SLO County’s Festival Mozaic offers ‘something for everyone’ — including movie lovers

San Luis Obispo County’s premiere classical music festival is back with more world-class performances.

Festival Mozaic will present 21 events throughout SLO County from Saturday through July 29 as part of its Summer Music Festival.

“Whether you are a seasoned classical music aficionado or a curious newcomer, Festival Mozaic’s 2023 Summer Music Festival offers something for everyone,” Festival Mozaic director Scott Yoo said. “As we embrace the familiar we also welcome the new, aiming to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where musical discoveries and shared experiences bring our community together.”

Although some events are already sold out, including the popular Baroque in the Vines concert at Shandon’s Serra Chapel, tickets are still available for several concerts, movie screenings and a Notable Insight talk.

One of the biggest draws at the festival is a series of chamber music concerts, with performances planned on July 25 at Mission San Luis Obispo, July 26 at Mission San Miguel and Sunday and June 28 at Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo.

Americana singer-songwriter Rachel Baiman will perform in the great outdoors Sunday at See Canyon Fruit Ranch in Avila Beach.

On July 27, violinist, singer and actress Lucia Micarelli teams up with guitarist Leo Amuedo for an intimate outdoor concert at DANA Adobe & Cultural Center in Nipomo, showcasing diverse influences ranging from jazz and classical to Americana and Latin music.

Two film screenings are also in store as part of this summer’s festival.

“Amadeus,” the Academy Award-winning drama about composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his rival, will be shown July 25 at the Palm Theater in San Luis Obispo. “Tar,” starring Cate Blanchett as the title conductor, screens July 28 at the Palm Theater.

Music lovers can catch a number of midday mini-concerts for free at various locations.

Admission to Festival Mozaic’s Summer Music Festival ranges by event.

For more information and to buy tickets, call 805-781-3009 or go to festivalmozaic.org/summerfestival.

This story was originally published July 19, 2023 at 5:00 AM.

Sarah Linn

The Tribune

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Sarah Linn is an editor and reporter on the West Service Journalism Team, working with journalists in Sacramento, Modesto, Fresno, Merced and San Luis Obispo in California and Bellingham, Olympia and Tri-Cities in Washington, as well as Boise, Idaho. She previously served as the Local/Entertainment Editor of The Tribune in San Luis Obispo, working there for nearly two decades. A graduate of Oregon State University, she has earned multiple California journalism awards.