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

Kensington Baroque Chamber Players

Rancho Bernardo Library 17110 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, California, United States

The San Diego Early Music Society is proud to collaborate with the Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library to bring you an evening of Baroque music with the Kensington Baroque...

Free

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

Corina Marti & Michal Gondko

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

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

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

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...

Free

Jory Vinikour

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

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

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

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