The Baroque Music Festival, Corona del Mar, invites you to immerse yourself in the powerful impact of harmonic expression with this year’s Festival theme, Bright Cecilia: The Power of Harmony. Through programs expertly curated and led by artistic director-violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock—and inspired by the patron saint of music, Saint Cecilia—featured soloists and the Festival Orchestra and Chorus bring the community professional, historically-informed interpretations in five concerts over eight days on the beautiful Southern California riviera.
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After her stunning Vivaldi The Four Seasons at the Festival in 2025, another rare SoCal opportunity to hear Elizabeth Blumenstock (and her 1660 Guarneri Baroque violin) as concerto soloist—this year in one of Leclair’s Vivaldi-inspired violin concertos. Plus, Rebel’s groundbreaking Les Élémens; and suites de ballet from operas by Marais and Rameau.
Jean-Féry Rebel (1666-1747): Les Élémens
Marin Marais (1656-1728): Incidental Music from Alcyone
~intermission~
Jean-Marie Leclair (1697-1764): Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 7, No. 5
Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764): Suite de ballets
Selections from Les Boréades, Naïs, La Guirlande and Les Indes Galantes
Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin & director
Festival Orchestra
Followed by a complimentary wine & waters reception for all ticket holders, on the patio with the musicians.
