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Under the musical direction of Nicholas McGegan since 1985, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale (PBO) is recognized as America’s leading historically informed ensemble. Using authentic instruments and stylistic conventions of the Baroque to early-Romantic periods, the orchestra engages audiences through its signature Bay Area series, national tours, recordings, commissions, and education projects of the highest standard. Founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1981, the ensemble is the largest of its kind in the United States and is known for its versatility in programming and joyful performances.
Under the musical direction of Nicholas McGegan since 1985, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale (PBO) is recognized as America’s leading historically informed ensemble. Using authentic instruments and stylistic conventions of the Baroque to early-Romantic periods, the orchestra engages audiences through its signature Bay Area series, national tours, recordings, commissions, and education projects of the highest standard. Founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1981, the ensemble is the largest of its kind in the United States and is known for its versatility in programming and joyful performances.