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Hear Rachel Podger on KDFC

By Michael Costa | Published: March 16, 2013
Guest leader Rachel Podger led Philharmonia Baroque's musicians with an "infectiously cheerful spirit" in "the joy of making music" last night. Hear an interview with her on KDFC's The State of the Arts.
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Family Concert

By Marketing | Published: February 22, 2013
The 2013 Family Concert: “All-Stars of the Italian Baroque” Saturday, March 16 4-5pm First Congregational Church of Berkeley 2345 Channing...
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A Tale of Two Fortepianos

By Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra | Published: November 16, 2012
A beautiful fortepiano c. 1805-10 was prepared for last week's performances of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with Emanuel Ax at the keyboard. But, as often happens with period instruments, complications ensued.
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Beethoven’s 4th Program Notes

By Troy Marsh | Published: October 5, 2012
Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, then an independent electorate. His baptismal certificate is dated December 17, 1770, and...
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Dioclesian Program Notes

By Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra | Published: September 20, 2012
The Prophetess; or, The History of Dioclesian (Z. 627) by J.J.G.Muller-van Santen Henry Purcell (1658/9-1695) was born in London at...
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Handel’s Messiah Tour

By Troy Marsh | Published: August 8, 2012
Masaaki Suzuki, conductor Sherezade Panthaki, soprano Fabiana González, alto Dann Coakwell, tenor Dashon Burton, bass-baritone Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, director Handel’s beloved Messiah premiered...
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Violinist Maxine Nemerovski Joins the Orchestra

By Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra | Published: May 10, 2012
Violinist Maxine Nemerovski has been a near-constant presence on Philharmonia Baroque’s stage for the past fifteen years. In recognition of...
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Philharmonia Baroque announces its 2012-13 Season

By Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra | Published: March 14, 2012
MUSIC DIRECTOR NICHOLAS McGEGAN AND PHILHARMONIA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA AND CHORALE ANNOUNCE 2012-2013 SEASON   Highlights of the 32nd Season Include...
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Beethoven’s Fourths

By Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra | Published: March 14, 2012
              Nicholas McGegan, conductor Emanuel Ax, fortepiano Get ready for a once in a lifetime experience....
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A Bach Christmas

By Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra | Published: March 14, 2012
              Masaaki Suzuki, conductor Soloists alumni from Yale University’s Schola Cantorum Sherezade Panthaki, soprano Claire Kelm, ,...
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Essence of Classical Style

By Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra | Published: March 14, 2012
              Nicholas McGegan, conductor Marc Schachman, oboe Danny Bond, bassoon While Mozart is widely regarded as...
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The Italian Violin

By Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra | Published: March 14, 2012
              Rachel Podger, violin and leader Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin Katherine Kyme, violin Carla Moore, violin Rachel Podger leads...
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Heroic Theseus

By Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra | Published: March 14, 2012
  Nicholas McGegan, conductor Amanda Forsythe, soprano (Teseo) Dominique Labelle, soprano (Medea) Amy Freston, soprano (Agilea) Céline Ricci, soprano (Clizia) Robin Blaze, countertenor...
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Purcell’s Dioclesian

By Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra | Published: March 14, 2012
            Nicholas McGegan, conductor Helene Zindarsian, soprano Clifton Massey, countertenor Jean-Paul Jones, countertenor Jonathan Smucker, tenor...
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