The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music has returned to Santa Cruz for its 64th season, bringing two weeks of new orchestral works, world premieres and internationally acclaimed artists. The festival kicked off July 26 and runs through through Aug. 9. Centered on the theme “We the Dreamers,” this year’s festival explores the evolving story of America through music, with more than 20 living composers, four world premieres, eight West Coast premieres and two U.S. premieres performed by the Festival Orchestra under Music Director Cristian Măcelaru.
The festival offers audiences a rare opportunity to witness the creative process firsthand. During open rehearsals, composers work alongside musicians to refine their pieces in real time, giving listeners an inside look at how contemporary music is shaped before it reaches the concert stage.
Find more information about the festival at https://cabrillomusic.org/
