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Founded in 2019, The X-tet is Boston Baroque's premier period instrument chamber ensemble. The “X” represents the fluidity of the number of players involved, depending on the concert.
Drawing membership from Boston Baroque’s world-renowned orchestra roster, this ensemble’s core members include GRAMMY-nominated concertmaster Christina Day Martinson, assistant concertmaster Jesse Irons, and principal players Sarah Darling, violin, Jason Fisher, viola, and Michael Unterman, cello.
“Historical performance can blossom beautifully in a more intimate setting, where each group member has the space to embellish, experiment, and extemporize! The idea of the X-tet is to bring the energy and virtuosity of Boston Baroque into a dynamic small ensemble where new possibilities can naturally arise.”
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Sounds from Spain
This program, curated by Boston Baroque Associate Artistic Director Christina Day Martinson, features arrangements of works by Spanish composer Olivia Pérez-Collellmir, coupled with works from the Spanish Baroque featuring tenor Karim Sulayman.
February 7, 2026, 7:30PM | Sanders Theater
Sounds from Turkey & The Ottoman Empire
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.
May 30 & 31, 2026, 7:30PM & 3:00PM | Multicultural Arts Center
“The idea of the X-tet is to bring the energy and virtuosity of Boston Baroque into a dynamic small ensemble where new possibilities can naturally arise”
Core Members
Drawing membership from Boston Baroque’s world-renowned orchestra roster, the X-tet is the organization’s first-ever period string chamber ensemble. Core members of the X-tet include GRAMMY-nominated concertmaster Christina Day Martinson, assistant concertmaster Jesse Irons, and principal players Sarah Darling, violin, Jason Fisher, viola, and Michael Unterman, cello.
CHRISTINA DAY MARTINSON
Violin
JESSE IRONS
Violin
SARAH DARLING
Violin & Viola
JASON FISHER
Viola
MICHAEL UNTERMAN
Cello
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THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY A GRANT FROM THE NEWTON CULTURAL COUNCIL, A LOCAL AGENCY WHICH IS SUPPORTED BY THE MASS CULTURAL COUNCIL, A STATE AGENCY.
