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July 25, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – The Baroque & Classical Academy (BCA), under the direction of violinist Edwin Huizinga, selects four outstanding string musicians to participate in a series of free public masterclasses in style and interpretation. The special Showcase Concert requires a ticket. . . . Join the Carmel Bach Festival for its 88th season—Dialogues—running July 12-26, 2025. Musicians will explore musical […]

July 25, 2025 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Works from Jessie Montgomery, Reza Vali, Idin Samimi Mofakhan, and J.S. Bach   Works for Violin, Cello, Viola, and Percussion This program blends contemporary and traditional voices to reflect on turmoil and hope- featuring compositions from Iran, Israel, and the United States. From Kol Nidrei’s heartfelt prayer to Mirage’s meditative remembrance, the music focuses on […]

July 25, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Works from J.S. Bach   Works for Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Violin, Viola, and Vocal In this powerful program, Bach’s Cantata: Selin ist der Mann (BWV 57) and Cantata: Erfeut euch, ihr Herzen (BWV 66) explore the emotional extremes of fear and hope. Through rich harmonies and intricate vocal lines, these cantatas take the audience on a journey through human […]

July 25, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – The VMMF Apprentices are much more than “students”. Although some are pursuing graduate or undergraduate degrees, others have already begun their professional careers. What they share is extraordinary promise and eagerness to expand their horizons and hone their interpretive skills. They are accomplished artists who come to the Festival for the unique opportunity to be […]

July 25, 2025 @ 6:45 pm – 7:05 pm – Enjoy pre-concert music performed by the Festival’s Tower Brass on the Sunset Center Terrace before the evening’s Main Concert. Program GIROLOMO FANTINI Imperial Intrada Rota & Seconda JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH The Art of Fugue 11. Contrapunctus 11 a 4 MANUEL PENELLA El Gato Montes (Paso Doble Torero) JOHANN CHRISTOPH PEZEL Dance Suite . . . Join […]