Introducing Christian Curnyn
This October, Boston Baroque welcomes Christian Curnyn, one of the UK’s most celebrated interpreters of Baroque music, for his much-anticipated Boston debut.
Critics have praised his Handel interpretations as “authoritative” and “flooding the ear with splendour.” The Spectator recently described his conducting as “huge, succulent swirls and flourishes; Handel playing that hits you in the stomach.”
A LEADING VOICE IN BAROQUE OPERA
Christian is the founder of the acclaimed Early Opera Company, which has earned international recognition for its recordings of Handel and other Baroque masters. Their award-winning discography includes Handel’s Semele (named one of the Best Recordings of 2008 by The Sunday Times), Alceste (winner of the 2013 BBC Music Magazine Opera Award), and Acis & Galatea (winner of the 2019 Opera Award).
Beyond his recordings, Curnyn has conducted at some of the world’s leading opera houses and festivals, including Covent Garden’s Royal Opera House, English National Opera, Komische Oper Berlin, Opera Australia, Chicago Opera Theater, and many more.
EQUALLY AT HOME ON CONCERT STAGES
In addition to his acclaimed opera work, Christian has guest-conducted major period and modern ensembles alike — from the Academy of Ancient Music and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment to the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, and the Budapest Festival Orchestra.
This season, along with his Boston Baroque debut of Baroque Masterworks, he leads Handel’s Messiah with the Irish Chamber Orchestra.
HEAR CHRISTIAN CURNYN LIVE IN CONCERT!
Don’t miss the rare chance to experience Christian Curnyn’s artistry here in Boston in his very first appearance with Boston Baroque.
Join us as this internationally celebrated conductor takes the podium at Jordan Hall to lead music by Bach, Handel, Rameau, and Ferrandini — a program brimming with power, elegance, and splendor.