BURLINGTON BAROQUE FESTIVAL
Thursday, September 17th thru Sunday, September 20th, 2026
College Street Congregational Church, Burlington
The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington
The University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington
Burlington Baroque presents five performances featuring internationally acclaimed Artists-in-Residence L’Harmonie des saisons Baroque Orchestra, Boston’s Blue Heron Renaissance Ensemble, and the Burlington Baroque Festival Singers.
The Third Annual BURLINGTON BAROQUE FESTIVAL under the direction of Eric Milnes will feature a wondrous array of glorious repertoire offered by a renowned ensemble of specialists performing in historically informed style and on the period baroque instruments for which the music was written. Our festival Artists-in-Residence, who are regularly featured in festival performances across North America, Europe, South America and Asia, will be gathered in Burlington for the week and will be joined by the Burlington Baroque Festival Singers, and Boston’s Blue Heron Ensemble for five spectacular performances at three Burlington venues, from Thursday, September 17th through Sunday, September 20th, 2026.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the great repertoire of the Baroque period with an award winning Baroque Orchestra, internationally acclaimed vocal soloists and the Burlington Baroque Festival Singers, offering listeners a rare opportunity to experience this incredible music anew – and from a fresh perspective.
Thursday, September 17th, 7:30 p.m.
Music, Drama & Dance in the Kingdom of France Music by Charpentier, Lully, Rebel & Brossard
College Street Congregational Church, Burlington
Friday, September 18th, 7:30 p.m.
The B Minor Mass
Johann Sebastian Bach
College Street Congregational Church, Burlington
Saturday, September 19th, 2:00 p.m.
Divine Song: Renaissance Chansons & Motets
Boston’s Blue Heron, Scott Metcalfe, Director
The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington
Saturday, September 19th, 7:30 p.m.
Concerti Stravaganza!
Music of Antonio Vivaldi
College Street Congregational Church, Burlington
Sunday, September 20th, 2:00 p.m.
Oratorio: Israel in Egypt
George Frideric Handel
The University of Vermont Recital Hall
A co-production with The Lane Series
