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GONNA, Contemporary Taiko (US Debut) 2013

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Sunday, July 21, 4:00 PM Tent Concert Hall This exciting contemporary taiko ensemble—celebrating their tenth anniversary by visiting the U.S. for the first time with the help of the Mendocino Sister Cities Association—performs kumi-daiko (multi-drum, multi-players) complemented with the addition of marimbas and western drums. GONNA'S blend of Wadaiko (traditional Japanese drumming and drums) and ...

Bento Supper by the Sea 2013

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Bento (弁当 bentō) is a single-portion takeout or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine, usually in a box-shaped container. Proceeds benefit Otsuchi, Japan (sister city of Fort Bragg), devastated by tsunami.

$40

Ocean That Has No East, No West 2013

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

The Life and Legacy of Toru Takemitsu A Susan Waterfall Production Susan Waterfall’s multi-media production brings to life the artistic world of Japan’s great composer Toru Takemitsu (1930-1996), a seminal figure in modern composition. Takemitsu’s art suggests a fresh language that fuses Eastern and Western creative sensibilities. Days before his death, Takemitsu described a remarkable ...

Rehearsal, Orchestra 2

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Shin-Ichi Fukuda, guitar Sheng, “Fanfare” from China Dreams Takemitsu, To the Edge of Dream Rodrigo, Concierto de Aranjuez Debussy, La Mer

Free

Gloria Cheng 2013

Preston Hall 44867 Main St., Mendocino, CA, United States

Grammy-winning pianist Gloria Cheng, described by the New York Times as “an invaluable new-music advocate,”

Ledford House: The Dinner Party 2013

Ledford House Restaurant 3000 CA-1, Albion, CA, United States

A magical evening of gourmet food, wines and entertainment.

$6 – $100

Rehearsal, Orchestra 2

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Shin-Ichi Fukuda, guitar Sheng, “Fanfare” from China Dreams Takemitsu, To the Edge of Dream Rodrigo, Concierto de Aranjuez Debussy, La Mer

Free

Dror Sinai Doumbek Workshop 2013

Caspar Community Center 15051 Caspar Road, Caspar, CA, United States

Tuesday, July 23 Caspar Community Center “Rhythm is all around us. With rhythm, we shall achieve better communication and understanding among ourselves and all people” — Dror Sinai Celebrate the cultural constants that unite the Middle East; experience the unique power of music to foster accord and emphasize fundamental human characteristics that we all share. ...

$15

Calder Quartet with Gloria Cheng 2013

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Tuesday July 23 8:00 PM Tent Concert Hall Gloria Cheng, piano Benjamin Jacobson, violin Andrew Bulbrook, violin Jonathan Moerschel, viola Eric Byers, cello Called “outstanding” and “superb” by the New York Times, the Calder Quartet defies boundaries through performing a broad range of repertoire at an exceptional level, always striving to channel the true intention ...

Rehearsal, Orchestra 2

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Shin-Ichi Fukuda, guitar Sheng, “Fanfare” from China Dreams Takemitsu, To the Edge of Dream Rodrigo, Concierto de Aranjuez Debussy, La Mer

Free

Middle East Peace Concert, Dror Sinai Trio, Rhythms of Harmony 2013

Caspar Community Center 15051 Caspar Road, Caspar, CA, United States

Dror Sinai Eliyahu Sills Bouchaib Abdelhadi Wednesday July 24 3:00 PM Caspar Community Center Note: The particulars of some events were finalized after the printed program went to press. Consequently the printed program lists an incorrect date and time for this event. "Rhythm is all around us, in everything we see, we touch, we breathe. ...

$20

Festival Orchestra: East and West 2013

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Wednesday July 24, 8:00 PM Tent Concert Hall Shin-Ichi Fukuda, guitar Sheng: Fanfare from China Dreams Takemitsu: To the Edge of Dream Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez Debussy: La Mer Japanese guitar virtuoso Shin-Ichi Fukuda learned the concerto To the Edge of Dream directly from the composer. He will perform this and Rodrigo’s rhythmic and spirited ...

Rehearsal, Orchestra 3 (sans chorus)

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Bruch, Kol Nidré Bernstein, Symphony No. 1, Jeremiah Bernstein, Chichester Psalms Mozart, Ave Verum Corpus Beethoven, Christ on the Mount of Olives, Hallelujah No chorus at this rehearsal.

Free

Piano Series: Jacqueline Schwab 2013

Preston Hall 44867 Main St., Mendocino, CA, United States

Thursday July 25 3:00 PM Preston Hall Schwab plays "gorgeously spare piano" (The Boston Globe) yet "sounds as if she has an orchestra at her fingertips" (Sing Out). She was chosen by Ken Burns to play for numerous public television documentaries, including the Grammy award-winning Civil War and the Emmy award-winning Baseball. iPad/iPhone/Safari Users Click ...

Cherish the Ladies 2013

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Thursday July 25 8:00 PM Tent Concert Hall Cherish the Ladies has become the most successful and sought after Irish-American group in Celtic music. When describing them, the critics say it best. The Boston Globe: "It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn't enjoy what they do.  The Washington Post: "An astonishing array ...

