Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble at First Presbyterian Church Santa Fe on Saturday May 10 and Sunday May 11, both at 3:00 p.m. “Connect! Springscapes” is music about connecting through nature, families and life partners, as well as being bold about trying new things. A new commission by renowned contemporary composer Joan Szymko, “Perhaps I Shall Be,” will receive its world premiere. Szymko will be in attendance both days to talk about this exciting new work for women’s voices.

Directed by Dr. Linda Raney, the Ensemble will be joined by cellist Dana Winograd, percussionist Diana Sharpe and their beloved collaborative pianist, Bill Epstein. Raney extends a warm welcome to the concerts: “From our first uplifting piece, ‘Connected,’ to our last, ‘Hope Lingers On,’ come and celebrate all the beings in your life that give you joy!”

Admission may be purchased online, by phone or at the door.

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Program:

“Connected” by Brian Tate

“Shadow River” by Elaine Hagenberg

“The Birds' Lullaby” by Sarah Quartel

“Richer for Her” by Andrea Ramsey

“Joy” by Kathleen Allan

“Improvisation: Pièces Brèves No. 5” by Gabriel Faure ~ Piano solo by Bill Epstein

“Vocalise” by Sergei Rachmaninov ~ Duet by cellist Dana Winograd and pianist Bill Epstein

“Realm of Possibility” by Philip E. Silvey

“And we kissed” by Pat Mayberry; arr. by Laura Hawley

“Perhaps I Shall Be” by Joan Szymko ~ World Premiere

“As you sing” by Sarah Quartel

“Hope Lingers On” by Lissa Schneckenburger; arr. by Andrea Ramsey ~ with Dana Winograd, cello; Diana Sharpe, percussion; Bill Epstein, piano

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This project is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts.

URLs:

Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2994832-0?pid=91 

Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/2994832-3?pid=91 

Prices:

General Admission in advance: USD 30.00,

General Admission at the door: USD 35.00,

Discount: Military, Veteran, Student, retired or active teacher: USD 12.00