Carmel Bach Festival announces its 2026 and 89th summer season.

This article only features classical voice concerts.

First up is Haydn’s “The Seasons” with soloists Clara Rottsolk, Thomas Cooley, and Edward Nelson. They are joined by the Festival Chorale and Orchestra. Greta Pedersen conducts.

Performance Dates: July 11 & 18, 2026

Clara Rottsolk, Reginald Mobley, Thomas Cooley, and Jesse Blumberg present “Bach & Rebel” with the Festival Chorale and Orchestra. Greta Pedersen conducts.

Performance Dates: July 12 & 19, 2026

“Bach at Sunset” stars Clara Rottsolk, Reginald Mobley, Thomas Cooley, and Jesse Blumberg. Andrew Megill conducts the Festival Chorale and Orchestra.

Performance Dates: July 14 & 21, 2026

The Festival Chorale presents “Nature’s Poet.” Andrew Megill conducts.

Performance Dates: July 15 & 22, 2026

Clara Rottsolk performs with the Festival Orchestra under the baton of Grete Pedersen in the final concert.

Performance Dates: July 17 & 24, 2026

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