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For the past 36 years, it has been our privilege to welcome Boston concert audiences to performances featuring some of the world’s most captivating Early Music superstars. Each and every year, we are committed to presenting programs of enthralling variety and impeccable quality—from familiar masterpieces reinvigorated by astounding performers to rare delights cultivated by peerless specialists. We invite you to join us for these truly unique musical experiences showcasing the world’s finest artists and ensembles.
(Programs, personnel, dates, and locations are subject to change.)
Opera Prima
Cristiano Contadin, Director & viola da gamba
Amanda Forsythe, soprano
Grand Tour: Virtuosic music of the Galant
Friday, October 17, 2025
8pm | NEC's Jordan Hall
VIRTUAL PREMIERE: Friday, October 31, 2025 at 8pm (ET)
Available to watch until November 14, 2025 at 11:59pm (ET)
Stile Antico
The Prince of Music: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Friday, November 7, 2025
8pm | St. Paul Church, Cambridge
VIRTUAL PREMIERE: Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 8pm (ET)
Available to watch until December 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (ET)
BEMF Chamber Opera Series presents
Provenzale: Stellidaura's Revenge
Paul O'Dette & Stephen Stubbs, Musical Directors
Hannah De Priest, Stellidaura
Aaron Sheehan, Orismondo
Richard Pittsinger, Armidoro
Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 8PM
Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 3PM
NEC's Jordan Hall
VIRTUAL PREMIERE: Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 8pm (ET)
Available to watch until December 28, 2025 at 11:59pm (ET)
The Tallis Scholars
Peter Phillips, Director
Mother & Child: English music for the Virgin Mary
Friday, December 5, 2025
8pm | St. Paul Church, Cambridge
VIRTUAL PREMIERE: Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 8pm (ET)
Available to watch until December 27, 2025 at 11:59pm (ET)
Paul O'Dette, lute
New Discoveries: The extraordinary lute manuscripts of Orazio Albani
Saturday, January 31, 2026
8pm | First Church in Cambridge, Congregational
VIRTUAL PREMIERE: Friday, February 13, 2026 at 8pm (ET)
Available to watch until February 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (ET)
ACRONYM
Clara Rottsolk & Elisa Sutherland, soprano
Aaron Sheehan & Jacob Perry, tenor
Jonathan Woody, bass-baritone
Seelenbräutigam: The Drese Effect
Saturday, February 14, 2026
8pm | First Church in Cambridge, Congregational
VIRTUAL PREMIERE: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8pm (ET)
Available to watch until March 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (ET)
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra & Juilliard415
Robert Mealy, director
Caroline Copeland & Julian Donahue, dancers
Rameau and the Art of Dance
Sunday, March 1, 2026
3pm | First Church in Cambridge, Congregational
(PLEASE NOTE, this performance will not be available virtually.)
Le Consort
Théotime Langlois de Swarte & Sophie de Bardonneche, violin;
Hanna Salzenstein, violoncello; Justin Taylor, harpsichord
A trio sonata soirée
Friday, March 13, 2026
8pm | First Church in Cambridge, Congregational
VIRTUAL PREMIERE: Friday, March 27, 2026 at 8pm (ET)
Available to watch until April 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (ET)
Jordi Savall
with Hespèrion XXI, Tembembe Ensamble Continuo & La Capella Reial de Catalunya
Un mar de músicas (A sea of music): 1440 to 1880
Sunday, April 12, 2026
4pm | NEC's Jordan Hall, Boston
VIRTUAL PREMIERE: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 8pm (ET)
Available to watch until May 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (ET)
Philippe Jaroussky & Artaserse
La Gelosia: Italian Baroque cantatas exploring jealousy
Saturday, April 25, 2026
8pm | St. Paul Church, Cambridge
VIRTUAL PREMIERE: Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 8pm (ET)
Available to watch until May 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (ET)