June 19
Many Happy Returns
Welcome back! Elizabeth Blumenstock leads the Festival Orchestra in Bach’s Concerto for Two Harpsichords in C Major (Ian Pritchard, Matthew Dirst), Sinfonia from Cantata BWV 42, and his Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor (Blumenstock, Jolianne Einem), plus Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Oboes in D Minor (Stephen Hammer, Lot Demeyer). Telemann’s lively orchestral suite Les Nations and Polonais concerto for strings complete the program. More Information
Sunday June 19, 4:00 PM
St Mark's Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach
Tickets: $45
June 20
Follies & Fantasies
Houston-based conductor, organist and harpsichordist Matthew Dirst gives a solo recital on both instruments. His rich and varied program includes a J.S. Bach Toccata, Adagio and Fugue, and C.P.E. Bach’s La Folía (folly or madness) variations. Matthew’s playing has been described as “expressive and brilliant” by Early Music America. Not to be missed! More Information
Monday June 20, 8:00 PM
CU Center, Concordia University, Irvine
Tickets: $35
June 22
Concertos in the Gardens
An entire evening in magical Sherman Gardens of brilliant solo concertos by Bach, Vivaldi and others, plus Telemann’s Triple Concerto in E Major for flute, oboe d’amore and viola d’amore. More Information
Wednesday June 22, 8:00 PM
Sherman Library and Gardens, Corona del Mar
Tickets: $50
June 24
The Joy of the Dance
Elizabeth Blumenstock and friends perform lively dances from all over 17th-century Europe, including traditional medleys from the British Isles, and evocative Spanish numbers. A Friday night like no other! More Information
Friday June 24, 8:00 PM
St Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, Corona del Mar
Tickets: $40
June 26
Festival Finale: A Handel Gala
A celebratory afternoon of virtuoso arias, duets, dances and an overture from three of Handel’s finest operas: Ariodante, Giulio Cesare and Rodelinda. Soloists Josefien Stoppelenburg, soprano, and Nicholas Burns, countertenor, join the Festival Orchestra led by Elizabeth Blumenstock. More Information