June 16
London Fog, Italian Sunshine
The 2024 Festival opens with sunshine from the south banishing the northern fog—just like the afternoon skies clearing “June Gloom.” Join us for concertos and concerti grossi by J.C. Bach, Corelli, Handel, and Avison (after Scarlatti) - and more. More Information
Sunday June 16, 4:00 PM
St Mark's Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach
Tickets: $50
June 17
Time Stands Still: English Lute Songs
Escape the noise, and enjoy the restorative sounds of soprano and lute in the intimate acoustics of St. Michael and All Angels’ church at our special evening recital of English lute songs. More Information
Monday June 17, 7:30 PM
St Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, Corona del Mar
Tickets: $45
June 19
Nightingales in the Gardens – * SOLD OUT *
The first of our two “Gardens” concerts features the Festival’s very own nightingales (aka Blumenstock, Einem and Diggins) in sweet music for three violins including Pachelbel’s Canon. Plus, solo Bach on the cello, and birdsong-inspired music. More Information
Wednesday June 19, 7:30 PM
Sherman Library and Gardens, Corona del Mar
Tickets: $55 — includes 6:45pm access to the Gardens for complimentary wine & waters
June 21
Galante in the Gardens – * SOLD OUT *
“Friday Gardens” regulars are joined by recorder player Judith Linsenberg for chamber music in the late baroque “galante” style by Telemann and others. Plus, more Bach! More Information
Friday June 21, 7:30 PM
Sherman Library and Gardens, Corona del Mar
Tickets: $55 — includes 6:45pm access to the Gardens for complimentary wine & waters
June 23
Festival Finale: Handel and Purcell Odes
All the Pleasures! The 44th Festival closes with divine choral odes by Handel and Purcell, plus instrumental works by both composers, including incidental music from Purcell’s stage work “Dioclesian.” Followed by wine & waters on the patio, and the Festival Subscribers’ Dinner. More Information