A rare guest performance from the Boston Early Music Festival. This wildly successful 18th-century English opera is a riotous parody of Handelian extravagance.
Part of the Confidencen Opera & Music Festival
A rare guest performance from the Boston Early Music Festival. This wildly successful 18th-century English opera is a riotous parody of Handelian extravagance.
Part of the Confidencen Opera & Music Festival
The Boston Early Music Festival, North America’s leading Early Music institution, has rescued another baroque opera from oblivion: »The Dragon of Wantley«. Presented as part of Musikfest Bremen.
A rare guest performance from the Boston Early Music Festival. This wildly successful 18th-century English opera is a riotous parody of Handelian extravagance.
Part of the Confidencen Opera & Music Festival
In addition to his well-known Passions based on the Gospels of John and Matthew, Bach wrote a Passion setting for the Gospel of Mark. After his death in 1750, Bach’s Markus Passion was hand-delivered to a Leipzig publisher. By the time the centennial complete works of Bach’s music were compiled in 1850, the work had gone missing. The lost Passion was reconstructed in 2019 by Malcolm Bruno, and in 2025, a new OBF-commissioned stage production tours the US and UK featuring beloved TV/film actor Joseph Marcell (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air). The “pocket passion”—which includes four singers and single strings —gives the world what it never should have lost. A production by Concert Theatre Works.
OBF Baroque Orchestra
Joseph Marcell, narrator
Pascale Beaudin, soprano
Cody Bowers, alto
James Reese, tenor
Jonathan Woody, bass
Julian Perkins, conductor and harpsichord
In addition to his well-known Passions based on the Gospels of John and Matthew, Bach wrote a Passion setting for the Gospel of Mark. After his death in 1750, Bach’s Markus Passion was hand-delivered to a Leipzig publisher. By the time the centennial complete works of Bach’s music were compiled in 1850, the work had gone missing. The lost Passion was reconstructed in 2019 by Malcolm Bruno, and in 2025, a new OBF-commissioned stage production tours the US and UK featuring beloved TV/film actor Joseph Marcell (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air). The “pocket passion”—which includes four singers and single strings —gives the world what it never should have lost. A production by Concert Theatre Works.
OBF Baroque Orchestra
Joseph Marcell, narrator
Pascale Beaudin, soprano
Cody Bowers, alto
James Reese, tenor
Jonathan Woody, bass
Julian Perkins, conductor and harpsichord
In addition to his well-known Passions based on the Gospels of John and Matthew, Bach wrote a Passion setting for the Gospel of Mark. After his death in 1750, Bach’s Markus Passion was hand-delivered to a Leipzig publisher. By the time the centennial complete works of Bach’s music were compiled in 1850, the work had gone missing. The lost Passion was reconstructed in 2019 by Malcolm Bruno, and in 2025, a new OBF-commissioned stage production tours the US and UK featuring beloved TV/film actor Joseph Marcell (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air). The “pocket passion”—which includes four singers and single strings —gives the world what it never should have lost. A production by Concert Theatre Works.
OBF Baroque Orchestra
Joseph Marcell, narrator
Pascale Beaudin, soprano
Cody Bowers, alto
James Reese, tenor
Jonathan Woody, bass
Julian Perkins, conductor and harpsichord
In addition to his well-known Passions based on the Gospels of John and Matthew, Bach wrote a Passion setting for the Gospel of Mark. After his death in 1750, Bach’s Markus Passion was hand-delivered to a Leipzig publisher. By the time the centennial complete works of Bach’s music were compiled in 1850, the work had gone missing. The lost Passion was reconstructed in 2019 by Malcolm Bruno, and in 2025, a new OBF-commissioned stage production tours the US and UK featuring beloved TV/film actor Joseph Marcell (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air). The “pocket passion”—which includes four singers and single strings —gives the world what it never should have lost. A production by Concert Theatre Works.
OBF Baroque Orchestra
Joseph Marcell, narrator
Pascale Beaudin, soprano
Cody Bowers, alto
James Reese, tenor
Jonathan Woody, bass
Julian Perkins, conductor and harpsichord
Universally considered Bach’s crowning achievement, the profound and astounding Mass is the summation of a lifetime of work. It took decades to complete and remains a testament to Bach’s faith and artistic virtuosity. Jos van Veldhoven, conductor.
Universally considered Bach’s crowning achievement, the profound and astounding Mass is the summation of a lifetime of work. It took decades to complete and remains a testament to Bach’s faith and artistic virtuosity. Jos van Veldhoven, conductor.
