Founding music director retires after 52 years
OrchestrasThe founder of Boston Baroque, Martin Pearlman, has decided this will be his last season in charge.
He says: ‘When Boston Baroque started 50-plus years ago, it was at a time when there were no period-instrument orchestras in North America. We started with eight players and no staff. Today, we have an amazing ensemble with a wonderful organization behind it. Working with the musicians, guest soloists, staff and Board over the years, and getting to know our wonderful patrons and donors, has been one of the great privileges of my life. I look forward to the coming season, and to what the future holds for Boston Baroque.’
Pearlman cited a complete Monteverdi opera cycle as the highlight of his half-century.
Bs….conductors should move on after 15 years: at the most
This was basically his vanity ensemble founded with parental funds because he was a middling harpsichordist who couldn’t get any other work
Well, he gave a lot of paid work to other freelance musicians.
I’ve never been a fan of his work, but he did achieve quite a bit.
Hi Marty, Robert Brown here. Don’t know if you remember me. Any way big congrats to you on an impressive important career. After 50 yrs playing concerts around the world( europa galante) I ended up in Bali indonesia with balinese wife daughter and grandkid.Sharing with talented Indonesian kids my experience. Best to you!!