2026 Program Guide | Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music

CABRILLO MUSIC.ORG 3 AUGUST 1 SATURDAY 1:30–2:30PM Meet the Composers ★ Panel discussion led by Cristian Mãcelaru 7:00–9:00PM Defiant Dreams Orchestra concert| Creative Lab Composers : Lanzilotti, Lee, Hennies Artists : Alexandra Dariescu, piano $26–$96 31 FRIDAY 6:30–7:30PM Pre-Concert Picnic + Welcome Fanfare with Brass Sextet Composers : Glass, Nicholson OPENING NIGHT! 8:00–10:00PM On Freedom Orchestra concert Composers : Fung, Pereira, Hughes, Glass Artists : Carlos Ferreira, clarinet & Zachary James, baritone $26–$96 LIVESTREAMING We are pleased to offer livestreaming of Open Rehearsals, In the Works, and Meet the Composers this season! You may enjoy free, easy access to these special programs from anywhere by tuning in to CABRILLOMUSIC.ORG or our YouTube channel following the Festival schedule. Our YouTube channel can be accessed via computer browser, mobile app, or your smart TVmenu. Livestreamed events are indicated by ★ For an optimal streaming experience, we recommend listening with good quality headphones or speakers and—if possible— connect the streaming device directly to your internet router via ethernet cable. To avoid frustration, we suggest testing your connection and devices ahead of the event. Please note: These programs are live events and are not available for viewing after the season . BROADCASTS Sarah Cahill, host of KALW’s Revolutions Per Minute, will present the 2026 Cabrillo Festival Concert Broadcasts on 91.7 FM in the San Francisco BayArea and streaming at KALW.ORG on the following Sunday evening schedule. Or, tune in with the KALWapp! You can download the KALW app from the App Store on your mobile phone. AUGUST 30, 6pm PDT: ON FREEDOM SEPTEMBER 6, 6pm PDT: DEFIANT DREAMS SEPTEMBER 13, 6pm PDT: CONTROL SEPTEMBER20, 6pmPDT: HOPEASOURBANNER PLEASE NOTE • Prices include all handling fees and taxes! All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges. • No children under age six will be admitted to concerts (other than the FamilyConcert!) • Accessible seating is availableatCabrilloFestival events. Questions? Please call 831.420.5260 x.5 DONATE YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT OUR FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS BY DONATING AT CABRILLOMUSIC.ORG 8 SATURDAY 3:30–4:30PM Youth Ensemble Concert Chamber Concert 7:00–9:00PM Control Orchestra concert Composers : Assad, Waters, Ishizaki, Dediu Artists : Philippe Quint, violin $26–$96 9 SUNDAY GRAND FINALE! 7:00–9:00PM HopeasOur Banner Orchestra concert. Composers : Tanzil, Bielawa, Kats- Chernin, Shepherd Artists : Tessa Lark, violin & poet, Rita Dove $26–$96 9:00–10:00PM Street party for artists and audience!