Observe first-hand the four Virginia Best Adams Master Class Fellows as they prepare for their showcase performance on July 27. The participants will be guided and coached by VBA Director David Gordon and the 2013 Bach Festival vocal soloists.
Teacher: David Gordon
Soloist: TBD
Keyboardist: Michael Beattie
J.S. Bach, Sonatas for Violin and Harpsichord, BWV 1016 and 1019
Georg Philipp Telemann, Sonata for Solo Violin
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Observe first-hand the four Virginia Best Adams Master Class Fellows as they prepare for their showcase performance on July 27. The participants will be guided and coached by VBA Director David Gordon and the 2013 Bach Festival vocal soloists.
Teacher: David Gordon
Soloist: TBD
Keyboardist: Michael Beattie
The Carmel Bach Festival’s Gala C’est Magnifique on Friday July 12th at
Carmel Valley Ranch is the prelude to the Festival’s opening night. This year
we celebrate our beloved Festival Dramaturge David Gordon and honor his
25th anniversary with the Festival. The evening will also feature live
performances mandolinists Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg who wowed
our audiences in 2012. Carmel Valley Ranch’s award-winning Executive Chef Tim Wood will
create a dinner featuring local, sustainable ingredients and true farm-to-table cooking accented
by fine wines. The festivities will also include a live auction offering many once-in-a-lifetime experiences
such as lunch at Hearst Ranch followed by a private tour and cocktail reception at Hearst Castle.
Last year the funds raised enabled the Festival to expand our reach on
stage and in our local communities. This year, with your help,
we hope to build on that success. We have expanded our pricing to include
individual gala tickets and gala benefactor tickets. Individual tickets are
$275 each or purchase a gala table (10 individuals) for $2,750.
You may also wish to become a gala benefactor. Levels are:
CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES TICKET: $500 per Individual
Benefits for this level include:
•Preferred seating
•Priority bidder check-out
•Recognition on Gala materials including invitation, program, website details page, and signage
ARC DE TRIOMPHE TICKET: $1,000 per Individual
Benefits for this level include:
•Preferred seating
•Priority bidder check-out
•Prominent recognition on Gala materials including invitation, program, website details page, and signage
•1 ticket to 2013 Best of Fest on 7/27
EIFFEL TOWER TABLE: $5,000 Reserved Table That Seats up to Ten Individuals
Benefits for this level include:
•Preferred table placement
•Exclusive wines served to you and your guests at dinner
•Priority bidder check-out
•2 tickets to 2013 Opening Night on 7/13/13 & Best of Fest on 7/27
•Top-tier recognition on Gala materials including invitation, program, website details page, and signage
•Autographed copy of David Gordon’s biography on Festival co-founders Dene Denny & Hazel Watrous
** This event is eligible for the ‘Pick 5’ package price. Please call the Box
Office during ticketing hours (10AM to 4PM Monday through Friday) for
more information. **
Observe first-hand the four Virginia Best Adams Master Class Fellows as they prepare for their showcase performance on July 27. The participants will be guided and coached by VBA Director David Gordon and the 2013 Bach Festival vocal soloists.
Teacher: David Gordon
Soloist: TBD
Keyboardist: Michael Beattie
J.S. Bach, O du angenehmes Paar from Cantata BWV 197
Es ist vollbracht from Cantata BWV 159
George Frederic Handel, Trio Sonata in G Minor, Op. 2, No. 5
J.S. Bach, Cantata Ich habe genug, BWV 82
** This event is eligible for the ‘Pick 5’ package price. Please call the Box
Office during ticketing hours (10AM to 4PM Monday through Friday) for
more information. **
Observe first-hand the four Virginia Best Adams Master Class Fellows as they prepare for their showcase performance on July 27. The participants will be guided and coached by VBA Director David Gordon and the 2013 Bach Festival vocal soloists.
Teacher: David Gordon
Soloist: TBD
Keyboardist: Michael Beattie
Fernando Sor, Introduction and Funeral March from Fantasie élégiaque
Mauro Giuliani, Maestoso from Op. 25
Franz Schubert, Six Waltzes from D. 365
Robert Schumann, Abendlied from Op. 85
Julian Aracas, Introduction, Tango and Danza Americana
Sebastian Iradier, La Paloma
Manuel de Falla, Tombeau pour Debussy - Homanaje
Astor Piazzola, L’histoire du Tango
Brodel, Café, Night Club
** This event is eligible for the ‘Pick 5’ package price. Please call the Box
Office during ticketing hours (10AM to 4PM Monday through Friday) for
more information. **
Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet, Op. 18, No. 1
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Office during ticketing hours (10AM to 4PM Monday through Friday) for
more information. **
J.C. Bach, Symphonie Concertante for Two Flutes, Two Violins and Cello in D Major
Chevalier de Saint-Georges (le Mozart Noir), Violin Concerto, Op. Posthumous
François Devienne, Flute Concerto
François Joseph Gossec, Symphony in D Major, "Pastorella"
Franz Josef Haydn, Symphony No. 85 in B-flat Major, "La Reine”
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Office during ticketing hours (10AM to 4PM Monday through Friday) for
more information. **
** This event is eligible for the ‘Pick 5’ package price. Please call the Box
Office during ticketing hours (10AM to 4PM Monday through Friday) for
more information. **
Observe first-hand the four Virginia Best Adams Master Class Fellows as they prepare for their showcase performance on July 27. The participants will be guided and coached by VBA Director David Gordon and the 2013 Bach Festival vocal soloists.
Teacher: David Gordon
Soloist: TBD
Keyboardist: Michael Beattie
J.S. Bach, O du angenehmes Paar from Cantata BWV 197
Es ist vollbracht from Cantata BWV 159
George Frederic Handel, Trio Sonata in G Minor, Op. 2, No. 5
J.S. Bach, Cantata Ich habe genug, BWV 82
** This event is eligible for the ‘Pick 5’ package price. Please call the Box
Office during ticketing hours (10AM to 4PM Monday through Friday) for
more information. **
Maurice Ravel, Cinq mélodies populaires Grecques (Arr. Salzedo)
Camille Saint-Saëns, Romance, Op. 34
Maurice Ravel, Introduction and Allegro
Gabriel Fauré, La bonne chanson
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Observe first-hand the four Virginia Best Adams Master Class Fellows as they prepare for their showcase performance on July 27. The participants will be guided and coached by VBA Director David Gordon and the 2013 Bach Festival vocal soloists.
Teacher: Andrew Megill
Soloist: TBD
Keyboardist: Michael Beattie
Fernando Sor, Introduction and Funeral March from Fantasie élégiaque
Mauro Giuliani, Maestoso from Op. 25
Franz Schubert, Six Waltzes from D. 365
Robert Schumann, Abendlied from Op. 85
Julian Aracas, Introduction, Tango and Danza Americana
Sebastian Iradier, La Paloma
Manuel de Falla, Tombeau pour Debussy - Homanaje
Astor Piazzola, L’histoire du Tango
Brodel, Café, Night Club
** This event is eligible for the ‘Pick 5’ package price. Please call the Box
Office during ticketing hours (10AM to 4PM Monday through Friday) for
more information. **
Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet, Op. 18, No. 1
** This event is eligible for the ‘Pick 5’ package price. Please call the Box
Office during ticketing hours (10AM to 4PM Monday through Friday) for
more information. **