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A Cup o’ Johann

Take a deeper dive into the grounds and sounds of Café Zimmermann, where Bach and his Collegium Musicum gathered for free weekly concerts. Far from the formal demands of church...

Tomato / Tomahto – Text, Language & Music

How do YOU pronounce the word "squirrel?" Does "you" ever rhyme with "cow"? Does "Blowin' in the Wind" rhyme with "Love is Blind"? And what if it were all Hebrew...

Inventing Jewish Music, Again

This program is a fascinating exploration of one of the most influential figures in Jewish music: Cantor Rueben Rinder. Join us as Jews & Music Scholar-in-Residence Francesco Spagnolo and special Guest Panelist...

Clogged in the English Vein

Our new Music Director Richard Egarr performs Byrd, Blow, and Purcell from his home in Amsterdam! Seventeenth Century England was a turbulent time and place both politically and musically.  The...

Episode 1: Small Talk

In the very first episode of What's New and H.I.P. with Tarik and Rick, co-hosts Richard Egarr and composer Tarik O'Regan discuss the concept of "new music" and its misconceptions; the...

A Dué with Katherine Kyme & William Skeen

Join PBO orchestra members Katherine Kyme (violin) and William Skeen (violoncello) in A Dué — a program of favorite duos and other gems. Kati and Bill will play some of...

BEETHOVEN: Celebrating 250 Years

featuring MIREILLE ASSELIN, soprano NICHOLAS PHAN, tenor TANYA TOMKINS, cello ERIC ZIVIAN, fortepiano and DAVID BELKOVSKI, piano *SCROLL DOWN TO WATCH THE RECORDING!* PROGRAM: BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 10 in...

Pau Brazil

The Heart of the Tree That Powers The Bow Perhaps one of the most emblematic relationships between the natural world and classical music is that of the endangered national tree...

Avi Avital — Israel, Berlin, and the World

Avi Avital grew up in a Moroccan-Israeli family in Beer Sheva, Israel. After studying at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, he continued his studies in Italy and launched...

Beethoven Minimized to the Max

Richard Egarr and his wife and fellow keyboard player Alexandra Nepomnyashchaya perform four-hand Czerny arrangements of Beethoven symphonies, streamed LIVE from deWaalsekerk in Amsterdam. 'Czerny' probably causes a mild sense...

Czerny Exposé

This SESSIONS event, LIVE from Richard Egarr's home in Amsterdam, looks at the Czerny brilliant 4-hand arrangements of Beethoven's Symphony 5 & 6.  We will look at many of the...

Musical Postcard: Roderick Williams

Roderick Williams OBE is an extraordinary artist whose name is known the world over for his rich baritone, ethereal choral compositions, and his reputation as a gifted choral teacher and leader. From...

Matthew Aucoin

2018 MacArthur Fellow composer Matthew Aucoin talks with Jews & Music Scholar-in-Residence Francesco Spagnolo. Matthew and Francesco will take the first look into Aucoin's new multidisciplinary commission for Philharmonia: The No One's...

Musical Postcard: Margot Rood

We are delighted to share with you the stunning and internationally acclaimed soprano Margot Rood. An incredibly versatile singer, Margot's crystal clear color and tone bring a sparkle her command of the Baroque repertoire....

Episode 2: Roderick Williams OBE

Join us for Episode #2 of "What's New and H.I.P. with Tarik and Rick" — featuring composer and baritone Roderick Williams OBE in conversation with Music Director Richard Egarr and PBO Artistic Partner Tarik O'Regan —...

Musical Postcard: James Gilchrist

Today's Musical Postcard features the brilliant tenor James Gilchrist. A favorite voice of our Music Director Richard Egarr, James brings an academic beauty and clarity to the music he performs. With a love for medicine...

Musical Postcard: Tim Mead

Today, we are thrilled to bring you a musical message from stunning and versatile British countertenor Tim Mead. On the concert platform Tim has sung Messiah with the New York...

Virtual Masterclass with Dashon Burton

As part of its ongoing 2020/VIRTUAL Series and in furtherance of its mission to provide opportunities of educational growth to aspiring musicians everywhere, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale is excited...