"One Truth, Many Variations"

2025 Season • August 14 - 28
Angel Fire • Taos • Raton

Music from Angel Fire has a long tradition of auctioning the piece of art chosen each season.  This year, Sharon L. Sorensen’s “Enchanted Moonlight,” has been selected.  This painting captures the beauty of New Mexico moonlight shining on the golden aspens in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The artwork is an imagined reflection of the landscape based on plein air drawings. The winner of the painting will be announced–if they wish to be named–at one of the concerts.

To place your bid, email [email protected], or call (575) 377-3233. Bidding closes at midnight August 27th.  The winner will be announced at the final concert on August 29th. Current bid is $2,600.

Tara O'Connor & Daniel Phillips, Artistic Directors

Artistic Directors Welcome

We are delighted to welcome back many cherished artists, and equally thrilled to introduce new voices and fresh sounds—each bringing their own spirit to the tapestry of our season. This season all of our programs revolve around the theme One Truth, Many Variations. This phrase often spoken by one of Danny’s most inspirational mentors, Sandor Vegh was used to express the idea that a single piece of music can be interpreted in countless ways— each distinct, yet all touching the same essential truth of the composer’s intent. It’s a notion that echoes beyond the concert hall. In life, no two voices are the same, yet each expression—like a variation—brings us closer to a shared truth, deepening our connection to what is universal.

Fittingly, several works on this year’s programs feature the form of Theme and Variations—a musical structure in which a melody is introduced and then imaginatively reinterpreted in a series of variations. Much like jazz, each variation can take on a distinct character, offering composers a vibrant canvas for their creativity. Season highlights include another Buster Keaton film with live score, Schoenberg’s hauntingly powerful tone poem accompanied by projected visuals and text, and the world premiere of a new work by Reena Esmail for Hindi-speaking soprano and ensemble. We’re also bringing back our ever-popular Salon Concert and Fiesta, and we’ll close the season in grand style with the Kavafian sisters and the full ensemble performing Bach’s beloved Concerto for Two Violins and Orchestra. We’re thrilled to continue sharing world-class music in the heart of the Enchanted Circle. Welcome!

Board Welcome

Welcome to Season 42 of Music from Angel Fire! Our phenomenal directors, Tara and Danny, have created a program around the theme “One Truth, Many Variations,” and we can’t wait to enjoy with you the captivating programs they have prepared. And speaking of variations, we have an exciting “venue variation” this year. We are pleased to be hosted by Moreno Valley High School for three of our concerts. This collaboration has been a motivating endeavor and we are most appreciative of the opportunity to share the music from such a special setting.

You may not realize it, but to produce Music from Angel Fire requires a year- round effort. Before the last concert ends, ideas and plans are brewing for the next season. The musicians, production staff, Board, advisors, and volunteers work together in this labor of love. And it’s always worth it! We are so glad you are here. Sit back and soak it in – magical music surrounded by magnificent mountains!

Discover the best kept secret in the Northern New Mexico chamber music scene. Music from Angel Fire is the premier summer music festival of the Rockies with world-class musicians, settings and programming.

Once upon a time, a small group of Angel Fire residents with a big idea came together and set the wheels in motion for what became Music from Angel Fire, and it grew and grew! For over four decades, Music from Angel Fire has brought world-class musicians to the mountains of northern New Mexico for its annual festival. A multitude of people and experiences have blended together to create this unique event: musicians, young artists, visual artists, donors, supporters, directors, Board members, volunteers, office staff, sign crews, stage crews, production staff, ticket makers and takers, auction workers, Guild members, clean-up crews, composers, arrangers, lodgers, venue directors, patrons, piano donors and movers, drivers, audiences, grant writers, marketers, advertisers, businesses, graphic designers, decorators, education directors, schools, teachers, students, website builders, technology wizards, food providers, problem-solvers, planners, schemers, dreamers, leaders, followers, fun-makers, and yes, dogs! It is this unique, synergistic mixture of friends working together through the years that we call the MUSIC from ANGEL FIRE FAMILY. There’s nothing like it!

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Honoring the Memory of Three Faithful Friends

Marilynn Lampert-Arm

The Music from Angel Fire family mourns the loss of our dear friend of 40 years, Marilynn Lampert-Arm, who passed away in June.

A gifted fiber artist, printmaker, and designer, Marilynn studied at the Oregon School of Arts and Crafts, Parsons School of Design, and FIT. Her work was exhibited at venues including the Silvermine Gallery, UConn’s Jorgensen Auditorium, and most recently, the Manzanita Library. Her creative talents enriched our festival community deeply—most notably through the creative and elaborate salon concert costumes she designed for our musicians.

Marilynn’s artistry touched every corner of her life—from the meals she made and the way she dressed, to her calligraphy and home design. With her beloved husband of 48 years, violinist Theodore (Teddy) Arm, she was also known for hosting the unforgettable Mr. and Mrs. Tarm’s cold noodle parties.

Beyond her business, Finely Finished Studio (featured in The New York Times), Marilynn volunteered for Musical Masterworks in Connecticut, the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Oregon, and civic causes close to her heart. She traveled widely with Teddy, sharing in the music-making at festivals including Music from Angel Fire and Chamber Music Northwest.
Her warmth, vision, and luminous spirit will be deeply missed—and remembered always through her art and all who loved her.

Lynne Mazza
April 6, 1949 – July 13, 2023

In her honor, this season features a world premiere by our commissioned composer, Reena Esmail, dedicated to Lynne’s memory. An independent music professional and arts writer, Lynne served as Associate Artistic Director and Program Annotator for the Ocean Reef Chamber Music Festival (Florida), Associate Artistic Director and Program Annotator at the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival, and Programming Associate for both Great Performers and Mostly Mozart at Lincoln Center. She held a Bachelor of Arts in Music/Journalism, a Master’s Degree in Musicology, and a Diploma in Conducting.

Lynne loved what brought her joy: music, laughter, ballet, Cate Blanchett, tennis, road trips, dogs and cats, museums, coffee, Prosecco, great Italian and Greek food, and the magic of the Southwest. At Music From Angel Fire, she served from 1990 to 2018 in many roles—including Production Director, Associate Director, Program Annotator, and later, Associate Director Emeritus. This newly commissioned work by Reena Esmail, is a living tribute—echoing the passion, energy and spirit Lynne brought to us all.

Frank Kyle Turner
June 21, 1939 – January 28, 2025

Frank grew up in the eastern mesa country of New Mexico, and his passion for both the military and the railroad would take him around the world. After becoming a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, he attended Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia, where he met his beloved wife, Rosalie. Following a 13-month deployment to Vietnam, Frank chose to pursue his other lifelong passion—railroads. He went on to become President and CEO of MidSouth Railroad, and later served in Washington, D.C. as President of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, advocating for small railroads across the country.

Frank’s deep love of music was evident throughout his life. A gifted singer in his high school choir, he brought this passion to Music From Angel Fire, serving on our Board from 2003–2016. With his generous support and inspiration, he helped launch our Chamber Music 101 series and established our tradition of open rehearsals—beloved experiences that continue to delight and educate our audiences today.