Named one of the top 25 ensembles in celebration of Early Music America’s 25th anniversary in 2011, the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra (IBO) is dedicated to the excellent and exuberant performance of 17th- and 18thcentury music on period instruments. It is led by its artistic director, Barthold Kuijken.
Praised for its performances of French Baroque, members of the orchestra are some of the finest Baroque specialists in North America, and frequently collaborate with other premier ensembles throughout the country. Notable guest appearances by, among others, Julianne Baird, Stanley Ritchie and John Holloway have become highlights in the concert series the orchestra presents in Indianapolis and around the United States.
Established in 1997, the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra is committed to music education and regularly presents concerts in schools, libraries, nursing homes, and hospitals. It likewise is invested in the Indianapolis arts scene, frequently collaborating with other arts organisations, such as art museums, dance companies, and opera companies. The Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra partners with Indianapolis Early Music to present the Indianapolis International Baroque Competition every four years.
For more information, www.indybaroque.org.
Photo: D. Todd Moore
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