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July 18, 2025 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – 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 themes of friendship, tradition, remembrance, and the challenges of human dialogue.   Program […]

July 18, 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 18, 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 […]

July 18, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Mozart – Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”, Jessie Montgomery – Starburst, and Schumann – Concerto for Cello   Friday night opens with Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst, a vibrant work inspired by the imagery of rapidly shifting constellations. As a living composer whose works will be highlighted throughout the festival’s Chamber Concerts, Montgomery represents the innovative spirit of contemporary music, […]