed in association with the production, including a symposium where the composer and artistic team will provide an in-depth presentation on the development of this world premiere. Other activities will coincide with City of Santa Fe's 400th anniversary celebration. To learn more about events as they are announced register or login and update your account to receive the latest news via Crescendo mailings as well as e-Crescendo.