“Musicians and venues combine to produce the perfect tribute to the 17th and 18th centuries.” 

— AAA Westways magazine, 2019  

 “…because Blumenstock has been playing and performing within the Baroque music world for 35 years, she is able to draw on an impressive roster of top musician friends to come to Corona del Mar…”

— Newport Beach Independent, 2019

“Blumenstock, equal parts friendly and scholarly, is a celebrated Baroque violinist, much in demand.”

— Orange County Register

“Lively pre-concert brass music enjoyed al fresco and ‘wine and waters’ receptions for mixing with the musicians after each concert create a memorable experience.”

— Newport Beach Independent

“The 35th annual Baroque Music Festival, Corona del Mar, opened… with the kind of program others would do well to imitate.” 

— Orange County Register

“Congratulations to an ambitious, enterprising and eloquent festival!”

— KINOCaviar.com

“In our concert halls… Baroque Music is much less frequently encountered. That’s just one reason that the Baroque Music Festival, Corona del Mar, is such a valuable component of Orange County’s musical life.”

— Orange County Register

“A delightful opening day of Bach, Handel and others shows why the annual Corona del Mar series has become a key cultural event for Orange County.”

— Los Angeles Times

“Violinist and artistic director Elizabeth Blumenstock led the period-instrument festival orchestra with her usual verve and intelligence. The result was merry, bright and serene, as well as taut.”

— Orange County Register

“Vocal virtues impressed all afternoon. Soloists proved to be both powerful and modest. The Festival Singers sang with fervor and unity. Nothing went overboard, nothing went underplayed. The result: a thoroughly satisfying afternoon of Baroque splendor.”

— Orange County Register

“…strong musicians, cozy venues, a savvy mix of familiar and obscure works. The Festival seems to be growing stronger, more compelling, [and] more lively.”

— Orange County Register

“Long live the Baroque Music Festival, Corona del Mar.”

— Orange County Register