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Tickets On Sale for Baroque Music Festival ’ s Celebration of J . S . Bach June 18-25
By Christopher Trela | NB Indy
The Baroque Music Festival in Corona del Mar , Newport Beach ’ s only resident professional classical music performing organization , is going “ Bach to the Future ” this summer when the organization returns with its 43rd season .
From June 18 through June 25 , Baroque Music Festival presents a Bach-Fest officially dubbed “ A Bach Kaleidoscope : The Master from Many Angles ,” celebrating the interpretation , inspiration , and transcendence of the music of composer J . S . Bach .
A broad selection of music by the Baroque master is the festival ’ s focus . Specialist professionals will perform five Baroque music concerts over eight days at venues in Corona del Mar and Newport Beach .
Renowned Baroque violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock curated the concerts and leads all but one of the festival ’ s performances .
Blumenstock performs regularly around the world with the exquisite 17th-century Guarneri violin on generous loan to her from the Philharmonia Baroque Period Instrument Trust . In addition to her artistic directorship of the Baroque Music Festival ( since 2011 ), she serves as concertmaster across the nation , and in Europe , of the finest Baroque ensembles .
“ The Guarneri violin is very much a 17th century style , with a highly arched belly , a carved back , not a flat smooth shaping instrument ,” she said . “ It ’ s very beautiful and possess a generally bright , clear , sweet sound , with a fair resonance , not as much as some , so it ’ s a little dependent on the environment . It ’ s designed to be played in churches .”
Good thing , since many of the Baroque Music Festival concerts take place in local churches .
Blumenstock ’ s selections of Baroque masterpieces for the 2023 Baroque Music Festival includes an array of sacred Bach cantatas ; double , triple , and sextuple concertos by Bach , Vivaldi , and Telemann ; two concerts themed around Bach ’ s imitators , and his “ indestructible ” mastery expressed through wide-ranging arrangements ; and a flute recital , including two of his rarely heard flute sonatas .
This year ’ s 43rd Festival is anchored by two Sunday afternoon concerts at St . Mark Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach featuring the Festival Orchestra . For the opening performance , the ensemble accompanies an array of soloists — all players from its ranks — in concertos for multiple instruments . Bach ’ s first orchestral suite completes the program .
Three evening concerts positioned between the larger-scale Sunday events present chamber ensembles and soloists . Monday evening ’ s Bach Flute Recital makes use of the excel-
South Coast Brass performs at Sherman Gardens as part of the Baroque Music Festival / Photo by Stan Sholik
Violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock / photo by Stan Sholik
lent acoustics in the more intimate sanctuary of St . Michael & All Angels Church in Corona del Mar .
Since the inaugural Baroque Music Festival in 1981 , weeknight concerts have been held within the hidden oasis of Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar . This year musicians will gather there on the Wednesday and Friday evenings of Festival week for a pair of chamber concerts taking a lighter angle on Bach ’ s output .
The 43rd summer season will close with Darkness & Light , showcasing some of Bach ’ s most moving vocal music . LA-based soprano soloist Jennifer Ellis Kampani returns , joined by debuting Baroque specialist vocalists from further afield . The Finale orchestra features pairs of viola da gambas and recorders , as well as baroque strings , oboes , bassoon , and harpsichord .
In addition to the ticketed concerts , audiences are invited to enjoy Baroque music performed al fresco by South Coast Brass , beginning 45 minutes before each concert . At all performances , audience members and musicians enjoy mingling for conversation and refreshment at complimentary wine and waters receptions .
Tickets for the 2023 Baroque Music Festival are on sale now .
Subscriptions are $ 325 for all five concerts . Price includes reservable premium seating at each concert and a private post‐concert dinner following the Festival Finale on Sunday , June 25 .
Single Tickets range from $ 45 to $ 55 for individual concerts , for open seating .
Students Go for Baroque rush tickets ( age 12 and above ) are $ 5 on the day of performance only , cash or Venmo only , with Student ID . Please email students @ bmf-cdm . org for further information , and to inquire about group bookings and an open dress rehearsal for students .
Exclusively for NMUSD families : thanks to support from the City of Newport Beach , the adult accompanying any NMUSD student ( s ) is also eligible for the $ 5 rush ticket rate . Proof of enrollment at an NMUSD school is required to receive the discounted rate .
How to purchase : Festival subscriptions , single tickets and full venue and concert information are at bmf-cdm . org or available by calling ( 949 ) 760‐7887 and leaving a message for a callback within 24 hours .
The Baroque Music Festival was founded in 1981 by Dr . Burton Karson , then Professor of Music at CSU Fullerton . The annual season of five June concerts is a high-quality musical experience and an accessible way to discover , or rediscover , the uplifting beauty and joy of Baroque-era music ( written from around 1600 to 1750 ), right in the heart of the local community . Over the past four decades , the Festival has evolved as both an esteemed and popular cultural institution in Orange County .
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new role next month when he will become the 11th Chief of Police in NBPD history . He leads a staff of 233 employees , who serve in five divisions and a variety of specialized units .
Cartwright began his law enforcement career with the Los Angeles Police Department in 1999 and joined the NBPD in 2002 . He has worked in a variety of assignments , including patrol officer , accident investigator , Economic Crimes detective , Crimes Against Persons detective , and Crisis Negotiation Team member .
In 2010 , he promoted to the rank of sergeant and worked as a Patrol sergeant , Field Training Program sergeant , Crisis Negotiation Team supervisor , and Professional Standards Unit sergeant .
In 2014 , he promoted to the rank of lieutenant and served as the Area 4 commander , Area 2 commander , Jail manager , Traffic Services commander , and executive officer to the chief of police .
Prior to being appointed as the Acting Chief of Police , Chief Cartwright served as Deputy Chief of Police , Detective Division Commander . He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice , a Master of Arts degree in organizational management , and is a graduate of several advanced law enforcement training courses .
A veteran of the U . S . Marine Corps , Cartwright serves as the chairman of the board of directors for the Newport Beach 1st Battalion , 1st Marines Foundation , which provides support and relief for service members and their families .