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Emi Ferguson
Sunday, August 16, 2026 • 3 PM

La Jolla Music Society

The Complete Brandenburgs: Part II

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

A festival within the festival.

Bach’s exhilarating Brandenburg Concertos—bursting with color, virtuosity, and fearless invention—take center stage across two vibrant programs that celebrate the joy of collaboration. Alongside these Baroque landmarks, music by our Composer-in-Residence Paul Wiancko and our Ensemble-in-Residence Imani Winds brings fresh energy to the conversation, proving that the spirit of innovation Bach embodied is still very much alive.

REPERTOIRE

J.S. BACH
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046
J.S. BACH
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047
SHAWN OKPEBHOLO
Selections from Rise
TAYLOR
I Wish I Knew How It Feels to be Free (arr. Dover)
J.S. BACH
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049

ARTISTS

DOUG BALLIETT
bass

DAVID BELKOVSKI
harpischord

CLAIRE BRAZEAU
oboe

MARK DOVER
clarinet

MONICA ELLIS
bassoon

EMI FERGUSON
flute

BRANDON PATRICK GEORGE
flute

MEKHI GLADDEN
oboe

COLEMAN ITZKOFF
cello

ELA KODŽAS
violin

DANIEL McCARTHY
viola

KEVIN NEWTON
horn

AISSLINN NOSKY
violin

BRANDON RIDENOUR
trumpet

EDSON SCHEID
violin

SARAH SKUSTER
oboe

KAYLET TORREZ
horn

*Program, artists, and timing subject to change.