San Diego Early Music Society

Phone 619 291 8246
Email sdems@sdems.org
Website https://sdems.org/

The San Diego Early Music Society is a non-profit organization founded to showcase the musical treasures of the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, as performed on period instruments and in accordance with historical practice. The Society was established in 1981 and has presented concerts in churches, small halls, museums, and homes—settings for which the music was composed.

Artists internationally renowned for their performances and recordings are presented in concert each season. World-class vocal and instrumental soloists, ensembles, and chamber orchestras perform an exciting repertoire from various periods and countries.

Events from this organizer

Today

  • Jory Vinikour

    All Souls’ Episcopal Church 1475 Catalina Blvd, San Diego

    Jory Vinikour Scarlatti Sonatas Renowned harpsichordist Jory Vinikour returns to San Diego, this time in a solo recital showcasing several Scarlatti sonatas. Now in its third year, our Solo Series expands to All Souls’ Episcopal Church, whose exceptional acoustics will perfectly complement … Read More

    $30

  • Hopkinson Smith

    St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego

    Hopkinson Smith Seven Passionate Pavans: Music of John Dowland Lute legend and “supreme poet of the lute” (Gramophone) Hopkinson Smith returns for his third appearance, and we are deeply honored to present this recital. His unique program—a tribute to John … Read More

    $30

  • Concerto Koln

    St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church 743 Prospect Street, La Jolla

    Concerto Koln Shunske Sato, violin and direction Max Volbers, recorder A Musical Geography: Telemann, Bach, Sammartini, Handel and Vivaldi  In the long history of the San Diego Early Music Society, Concerto Köln holds a very special place. Not only have they become … Read More

    $30 – $60

  • Gli Incogniti

    St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church 743 Prospect Street, La Jolla

    Gli Incogniti Amandine Beyer, violin and direction False Consonances of Melancholy: Music by Matteis and Purcell In a season full of audience favorites, this is the debut we’ve long anticipated. Violinist extraordinaire Amandine Beyer and her ensemble Gli Incogniti—hailed across Europe and Asia—have … Read More

    $30 – $60

  • Benjamin Alard

    All Souls’ Episcopal Church 1475 Catalina Blvd, San Diego

    Benjamin Alard, harpsichord Toccatas and Concertos I: Harpsichord music by J. S. Bach To conclude our thrilling Solo Series, celebrated harpsichordist and organist Benjamin Alard returns for an artist residency at All Souls, featuring two recitals over two days. Highlights … Read More

    $30

  • Benjamin Alard

    All Souls’ Episcopal Church 1475 Catalina Blvd, San Diego

    Benjamin Alard, organ Toccatas and Concertos II: Organ music by J.S. Bach To conclude our thrilling Solo Series, celebrated harpsichordist and organist Benjamin Alard returns for an artist residency at All Souls’, featuring two recitals over two days. Highlights include the Italian Concerto on … Read More

    $30