The elegance of Baroque truly glows, especially with BAGS on stage. Here, they present a programme that reflects the diversity and evolution of the era, and that moves freely between Italian shimmer and German precision.

Baroque Glow and Elegance

Stenhammarsalen

Italy in the 18th Century – Chamber Music Concert #1

Stadtmuseum Pforzheim

Visit to the Vesperkirche: Italy in the 18th century – Chamber music concert

Pforzheim Town Church (Evangelical)

Founded 40 years ago, Concerto Köln is one of the outstanding protagonists of early music. It's fortunate that the journey to Duisburg is not far – and that the Duisburg Philharmonic also includes seasoned experts in musically informed performance practice. This creates ideal conditions for an extraordinary encounter in a concert that brings together well-known and lesser-known masterpieces by composers of the 17th and 18th centuries. Examples such as those of the Italian Antonio Vivaldi, the German George Frideric Handel, the Frenchman Jean-Philippe Rameau, the Bohemian Jan Dismas Zelenka, and the Englishman Henry Purcell demonstrate that all of Europe was shaken by the tremendous musical developments of this period. Some of these masters will perform "vocal specialties" – arias from operas or sacred works – or, like the piano pioneer Domenico Scarlatti, excerpts from their instrumental works. The name of countertenor Valer Sabadus, who is another guest from Cologne in Duisburg, shines as brilliantly as his voice.

From all over Europe

CityPalais

“In the fury of most righteous wrath!” These are the words you’ll hear set by Vivaldi in this concert of Italian baroque fervor and passion from both the Venetian and Neapolitan styles. Vibrant soprano Maya Kherani returns to Philharmonia as a muse, singing two stories of abandonment and heartbreak through the zealous music of Handel and Marcello, accompanied by both furious and tender music for strings.

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Fury and Heartbreak

First Congregational Church of Berkeley

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

At the now traditional recitals, you will experience internationally renowned singers not in the usual opera productions, but with specially compiled song and aria programs.

Recital Rolando Villazon

Vienna State Opera

Chamber Concert

Munich Residence

Evangelische Akademie

Pre-College Division Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

The Giro d’Italia is one of the world’s great cycling races, second only to the Tour de France. Akin to the Giro, the ensemble travels the length and breadth of Italy highlighting the superb quality of music to be found in musical centres both great and small.

La Serenissima; Adrian Chandler director, violin

Wigmore Hall

To celebrate PBO’s abundance of talent, each season will now feature a program curated by an orchestra member. First up is our esteemed leader, Carla Moore, in a concert that delves into Georg Philipp Telemann’s vast musical cupboard. We explore a kaleidoscope of textures and styles, from the musings of solo lute to a declamatory overture for the full cohort of strings. Further contrast abounds with French and Italian works by two of Telemann’s likely influencers, Joseph Bodin de Boismortier and Francesco Durante.

Telemann's Sublime Strings: Carla's Podium

First Baptist Church Portland

Reed College

Folly and Madness in the 18th Century. Explore whimsical and quirky dance music with nationally celebrated Guest Artist, Julie Andrijeski. Julie is originally from Boise!

Francesco Durante

Events

Past events

Oct 4, 2026

Baroque Glow and Elegance · Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

Feb 7, 2026

Italy in the 18th Century – Chamber Music Concert #1 · Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim

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