IGNITING BOSTON’S EARLY MUSIC SCENE WITH ENERGY, PASSION, AND EXCEPTIONAL ARTISTRY.
UPCOMING Performances
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.
Recent Performances
MEET A FEW OF OUR FEATURED SOLOISTS
DAVID
PORTILLO
TITLE ROLE IN MOZART’S OPERA, IDOMENEO
RODERICK
WILLIAMS
BARITONE SOLOIST IN HANDEL’S MESSIAH
LAUREN
SNOUFFER
SOPRANO SOLOIST IN HAYDN’S LORD NELSON MASS
AMANDA
FORSYTHE
SOPRANO SOLOIST IN HANDEL’S MESSIAH
“We are delighted to welcome such an exciting lineup of guest conductors and soloists at this pivotal moment in Boston Baroque’s history. Martin Pearlman has led the orchestra from strength to strength, and as we turn the page, we do so with enormous gratitude and excitement for what’s ahead.”