*
Boston Baroque is bringing Handel’s Ariodante to the stage in a performance that blends vocal brilliance with the rich, expressive sound of our premier period-instrument orchestra. But before the curtain rises, get to know the incredible artists who will transport you to the Scottish highlands through love, betrayal, and redemption.
Read MoreExplore Boston Baroque’s Resource Library, a comprehensive collection of program notes, ornamentations, and editions by Martin Pearlman, founder and music director of Boston Baroque. This invaluable archive offers insights into historically informed performance (HIP), featuring Pearlman’s scholarly research and artistic interpretations of works by Bach, Handel, Mozart, and more.
Read MoreOn this evening, we celebrate Music Director Martin Pearlman’s final season and 80th birthday with our annual gala fundraiser! Join us for cocktails in the garden,* followed by an exclusive indoor dinner and musical presentations featuring tributes to Martin Pearlman, members of Boston Baroque’s orchestra, and special guest artists. You can expect a musical surprise or two as well.
Read MoreIn just about two months, Martin Pearlman will conduct his final performances as Music Director of Boston Baroque, the ensemble he founded as Banchetto Musicale 52 seasons ago. Since then, Marty has conducted hundreds of performances featuring works by composers from Bach (Johann Sebastian as well as sons Carl Philipp Emanuel and Johann Christian) to Vivaldi.
Read MoreA must-see event for music lovers. Boston Baroque presents an evening of Beethoven & Mozart, pairing dazzling arias performed by internationally acclaimed star of the Metropolitan Opera stage Erin Morley with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 (“Haffner”).
Read MoreThe rich history behind the works of Mozart and Beethoven provides a fascinating lens through which to appreciate their music. Take, for example, Mozart's Haffner Symphony, written in a frenzy of creativity as he juggled multiple commissions. Despite his initial hesitation, Mozart's dedication to his father and the fast-paced demands of his work resulted in a symphony that, upon revisiting months later, surprised even him with its brilliance.
Read MoreIn the spirit of this day of love enjoy the passion and devotion of Poppea and Nerone in Boston Baroque’s 2019 performance of L'incoronazione di Poppea (The Coronation of Poppea) featuring Anthony Roth Costanzo and Amanda Forsythe.
Read MoreJoin us for an extraordinary and captivating program featuring the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven.
Read MoreOn December 7 and 8, Boston Baroque ushers in the holiday season with two annual productions: Handel’s timeless Messiah and the joyous New Year’s Celebration concerts featuring treasured Baroque works.
Read More
