More Information About Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra

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<p>"In this concert, I’ve focused on the uniquely Italian concerti grossi.  The drama in these works arises from the intricate give and take of musical conversation – the delicacy of a small group of soloists mixed with interjections from the larger group of strings. Throughout the concerto grosso, one feels the sound build, as if a massive, elegant Baroque palace materializes as pure sound. With the works on this program, you’ll hear a grand mix of harmonic invention, counterpoint, acrobatic techniques, and broad melodies - and fantasy and creativity come together in a rich dialogue." --Rinaldo Alessandrini, conductor</p>

About the Ticket Supplier: Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra

San Francisco's Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra has been dedicated to historically-informed performance of Baroque, Classical and early-Romantic music on original instruments since its inception in 1981.

Under the leadership of Nicholas McGegan, its Music Director since 1985, Philharmonia has become "an ensemble for early music as fine as any in the world today" (Los Angeles Times). The Orchestra performs a subscription season in four cities in the San Francisco Bay Area, and is regularly heard on tour in the United States and internationally. In addition to Mr. McGegan, the Orchestra has welcomed eminent guest conductors to its podium including William Christie, Andrew Parrott, Jordi Savall, Gustav Leonhardt, Monica Huggett and Stanley Ritchie.