Santa Fe Opera Touring Company, April 25

 Carrizozo Music is pleased to announce that the Santa Fe Opera Touring Company has included Carrizozo on their annual tour of New Mexico. They will give a free performance at Trinity United Methodist Church on Monday, April 25 at 7PM. The concert features UnShakeable, a new opera written to commemorate the death of Shakespeare in 1616. UnShakeable follows the story of Meridian, Jacquelyn Stucker soprano, and Wyatt, Samuel Schultz baritone, on a star-crossed journey guided by their wishing stars. The opera was composed by Joe Illick with libretto by Andrea Fellows Walters and directed by Kristin Ditlow. The concert will be followed by a reception and opportunity to meet the performers.
The opera also will be staged at 3PM at Carrizozo School Old Gym in a school outreach performance that is free and open to the general public.
To reach the church from Rt 54, turn West at 12th Street, between the 54 Emporium and Roy's Ice Cream Parlor. Turn right onto D Ave and go two blocks to the church, 1000 D Ave, Carrizozo, NM. The school Old Gym is located across from the church.
Other concerts in the Carrizozo Music 2016 season include Willy and Friends on June 3, featuring Baroque music with viola, double bass and piano. On July 4, Paul Pino and the Tone Daddies will play on the porch of the Carrizozo Woman's Club during the annual BBQ, prior to the fireworks. Taylor Rae Stearns, runner-up in American Idols, will sing and perform gospel rock on July 29. Dixieland is featured on September 1 with Jim Shearer and the Creole Jazz Band. October brings the Ying Quartet, resident quartet and faculty at Eastman School of Music, and The Altura Winds, woodwind and piano quintet.
For information about Carrizozo Music, the 2016 season schedule and concert updates please check www.carrizozomusic.org, email carrizozomusic@gmail.com or call Elaine Brannen at 575-648-2757. Carrizozo Music sponsors a series of classical, summer pops and school outreach concerts with a commitment to providing free quality music to the residents of Lincoln County and surrounding area.