Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, November 6, 2026 —

Santa Barbara, CA – The acclaimed French early music ensemble, Les Arts Florissants, is scheduled to present a concert program dedicated to the works of Baroque composer Claudio Monteverdi. The performance will take place at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara on November 15, 2026.

Les Arts Florissants, known for its historically informed performances of Baroque and pre-Baroque music, will bring its expertise to the compositions of Monteverdi, an influential figure often credited with the transition from Renaissance to Baroque musical styles. Monteverdi’s prolific output spanned madrigals, operas, and sacred music.

The specific selection of Monteverdi’s works to be performed has not been detailed. However, the ensemble’s programming typically draws from the most significant pieces within the chosen composer’s oeuvre. Monteverdi’s most celebrated works include operas such as ‘L’Orfeo’ and ‘L’incoronazione di Poppea,’ as well as his collections of madrigals and the ‘Vespro della Beata Vergine’ (Vespers of the Blessed Virgin).

The Lobero Theatre, a historic venue in Santa Barbara, will host the event. The date, November 15, 2026, places this performance well into the future, allowing ample time for anticipation within the classical music community.

Further details regarding ticket availability, the full program, and the specific artists involved in the performance are expected to be announced closer to the event date. This engagement marks a significant cultural offering for Santa Barbara, spotlighting a renowned European ensemble performing the foundational works of a pivotal composer in Western classical music history.



Story summarized from the original created by Josef Woodard on www.independent.com, see more information here.

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