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A Year of Baroque Brilliance: Exploring Boston Baroque's 2025-2026 Season

Boston Baroque invites you to a season rich in Baroque and Classical masterpieces, featuring a lineup of concerts that promise to captivate audiences from October 2025 to April 2026. From the profound orchestral works of Bach and Handel to the dramatic operas of Mozart, this season's events, held at prestigious venues such as the New England Conservatory and Harvard University, are set to highlight the talents of renowned musicians and singers. Dive into the details of their stunning performances, and discover what makes this season an unforgettable celebration of music.

Jul 3, 2025
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1. Baroque masterworks
A program of Baroque masterworks including Ferrandini’s Il Pianto di Maria, a suite from Rameau’s Les Boréades, J. S. Bach’s Sinfonia to Cantata BWV 42, and a selection from Handel’s Water Music Suite in F Major.
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11 - 12 Oct, 2025
Boston Baroque

Boston, MA · New England Conservatory

2. Handel's Messiah
Our annual tradition of celebration of this timeless classic! Featuring Boston Baroque favorites soprano Amanda Forsythe, mezzo-soprano Paula Murrihy, tenor Thomas Cooley, and Baritone Roderick Williams.
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5 - 7 Dec, 2025
Boston Baroque

Boston, MA · New England Conservatory

3. New Year's Celebration
Join us for our celebrated Holiday tradition and ring in the New Year with conductor Marc Minkowski and a program that includes Handel's complete Water Music, with more to be announced.
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Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026
Boston Baroque

Cambridge, MA · Harvard University

4. Lord Nelson Mass
Presenting Haydn’s choral masterwork, the Missa in Angustiis (Lord Nelson Mass) coupled with Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor. Bernard Labadie is joined by Lauren Snouffer, soprano, Alex Hetherington, mezzo-soprano, Andrew Haji, tenor, and Philippe Sly, bass-baritone, all making their Boston Baroque debuts.
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6 - 8 Mar, 2026
Boston Baroque

Boston, MA · New England Conservatory

5. Mozart's Idomeneo
Torn between duty and love, Idomeneo—King of Crete—must choose between his son’s life and a vow to the gods. Join us for Mozart’s powerful take on this timeless tale. Featuring David Portillo as Idomeneo, Hera Hyseang Park as Ilia, Valerie Eickoff as Idamante, and Wendy Bryn Harmer as Elettra.
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24 - 26 Apr, 2026
Boston Baroque

Boston, MA · Emerson Paramount Center

Conclusion
The 2025-2026 season of Boston Baroque is a testament to the enduring appeal of Baroque and Classical music. With a lineup that spans from orchestral masterpieces to operatic dramas, the season offers something for every music enthusiast. Each performance, carefully crafted and executed by a talented ensemble of musicians and singers, promises to breathe new life into timeless pieces. Whether you're a seasoned classical aficionado or a curious newcomer, this season is an invitation to experience the profound emotional and artistic depth that Boston Baroque consistently delivers.
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