July 12, 2026 – July 18, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 12:00 pm – The Medieval Renaissance Workshop welcomes singers and instrumentalists of all kinds: all vocal types, strings, winds, brass, and keyboardists playing instruments of the period. To the best of our ability, we will tailor your experience to your skill level and ability so that you will feel both comfortable and challenged. This summer we will explore […]
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July 12, 2026 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm – This candlelit string quartet concert explores musical depictions of nature, from sunrise and weather to birdsong and the infinite, with works by Dittersdorf, Fanny Mendelssohn, Angélica Negrón, and Haydn.
Music of Earth and Elysium – Candlelight Concert Read More »
July 13, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Enjoy a morning of organ music in the historic Carmel Mission Basilica. Performed by Andrew Arthur, the Festival’s Principal Organist and a member of the Artistic Leadership Team, this recital highlights the beauty of Bach’s works as well as works by Heinrich Scheidemann & Georg Böhm.
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July 13, 2026 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – This program features music by John Dowland, one of the most influential composers of the English Renaissance, marking 400 years since his death. Focusing on his celebrated lute songs, the concert explores themes of love, loss, time, and nature that made Dowland famous throughout Europe.
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July 13, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Step into Paris at the turn of the 18th century, when candlelit salons and royal courts were filled with elegant, expressive music. Works by François Couperin and Jean-Féry Rebel capture the refined beauty, rich harmonies, and vivid character of the French Baroque, offering a glimpse into the sound world of the city alive with new […]
