Sunday, November 8, 2026 / 3pm

The sound of two harpsichords together is rarely heard in today’s concert halls, yet during the Baroque period it represented one of the most engaging forms of musical conversation. Unlike the modern piano, whose strings are struck by hammers, the harpsichord produces sound by plucking its strings with quills, creating a brilliant, transparent tone that allows every musical line to emerge with remarkable clarity. When two instruments perform together, listeners are invited into a world of dialogue, imitation, contrast, and collaboration, where each performer in turn leads, accompanies, and responds to the other.

This program spans much of the European Baroque, revealing both the shared language and distinctive national styles of the period.

No physical tickets will be mailed. Simply check in at the ticket table upon arrival using the name on your order.

Handel’s Messiah - The COMPLETE Masterwork

Saturday, December 19, 2026 / 3pm
Artistic Director Ian Watson and New England Baroque Orchestra and Chorus brings this enduring masterpiece to life with period instruments performing the entire work from beginning to end. Start a new holiday tradition with this incredible concert!

Please note: No physical tickets will be mailed. Simply check in at the ticket table upon arrival using the name on your order.

Join us for three remarkable concerts celebrating the timeless beauty of Baroque music. Hear masterworks brought to life by world class musicians. Enjoy all three concerts for $115.

THE BAROQUE COLLECTION — $115
Experience all three concerts for just $115 — a $15 savings over individual advance ticket prices, or $30 off the door price.

World Class Music. Right here in Lexington.

No physical tickets will be mailed. Simply check in at the ticket table upon arrival using the name on your order.

The Baroque Duo - purchase the two concert bundle and save $5 off the pre-sale price.

Dueling Harpsichords + Handel’s Messiah - The Complete Masterwork

Begin with the rare and exhilarating sound of two harpsichords in dialogue, as John McKean and Ian Watson bring the brilliant, intimate world of Baroque keyboard music to life.

Artistic Director Ian Watson and New England Baroque Orchestra and Chorus brings this enduring masterpiece to life with period instruments performing the entire work from beginning to end.