Flutist Emi Ferguson, Ruckus To Bring Bach With A Twist To Soka Performing Arts Center

ALISO VIEJO, CA — Classical music will get an unconventional twist when flutist Emi Ferguson and the baroque ensemble Ruckus make their Orange County debut Saturday, Nov. 21, at Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo.

The concert, titled "Fly the Coop: Bach Sonatas and Preludes," will begin at 8 p.m. at Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, on the Soka University of America campus.

Co-presented by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Soka Performing Arts Center, the performance will reimagine works by Johann Sebastian Bach, combining traditional baroque instruments with elements of funk, folk and contemporary musical styles.

The program features new arrangements of Bach's flute sonatas and keyboard preludes, highlighting Ferguson's flute performances alongside the ensemble's distinctive rhythm section.

Ruckus uses a collection of historical instruments, including baroque guitars, theorbos, cello, viola da gamba, harpsichord and baroque bassoon. The ensemble also incorporates instruments such as the banjo into its arrangements.

The upcoming performance features music from Ferguson and Ruckus' collaborative album, "Fly the Coop," which reached No. 2 on Billboard's Classical Albums chart.

The concert program includes selections from Bach's Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034; Sonata in C major, BWV 1033; and Sonata in E major, BWV 1035.

Tickets range from $40 to $80, including a $5 ticketing fee, depending on seating location.

Students with valid school identification can receive a 15% discount on the base ticket price. The discount is limited to one ticket per student and is available only through the box office.

Free parking is available at Soka University for concert attendees.

Tickets can be purchased online or by contacting the Philharmonic Society box office at 949-553-2422 or Soka Performing Arts Center at 949-480-4278.

For tickets and additional information, visit the Philharmonic Society's official event page or Soka Performing Arts Center's event listing.