We look forward to welcoming you to the Carmel Bach Festival performances at our church.
Music of Earth and Elysium: Candlelight Concert
Dates: July 12 & 19
Time: 8:00pm-9:00pm
In memory of Allen Whear. This candlelit string quartet concert explores musical depictions of nature, from sunrise and weather to birdsong and the infinite, with works by Dittersdorf, Fanny Mendelssohn, Angélica Negrón, and Haydn.
Curated by: Patrick Jordan
Tickets & info: https://bachfestival.app.getcuebox.com/o/C0G4RM4K/shows/WDZ2DRMG
July in Paris
Dates: July 13 & 20
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
Step into Paris at the turn of the 18th century, when candlelit salons and royal courts were filled with elegant, expressive music. Works by Francois Couperin and Jean-Féry Rebel capture the refined beauty, rich harmonies, and vivid character of the French Baroque, offering a glimpse into the sound world of the city alive with new musical ideas.
Tickets & info: https://bachfestival.app.getcuebox.com/o/C0G4RM4K/shows/C2XPX0H8
Roaring ’20s
Dates: July 14 & 21
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
The 1920s marked a decade of bold reinvention as composers responded to a rapidly changing world with wit, clarity, and new musical languages. Works by Poulenc, Maringů, and Stravinsky capture the energy of the era)–from Parisian surrealism and jazz-inflected dance to the crisp lines of neoclassicism–revealing three distinct choices shaped by the same moment in history.
Tickets & info: https://bachfestival.app.getcuebox.com/o/C0G4RM4K/shows/CDZ6490J
Bach Cantatas
Dates: July 17 & 24
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
Bach Cantatas features two expressive works by J. S. Bach: BWV7 and BWV 187. Rich in theological depth and musical invention, these cantatas showcase Bach’s gift for illuminating text through vibrant choral writing and nuanced instrumental color.
Tickets & info: https://bachfestival.app.getcuebox.com/o/C0G4RM4K/shows/1857HQTT
