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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 {…}

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Rowan Pierce, Tim Mead Headline Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale 2022 Summer Tour

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The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale has announced its 2022 summer tour. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal and operatic performances. The season kicks off with Händel’s “Dixit Dominus” under conductor Richard Egarr at Hovingham Hall in York. The performance will also feature the National Youth Chamber Choir of Great Britain. Performance Date: {…}

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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring Anthony Roth Costanzo and 13 Guest Artist Debuts

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San Francisco-based Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra has announced its exciting 2022-23 season spotlighting rare works by Handel and featuring Anthony Roth Costanzo, along with 13 guest artist debuts. Here’s what’s in store for Bay Area audiences. For this article, only vocal performances are listed. First up is Händel’s oratorio “Theodora,” featuring mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston in her PBO and American debut, soprano {…}

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Amanda Forsythe, Mary Bevan, Iestyn Davies, Wallis Giunta Headline Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credit: Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale official website) Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale has announced its 2021-22 season. Here is a look at the operatic and vocal performances. Soprano Amanda Forsythe, mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor, tenor Brenden Gunnell, and bass Joshua Bloom present Schumann’s “Requiem” alongside conductor Richard Egarr and violinist Shunske Sato. Performance dates: Oct. 14 – 17, 2021 Performances {…}