“The Festival is an extraordinarily intimate experience where devoted audiences renew friendships and begin new ones. One of the greatest pleasures is getting to know the musicians, having them return to Carmel each July, listening to their heavenly music, and seeing the stage full of musicians we know personally. It has become an essential part of our lives. It feeds our souls and reminds us of the beauty that is perpetuated here in Carmel. The sounds of great music invigorate the best parts of civilization and the arts in this lucky place.”