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Q & A: Music Director Peter Whelan on His Vision for Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale & the 2026-27 Season ‘The Power of Music’

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The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale recently announced its 2026-27 season, the first with Peter Whelan as its new Music Director. For Whelan, what distinguishes Philharmonia Baroque from the outset is its energy. He describes the ensemble as a group of “musical time-travelers” who bring a visceral, theatrical charge to every performance, and speaks warmly of the Bay Area audience’s {…}
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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale Announces 2026-27 Season Featuring Nicholas Phan, Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen & Nicole Heaston

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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale has announced its 2026-27 season celebrating its 45th season. Here are the vocal performances. Handel’s “Tolomeo” will be conducted by Peter Whelan and will star countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen as Tolomeo, soprano Lauren Snouffer as Seleuce, soprano Nicole Heaston as Elisa, countertenor Kangmin Justin Kim as Alessandro, and bass-baritone Dashon Burton as Araspe. Performance Dates: {…}
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Nicholas McGegan Leads Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale in Two Concerts

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(Photo Credit: Haydneum) Nicholas McGegan is set to reunite with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale to conduct a series of concerts. First the conductor will lead special concerts for Philharmonia’s popular Jews & Music series that will highlight evocative Baroque works by Rossi and Boccherini, as well as Syrian and Moroccan songs, and more. The concerts will be led on {…}
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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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