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203 Cornell Drive, NE
Albuquerque, 87106 United States Get Directions
(505) 925-5858
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Popejoy Hall

203 Cornell Dr NE / Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 925-5858 / unmtickets.com

Located on The University of New Mexico campus on the corner of Redondo and Cornell in the Center for the Arts building located at 203 Cornell Drive, NE., Albuquerque, NM.

 

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Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini & The Rite of Spring / April 20, 2024

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

Tonight, we celebrate the dance! The NMPhil opens the concert with the Scythian Suite of Prokofiev, whose music was written and, notably, rejected for a Diaghilev-commissioned ballet. Next up, we welcome back 2016 Olga Kern International Piano Competition second-prize winner Anna Dmytrenko for an exciting performance of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, a work used in many 20th-century ballets. And then, music from the ballet to end all ballets: The Rite of Spring. Music Director Roberto Minczuk conducts.

The Wizard of Oz Ballet / April 6, 2024

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

The New Mexico Ballet Company joins the NMPhil for a colorful, fully staged production of L. Frank Baum’s cherished story of Dorothy’s journey to the Emerald City! Follow the yellow brick road as she encounters amazing characters—and finds that quick wits, compassion, courage—and just a touch of magic—are inside of us all. Join us for a wondrous night of enchanting music and dance!

Hooray for Hollywood! / March 16, 2024

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

The silver screen will come alive in an Oscar®-worthy evening of Hollywood's best-loved music with iconic selections from your favorite films on the heels of the Academy Awards. Get dressed to impress and join the NMPhil for all the glitz, glamour, and musical excitement associated with Oscars classic scores. Celebrate 96 years of movie music!

Song Plays Beethoven / March 9, 2024

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

The New Mexico Philharmonic welcomes back renowned star violinist Yoonshin Song for a stunning performance of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. Also on the program is a new work for strings by Diné-American composer and Pulitzer Prize winner Raven Chacon. Rounding out the evening is the tortured Brahms Symphony No. 1, a work that took the composer more than 21 years to finalize! Music Director Roberto Minczuk conducts.

Mahler’s Resurrection / February 17, 2024

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

Violin virtuoso Jennifer Frautschi is soloist in Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5, one of the most loved violin concertos in the repertoire and nicknamed “Turkish.” Then, from gallantry to misfortune—austerity to intricacy—misery to serenity, experience the many ways that massive chunks of sound transform in Gustav Mahler’s exceptional Symphony No. 1. Hear and see your NMPhil play “The Titan” in all of its glory!

Capricious Capriccios / January 20, 2024

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

Lively, brilliant, whimsical. The New Mexico Philharmonic presents an evening of capriccios! NMPhil concertmaster Cármelo de los Santos performs the virtuosic Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso of Saint-Saëns. Also on the program, two Russian composers’ takes on the folk tunes of Spain and Italy: the brightly orchestrated Capriccio espagnol of Rimsky-Korsakov and the Capriccio Italien of Tchaikovsky, inspired by a soul-healing trip the composer took to Rome. Music Director Roberto Minczuk leads the evening, which ends with Puccini's, Capriccio Sinfonica as a 100 year tribute to the composer's death.

Holiday Pops! / December 16, 2023

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

The NMPhil brings the joy to Popejoy as Music Director Roberto Minczuk conducts New Mexico’s favorite festive happening! Celebrate with timeless holiday classics—sure to delight all ages! Your NMPhil is joined by the Manzano Day School Chorus, the Albuquerque Youth Symphony, and some very merry special guests! As always, our traditional sing-along will bring smiles and warm up the winter night. The sounds of the season will shine in this sure-to-sell-out concert, so be sure and reserve your seats early!

Recurring

The Nutcracker at Popejoy Hall

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

The New Mexico Ballet Company will be joined by the New Mexico Philharmonic and current stars of San Francisco Ballet and New York City Ballet to present this holiday classic: The Nutcracker! The tradition starts Thanksgiving weekend at Popejoy Hall. Performances: November 25, 2023 at 7 p.m., November 26, 2023 at 2 p.m., December 2, 2023 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. and December 3, 2023 at 2 p.m.

Recurring

The Nutcracker at Popejoy Hall

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

The New Mexico Ballet Company will be joined by the New Mexico Philharmonic and current stars of San Francisco Ballet and New York City Ballet to present this holiday classic: The Nutcracker! The tradition starts Thanksgiving weekend at Popejoy Hall. Performances: November 25, 2023 at 7 p.m., November 26, 2023 at 2 p.m., December 2, 2023 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. and December 3, 2023 at 2 p.m.