On April 2, 1800, Beethoven self-produced a benefit “Akademie” concert in Vienna showcasing his talent as both composer and pianist. The program featured his Symphony No. 1 and marked his entry into Vienna’s elite music scene. The evening included works from Beethoven’s predecessors, Mozart, Haydn, and Bach. OBF artistic partner, Jos van Veldhoven, conducts the OBF classical Orchestra and Bewick Academy, side-by-side, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the OBF Berwick Academy for Historically Informed Performance.
W.A. Mozart Adagio – Allegro from Symphony No. 39
J.S. Bach Prelude and Fugue in F Minor, BWV 534
Beethoven Prelude in F Minor
Haydn “Auf starkem Fittiche schwinget sich der Adler stolz” from The Creation
Beethoven Adagio – Allegro con brio from Septet
Haydn “Holde Gatten, dir zur Seite” from The Creation
Beethoven Romance No. 2
Beethoven Symphony No. 1
Written for the famed Hamburg Opera in 1705, Keiser’s monumental work brings lavish spectacle and brilliant orchestration to a nuanced tale of the corruption of power and the resilience of love. A fantastical parade of philosophers, clowns, ghosts, and despots comes alive on the stage as the noble Octavia struggles to survive the turmoil and cruelty around her.
GRAMMY-winning Musical Directors Paul O’Dette & Stephen Stubbs and acclaimed Stage Director Gilbert Blin lead an all-new production replete with opulent stagecraft and impeccable musicianship. Breathtaking sets, sumptuous, period-inspired costumes, exquisite Baroque dance, and beautifully evocative music combine in an operatic feast sure to delight.
Written for the famed Hamburg Opera in 1705, Keiser’s monumental work brings lavish spectacle and brilliant orchestration to a nuanced tale of the corruption of power and the resilience of love. A fantastical parade of philosophers, clowns, ghosts, and despots comes alive on the stage as the noble Octavia struggles to survive the turmoil and cruelty around her.
GRAMMY-winning Musical Directors Paul O’Dette & Stephen Stubbs and acclaimed Stage Director Gilbert Blin lead an all-new production replete with opulent stagecraft and impeccable musicianship. Breathtaking sets, sumptuous, period-inspired costumes, exquisite Baroque dance, and beautifully evocative music combine in an operatic feast sure to delight.
Written for the famed Hamburg Opera in 1705, Keiser’s monumental work brings lavish spectacle and brilliant orchestration to a nuanced tale of the corruption of power and the resilience of love. A fantastical parade of philosophers, clowns, ghosts, and despots comes alive on the stage as the noble Octavia struggles to survive the turmoil and cruelty around her.
GRAMMY-winning Musical Directors Paul O’Dette & Stephen Stubbs and acclaimed Stage Director Gilbert Blin lead an all-new production replete with opulent stagecraft and impeccable musicianship. Breathtaking sets, sumptuous, period-inspired costumes, exquisite Baroque dance, and beautifully evocative music combine in an operatic feast sure to delight.
Written for the famed Hamburg Opera in 1705, Keiser’s monumental work brings lavish spectacle and brilliant orchestration to a nuanced tale of the corruption of power and the resilience of love. A fantastical parade of philosophers, clowns, ghosts, and despots comes alive on the stage as the noble Octavia struggles to survive the turmoil and cruelty around her.
GRAMMY-winning Musical Directors Paul O’Dette & Stephen Stubbs and acclaimed Stage Director Gilbert Blin lead an all-new production replete with opulent stagecraft and impeccable musicianship. Breathtaking sets, sumptuous, period-inspired costumes, exquisite Baroque dance, and beautifully evocative music combine in an operatic feast sure to delight.
Written for the famed Hamburg Opera in 1705, Keiser’s monumental work brings lavish spectacle and brilliant orchestration to a nuanced tale of the corruption of power and the resilience of love. A fantastical parade of philosophers, clowns, ghosts, and despots comes alive on the stage as the noble Octavia struggles to survive the turmoil and cruelty around her.
GRAMMY-winning Musical Directors Paul O’Dette & Stephen Stubbs and acclaimed Stage Director Gilbert Blin lead an all-new production replete with opulent stagecraft and impeccable musicianship. Breathtaking sets, sumptuous, period-inspired costumes, exquisite Baroque dance, and beautifully evocative music combine in an operatic feast sure to delight.
No need to understand French to enjoy this musical evening! Native French singer Sophie Michaux breathes fresh life into timeless cabaret songs made famous by Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, and others. Join us for a special evening benefitting Les Délices in which time stops, and music speaks.
