Bright Cecilia: The Power of Harmony · Concert 2: A Cöthen Chamber - Bach Sonatas

Start: Monday, June 22, 2026 7:30PM
End: Monday, June 22, 2026 9:00PM

Corona del Mar's boutique classical music festival brings the community professional, historically-informed interpretations of beautiful baroque music in five concerts over eight days on the Southern California riviera. In this recital, masterly Bach sonatas featuring the violin and harpsichord as soloistic partners. Plus, works by the 17th-century keyboard virtuoso and notable Bach forerunner Johann Caspar Kerll performed on harpsichord and on the beautifully restored St. Michael’s pipe organ. In the excellent acoustics of St. Michael and All Angels Church. J.S. Bach (1685-1750): Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord in A Major, No. 2, BWV 1015 J.C. Kerll (1627-1693): Suite for solo harpsichord in A Major Allemande–Partita · Courante–Partita · Sarabande–Partita J.S. Bach: Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord in C Minor, No. 4, BWV 1017 ~intermission~ G.P. Telemann (1681-1767): Fantasia for Violin without Bass in B Minor, No. 9, TWV 40:22 J.C. Kerll: Toccata sesta for organ J.C. Kerll: Capriccio sopra il Cucu for organ J.S. Bach: Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord in G Major, No. 6, BWV 1019 Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin Matthew Dirst, harpsichord and organ Followed by a wine & waters reception in Michael’s Room with the musicians.