Concerts · New Mexico Philharmonic
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Festive & Dancing Strings
New Mexico Philharmonic · First Presbyterian Church · Albuquerque, New Mexico
Program
- Felix Mendelssohn String Symphony No. 12 in G minor
- Edward Elgar Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20
- Jean Sibelius Andante Festivo, for string quartet, JS 34a
- Carl Nielsen Little Suite from Little Suite in A minor, FS6, Op. 1
- Gustav Holst St. Paul's Suite from St. Paul's Suite, for strings, Op. 29, No. 2, H.118
Running time: about 32 min (estimate from the works' usual timings; not every piece has one)
Worth the drive: Elgar's early Serenade for string orchestra is a compact, warmly melodic three-movement work that remains a favorite curtain-raiser for its tuneful ease and gentle craftsmanship. More about Edward Elgar's Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20 →
About this concert
The NMPhil's string musicians explore music for violin, viola, cello, and bass in a family-friendly program featuring Mendelssohn's String Symphony No. 12, Elgar's Serenade for Strings, Sibelius's Andante Festivo, Nielsen's Little Suite, and Holst's St. Paul's Suite.
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