Experience a memorable musical journey to La Serenissima—the Baroque Venice of Antonio Vivaldi. Director-violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock, international soloists, and the Festival Orchestra and Chorus, bring you vibrant interpretations of The Four Seasons in its 300th anniversary year of publication, Vivaldi’s choral delight Gloria, and more.
The June 2025 Festival—La Serenissima: Vivaldi for All Seasons—will be dedicated to the Festival’s founding artistic director Dr. Burton Karson (November 1934-March 2025) in memoriam. To learn more about Burton and his lasting legacy from the early years of the Festival, please visit: https://bmf-cdm.org/burton-karson/
CONCERTS
June 23 · Joys Celestial — Baroque Trumpet, Soprano & Organ Favorites
June 25 · A ‘Windy’ Night in the Gardens — Vivaldi and Telemann wind chamber music at Sherman Gardens
June 27 · Classical Quartets & The Cellist’s Voice — Boccherini, Haydn and Mozart string quartets at Sherman Gardens
June 29 · Festival Finale: Vivaldi’s Gloria
The performers:
SEE INDIVIDUAL CONCERT LISTINGS OR CLICK THE TITLES ABOVE FOR FULL PROGRAM DETAILS
- Single tickets from $45 (plus $5.00 fee per ticket order)
- 5-concert subscription includes premium concert seating and post-Finale dinner
- Complimentary wine & waters receptions for all ticket holders
- FOR STUDENTS: rush tickets $10 PLUS attend dress rehearsals (free) for a behind-the-scenes experience! Age 12 to 29, full time student card and photo ID required, cash only, subject to space availability, registration required to attend rehearsals. NMUSD students – bring an adult to the concerts for the same $10 rush price. Proof of NMUSD enrollment is required. Email students@bmf-cdm.org for details and to register for rehearsal attendance.
