The Boston Baroque orchestra offers a captivating series of events for the 2025-2026 season, bringing timeless classical masterpieces to life. From the evocative strains of Baroque masterworks to the stirring oratorios and operas, these performances promise a rich cultural experience. Hosted in prestigious venues like the New England Conservatory and Harvard University, the season features renowned conductors and vocalists, offering a unique opportunity for audiences to immerse themselves in the elegance of classical music. Join us as we delve into the details of these highly anticipated events.

Boston Baroque's 2025-2026 Season: A Harmonious Celebration of Classical Masterpieces

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.

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

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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Baroque masterworks

New England Conservatory

For our season finale, we invite you to one of Handel's most popular operas, Ariodante, a Scottish tale of love’s triumph over evil. Our spectacular cast includes Megan Moore as Ariodante, Amanda Forsythe as Ginevra, and Ann McMahon Quintero as Polinesso. You won’t want to miss Boston Baroque’s first-ever performance of this significant work.

Handel Ariodante

GBH Calderwood Studio

Renowned coloratura soprano Erin Morley graces the Boston Baroque stage with concert arias by Mozart.
Round out your evening of music by these two masters with Mozart’s magnificent and beloved Haffner Symphony and Beethoven’s bold and expressive Symphony No. 2.

Beethoven & Mozart

NEC Jordan Hall

Music Director Martin Pearlman leads Boston Baroque in a sparkling program featuring Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins with Christina Day Martinson and Sarah Darling, his Coffee Cantata, Vivaldi’s Recorder Concerto in C major with Aldo Abreu, and much more.

New Years Celebration

All Saints Parish

Sanders Theatre, Harvard University

Revel in an evening of excitement and joy with soloists Maya Kherani, Avery Amereau, Omar Najmi, and Jesse Blumberg. Martin Pearlman’s GRAMMY®-nominated interpretation of Handel’s beloved oratorio shines, telling a timeless story of redemption.

Handel’s Messiah

The 24/25 season kicks off with Die Schöpfung (The Creation), Haydn’s tour de force that took Europe by storm when it premiered in 1798, featuring Hera Hyesang Park, Paul Appleby, and Nicholas Newton, all making their debuts with Boston Baroque.

Haydn The Creation

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.

Handel's Messiah

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.

New Year's Celebration

Harvard University

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.

Lord Nelson Mass

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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5 - 7 Dec, 2025

Handel's Messiah

Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026

New Year's Celebration

6 - 8 Mar, 2026

Lord Nelson Mass

24 - 26 Apr, 2026

Mozart's Idomeneo

11 - 12 Oct, 2025

Baroque masterworks

24 - 27 Apr, 2025

Handel Ariodante

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