Winter Musicale 2026
A Gala Concert & Fundraising Dinner benefitting the 2026 Festival—Bright Cecilia: The Power of Music
Sunday, March 1, 2026
St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach, CA
5:00 – 6:00 pm Gala Concert
6:00 – 8:00 pm Fundraising Dinner
A sparkling cornucopia of works heralding the 2026 Festival season.
J.S. Bach: Ich bin vergnügt mit meinem Glücke (I am content with my good fortune)—Cantata for soprano, oboe and strings, BWV 84
Leclair: Violin Sonata in A Major, Op.9, No.4
Marcello: Oboe Concerto in G Minor
D. Scarlatti: Harpsichord Sonata (written for his patron, the Infanta Maria Barbara, later Queen of Spain)
Handel: English Arias for Soprano (selection)
Danielle Reutter-Harrah, soprano
Stephen Hammer, oboe
Elizabeth Blumenstock and Janet Strauss, violins
Andrew McIntosh, viola
Eva Lymenstull, cello
Ian Pritchard, harpsichord
Followed by a catered dinner. Baroque-era-inspired dress and cocktail/formal attire are encouraged, but not required.
Please note the deadline of February 23 to confirm your attendance, for finalization of catering numbers. If you are on our postal mailing list you will receive an invitation in the mail late December.
(To make a stand-alone donation and/or explore our June 2026 sponsorship opportunities please visit the Support page.)
