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BMF CdM 2026: Parisian Pleasures—French Violin Concerto & Ballet Suites

BMF CdM 2026: Parisian Pleasures—French Violin Concerto & Ballet Suites

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St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

After her stunning Vivaldi The Four Seasons at the Festival in 2025, another rare SoCal opportunity to hear Elizabeth Blumenstock (and her 1660 Guarneri Baroque violin) as concerto soloist—this year in one of Leclair’s Vivaldi-inspired violin concertos. Plus, Rebel's groundbreaking Les Élémens; and suites de ballet from operas by Marais and Rameau.

Join us for the opening concert of Baroque Music Festival, Corona del Mar 2026—Bright Cecilia: The Power of Harmony

Jean-Féry Rebel (1666-1747): Les Élémens
Marin Marais (1656-1728): Incidental Music from Alcyone
~intermission~
Jean-Marie Leclair (1697-1764): Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 7, No. 5
Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764): Suite de ballets
Selections from Les Boréades, Naïs, La Guirlande and Les Indes Galantes

Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin
Festival Orchestra, led by Elizabeth Blumenstock

Followed by a complimentary wine & waters reception for all ticket holders, on the patio with the musicians.

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Festival Subscription: $350, includes premium, reservable, concert seating for all five concerts and a private catered dinner after the Festival Finale on June 28.

Single Tickets: $55

A $5 processing fee is applied to all advance-purchase ticket orders. Concerts are popular and often sell out, so advanced purchase is advised.

$10 Student Rush Tickets at the door for ages 12-29, valid school and photo ID required. Thanks to our partners NMUSD students and Santiago Canyon College students may bring an adult for the same $10 rush price - proof of enrollment required. PLUS - students may attend dress rehearsals free of charge. Message @baroquemusicfestivalcdm or email students@bmf-cdm.org for details and to register.

Full program details for all Festival concerts, June 21-28: https://bmf-cdm.org/2026-programs

TICKETS: https://bmf-cdm.org/tickets/

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