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July 14, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Featuring Bach’s organ music in the historic Carmel Mission Basilica Enjoy an afternoon of Bach’s 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.   Program Pièce d’orgue, BWV 572 Contrapunctus I […]

July 14, 2025 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Works from Haydn, Rossini, Rebecca Clarke, Jesse Montgomery, Beethoven, and Mozart   Works for the Cello, Violin, and ViolaHighlighting the playful side of classical music, this concert showcases music full of wit, charm, and lively energy. From timeless elegance to dynamic modernity, each piece brings a unique perspective on the joy and creativity of chamber […]

July 14, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Works for Violin, Cello, Theorbo, Harpsichord, and VocalistEach festival season, we strive to introduce our audience to a new composer through this series. This year, we spotlight Isabella Leonarda, an extraordinary 17th-century composer who defied expectations as a nun to become one of the most prolific female composers of her time. Known for her intricate […]

July 14, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – J.S. Bach – Ricercar a Six, Haydn – Harpsichord Concerto in D major, and Beethoven – Symphony No. 1 in C major   Monday evening’s program offers a rich tapestry of musical voices, presenting works by Bach, Haydn, and Beethoven that explore the art of innovation and transformation. The evening begins with Bach’s Ricercar a 6, a masterpiece […]

July 15, 2025 – July 19, 2025 @ All Day – Blue Hill Bach 2025 Summer Festival – 15th Anniversary SeasonJuly 15–19 • Blue Hill, Maine Blue Hill Bach marks its 15th season with five days of concerts, conversations, and community events celebrating the Baroque. Highlights include Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with live sonnet readings, along with music by Bach, Purcell, and Monteverdi. In addition to evening […]