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The Voice Behind Pearls of Sorrow: Reggie Mobley on Its Deeper Meaning

Praised as “a voice of effortless beauty” by The New York Times, countertenor Reginald (“Reggie”)…

Philharmonia02/11/2026

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Part 3 – Baroque Garlands (1744, age 27)

Hickford’s Long Room, London — February 1744 Elizabeth Carter as Minerva by John Fayram, circa…

Theresa Madeira01/19/2026

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Baroque Garlands Program Notes

By Scott Foglesong George Frideric Handel (1685–1759): Dixit Dominus, HWV 232 (1707)Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683–1764): La…

Scott Foglesong01/19/2026

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5 Reasons to Love Handel’s Dixit Dominus

Before Messiah, before London, before the Hallelujah Chorus, there was Dixit Dominus. Written in Italy…

Philharmonia01/05/2026

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Part 2 – Gloria (1739, age 22)

St. Paul’s Cathedral, London — Christmastide, 1739 Elizabeth Carter as Minerva by John Fayram, circa…

Theresa Madeira11/20/2025

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Gloria Program Notes

By Scott Foglesong Roderick Williams (b. 1965)Quem Pastores Laudavere (2023) Roderick Williams. Photo credit Theo…

Scott Foglesong11/07/2025

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(Re)Introducing Program Notes Annotator Scott Foglesong

We’re thrilled to welcome back Scott Foglesong as our program notes annotator for the 2025/26…

Philharmonia10/06/2025

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Part 1 – Fury and Heartbreak (1735, age 17)

The Fictional Diary of Elizabeth Carter Elizabeth Carter as Minerva by John Fayram, circa 1735-1741.…

Theresa Madeira10/01/2025

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The Elizabeth Carter Diaries

Introducing the Fictional Diary of Elizabeth Carter, 18th-Century English Scholar Elizabeth Carter as Minerva by…

Theresa Madeira10/01/2025

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Fury and Heartbreak Program Notes

By Scott Foglesong Baldassare Galuppi (1706–1785)Concerto a quattro No. 4 in C minor (ca. 1740)…

Scott Foglesong09/30/2025

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From Engineering to Baroque: Maya Kherani’s Story

Praised for her “intelligence, vulnerability, and a rich, soaring soprano” (Opera News), Maya Kherani returns…

Philharmonia09/30/2025

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Bach Before Noon: Music & Players

All the music you'll hear today is performed on period instruments using historically informed practices, offering a listening…

Philharmonia09/15/2025

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Peter Whelan, Interviewed by BBC Radio 3, Before His Appearance at the Proms

Listen Here BBC Radio 3 Host: The Irish Baroque Orchestra, conducted by Peter Whelan, presents…

Philharmonia08/27/2025

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$20 Tickets for Under 30s

Students and Young Adults: Enjoy Our Deepest Discounts Step into the world of historically informed…

Philharmonia08/11/2025

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Freshly Brewed Baroque: Music & Players

All the music you'll hear today is performed on period instruments using historically informed performance practice, offering a…

Theresa Madeira08/11/2025

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Mozart in the Morning: Music & Players

All the music you'll hear today is performed on period instruments using historically informed practices, offering a listening…

Philharmonia06/28/2025

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Announcing Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale’s Next Music Director, Peter Whelan

Peter Whelan is Philharmonia's Music Director Designate for the 2025/26 season and steps into the…

Philharmonia06/25/2025

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Musician spotlight: Lisa Grodin

Lisa Grodin has been performing with Philharmonia since 1985. She shared her fascinating story on…

Philharmonia02/01/2025

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Musician spotlight: Stephen Schultz

Stephen Schultz has been with Philharmonia since its founding. He fell in love with the…

Philharmonia12/16/2024

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Musician spotlight: Maria Caswell, Viola

We sat down with Maria Caswell, who has performed with Philharmonia since the very beginning,…

Philharmonia11/07/2024