Baroque Music Festival Winter Musicale Gala

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

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
6:00 PM – Fundraising Dinner in the Fellowship Hall

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.