Recurring

The Nutcracker at Popejoy Hall

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

The New Mexico Ballet Company will be joined by the New Mexico Philharmonic and current stars of San Francisco Ballet and New York City Ballet to present this holiday classic: The Nutcracker! The tradition starts Thanksgiving weekend at Popejoy Hall. Performances: November 25, 2023 at 7 p.m., November 26, 2023 at 2 p.m., December 2, 2023 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. and December 3, 2023 at 2 p.m.

Recurring

The Nutcracker at Popejoy Hall

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

The New Mexico Ballet Company will be joined by the New Mexico Philharmonic and current stars of San Francisco Ballet and New York City Ballet to present this holiday classic: The Nutcracker! The tradition starts Thanksgiving weekend at Popejoy Hall. Performances: November 25, 2023 at 7 p.m., November 26, 2023 at 2 p.m., December 2, 2023 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. and December 3, 2023 at 2 p.m.

Recurring

The Nutcracker at Popejoy Hall

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

The New Mexico Ballet Company will be joined by the New Mexico Philharmonic and current stars of San Francisco Ballet and New York City Ballet to present this holiday classic: The Nutcracker! The tradition starts Thanksgiving weekend at Popejoy Hall. Performances: November 25, 2023 at 7 p.m., November 26, 2023 at 2 p.m., December 2, 2023 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. and December 3, 2023 at 2 p.m.

Symphonie Fantastique

Symphonie Fantastique / November 18, 2023

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

Returning to the NMPhil stage is 2019 Olga Kern International Piano Competition winner Tetiana Shafran, performing Mozart’s tuneful Concerto No. 23. Drama abounds in French composer Édouard Lalo’s Overture from his opera Le roi d’Ys. The evening ends with the storied and programmatic Symphonie fantastique of Hector Berlioz—a tale of unrequited love and one of the most important works in the orchestral rep. Fabio Mechetti conducts.

Celebrating Rachmaninoff

Celebrating Rachmaninoff / September 30, 2023

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

Happy birthday, Rachmaninoff! The New Mexico Philharmonic celebrates the 150th anniversary of the composer’s birth with two of the Russian master’s most stellar compositions. First up, the Second Piano Concerto—a perennial audience favorite—with 2022 Olga Kern International Piano Competition winner Jonathan Mamora. Closing out the evening is the striking and dramatic Symphony No. 1, whose disastrous premiere almost caused Rachmaninoff to swear off composing all together! Music Director Roberto Minczuk leads the orchestra in the 2023/24 Popejoy Hall Classics opening concert.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

Relive the film that started it all. Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok and magic mirrors in high-definition while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event as Harry, Ron, Hermione and all your favorite characters return to the screen and enchant the world all over again.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

Relive the film that started it all. Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok and magic mirrors in high-definition while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event as Harry, Ron, Hermione and all your favorite characters return to the screen and enchant the world all over again.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

Relive the film that started it all. Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok and magic mirrors in high-definition while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event as Harry, Ron, Hermione and all your favorite characters return to the screen and enchant the world all over again.

Mahler: The Titan / April 22, 2023

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

Violin virtuoso Jennifer Frautschi is soloist in Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5, one of the most loved violin concertos in the repertoire and nicknamed “Turkish.” Then, from gallantry to misfortune—austerity to intricacy—misery to serenity, experience the many ways that massive chunks of sound transform in Gustav Mahler’s exceptional Symphony No. 1. Hear and see your NMPhil play “The Titan” in all of its glory!

The Music of Genesis & Phil Collins / April 15, 2023

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

Phil Collins’s one-of-a-kind drum work and songwriting have left an enduring mark on music. With the megaband Genesis and his numerous solo hits, Phil Collins—along with bandmates Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford—penned unforgettable hits that changed the landscape of rock and pop music. This symphonic tribute features two vocalists and the set list includes hits such as “Follow You Follow Me,” “Abacab,” “I Missed Again,” “Turn It on Again,” “Sussudio,” “One More Night,” “Take Me Home,” “Two Hearts,” and the iconic “In the Air Tonight.” Stuart Chafetz conducts.

