Water Music Friday, May 1, 2026 / 10:45 a.m. Chelsea Gallo conductor Sydney Tasker cello Handel “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” from Solomon Vivaldi Cello Concerto in a minor, RV 419 Geminiani Concerto Grosso in d minor, “‘La Folia’ after Corelli” Boccherini Minuet Handel Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348 Let the currents of Baroque elegance carry you into spring. The concert begins with Handel’s jubilant “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba,” a festive and regal opener that sets the tone for the morning. Vivaldi’s Cello Concerto in a minor, RV 419, showcases the expressive voice of the instrument and is filled with rhythmic drive and lyrical beauty. Geminiani’s Concerto Grosso “La Folia,” based on a hauntingly ancient theme reimagined by Corelli, builds in intensity with virtuosic flair. Boccherini’s graceful Minuet provides a touch of charm and poise before we return to Handel for the exuberant Water Music Suite No. 1, filled with fanfares, flowing lines, and the unmistakable joy of music written to accompany royal festivities on the Thames. First Presbyterian Church / 215 Locust St. NE / Albuquerque, NM 87102 buy tickets 2025/26 Coffee Concerts Celebrate the New Mexico Philharmonic’s 15th-anniversary season! Our Coffee Concerts, presented in the welcoming quiet of the morning, continue to offer cherished chamber repertoire performed by members of your NMPhil. Join us for programs that will feature gems by Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn, and more, perfect for a reflective and enriching start to your day. The first concert will take place at Temple Albert. The remaining three concerts will take place at First Presbyterian Church. Both venues are ideal for these intimate concerts and offer plenty of parking and other facilities. Subscribe and Save 10% Off Single-Ticket Prices Join us! Ways to subscribe: MAIL: Print, complete, and mail the order form (pdf, 656 KB) in a self-addressed envelope to: NMPhil, PO Box 21428, Albuquerque, NM 87154 CALL: (505) 323-4343 x 1 *Single ticket sales will be available starting in July 2025. Order Form (PDF, 656 KB)
