BMF CdM 2026: Recital—A Cöthen Chamber · Bach Sonatas

The 46th Baroque Music Festival, Corona del Mar, “Bright Cecilia: The Power of Harmony” continues with masterly Bach sonatas featuring the violin and harpsichord as soloistic partners. Plus, solo keyboard works by the notable Bach forerunner Johann Caspar Kerll (1627-1693)—who was widely admired by his contemporaries as an excellent organist and composer—performed on harpsichord and on the beautifully restored St. Michael’s pipe organ. In the excellent acoustics of St. Michael and All Angels Church—the Festival’s “small church” home since the beginning of the Festival.

J.S. Bach (1685-1750): Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord in A Major, No. 2, BWV 1015
J.C. Kerll (1627-1693): Suite for solo harpsichord in A Major
Allemande–Partita · Courante–Partita · Sarabande–Partita
J.S. Bach: Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord in C Minor, No. 4, BWV 1017
~intermission~
G.P. Telemann (1681-1767): Fantasia No. 9 in B Minor, TWV 40:22
J.C. Kerll: Toccata sesta for organ
J.C. Kerll: Capriccio sopra il Cucu for organ
J.S. Bach: Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord in G Major, No. 6, BWV 1019

Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin
Matthew Dirst, harpsichord and organ

Followed by a complimentary wine & waters reception for all ticket holders,  in Michael's Room, 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: $50

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$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 (aged 12-29) may bring an adult for the same $10 rush price - proof of NMUSD/SCC 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

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