Two of Bach’s most beloved cantatas, BWV 140 “Wachet auf” and 147 “Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben”, are paired with Telemann’s exuberant concerto for 3 oboes and 3 violins.
Two of Bach’s most beloved cantatas, BWV 140 “Wachet auf” and 147 “Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben”, are paired with Telemann’s exuberant concerto for 3 oboes and 3 violins.
Two of Bach’s most beloved cantatas, BWV 140 “Wachet auf” and 147 “Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben”, are paired with Telemann’s exuberant concerto for 3 oboes and 3 violins.
Kristian Bezuidenhout, known worldwide as one of today’s most exciting fortepianists, opens with Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4; Gramophone calls his recording “one of the finest, most deeply perceptive and thrilling performances of [the piece] on record.” Next, incidental music from Mozart tells a stirring story of power, betrayal, and revenge. And finally, Jonathan Cohen takes you to the carnival with a Haydn symphony nicknamed for dancing bears: ferocious majesty meets unexpected delight.
Kristian Bezuidenhout, known worldwide as one of today’s most exciting fortepianists, opens with Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4; Gramophone calls his recording “one of the finest, most deeply perceptive and thrilling performances of [the piece] on record.” Next, incidental music from Mozart tells a stirring story of power, betrayal, and revenge. And finally, Jonathan Cohen takes you to the carnival with a Haydn symphony nicknamed for dancing bears: ferocious majesty meets unexpected delight.
The Mermaid promises to lure you on a fantastic journey filled with tales of pirates, fearsome storms, raucous drinking songs, toe-tapping fiddle tunes, rousing sea shanties, and more. Special guest vocalist and Irish bouzouki player Seán Dagher (renowned for his work on the Assassin’s Creed video game series, sea shanty programs with La Nef, and Canada’s Skye Consort) joins soprano Elena Mullins Bailey and Les Délices’ ensemble of oboe, recorder, violin, and cello for this fascinating and fun program.
The Mermaid promises to lure you on a fantastic journey filled with tales of pirates, fearsome storms, raucous drinking songs, toe-tapping fiddle tunes, rousing sea shanties, and more. Special guest vocalist and Irish bouzouki player Seán Dagher (renowned for his work on the Assassin’s Creed video game series, sea shanty programs with La Nef, and Canada’s Skye Consort) joins soprano Elena Mullins Bailey and Les Délices’ ensemble of oboe, recorder, violin, and cello for this fascinating and fun program.
The Mermaid promises to lure you on a fantastic journey filled with tales of pirates, fearsome storms, raucous drinking songs, toe-tapping fiddle tunes, rousing sea shanties, and more. Special guest vocalist and Irish bouzouki player Seán Dagher (renowned for his work on the Assassin’s Creed video game series, sea shanty programs with La Nef, and Canada’s Skye Consort) joins soprano Elena Mullins Bailey and Les Délices’ ensemble of oboe, recorder, violin, and cello for this fascinating and fun program.
Bach’s magnificent Mass features a large and colorful orchestra, including several unusual instruments. Praised for her “revelatory performance” (Opera News) of Bach’s sacred works, conductor Jeannette Sorrell leads the festive forces – including trumpets, timpani, strings, choir, and soloists.
Bach’s magnificent Mass features a large and colorful orchestra, including several unusual instruments. Praised for her “revelatory performance” (Opera News) of Bach’s sacred works, conductor Jeannette Sorrell leads the festive forces – including trumpets, timpani, strings, choir, and soloists.
Bach’s magnificent Mass features a large and colorful orchestra, including several unusual instruments. Praised for her “revelatory performance” (Opera News) of Bach’s sacred works, conductor Jeannette Sorrell leads the festive forces – including trumpets, timpani, strings, choir, and soloists.
Bach’s magnificent Mass features a large and colorful orchestra, including several unusual instruments. Praised for her “revelatory performance” (Opera News) of Bach’s sacred works, conductor Jeannette Sorrell leads the festive forces – including trumpets, timpani, strings, choir, and soloists.
Bach’s magnificent Mass features a large and colorful orchestra, including several unusual instruments. Praised for her “revelatory performance” (Opera News) of Bach’s sacred works, conductor Jeannette Sorrell leads the festive forces – including trumpets, timpani, strings, choir, and soloists.
Bach’s magnificent Mass features a large and colorful orchestra, including several unusual instruments. Praised for her “revelatory performance” (Opera News) of Bach’s sacred works, conductor Jeannette Sorrell leads the festive forces – including trumpets, timpani, strings, choir, and soloists.