6/6/2026 - 6/14/2026
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Festival

Welcome to the 19th biennial Berkeley Festival and Exhibition—or as we like to refer to it, BFX! Founded in 1990 and produced by the San Francisco Early Music Society (SFEMS), the Festival has become one of the world’s largest and most important early music conclaves, deemed “a remarkable institution on the American musical scene” by The New York Times. This summer, enjoy 21 main stage concerts—including two in Palo Alto and San Francisco—as well as special events, a three-day exhibition, community workshops, and dozens of Fringe presentations. There is truly something for everyone! From Boethius and Bach to gamelan and Gershwin, this year’s lineup promises to entice and enthrall.
 

As part of the Festival, ARS will host the Recorder Relay, a BFX Fringe Concert that gives skilled recorder players an opportunity to perform for one another. Up to 11 performing ensembles (or soloists) may perform on the Relay. Each performance is limited to 15 minutes, which also includes any set-up time. Mixed ensembles are welcomed, but the recorder must be the star! To register to play in the Relay, please complete this application.

ARS Recorder Relay information:

Monday, June 8, 2026, 2 - 5 PM, PT
First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley (in the Mears Room)
2407 Dana St (at Channing Way)
Berkeley, CA 94047

• https://www.berkeleyfestival.org/

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