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Cappella Pratensis

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

Famous for performing directly from historical notation and around a single music stand—as was customary during the Renaissance—Cappella Pratensis returns with a program centered on Dufay’s Missa Aurea for the Annunciation. This exquisite mass will be performed alongside the plainchant propers for the feast of the Annunciation and Marian motets by Dufay’s younger contemporary, Antoine Busnoys. Also featured is a dramatic chanting of the Gospel account of the Annunciation, fully aligned with the theatrical tradition of the Golden Mass.

$30 – $60

Tafelmusik

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

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

The Gesualdo Six

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

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

Concerto Koln

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

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

Gli Incogniti

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

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

Philippe Jaroussky

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

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.

$12