Sunday, June 22 2025, 4:00 pm
St Mark's Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach
Tickets: $50 - SOLD OUT
A rare opportunity to experience Elizabeth Blumenstock’s interpretation of the seminal concerto set—still radical and inspiring today three centuries since its premiere—performed on her 1660 Guarneri violin, on generous loan to her by the Philharmonia Baroque Period Instrument Trust. Plus, Vivaldi’s only Lute Concerto, with GRAMMY®-award-winning soloist Stephen Stubbs, and lively orchestral pieces featuring the Festival Orchestra led by Blumenstock.
This performance of The Four Seasons is sponsored by Margaret Gates in memory of Larry Gates.
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Sinfonia in B Minor, RV 168
The Four Seasons Le quattro stagioni – Concerto No. 1 in E Major, RV 269 “Spring” (La primavera)
Sinfonia in G Major, RV 149
The Four Seasons – Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, RV 315 “Summer” (L’estate)
-Intermission-
The Four Seasons – Concerto No. 3 in F Major, RV 293 “Autumn” (L’autunno)
Concerto for Lute and Strings in D Major, RV 93
The Four Seasons – Concerto No. 4 in F Minor, RV 297 “Winter” (L’inverno)
Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin
Stephen Stubbs, lute
Festival Orchestra, led by Elizabeth Blumenstock
· Principal cellist Eva Lymenstull’s appearance is sponsored by the Kempler Family.
· Cellist Leif Woodward’s appearance is sponsored by Vina Spiehler in memory of James Woodward (1944-2024).
Followed by a complimentary wine & waters reception for all ticket holders, on the patio with the musicians.
Reception Sponsor: John McHugh & Vanessa Pfeiffer