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The Portland Baroque Orchestra is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing music from the Baroque era. The ensemble was founded in 1984 by a group of musicians who were passionate about early music and wanted to bring it to audiences in the Pacific Northwest. The founding members of the Portland Baroque Orchestra included violinist Monica Huggett, harpsichordist David Wilson, and cellist Joanna Blendulf. Huggett served as the ensemble's artistic director for many years and was instrumental in shaping its sound and repertoire. From the beginning, the Portland Baroque Orchestra was committed to performing on period instruments, which are replicas of the instruments that were used during the Baroque era. This approach allows the ensemble to recreate the sound and style of music from that time period as authentically as possible. Over the years, the Portland Baroque Orchestra has grown in size and reputation, attracting some of the best early music performers from around the world. The ensemble has performed at major venues and festivals throughout the United States and Europe, including the Boston Early Music Festival, the Berkeley Early Music Festival, and the Utrecht Early Music Festival. One of the highlights of the Portland Baroque Orchestra's career was its performance at the 1997 Oregon Bach Festival, where it played Bach's Brandenburg Concertos to critical acclaim. The ensemble has also recorded several albums, including a highly regarded recording of Handel's Water Music. In addition to its performances, the Portland Baroque Orchestra is committed to education and outreach. The ensemble offers a variety of educational programs for students of all ages, including workshops, masterclasses, and school concerts. The ensemble also hosts an annual Baroque Music Festival, which features performances by the Portland Baroque Orchestra and other early music ensembles. Over the years, the Portland Baroque Orchestra has received numerous awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. In 2001, the ensemble was awarded the prestigious Noah Greenberg Award by the American Musicological Society for its outstanding contributions to the field of early music. The ensemble has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards for its recordings. Today, the Portland Baroque Orchestra continues to be a leading ensemble in the world of early music. With its commitment to authenticity, excellence, and education, the ensemble is sure to inspire and delight audiences for many years to come.

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