Ioniță Plays Dvořák Cello Concerto / March 18, 2023

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

Romanian cellist Andrei Ioniță, winner of the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition, is soloist in Dvořák’s sublime and passionate Cello Concerto. Then, it’s Maurice Ravel’s joyful and impassioned Suites from Daphnis et Chloé, a visceral experience through the rich sound tapestry of what Ravel called a “choreographic symphony.”

A Night with Ottmar Liebert / March 11, 2023

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

It's a night of Nouveau Flamenco! The New Mexico Philharmonic, welcomes New Mexico’s own “million-fingered” guitar virtuoso! Experience a flamenco-driven fusion of styles and genres in an amazing evening of music. With 38 Gold and Platinum Records, the music of Ottmar Liebert will wrap you in rhythm all night!

The Greatest: Beethoven’s 9th / February 11, 2023

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

Beethoven’s almost 200-year-old Symphony No. 9 in d minor remains an astonishing landmark in the history of music as perhaps the greatest, best loved, and most well-known classical work of all time. The concert starts with a work co-comissioned by the NMPhil, in conjunction with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, by contemporary Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Reid.

Scheherazade: A Musical Masterpiece / January 14, 2023

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

Love, seduction, death, and survival are all encompassed in Richard Strauss’s tone poem Don Juan. This musical tour de force leaves the narrative of the classic story to the listener and features amazing musicians from the New Mexico Philharmonic in some of the most beautiful orchestral solos ever written. Then, the romantic Ballade written by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, a British composer known for his rich orchestral works and brilliant instrumental writing. The concert concludes with the shimmering music evocative of the legend of Scheherazade, the wife who fended off her certain death by telling amazing stories for a thousand and one nights.

Music from Blockbusters / November 19, 2022

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

The greatest music of the silver screen comes alive as the New Mexico Philharmonic goes to the movies! Larger than life—this is the soundtrack of movie favorites! Gladiator, Apollo 13, Mission Impossible, The Magnificent Seven, and more. Enjoy these favorites and many more Hollywood hits in an amazing night of musical movie magic!

The Magic of the Bandoneón / November 5, 2022

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

A master of the bandoneón, Argentinian-born Richard Scofano is the descendant of three generations of bandoneónists who grew up in the center of the folk traditions and culture of Northeast Argentina in a home constantly filled with musicians and singers. His performance of Piazzolla as well as his own La Tierra Sin Mal  will leave you astonished! The program also includes Ginastera’s Four Dances from Estancia and the dynamic, unforgettable Las noches de los mayas by Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas.

Third Olga Kern International Piano Competition Finals / October 29, 2022

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

The Olga Kern International Piano Competition (OKIPC) provides New Mexico Philharmonic audiences the opportunity to see developing world-class pianists at the beginning of their professional careers. The finalists and winners of the Competition will go on to long and acclaimed careers performing before diverse audiences on every continent, and New Mexico Philharmonic audiences will always remember that their careers began here. The Competition takes place every three years in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is open to pianists 18 to 32 years old.

Tchaikovsky Festival: Love & Triumph / October 22, 2022

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

The virtuosic “Cossack Dance;” Tchaikovsky’s Second Piano Concerto; the full-of-passion Romeo & Juliet, Overture-Fantasy; and the exuberant and explosive 1812 Overture conclude the Tchaikovsky Festival, an array of some of the composer’s most loved music.

Tchaikovsky Festival: Tchaikovsky Sublime / October 16, 2022

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

Tchaikovsky Festival! Your NMPhil starts the season with the majestic and sublime sounds of Tchaikovsky. Enjoy three concerts of iconic music by the Romantic Russian master, including some of his most famous works and featuring pianists Olga Kern and Sylvia Thereza.

From the gracefulness of some of the most beloved movements from Tchaikovsky’s Ballets to the fate-infused Symphony No. 5 full of passion and intensity, enjoy an afternoon of sublime themes and orchestral sound with your New Mexico Philharmonic.

Tchaikovsky Festival: Olga Plays Tchaikovsky / October 15, 2022

Popejoy Hall 203 Cornell Drive, NE, Albuquerque, United States

The Tchaikovsky Festival kicks off with the vibrant Polonaise from one of the composer’s most famous operas. Then, Olga Kern in the dramatic and intense Piano Concerto No. 1. The first festival concert ends with a musical excursion through the forces of fate, with blazing brass, bassoons, and sumptuous strings in Symphony No. 4.

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