Portland Baroque Orchestra
World-class musicians evoke the timeless beauty of Baroque and Early Classical music in an intimate concert setting. Join us for orchestra, chamber concerts, and special events by one of the oldest and largest period performance ensembles in the US.
Looking for something to do in Portland? A unique date night? Portland Baroque Orchestra (PBO) will enthrall you with masterpieces by Handel, Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, and Telemann, alongside lesser-known gems from music’s most prolific period of discovery and innovation. Plus, we’ve got a range of affordable ticket options and discounts for students and groups, and $5 Arts for All tickets.
What to do in Portland this weekend? Discover something new at a PBO concert and experience great music. Ever heard of the theorbo or listened to a harpsichord? Our historically informed performances are played on period instruments or replicas of instruments used between 1600 - 1840. Artistic Director and keyboard virtuoso Julian Perkins leads the ensemble. Plus, check out our digital concerts on YouTube.
2023/24 Season
Julian Perkins, Artistic Director
Join PBO for world-class, historically inspired performances. One of the nation’s oldest and largest period orchestras, PBO is known for intimate concerts full of artistry, playfulness, and spontaneity. From celebratory fanfares to reflections on rebuilding post-war, our programs this season explore narratives in which old favorites rub shoulders with lesser-known gems.
New Artistic Director Julian Perkins invites you to reconnect with the power of period performance or discover it afresh. “It is only together that we can banish the horrors of COVID and rebuild our community so that Baroque music can light up our souls and enrich our lives.”
13 Apr. 2024
Harmony of Nations
Georg Muffat mixed the sounds of France, Germany, and Italy to serve the cause of peace. Join Julian Perkins as we embrace musical peacemaking with Muffat, Polish composer Andrzej Panufnik, and Ukrainian composer Maxim Berezovsky. … Learn more
7:30 pm
First Baptist Church
1110 SW Taylor
Portland, OR 97205
14 Apr. 2024
Harmony of Nations
Georg Muffat mixed the sounds of France, Germany, and Italy to serve the cause of peace. Join Julian Perkins as we embrace musical peacemaking with Muffat, Polish composer Andrzej Panufnik, and Ukrainian composer Maxim Berezovsky. … Learn more
3:00 pm
Kaul Auditorium, Reed College
3017 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
20 Apr. 2024
Afternoon Keys
A benefit concert featuring Artistic Director and Harpsichordist Julian Perkins. … Learn more
3:00 pm
Nordia House
8800 SW Oleson Road
Portland, OR 97223
11 May. 2024
A World Apart: Music of Haydn & Pärt with Trinity Music
Trinity Music & Portland Baroque Orchestra join forces to present music by Franz Joseph Haydn & Arvo Pärt. The fullest color spectrum pairs with uncompromising grey in this concert of contrasts, directed by internationally renowned conductor Gabriel Crouch … Learn more
7:00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
147 NW 19th Ave
Portland, OR 97209