Musicales with the Masters

Experience intimate musical performances with Maestro Guillermo Figueroa and NMSO members, fine food and wine in some of the area's finest private homes.

These events accommodate a limited number of people so reserve early. Tickets are available by phone or in person at the NMSO office. For more information or to reserve, call Heather Kotula at 505-944-2550.

Upcoming Musicales

Perfectly Pops
September 12, 2010, 4 pm
$110/person
Casa Rondeña Winery in the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Experience the NMSO Brass Quintet in the gracious gardens of Casa Rondeña Winery. John Marchiando leads the legendary NMSO brass ensemble in a tribute that spans centuries of great music.

Mr. and Mrs. Maestro
October 31, 2010, 4 pm
$150/person
Home of Judge James A. Parker in High Desert

Indulge in the sweet sounds of this incomparable violin duet. In their performance, husband and wife team Guillermo Figueroa and Valerie Turner impart a warmth and intensity that is sure to send chills up your spine. As an added bonus, wear a costume and win some great prizes in our costume contest.

The Song of the Lark
November 14, 2010, 4 pm
$110/person
Home of Jim and Ellen King in High Desert

Be transported with harpist Anne Eisfeller and flutist Valerie Potter as they enchant you with The Song of the Lark by Charles Rochester Young, Narthex by Bernard Andres, and a Bach sonata.

Jazz in January
$150/person
January 23, 2011, 4 pm
Home of Catherine and Valin Woodward in Albuquerque's Northeast Heights

Brighten up this January with Principal Pops Conductor Matt Catingub, principal cellist Joan Zucker and bassist Jean-Luc Matton.

Strings and Oboe
$110/person
February 6, 2011, 4 pm
Location TBA

Principal oboe Kevin Vigneau teams up with David Felberg on violin, Kim Fredenburgh on viola, and Dana Winograd on cello to perform great works by Mozart and Britten.

Superb Septet
$110/person
March 6, 2011, 4 p.m.
Home of Gail and Joe Hollinger in Tanoan

The Hindemith Septet gets the royal treatment from James Shields on clarinet, Valerie Potter on flue, Kevin Vigneau on oboe, Sunshine Simmons on bass clarinet, Stefanie Przyszbylska on bassoon, Peter Ulffers on horn, and John Marchiando on trumpet. Janacek's Mladi rounds out this musical tour de force.

Jaw Harp Celebration
$110/person
March 20, 2011, 4 p.m.
Home of Jackie and Lauro Guaderrama in the North Valley

One of Beethoven's teachers, Albrechtsberger wrote seven concerti for the jaw harp. They are rarely performed, so take this opportunity to experience the magic of music and the lovely North Valley home of Lauro and Jackie Guaderrama!

The Last Contrabass in Las Vegas
$110/person
May 15, 2011, 4 p.m.
Home of Joe Smith in North Albuquerque Acres

Composed by Eugene Allen Kurtz for Bertram and Nancy Turetzky, the Last Contrabass is a unique work for double bass and female narrator. Join us at the home of Joe Smith in North Albuquerque Acres for this unforgettable performance.