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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale Names Next Music Director

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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale has announced that Peter Whelan will be its next music director. Whelan will program the 2026-27 season and formally take over the role in July 2026 for a three-year term that ends in 2028-29. In his new role, he will lead most of the organization’s annual programming, including subscription concerts and signature initiatives. Whelan made {…}

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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale Gives Nicholas McGegan Major Distinction

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(Photo Credit: Haydneum : Pilvax Films) Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale has named Nicholas McGegan to the position of Music Director Emeritus. McGegan led the ensemble from 1985 to 2020, producing 40 recordings and nearly 1,000 performances in that span. In his new role, he will lead a series of performances in January and February of next season. He will {…}

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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale Unveils 2025-26 Season

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The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale has announced its 2025-26 season. “The 2025-26 Season is rooted in discovery—of voices from the past and present, of beloved favorites, rarely heard works, and fresh perspectives… Through thoughtful community engagement initiatives to develop new audiences and future supporters, we’re offering everyone a chance to experience this music with renewed depth, curiosity, and joy,” {…}

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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale Announces 2024-25 Season

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The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is the rundown of the vocal performances on offer. All performances are set to take place at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco, the Bing Concert Hall in Stanford, and First Congregational Church in Berkeley. First up is “Vivaldi, Venice, and ‘The Four Seasons.’” The showcase will feature soprano {…}

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Tim Mead, Reginald Mobley, & Nicole Heaston Headline Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale’s 2023-24 Season

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(Photo credit: Andy Staples) The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale (PBO) has announced its 2023-24 season. PBO’s season focuses on the concept of “classical music in an encouraging and explorative environment.” While sticking to its roots, audiences will hear plenty of Baroque works along with other historically informed performances. The season opens with a reprise performance of “Garden of Good {…}

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‘DIASPORA: Jewish Music of Longing & Celebration’ With Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale and Apollo’s Fire

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Photo credit: Myles Glancy The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale (PBO) and Grammy Award-winning ensemble Apollo’s Fire will present “DIASPORA: Jewish Music of Longing & Celebration.” In part of PBO’s 8th “Jews & Music” initiative the two historical music ensembles will perform works by Jeannette Sorrell that celebrate her Jewish roots and the Sephardic, Romani, and Ashkenazi musical traditions. PBO’s {…}

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Davóne Tines and Nola Richardson Headline Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale’s ‘SESSION’ Series

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On February 16, 2023, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale’s alternative concert series “SESSIONS” will return for its eight year of performances. PBO Assistant Conductor David Belkovski will be joined by company Creative Partner Davóne Tines, and soprano Nola Richardson for a program of early music and modern works. Selections include Purcell’s Evening Hymn,” Monteverdi’s “Lasciatemi morire,” Geminiani’s “Cello Sonata in {…}

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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale’s Music Director Withdraws from Tour

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The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale has announced that Music Director Richard Egarr has withdrawn from the company’s upcoming tours due to medical reasons. He will be replaced by John Butt and David Belkovski. The ensemble is set to tour throughout Europe and the U.S. east coast in July and August with stops at the Ryedale Festival, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, and {…}

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Nicole Heaston, Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Kangmin Justin Kim, Rihab Chaieb Headline Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale’s 2022-23 Season

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The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale has announced its 2022-23 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal and operatic performances. It all starts with Händel’s “Theodora.” Richard Egarr conducts a cast starring Julie Roset, Helen Charlston, Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, Thomas Cooley, and Dashon Burton. Performance Dates: Oct. 20 – 23, 2022  Richard Egarr will {…}