Ring in the New Year with Boston Baroque. Music Director Martin Pearlman leads Boston Baroque's orchestra in a sparkling program. 

Ring in the new year with a festive program of Handel’s complete Water Music, select arias by Mozart, and a musical surprise. Led by internationally renowned conductor Marc Minkowski and featuring mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey, this concert is sure to set the tone for an inspiring and hopeful year ahead.

Composed in 1717 for King George I’s royal barge outing on the River Thames, Handel’s Water Music is one of the most iconic and joyous works of the Baroque era. Brimming with lively dance rhythms, regal fanfares, and infectious energy, the three suites that make up Water Music were designed to be heard outdoors, captivating the royal court and Londoners alike as they floated along the river. Nearly three centuries later, the work remains a timeless symbol of celebration, vitality, and musical brilliance—perfect for welcoming a new year.