2027 - Baroque Without Words
Welcome to the 54th year of the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival's "Baroque Without Words". Artistic Director Jörg Reddin returns to California from the Bach Church in Arnstadt Germany with new and exciting programs created especially for this season beginning with our traditional opening fundraiser.
Concert 1 showcases the artistry of Maestro Reddin and baroque trumpeter Dominic Favia performing amid the beauty and wonderful acoustic of Holy Cross Church, followed by a reception to welcome the artists.
Once again, by popular demand, Maestro Reddin's solo organ interpretations will fill the lovely sanctuary of Calvary Episcopal Church with the Three Bs': Bach, Buxteheude and Bruhns.
The always delightful Chamber Music by Candlelight concert features Jörg with the renowned German baroque oboist Marianne Pfau and our own baroque flautist extraordinaire Lars Johannesson, plus performances by The Youth Vocal Competition winners.
Our season ends with one of America's premier baroque ensembles, Musica Pacifica, performing "Dancing in the Isles ": rousing baroque folk and dance music from early England, Ireland, and Scotland: a little something for everyone!
Season Schedule
| Fundraiser program | Saturday | January 23 | 4 pm |
| I. Baroque music for organ and trumpet | Sunday | January 31 | 4 p.m |
| II. Organ Solo Recital | Saturday | February 13 | 7 pm |
| Youth Vocal Music Competition | Saturday | February 20 | 3-6 pm |
| III. Chamber music with candlelight | Saturday | February 27 | 7 pm |
| IV. Musica Pacifica | Saturday | March 13 | 4 pm |
| X. Boomeria TBD | Saturday | July | 1-4 pm |
Tickets are available online, see Tickets page.
Opening Season Fundraiser
Meet our Artistic Director Jörg Reddin as he opens our 54th Season.
- Saturday, January 23rd, 4 pm
- Calvary Episcopal Church
Jörg Reddin Organ Solo Program
I. Baroque music for organ and trumpet
Showcasing the artistry of Maestro Reddin and baroque trumpeter Dominic Favia amid the beauty and wonderful acoustic of Holy Cross Church.
- Sunday, January 31, 4 pm
- Holy Cross Church
Performers:
- Jörg Reddin (organ),
- Dominic Favia (baroque trumpet)
Reception following 6-7 pm
II. Organ Solo Recital
Featuring the Three Bs': Bach, Buxteheude and Bruhns in the lovely sanctuary of Calvary Episcopal Church.
- Saturday, February 13, 7 pm
- Calvary Episcopal Church
Youth Vocal Music Competition
Celebrate our youth outreach and support in action.
- Saturday, February 20th, 3-6 pm
- Trinity Presbyterian Church
III. Chamber Music by Candlelight
Warmth in the winter: Jörg with the renowned German baroque oboist and recording artist Marianne Pfau and our own Lars Johannesson.
- Saturday, February 27th - 7 pm
- Peace United Church of Christ
Performers:
- Jörg Reddin (harpsichord)
- Lars Johannesson (baroque flute)
- Marianne Pfau (baroque oboe) "spirited virtuosity and commanding stylishness” (Los Angeles Times)
Vocal competition prize winners’ award ceremony.
IV. Dancing in the Isles
Rousing Baroque folk and dance music from early England, Ireland, and Scotland. This program includes a little something for everyone!
- Saturday, March 13th, 4pm
- Peace United Church of Christ
Performers:
- Musica Pacifica (violins, recorder, continuo and more) "Some of the finest baroque musicians in America" (American Record Guide) and "among the best in the world" (Alte Musik Aktuell).
