

2021 Spring Virtual Concert Series
Casa Rondeña Winery
PREMIERE: SUNDAY, MAY 9 @4:00 PM—AVAILABLE THROUGH JUNE 9
Casa Rondeña Winery was established in 1995 as a family undertaking, with the first plantings in 1990 at the hands of vintner John Calvin and his two sons. In addition to the tasting room, gift shop, and private club, the winery’s beautiful grounds in Albuquerque’s North Valley serve as a stunning backdrop for weddings and special events.
Many thanks to Spring Virtual Concert Season Underwriters
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Of Note
There have been several theories about why the last movement of Handel’s Suite No. 5 in E Major was called “The Harmonious Blacksmith.” The name was not given by Handel and was not recorded until the 19th century, when the movement became popular on its own. Explanations include that it was inspired by the sound of a hammer on an anvil; that Handel heard a blacksmith singing the tune; and that it was named after a blacksmith, William Lintern, who also played harpsichord and published the piece so that he could sell copies.