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Davóne Tines Named First-Ever Creative Partner of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale

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The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale have appointed bass-baritone Davóne Tines as the organization’s first-ever Creative Partner. In his new residency, Tines will appear in the company’s productions both onstage and virtually as well as playing a key role behind the scenes and working with the administrative staff. He will also be involved in strategic planning and governance meetings with {…}

Business, IndieOpera

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale Names Tarik O’Regan as First-Ever Artist-In-Residence

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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale has announced the appointment as Tarik O’Regan the company’s first-ever composer-in-residence. He will work with Music Director Richard Egarr and company artists to compose new works and build new relationships within the PBO community. O’Regan has established himself as one of the most commissioned composers of his generation. His residency will include three new commissions: {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale 2020 Review: Aci, Galatea e Polifemo

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(Credit: Frank Wing) “Aci, Galatea e Polifemo” is probably not one of those Handel works that you remember prominently. But it can definitely be among the most memorable when produced with the passion on display in San Francisco recently. Under Nicholas McGegan’s expert baton, the Philharmonia Baroque Chamber Players’ and producers Anthony Roth Costanzo and Cath Brittan and Brooklyn’s National {…}

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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Announces New Music Director

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The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale has named Richard Egarr the next music director. Egarr will become the second Music director for the orchestra in its 40-year history. He will succeed Nicholas McGegan and will begin his work in the position during the 2020-21 season. In a press statement, executive director Courtney Beck said, “I am delighted to name Richard Egarr as Philharmonia’s new Music Director. {…}

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Reginald Mobley Headlines Philharmonia Orchestra’s ‘Garden of Good & Evil’

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The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra is set to present “Garden of Good & Evil” at Kaufmann Concert Hall in New York City on Jan. 25, 2024. The event features music by Händel, Errollyn Wallen, and Tarik O’Regan. Countertenor Reginald Mobley headlines the performance with Richard Egarr leading the ensemble. Mobley has performed with such organizations as Minnesota Opera, The Chamber Orchestra {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Soprano Sherezade Panthaki On the Art of Baroque Music

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Sherezade Panthaki is one of today’s most recognized Baroque singers. An acknowledged star in the early-music field, she has performed with some of the most prestigious Baroque and early period orchestras, as well as with such prominent conductors as Nicholas McGegan, Masaaki Suzuki, Mark Morris, Nicholas Kraemer, Matthew Halls, Paul Agnew, and Lawrence Cummings. This weekend, Sherezade Panthaki returns to {…}

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The Soraya Unveils 2024-25 Season

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(Credit: Luis Luque, Luque Photography) California’s The Soraya has announced unveiled its 2024-25 season. Here is a rundown of the vocal performances on offer. Avi Avital leads the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra in a concert featuring soprano Estelí Gomez singing from the baroque repertoire. Performance Date: Nov. 13, 2024 There will be a concert dedicated to the works of Terrence Blanchard including {…}

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Curtis Opera Theatre Opens Season with Handel’s ‘L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato’

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The 2023–24 season of the Curtis Opera Theatre kicks off on Nov. 10 and 12 with George Frideric Handel’s “L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato” at the Philadelphia Film Center. This piece was inspired by John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” and adapted by Charles Jennens. Chas Rader-Shieber directs, and Nicholas McGegan conducts. The opera comprises a cast of rising vocalists backed {…}