PBS Documentary: Vibrations in the Air
The PBS documentary “Vibrations in the Air: The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival – 50 Years” takes viewers on a journey into the heart and soul of one of chamber music’s most esteemed festivals.
This documentary highlights the remarkable musicianship, visionary leadership, and exceptional performances that have defined the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival over the past 50 years. Directed by award-winning filmmaker David Aubrey, the film showcases the musicians and their deep connections with their instruments. It presents breathtaking performances from an intimate perspective, capturing the essence of one of chamber music’s most cherished events.
Directed by award-winning filmmaker David Aubrey
SFCMF Unfiltered with Marc Neikrug
Join Artistic Director Marc Neikrug, on a captivating exploration of the world of chamber music! SFCMF Unfiltered offers a unique insider’s perspective on the Festival. Marc delves into the upcoming season’s programming, listening, artists, and history in each episode, revealing the stories behind the music and the talented artists who bring it to life.
2025 Podcast Season
2024 Podcast Season
Radio Broadcasts
The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival—among the oldest in the nation and considered among the world’s preeminent festivals–is renowned for its innovative spirit, inspirational performances, and commitment to artistic excellence.
Its radio series is broadcast nationally and distributed by the WFMT Radio Network.
In New Mexico, the series can be heard on Classical 95.5 KHFM.
Since 2005, the 13-week, hour-long radio broadcasts present performances primarily from the Festival’s most recent season, recorded by Grammy-winning engineer, Matthew Snyder.
WFMT’s Kerry Frumkin hosts the series with commentary from Festival artistic director, Marc Neikrug, and remarks from many of the players. Louise Frank is the series producer.
Amazing Performance Highlights from the last 20 years of Broadcasts
The Highlights Program
J.S. BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047 (1719) 00:00
Benjamin Beilman, violin; Bart Feller, flute; Liang Wang, oboe; Caleb Hudson, trumpet; L. P. How, violin; Kathleen Brauer, violin; Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, viola; Joseph Johnson, cello; Leigh Mesh, double bass; Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord
SCHUMANN Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47 (1842) 16:09 – 42:01
Jon Kimura Parker, piano; Daniel Hope, violin; Paul Neubauer, viola; Clive Greensmith, cello
DE FALLA Psyché (1924) 42:02 – 49:57
Anne Sofie von Otter, mezzo-soprano; Tara Helen O’Connor, flute; Giora Schmidt, violin; Julianne Lee, viola; Nicholas Canellakis, cello; Rosalind Simpson, harp
TCHAIKOVSKY Trio in A Minor, op. 50 (1882) 50:00 – 1:33:06
Pinchas Zukerman, violin; Gary Hoffman, cello; Jon Kimura Parker, piano
MOZART Serenade in B-flat Major for Winds, K. 361, “Gran Partita” (1781) 1:33:15 – 2:22:08
Alan Gilbert, conductor; Liang Wang, Robert Ingliss, oboe; Todd Levy, Katherine Kohler, clarinet; Michael Rusinek, Marc Dubac, basset horn; Nancy Goeres, Ted Soluri, bassoon; Philip Myers, Leelanee Sterrett, Julie Landsman, Scott Temple, horn; Kristen Bruya, double bass