Fall 2025

182 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 5 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ 88th CARMEL BACH FESTIVAL ANNUAL GALA Arno Murayama, Geoff Wing, Susan Bjerre, Grete Pedersen Photos by Kelli Uldall G uests celebrated the Carmel Bach Festival in a spectacular sold-out gala at the Monterey Peninsula Country Club, raising funds to support the summer festival and its programs. Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Grete Pedersen and the entire artistic leadership team created “dialogues” with distinguished guests, celebrating the enduring love and passion for music that IS the Carmel Bach Festival. JohnWineglass, Susie & Stan Brusa Connie & Ken Hess, Alan & Christine Kemp Nathan Lutz, Stephanie & Stu Jacobs, Sue Mudge Peter Hanson, John & Diane Young, Jim Lico John Rodgers, Don & Carol Hilburn Jeanne & Chuck Rudiger, Jeanne Adams Larry & Ashley Sonsini, Shatha & Bashar Sneeh Sherre McCullough, Carlotta Mellon Nolan & Debi Kennedy Mike & Sarasina Tuchen, Ho Nam, MC Macgill, Susan Lansbury, Jeannie & Cyril Yansouni Steve Eimer, Kevin Cartwright Cynthia Livermore, Bertie Elliott Joe & Beth Heston, Jack Enbon, Susan Ducoeur, Hersch & Jan Loomis Photos: Kelli Uldall Bill & Nancy Doolittle Gloria Souza, Sandie Borthwick