About Us
History of Leeds Baroque
In 1999, prominent musicologist Peter Holman (Director of the Parley of Instruments and Opera Restor’d) was recruited to the University of Leeds School of Music, where he is now Professor of Historical Musicology.
One of the consequences of his appointment was the formation of a new regional baroque orchestra (LBO), performing on period instruments under Peter’s direction. Members are drawn from professional and non-professional players with students from the region’s music colleges. Free workshops given by leaders in the field of baroque performance practice provide training, and the funds available are used to enable members of the orchestra to perform concerts with internationally renowned soloists.
In the summer of 2005, LBO joined forces with Leeds University Baroque Choir to become simply Leeds Baroque.
Committee
| Chairman | Richard Rastall |
| Administrator | Jillian Johnson |
| Assistant Administrator | Vikki Hoodless |
| Treasurer | Martyn Hodgson |
| Musical Director | Peter Holman |
| Chorus Master | Clive McClelland |
| Friends | Nicki Sapiro |
| Marketing Officer | Emma Scotchmer |
| Chorus Representative | Stephen Muir |
| Orchestra Representative | Martyn Hodgson |
Players
Players of baroque instruments who would like to be considered for a place in the orchestra are invited to send details of their musical experience, current standard &c. to the Leeds Baroque Administrator.
What an exciting ensemble, music cunningly articulated …every work delivered different colours and emotions.”