Rehearsal, Orchestra 3

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Bruch, Kol Nidré Bernstein, Symphony No. 1, Jeremiah Bernstein, Chichester Psalms Mozart, Ave Verum Corpus Beethoven, Christ on the Mount of Olives, Hallelujah

Free

Rehearsal, Orchestra 3

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Bruch, Kol Nidré Bernstein, Symphony No. 1, Jeremiah Bernstein, Chichester Psalms Mozart, Ave Verum Corpus Beethoven, Christ on the Mount of Olives, Hallelujah

Free

Emerging Artists Concert 2013

Preston Hall 44867 Main St., Mendocino, CA, United States

Friday, July 26, 4:00pm
Preston Hall

Recital by participants in the Emerging Artists Scholarship Program.

$20

Pedrito Martinez Group 2013

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Friday July 26 8:00 PM Tent Concert Hall The Pedrito Martinez Group is a small band with a huge sound. It has its roots planted firmly in the Afro-Cuban Rumba tradition and in the bata rhythm and vocal chants of the music of Yoruba and Santeria. With the band’s superb musicianship and incredible instrumental, percussion, ...

Rehearsal, Orchestra 3

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Bruch, Kol Nidré Bernstein, Symphony No. 1, Jeremiah Bernstein, Chichester Psalms Mozart, Ave Verum Corpus Beethoven, Christ on the Mount of Olives, Hallelujah

Free

Festival Orchestra and Chorus 2013

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

The Festival Orchestra, Chorus, and soloists join forces for a powerfully inspirational program of music based on traditional biblical themes.

Big Time in Little River 2013

Little River home of John and Kathy Danhakl Little River, CA, United States

At the incomparable Little River home of John and Kathy Danhakl. Festival Big Band All-Stars Kathleen Grace, Julian Pollack, Allan Pollack, Ralph Humphrey; Libations, Sensations, Delectables, Treats, and your Festival Family—all in a matchless setting!

$125

MacCallum House Winemaker’s Dinner and Silent Auction with Bink Wines 2014

MacCallum House Restaurant 45020 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA

Thursday April 24, 2014 6:00 PM A benefit for Mendocino Music Festival A delicious gourmet dining experience awaits you at the Festival's annual MacCallum House Winemaker's Dinner, from the kitchen of Executive Chef Alan Kantor, and featuring Bink’s acclaimed artisan wines, handcrafted in small lots of sustainably grown fruit from premier vineyards in the hills of ...

$100

Volunteer Sign-Up Day 2014

Community Center of Mendocino 998 School Street, Mendocino, CA

Join us at Volunteer Sign-Up Day.

Bachfest: Berkeley Preview

Berkeley City Club Members Lounge 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA

An elegant preview of the Mendocino Music Festival's July Bachfest will be presented at the historic Berkeley City Club, an architectural masterpiece by Julia Morgan. Susan Waterfall, Jeremy Cohen, Mindy Rosenfeld, and Burke Schuchmann will perform highlights including the Musical Offering, D Minor Violin Chaconne, the Italian Concerto, and selections from suites and sonatas. No ...

$20

Rehearsal, Orch 1 (7/12)

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States
Free

Rehearsal, Orch 1 (7/12)

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States
Free

Sostenuto: A Celebration of Sustainability 2014

Home of Linda and Fedele Bauccio

Friday, July 11, 2014, 6-9 pm Click to Reserve Now At the spectacular oceanfront home of Linda and Fedele Bauccio. Celebrate music and the sustainable abundance of Mendocino County. Enjoy a sumptuous seasonal buffet presented at stations in the kitchens, at the grill, and throughout the gardens. Prepared and presented in the fantastic indoor and ...

$175

Rehearsal, Orch 1 (7/12)

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States
Free

Festival Orchestra with Stephen Prutsman 2014

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Featured wines at this performanceAudience favorite Stephen Prutsman will play the Mozart Piano Concerto in C minor in the opening Festival concert. “Conga” by Marquez will have you dancing in your seats. Conductor/composer Allan Pollack will present his piece “A Summer Evening at the Boonville Fair,” that musically evokes the many festive aspects of the ...

$12 – $47

Bachfest: Bach and Beer 2014

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Featured wines at this performance J. S. Bach enjoyed life enormously, and this certainly included beer drinking. He was often paid in beer. Find out more interesting and seldom considered facts in a multi-media lecture with historian Bob Winn, noted beer authority Jay R. Brooks, and scholar/pianist Susan Waterfall, covering life in early 18th century Germany, ...

$27

Claire Lynch Band: Taking Bluegrass to New Heights 2014

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Featured wines at this performanceCombining strength and purity of voice, enchanting and subtle song writing, and superb musicianship, the Claire Lynch Band takes bluegrass to new heights. The band is known for its intense sound, as well as for brilliant picking, of course. Claire Lynch was winner of the International Bluegrass Association’s award for Female ...

