Music Director

Richard Egarr’s

Debut Season

Important Update Regarding 2021

2020/VIRTUAL

Virtual Programming

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The 2020/21 season marks the beginning of a new era at Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale when we welcome Richard Egarr as our esteemed new Music Director. This incredible moment coincides with PBO’s 40th season—a time of change, celebration, and gratitude for all that Philharmonia has been, and will be, as our wonderful Orchestra and Chorale look to the future.

This video montage will provide you with a glimpse of all that makes Richard the unique, musical genius that he is. Take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R24c97eq5JY
This is Richard

Upcoming 2020/VIRTUAL Events

Wed 28

What’s New and H.I.P. with Tarik and Rick — Episode 3 feat. Errollyn Wallen CBE

October 28 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri 30

#PBOReflects: Audio from the Archives

October 30 @ 9:00 am
Nov 02

LIVE from Amsterdam: Love and Death in 17th Century England with Stefanie True

November 2 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nov 06

#PBOReflects: Audio from the Archives

November 6 @ 9:00 am
Nov 08

KDFC Broadcast: To Be Announced

November 8 @ 8:00 pm

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#PBOReflects

As part PBO’s ongoing efforts to continue to bring music to the world during this difficult chapter of our lives, Philharmonia has launched a weekly series featuring archival recordings from some of the greatest performances of our 40-year history.

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PBO in the News

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Errollyn Wallen featured on next What’s New & HIP, airing 10/28!

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PRESS RELEASE: PBO Announces Concert Cancellations Through April 2021

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SURPRISE! Aci, Galatea e Polifemo coming September 25!

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JUST ANNOUNCED! Virtual Masterclass with Dashon Burton

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September is All About Beethoven!

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Le Temple de la Gloire video release to 2020/VIRTUAL Members on August 7!

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ORCHESTRA & CHORALE

“…specializing in the baroque to global acclaim for their accurate and passionate performances…”
—Opera Wire

OPERA

“Full and plentiful, luxurious, powerful, the production shone with splendor.”
—Opera Wire, reviewing Aci, Galatea e Polifemo (2020)

PBO SESSIONS

“Improvisational boldness…”
—San Francisco Classical Voice

PRODUCTIONS

“Encountering it on stage at last was like watching a resplendently bedecked giant stirring to life.”
—San Francisco Chronicle, reviewing Le Temple de la Gloire (2017)

COLLABORATIONS

“SF’s renowned period instrument band does not accompany a dance company. No: They collaborate.”
—San Francisco Chronicle, reviewing Dido and Aeneas with Mark Morris Dance Co. (2011)

INITIATIVES

“A work of arresting directness, in a performance that seemed to glow with a certain cool inner light.”
—San Francisco Chronicle, reviewing The Listeners by Caroline Shaw (2020) as part of PBO’s New Music for Old Instruments initiative

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