Cabrillo Festival Returns to Live Concerts, July-August, 2022

SANTA CRUZ, CA — March 14, 2022 — The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, America’s longest running festival of new orchestral music, celebrates its 60th Anniversary season with a return to a live, in-person concert season after two years of virtual orchestra and multi-disciplinary explorations. The Festival’s 60th anniversary season runs July 24 – August 7, 2022, with a program of timely, topical, and thought-provoking new works.

Led by 2020 Grammy Award-winning Music Director and Conductor Cristian Măcelaru, the Cabrillo Festival is all about “music of our time, for our time.” The Festival is proud to offer composers a haven to present contemporary music that speaks to the world around us, bringing together a community of diverse artists and audiences to experience the creative process together. While this year’s Festival reflects on the deep divisions in our nation and environmental threats, it is also infused with hope for change, transformation, and peace. The 60th anniversary season includes works by twelve American composers–nine of whom will be in residence, a stunning roster of soloists, three world premiere commissions, and seven West Coast premieres.

“Our hearts are full of joy, anticipation, and optimism to return to making incredible music together again in Santa Cruz, and to finally reuniting with Festival audiences.” — Music Director Cristi Măcelaru.

“This season is a long-awaited return to the stage,” explains Ellen Primack, Cabrillo Festival Executive Director. “The past two years have strengthened our sense of purpose, and connection to our community and to our mission. It will be an epic homecoming and a 60th anniversary celebration to remember.”

Composers, Guest Artists, Schedule, Orchestral Premieres, Commemorating Works, Open Rehearsals, Meet the Composers, etc. … more here (2022 Season Announcement) ➭

SEASON OVERVIEW • JULY 24 – AUGUST 7 • SANTA CRUZ, CA ➭