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  • Tafelmusik and Rachel Podger

    Tafelmusik

    St. James by-the-Sea 743 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA, United States
    Main Series

    The legendary Canadian baroque orchestra Tafelmusik is no stranger to San Diego audiences. But when it joins forces with “the unsurpassed British glory of the baroque violin” (The Times), Rachel Podger—serving as both soloist and conductor—it promises an unforgettable evening. Their Brilliant Baroque program includes suites and concertos by Lully, Telemann, Handel, and the reconstructed violin concerto BWV 1056R by J. S. Bach.

    $30 – $60

  • Corina Marti & Michal Gondko

    St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, United States
    Solo Series

    After their superb San Diego debut with La Morra, we are delighted to welcome back harpsichordist Corina Marti and lutenist Michal Gondko in an intriguing recital of rare sixteenth-century Polish music. A perfect start to our Solo Series this season.

    $30

  • The Gesualdo Six

    St. James by-the-Sea 743 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA, United States
    Main Series

    They made a brilliant debut in our series five years ago, and we could not wait any longer to welcome them back. The Gesualdo Six will present a selection of Renaissance motets and chansons from the French court, by composers such as Josquin des Prez, Antoine Brumel, Johannes Ockeghem, and Jean L’Héritier, focusing on European queens including Anne of Brittany, Margaret of Austria, Anne Boleyn, and Mary Tudor.

    $30 – $60

  • Modern Medieval Workshop & Concert

    Outreach

    Two-day event PERFORMANCE: Wednesday, February 11, Time TBA WORKSHOP: Thursday, February 12, Time TBA Workshop: Singing Hildegard: From the Page to the Stage A lecture/workshop that, via Hildegard, focuses on the challenges of finding and performing medieval music. We will look at the manuscripts, examine Hildegard’s compositional style, and discuss differing ways of interpreting the...

    Free

  • Jory Vinikour

    All Souls' Episcopal Church 1475 Catalina Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States
    Solo Series

    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 Vinikour’s "dazzling playing" (Washington Classical Review).

    $30

  • Hopkinson Smith

    St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, United States
    Solo Series

    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 Dowland on the 400th anniversary of his death—features solo lute elaborations of Dowland’s Seven Passionate Pavans.

    $30

  • Concerto Koln

    St. James by-the-Sea 743 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA, United States
    Main Series

    In the long history of the San Diego Early Music Society, Concerto Köln holds a very special place. Not only have they become dear friends, but they are also a consistent audience favorite. For their sixth appearance, they will share the stage with star violinist Shunske Sato and virtuoso recorder player Max Volbers in another thrilling program of baroque gems by Telemann, Vivaldi, Handel, Sammartini, and the reconstructed violin concerto BWV 1052R by J. S. Bach.

    $30 – $60

  • SD Early Music Sing-Along

    First United Methodist Church 2111 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, California, United States
    Outreach

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    Free

  • Gli Incogniti

    St. James by-the-Sea 743 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA, United States
    Main Series

    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 been rarer guests in the United States. Their program explores the “bewitching and endlessly inventive” (Gramophone) music of Nicola Matteis, as well as works by Henry Purcell. The performance promises to be “rich in spontaneity and a sense of exploration, wonderfully addictive” (Gramophone).

    $30 – $60

  • Benjamin Alard, harpsichord

    All Souls' Episcopal Church 1475 Catalina Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States
    Solo Series

    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 harpsichord on Friday evening and the iconic Toccata and Fugue in D minor on the organ on Sunday. Don’t miss these two evenings of “superbly and sympathetically played” (San Diego Union-Tribune) music.

    $30

  • Benjamin Alard, organ

    All Souls' Episcopal Church 1475 Catalina Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States
    Solo Series

    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 harpsichord on Friday evening and the iconic Toccata and Fugue in D minor on the organ on Sunday. Don’t miss these two evenings of “superbly and sympathetically played” (San Diego Union-Tribune) music.

    $30

  • Philippe Jaroussky

    St. James by-the-Sea 743 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA, United States
    Main Series

    As a fitting conclusion to our season, we are thrilled to welcome back star countertenor Philippe Jaroussky and his Artaserse ensemble. Their electrifying appearance four years ago remains vivid in our memory. This return promises equally breathtaking artistry, with a program of cantatas by Alessandro Scarlatti, Baldassare Galuppi, Nicola Porpora, and Antonio Vivaldi (“Cessate, mai cessate!”), as well as concertos by Durante and Vivaldi.

    $30 – $60