Baroque Music Festival CdM - Winter Musicale Gala for the 46th Festival: Baroque Miniatures · A Sparkling Musicale!

Winter Musicale Gala Concert musicians, left to right: Ian Pritchard (harpsichord and organ); Addy Sterrett (soprano); Stephen Hammer (oboe); Eva Lymenstull (cello); Janet Strauss (violin); Andrew McIntosh (viola); Elizabeth Blumenstock (violin and Festival Artistic Director)

Please join artistic director Elizabeth Blumenstock and the Festival’s Board of Directors for the 46th Festival Season, Bright Cecilia: The Power of Harmony

Winter Musicale Gala Concert & Banquet · Sunday, March 1, 2026 
Baroque Miniatures · A Sparkling Musicale!
St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach
5:00 PM - Concert in the Sanctuary - concert only tickets now available!
6:00 PM - Fundraising Dinner in the Fellowship Hall (dinner reservations are now closed - to join the wait-list please email zenedwards@bmf-cdm.org)

A one-hour early-evening gala chamber concert featuring Elizabeth Blumenstock, soprano Addy Sterrett, and Baroque-specialist instrumentalists in the prime acoustics of St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach. The program heralds the 46th Festival in June with repertoire from Italy, Spain, England, France and Germany, including Bach’s solo cantata Ich bin vergnügt (I am content) BWV 84; Leclair’s Violin Sonata in A Major Op. 9, No. 4; A. Marcello’s Oboe Concerto in D Minor; and more.

Followed by a sumptuous catered dinner, desserts, fine wines, complete reveal of June Festival sponsorship opportunities, and in-depth exclusive programming previews ahead of the 2026 Festival season. Sparkling or baroque-era-inspired dress and cocktail/formal attire are encouraged, though not required, for this special annual event!

Winter Musicale Gala Reservations: $250 per person of which $125 is a ticket amount and $125 is a minimum donation (tax-deductible) toward the 46th Festival, June 21-28, 2026. NEW: Concert-only Winter Musicale tickets are now available for $75.

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46th Baroque Music Festival, Corona del Mar · June 21-28, 2026 · Bright Cecilia: The Power of Harmony. Five concerts of enriching and transcendent music by Handel, Bach, Vivaldi, Rameau and other Baroque luminaries over eight days, performed by highly-skilled Baroque music professionals in intimate, picturesque venues in Corona del Mar and Newport Beach. Complimentary wine & waters receptions for ticket holders before or after concerts; a Festival Subscription ($350) includes entrance to the post-Finale private dinner. FESTIVAL TICKETS & SUBSCRIPTIONS GO ON SALE Thursday April 2. Join the mailing list for updates.