Santa Fe Opera seasonEvery July and August since 1957 opera lovers from all
over the world have converged on Santa Fe to enjoy a top class
repertoire performed by outstanding talents in what is surely the
world's most stunning setting for an Opera House. The Santa Fe
Opera is sited on a magnificent mesa, seven miles (11km) north of
the city. The adobe theatre, blending with the desert, is
open-sided, affording a panoramic view of the Jemez and Sangre de
Cristo Mountains. Nature and art fuse into an awesome experience
for the appreciative audiences. Some of the opera greats who
started their careers in Santa Fe are Susan Graham, William Burden
and Charles Castronovo.Santa Fe Chamber Music FestivalSummer in Santa Fe brings the renowned Chamber Music
Festival, a world-class musical feast that well lives up to its
goal of providing listeners with the finest music of the ages,
performed by artists in a beautiful setting. The full programme,
offered in two venues, includes classical, contemporary world and
jazz music. As well as concerts the festival includes a youth
education and outreach element, free open rehearsals, concert
previews and round table discussions with composers and
musicians.Santa Fe Indian MarketKnown as the 'cultural gem of New Mexico' the Santa Fe
Indian Market is not only a memorable event, but also a place where
gifted Native American artists can meet and mingle with millions of
appreciative visitors and collectors from around the world. Each
August for the past 80 or so years this art show has proved to be
the state's most popular annual event. The extended weekend
involves about 1,100 artists selling their work from more than 600
booths in downtown Santa Fe. Also on site are ethnic food stalls
and entertainment on the Plaza stage.
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