The Carmel Bach Festival Young Artist Showcase Recognizes Talented Young Musicians From The Central Coast. We Feature Our Young Artists On The Sunset Center Main Stage, Including Instrumentalists, Pianists, Singers, And Chamber Ensembles. 

Schedule Of Events:

1:00pm - 3:00pm - Baroque & Classical Academy Showcase

The Baroque & Classical Academy (Bca), Under The Direction Of Violinist Edwin Huizinga, Selects Four Outstanding String Musicians To Participate In A Series Of Free Public Masterclasses In Style And Interpretation. The Special Showcase Concert Requires A Ticket.

Location: Carmel Presbyterian Church Junipero St &, Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, Ca 93921

1:30pm - 2:30pm - The Need For Dialogue

Works From Jessie Montgomery, Reza Vali, Idin Samimi Mofakhan, And J.S. Bach
 
Works For Violin, Cello, Viola, And Percussion
This Program Blends Contemporary And Traditional Voices To Reflect On Turmoil And Hope- Featuring Compositions From Iran, Israel, And The United States. From Kol Nidrei’s Heartfelt Prayer To Mirage’s Meditative Remembrance, The Music Focuses On Themes Of Friendship, Tradition, Remembrance, And The Challenges Of Human Dialogue.

Program
Jessie Montgomery Duo For Violin And Cello

Reza Vali Calligraphy No. 5

Traditional Kol Nidrei

Idin Samimi Mofakham Mirage…

Johann Sebastian Bach The Art Of Fugue

8. Contrapunctus 8 A 3

Location: Sunset Center Foyer San Carlos St Between 8th And 10th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, Ca 93923

3:00pm - 4:00pm - Fear & Hope

Works From J.S. Bach
 
Works For Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Violin, Viola, And Vocal
In This Powerful Program, Bach’s Cantata: Selin Ist Der Mann (Bwv 57) And Cantata: Erfeut Euch, Ihr Herzen (Bwv 66) Explore The Emotional Extremes Of Fear And Hope. Through Rich Harmonies And Intricate Vocal Lines, These Cantatas Take The Audience On A Journey Through Human Vulnerability And Resilience, Showcasing Bach’s Ability To Capture The Deepest Aspects Of The Human Experience.

Program
Bach Cantata No. 57, “Selig Ist Der Mann,”

I. Aria: “Selig Ist Der Mann”
Ii. Recitative: “Ach! Dieser Susse Trost”
Iii. Aria: “Ich Wunschte Mir Den Tod”
Iv. Recitative: “Ich Reich Dir Die Hand”
V. Aria: “Ja, Ja, Ich Kann Die Feinde Schlagen”
Vi. Recitative: “In Meinem Schooss Liegt Ruh Und Leben”
Vii. Aria: “Ich Ende Behende Mein Irdisches Leben”
Viii. Chorus: “Richte Dich, Liebste”

Bach The Art Of Fugue

3. Contrapunctus 3

Bach Cantata No. 66, “Erfreut Euch, Ihr Herzen”

I. Chorus: “Erfreut Euch, Ihr Herzen”
Ii. Recitative: “Es Bricht Das Grab Und Damit Unsre Not”
Iii. Aria: “Lasset Dem Hochsten Ein Danklied Erschallen”
Iv. Recitative: “Bei Jesu Leben Freudig Sein”
V. Duet: “Ich Furchte Nicht/Zwar Des Grabes Finsternissen”
Vi. Chorus: “Alleluja! Des Solln Wir Alle Froh Sein”

Location: All Saints' Episcopal Church Dolores St Between 9th And 10th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, Ca 93921

6:45pm - 7:05pm - Tower Music

Enjoy Pre-Concert Music Performed By The Festival’s Tower Brass On The Sunset Center Terrace Before The Evening’s Main Concert.
Program
Girolomo Fantini Imperial Intrada Rota & Seconda

Johann Sebastian Bach The Art Of Fugue

11. Contrapunctus 11 A 4

Manuel Penella El Gato Montes (Paso Doble Torero)

Johann Christoph Pezel Dance Suite

Location: Sunset Center Terrace San Carlos St Between 8th And 10th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, Ca 93923

7:30pm - 9:00pm - Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony

Mozart – Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”, Jessie Montgomery – Starburst, And Schumann – Concerto For Cello
 
Friday Night Opens With Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst, A Vibrant Work Inspired By The Imagery Of Rapidly Shifting Constellations. As A Living Composer Whose Works Will Be Highlighted Throughout The Festival’s Chamber Concerts, Montgomery Represents The Innovative Spirit Of Contemporary Music, Bridging Past And Present.

Schumann’s Introspective Cello Concerto In A Minor, Op. 129 Follows, Offering A Deeply Lyrical Exploration Of Emotion And Dialogue Between Soloist And Orchestra. Composed During A Turbulent Period Of His Life, The Concerto Reveals Schumann’s Ability To Channel Profound Sensitivity And Beauty Into Music, Blurring The Lines Between Virtuosic Display And Heartfelt Expression.

The Program Concludes With Mozart’s Final Symphony No. 41 In C Major, “Jupiter.” The Nickname Reflects The Work’s Majestic Character, Evoking The Commanding Presence Of The Roman God. Its Final Movement Is Particularly Extraordinary, Showcasing Mozart’s Unparalleled Mastery Of Counterpoint In A Triumphant Five-Voice Fugue, Bringing The Evening To An Electrifying Close.

 Program
Montgomery Starburst For String Orchestra

Schumann Concerto For Cello, Op. 129, A Minor

I. Nicht Zu Schnell
Ii. Langsam
Iii. Sehr Lebhaft

Intermission

Mozart Symphony No. 41, K. 551, C Minor, “Jupiter”

I. Allegro Vivace
Ii. Andante Cantabile
Iii. Allegretto
Iv. Molto Allegro

Location: Sunset Center Theater San Carlos St Between 8th And 10th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, Ca 93921

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