Classical Guitarist Craig Winston and Vocalist Mark Winston present music from Baroque Mexico to the Early Modern period, featuring works by Santiago de Murcia, Octaviano Yañez, Manuel Ponce and others. The concert will be a musical journey from the 16th century Spanish empire to its colonies in the new world, exploring classical music in New Spain as a European import that evolved into a diverse musical identity representing the vibrant confluence of cultures in the Americas. Craig and Mark Winston are twin brothers and longtime musical collaborators across multiple genres from rock and metal to musical theater and classical. The brothers perform as a duo and each as soloists in addition to their separate work with other ensembles. Born in Las Vegas New Mexico, Mark and Craig have performed music all over the country and are honored to present music at the Museum of International Folk Art as it was one of their favorite places in Santa Fe to visit growing up. Craig Winston is a classical guitarist, composer, and instructor in Denver, CO. He began as a heavy metal guitarist but later fell in love with classical guitar after attending a recital in 2019. He holds a Master of Music degree in Guitar Performance from the Lamont School of Music, a BFA in Music Performance from New Mexico Highlands University, and a BA in English Literature from Lewis & Clark College. He has been a featured performer for the Biennial of the Americas, Englewood Arts concert series, and Peak to Peak Concerts and was the 2026 featured artist in residence for Desert Nights Acoustic Music retreat in Kingston, NM. Craig maintains a very active touring schedule as a solo artist and music clinician alongside a busy teaching studio throughout the year.

Mark Winston is a pianist, singer, composer, and audio engineer. Growing up in Las Vegas, New Mexico, he studied piano with Anne Mishler, played trombone in the RHS band, and was singer for the rock band Hobb's End. He holds a BA in Music from University of Chicago and a Master of Music degree in Piano from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver. He was soloist, and chorister at Holy Name Cathedral and Rockefeller Chapel in Chicago. In 2023, he made his Lincoln Center debut as baritone soloist for Trotta’s Seven Last Words at David Geffen Hall in New York City. He has recorded albums with The Dead Superheroes Orchestra, The Walking Shadows, Chicago Chorale, and Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem with Bella Voce (Naxos Records).