From the beaches of Brazil to the mountains of Salzburg, baroque musicians from all over the world send their wishes for 2026. Concert photos, artistic insights, and season announcements characterize this international overview. A week dedicated to musical exchange. 
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Franziska Fleischanderl in Salzburg
The psaltery player takes advantage of the turn of the year to present a video featuring her 1725 Psalterio, filmed in the mountains around Salzburg: a personal composition, the second movement of a sonata, “Largo à la galante”.
Boston Baroque with Water Music
Boston Baroque has chosen a video excerpt from its New Year’s concert at Sanders Theater in Boston to celebrate 2026. On the program: Handel’s Water Music.
Philippe Jaroussky in Brazil
Countertenor Philippe Jaroussky chose a Brazilian beach to wish a gentle and happy New Year to his (large) community of followers on Facebook.
Lautten Compagney in Berlin
For Berlin-based Lautten Compagney, 2026 will be the year of John Dowland: on 20 February 2026, the 400th anniversary of his death will be commemorated.
Jean-Luc Ho in Valenciennes
Organist and harpsichordist Jean-Luc Ho has chosen an offbeat image of himself at the organ to announce a harpsichord recital on 13 January at the Hôtel de Barneville in Valenciennes, northern France. The program will explore musical exchanges between two port cities, London and Antwerp, performed on a harpsichord after the Antwerp maker Ludowick Thewees (1579).
Apollo’s Cabinet in London
The English ensemble Apollo’s Cabinet, based in London, opted for an effective form of communication in its New Year’s wishes, presenting a mosaic of its major events and engagements across Europe in 2026.
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