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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

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Emma Moon, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale’s new Executive Director & CEO

Emma Moon Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Emma Moon was appointed Executive Director and…

Philharmonia10/08/2024

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Philharmonia welcomes two new cellists

We're thrilled to share the news that cellists Clara Abel and Eva Lymenstull have won…

Philharmonia05/01/2024

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Oboist David Dickey joins the orchestra

We're delighted to share the news that oboist David Dickey has won the recent audition…

Marketing02/08/2024

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‘British Orpheus’—Henry Purcell’s Beginnings

England’s first composer of true historical and international significance was born in the right place…

Marketing11/06/2023

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8 Things You (Maybe) Didn’t Know About Handel

Updated: January 14, 2026 George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) was one of the most commanding musical…

Marketing10/16/2023

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The Genesis of “Ancestor”

PBO's October concerts, "Garden of Good & Evil," October 18-21, present a unique opportunity to…

Theresa Madeira08/18/2023

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Music Director Richard Egarr to Step Down in 2024.

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale (PBO) is sharing news that our current Music Director Richard…

Marketing06/01/2023

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Through the Looking Glass: Thoughts on Robert Dowland’s Fascinating ‘A Musical Banquet’

Last month, countertenor Iestyn Davies and lutist Thomas Dunford gave a stunning concert of "greatest…

Marketing12/17/2022

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Nic’s 1000th Concert with PBO!

We're so excited to welcome back Music Director Laureate Nicholas McGegan (Nic) for his 1000th…

Marketing11/03/2022

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An Interview with Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen

This week, we spoke with superstar countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, a dear friend of PBO,…

Marketing09/23/2022