Further out are more rehearsal halls, recording studios, a cantina and even a swimming pool. On the site of the original ranch house can be found the company’s central office complex.
On each side of the house and down the hill, the story continues, with a two-story orchestral and rehearsal room, a large costume storage facility, costume, wig and makeup areas, an orchestra lounge and music office, and large spaces dedicated to scenery and props. But only a fraction of the buildings and operations are visible to the audience. Today, the company’s iconic Crosby Theatre is open on three sides, allowing visitors to enjoy performances complemented by the elements. It has since grown, with additions to the acreage and new buildings springing up, while drawing 85,000 people yearly from across the globe, but the one thing that has remained the same is the acoustics. Noted for its unparalleled acoustics, the land was perfectly suited for a musical enterprise and John recognized its quality immediately.
Crosby, when he bought a 76-acre ranch, which had already become known for its hospitality to travelling musicians. The Santa Fe Opera wields that power judiciously, with its mission “to advance the operatic art form by presenting ensemble performances of the highest quality…” If you’ve never attended one of the Opera’s spectacular offerings, you’re definitely missing out on one of life’s greatest pleasures. Music is a universal gift, with the power to connect and bring together people from all walks of life.
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