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Santa Fe, NM, February 9, 2023 – Pablo Sáinz-Villegas presents a solo guitar program on March 18. The “global ambassador of Spanish guitar” (Billboard) takes us on a musical journey of iconic pieces from his homeland. Whatever the style, Sáinz-Villegas’ playing remains peerless— a hypnotic blend of technical ability, artistry, passion, and sheer joy “characterized by its vividly shaded colors and irresistible exuberance” (The New York Times). An inexhaustible talent, Sáinz-Villegas has made a name for himself through his extensive international touring and collaborations with prestigious directors, orchestras, festivals, and composers. We are thrilled to welcome Sáinz-Villegas back to Santa Fe following his sold-out appearance in March 2020, the last concert Performance Santa Fe presented before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Program
Enrique Granados
Danza Española, Op. 37
No. 10 (Danza Melancólica)
No. 5 (Andaluza)
Joaquín Rodrigo
Invocación y Danza – Homage to Manuel de Falla
Francisco Tárrega
Capricho Arabe
Lágrima
Adelita
Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Isaac Albéniz
12 Piezas Características, Op. 92
No. 12 Torre Bermeja
Mallorca (Barcarola), Op. 202
Suite Española, Op. 47
No. 5 Asturias (Leyenda)
Presented through the generosity of Mary and Timothy Mitchell, Leslie Jones, Jane and John Bagwell, and Heritage Hotels and Resorts
Partially funded by the County of Santa Fe Lodgers’ Tax
22–23 Season Sponsors: Ann Murphy Daily and William W. Daily; Leah Gordon
Details
Pablo Sáinz-Villegas: Soul of Spanish Guitar
Saturday, March 18 | 7:30 pm
Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
$35–$115
Save up to 50% off your ticket order with student and family discounts
$20 Rush tickets available the day of the performance for patrons under 30
To purchase tickets, visit PerformanceSantaFe.org or call 505 984 8759.
Pablo Sáinz-Villegas: Soul of Spanish Guitar. Solo guitar works by Albeníz, Tárrega, and Granados. Presented by Performance Santa Fe at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501. Tuesday, March 7, 7:30 pm. Tickets: $35–$115. PerformanceSantaFe.org, 505 984 8759.
Special Event
Overture Series: Wine Tasting with Pablo Sáinz-Villegas
Mar 17 | 3:30 pm | VARA Vinoteca
$90
Taste the richness of Spanish terroir with guitarist (and wine connoisseur) Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, who will share some of his favorite selections for you to sample and enjoy. This event will be hosted at VARA Vinoteca in downtown Santa Fe. You’ll taste multiple wines alongside a delicious spread of tapas. Visit PerformanceSantaFe.org/overture-series to purchase tickets.
About the Artist
Praised as “the soul of the Spanish guitar,” PABLO SAINZ-VILLEGAS has become a worldwide sensation known as this generation’s greatest guitarist. Sáinz-Villegas has been acclaimed by the international press as the successor of Andrés Segovia and an ambassador of Spanish culture throughout the world. His “virtuosic playing characterized by irresistible exuberance” (The New York Times) make him one of the soloists most acclaimed by prestigious conductors, orchestras, and festivals.
Sáinz-Villegas is known for his passionate, emotive, and open-hearted playing, whether he is performing at intimate recital halls or playing to an audience of over 85,000 at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. Sáinz-Villegas has appeared on some of the world’s most prominent stages, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Philharmonie in Berlin, and the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing. He has played in more than 40 countries, with orchestras such as the Israel Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the National Orchestra of Spain. As a passionate promoter of the development of new repertoire, Sáinz-Villegas has made numerous world premieres including the first composition for guitar by five-time Academy Award-winner John Williams.
Sáinz-Villegas thrives over a continuous search of innovative ways to inspire communities since he considers that “music is an ideal tool to humanize this world.” As a lifelong dreamer, educator, and philanthropist, he has reached more than 35,000 children and youth through his non-profit—Legacy of Music Without Borders—and through his various Artist-In-Residence collaborations with orchestras and festivals.
About Performance Santa Fe
Performance Santa Fe has been bringing the very best of music, dance, and theater to iconic Santa Fe locations since 1937. Now in its 86th season, the organization upholds excellence in the performing arts and brings joy and enrichment to the community. Alongside its extensive performance season, the organization runs three dynamic, exciting, and inclusive educational programs for students in the community— Arts for Life, the Masterclass Series, and the Field Trip Series. PSF’s 2022-2023 season brings 27 performances to Santa Fe and celebrates the diverse possibilities of artistic expression. Learn more at PerformanceSantaFe.org. Performance Santa Fe is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
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