Does the Carmel Bach Festival have an intermission?
The St. John Passion performances will include an intermission. The Carmel Bach Festival (CBF) began in 1935 as a four-day series of concerts at the Sunset School Auditorium and the Carmel Mission Basilica. Over the years, it grew to a two-week celebration of concerts, recitals, master classes, lectures, and open rehearsals in July.
What to expect at the Carmel Music Festival?
Join us for the full Festival experience with the Orchestra, Chorale, Chorus, and vocal soloists in concerts at the Sunset Theater, the Carmel Mission Basilica, and other venues along with pre-concert talks, the Family Concert, Tower Music, chamber music, the Young Artists’ Showcase and more. Tickets go on sale May 1!
What is Bach’s “Bach Double”?
The centerpiece of the program is Bach’s beautiful Concerto for Two Violins, performed by Hanson and Cynthia Roberts, principal 2 nd violin and one of America’s leading period instrument violinists. The “Bach Double” is known for a second movement that contains some of the composer’s most beautiful instrumental music.
Where is the Carmel Bach Festival held?
Carmel by the SeaCarmel Bach Festival is in Carmel by the Sea. Pedersen is the first woman to assume this position, and only the sixth artistic director in the Festival's 87-year history.
When did the Carmel Bach Festival begin?
1935The Carmel Bach Festival (CBF) began in 1935 as a four-day series of concerts at the Sunset School Auditorium and the Carmel Mission Basilica. Over the years, it grew to a two-week celebration of concerts, recitals, master classes, lectures, and open rehearsals in July.
Where is the Oregon Bach Festival?
EugeneThe Festival will be held in Eugene, with events at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, historic Beall Concert Hall on the University of Oregon campus, and local churches.
Performing Arts
Enjoy a performance at the historic Golden Bough Playhouse, intimate Circle Theatre, famous outdoor Forest Theater, and spectacular 700-seat Sunset Center.
Cultural Events
The Carmel Mission, Carmel Heritage Society and Carmel Public Library Foundation, among others, host a variety of cultural events.
Local Events
Local Carmel-by-the-Sea events are happening all the time with hundreds of shops, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants.
Art Events
From the annual Carmel Art Festival to the monthly Carmel Art Walk — there's an art event that's sure to inspire you.
Retreats
Recharge your body and mind in this premier fitness and mindfulness destination at one of the upcoming Scenic Fitness or Mindful-by-the-Sea Retreats.