/tags/opera opera en-US Copyright Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:31:38 GMT /local-news/2025-10-27/composer-love-letter-new-mexico Nicolás Lell Benavides has released an album titled Canto Caló. It’s a two part work in Spanish and accompanied by a four string quartet that he calls a love letter to New Mexico and his heritage. He spoke with °µºÚÍø’s Mia Casas. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:31:38 GMT /local-news/2025-10-27/composer-love-letter-new-mexico Mia Casas /local-news/2025-08-21/new-opera-legacy-of-dolores-huerta Dolores Huerta is a Chicana activist icon from New Mexico. Her influence in the 1960s farm worker strikes created waves across the country and ultimately led to the creation of the National Farm Workers Association. Her story is not unheard of, but a young composer from New Mexico has brought this slice of time to life with a contemporary opera piece. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:26:50 GMT /local-news/2025-08-21/new-opera-legacy-of-dolores-huerta Mia Casas