VIVALDI’S THE FOUR SEASONS
A Virtual Concert Experience

Mar 27, 2026 | Virtual

Experience one of the most beloved works in classical music in this special digital watch party presented by Boston Baroque. This event features a live reshowing of the program originally performed in March 2024, pairing Vivaldi’s iconic Le quattro stagioni "The Four Seasons" with works by Handel and Geminiani.

Following the concert, audiences are invited to stay for live commentary and conversation with Boston Baroque Founder Martin Pearlman and Concertmaster and Associate Artistic Director Christina Day Martinson, offering behind-the-scenes insights into the music and the performance.

MOZART’S IDOMENEO

Apr 24 & 26, 2026 | Robert J. Orchard Stage at the Paramount Center

Conductor | David Bates

Torn between duty and love, Idomeneo—King of Crete—must choose between his son’s life and a vow to the gods. Join us for Mozart’s powerful take on this timeless tale. Featuring David Portillo as Idomeneo, Hera Hyesang Park as Ilia, Valerie Eickhoff as Idamante, Wendy Bryn Harmer as Elettra, Omar Najmi as Arbace, and Joel Clemens as La Voce.

BEHIND THE MUSIC: THE X-TET: SOUNDS FROM TURKEY & THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE

May 20, 6:30 PM EST | Online on YouTube

Conversation with Christina Day Martinson & Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol

Learn about the creative process behind this upcoming program, featuring the world premiere of a new commission alongside Ottoman-era works performed on period instruments. Gain insight into the fusion of Western and Turkish musical traditions, and the ensemble’s collaboration with Sanlıkol’s acclaimed DÜNYA collective.

THE X-TET: SOUNDS FROM TURKEY & THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE

May 30 & 31, 2026 | Multicultural Arts Center

Composer | Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol

This program features the world premiere of a commission by celebrated Turkish composer Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol and will also include works from the Ottoman period. The X-tet will be joined by members of Sanlıkol’s ensemble, DÜNYA.

2026 ANNUAL GALA

June 14, 2026 | The Garden at Elm Bank

Join us as we celebrate beloved soprano Amanda Forsythe and her 25 years of performances with Boston Baroque at our annual gala at The Garden at Elm Bank! For more information, Contact Katie DeBonville at kdebonville@bostonbaroque.org.

The event will start with cocktails in the garden followed by an indoor dinner and salon-style concert featuring members of Boston Baroque’s orchestra, and special guest artists.

DAVID
PORTILLO

TITLE ROLE IN MOZART’S OPERA, IDOMENEO