WINTER SOLSTICE CONCERT

Music of the Season for Soloists, SATB Choir and Chamber Orchestra
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 7 PM
Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 107 W Barcelona Rd, Santa Fe

The New Mexico Bach Society under the baton of MET Opera conductor emeritus Franz Vote performs music of J.S. Bach, Marc-Antoine Charpentier, and other inspiring music of the season. A group of eight professional vocalists are joined by the New Mexico Bach Society Chamber Orchestra and concertmaster Lisa Grodin for a beautiful program that will lift your spirits as we approach the Winter Solstice and the return of the light.

Artist Roster:
Franz Vote, Music Director and conductor
Jennifer Kuchar, soprano
Amanda Rindlisbach, soprano
Darci Balkcom, alto
Karah Ingraham, alto
Greg Gallagher, tenor
Reese Cruz, tenor
Marshal Hollingsworth, bass
Santiago Alfonzo Meza, bass
Lisa Grodin, concertmaster
Carla Kountoupes, violin 2
Yuko Shimokawa, viola
Terry Pruitt, string bass
Linda Marianiello, flute
Samantha Brenner, bassoon
Richard Fountain, continuo