$12 – $37

Rehearsal, Opera

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States
Free

Bachfest: Bach at the Keyboard 2014

Preston Hall 44867 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Pianists Susan Waterfall and Carolyn Steinbuck will consider Bach’s role as father and teacher, and will explore the international influences on his music. The concert consists of the Two-Part Inventions, the Italian Concerto, the C minor Partita, and the 6-Voiced Ricercare from the “Musical Offering.” iPad/iPhone/Safari Users Click for Ticketing

$27

Juncal Street: Homage to the Flamenco Tradition 2014

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Featured wines at this performanceSix incredible artists, all virtuosi of their art forms, draw global inspiration from contemporary art and dance. Three-time Isadora Duncan nominees for Most Outstanding Music, Ensemble, and Individual Performance, they constitute a multicultural medley of Gypsy, French, and Spanish origins. Award-winning dancers Michael Gutierrez and Fanny Ara are also featured in ...

$12 – $37

Bachfest: The Unaccompanied Suites 2014

Mendocino Presbyterian Church Sanctuary 44831 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Bach’s keyboard works are often played, but there are not so many opportunities to hear the wonderful suites for other instruments, and even more rare, to hear them in the lovely setting and gorgeous acoustics of the sanctuary of the Mendocino Presbyterian Church. Jeremy Cohen will perform the much-beloved Partita for Violin in D minor, ...

$27

Rehearsal, Opera

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States
Free

A Cappella Fever 2014

Preston Hall 44867 Main St., Mendocino, CA, United States

The Coast is home to several excellent small a cappella groups, all singing for the pure love of it while holding down their day jobs.  Men’s Acafellas, women’s In the Mix, women’s trio River, and SATB Sine Nomine will sing music from four centuries, everything from do-wop, to gospel, to hit tunes from the ‘40s, ...

$27

Bachfest: Musical Offering, and Prutsman Plays Bach 2014

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Susan Waterfall will describe the history and significance of Bach's Musical Offering.  Fascinating canons and the Trio Sonata from that work will be performed by Waterfall, with Jeremy Cohen, violin; Mindy Rosenfeld, flute; Burke Schuchmann, cello. On the second half of the program, the brilliant Bach interpreter Stephen Prutsman will play and conduct the Festival Chamber ...

$12 – $37

Rehearsal, Opera Dress

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States
Free

Piano Series: Robert Schwartz 2014

Preston Hall 44867 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Pianist Robert Schwartz is returning to the Festival to play Mozart Sonata in Bb Major K. 570, Mendelssohn Songs Without Words (Selected) and Brahms Sonata in F Minor Op. 5. Schwartz is an active performer and teacher, with international credits.  He is often soloist with the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra and Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra and ...

$27

April Verch Band: Extravagant Step-Dancing Style from Canada 2014

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Wines featured at this performance April Verch specializes in the hybrid heritage of her native Ottawa Valley, creating North American roots music with fantastic fiddling, great songwriting, a terrific band, and amazing step-dancing—who could ask for more?  They have been a major hit with Shetland audiences for years and will set your toes to tapping.  ...

$12 – $37

Piano Series: Paul Hersh 2014

Preston Hall 44867 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

The Piano Series regulars always welcome Paul Hersh’s lecture recitals. This season Hersh will bring his son, violinist Stefan Hersh, to explore Beethoven’s last violin and piano sonatas. iPad/iPhone/Safari Users Click for Ticketing

$27

Opera: Don Giovanni 2014

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Featured wines at this performance Mozart’s Don Giovanni is one of the most important operas of all time, and is an audience favorite for good reasons. An extremely dramatic work, full of intrigue, spooky ghosts, beautiful damsels, and revenge, it's based on the fictional legends of the notorious seducer, Don Juan, who carelessly abuses everyone in ...

$12 – $46

Rehearsal, Big Band

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States
Free

Kathleen Grace Band 2014

Preston Hall 44867 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Saturday, July 19, 2014, 3:00 PM Preston Hall A favorite of the Festival as Big Band singer, Kathleen Grace returns with her own band and her own songs that fuse the musical language of jazz, rock and folk with extraordinary storytelling abilities. “Smart, alluring and evocative” (Washington Post), Kathleen Grace has traveled the world sharing ...

$27

Festival Big Band with Kim Nalley: Homage to Aretha Franklin 2014

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Featured wines at this performance The annual Big Band concert will feature vocalist Kim Nalley, former owner of the San Francisco Jazz Club at Pearl’s. She has an amazing 3 ½ octave range and is known for her striking stage presence. She will sing songs made famous by Aretha Franklin, many of which will be ...

$27

Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen 2014

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Featured wines at this performance. Chris Hillman, formerly of the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers, teams up with his buddy Herb Pedersen from the Desert Rose Band to play their own blend of bluegrass, folk, and country music. They have the superb blend and easy interchange that only long-time friends can achieve. They can play nearly ...

$12 – $37

POCO: Encore Concert 2014

Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States

Featured wines at this performance One of the first and longest-lasting country-rock groups, POCO will perform an encore concert on the stage of the Mendocino Music Festival.  Rusty Young has announced the band’s February 2014 retirement from regular touring, but has agreed to do one more performance for the Festival as a result of the ...

$12 – $46

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