Baroque Banter

About Baroque Banter

We take the masterpieces of the Baroque era and make them feel alive today, vivid, thrilling performances that stay with you long after the final note. From dazzling opera to intimate concerts, Pinchgut brings together exceptional artists, fearless creative teams, and our acclaimed Orchestra of the Antipodes, led by ARIA Award-winning Artistic Director Erin Helyard. Experience the wonder of Baroque music – whether you’re a seasoned music lover or stepping into the theatre for the first time.

Publisher

Pinchgut Opera

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Apr 2020

Latest episode

31 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Baroque Banter Ep 39 Continuo buddies Erin Helyard and Simon Martyn-Ellis

   Fellow “archaeologists of sound” Erin Helyard and Simon Martyn-Ellis sit down for a conversation about the gallichon, theorbo, and the theory and practice of being a continuo player. They also explore what to listen for in Pinchgut Opera’s upcoming tiny opera, Coffee and a Dead Canary.

2. 

   13 May 2026

   Baroque Banter Episode 38: Pre-Performance podcast The First Murder

   The Myth, the Music, and the Australian Coast How do you transform a 300-year-old rediscovered masterpiece into a visceral Australian beach holiday? Join host Genevieve Lang as she goes behind the scenes of Pinchgut Opera’s premiere of Scarlatti’s The First Murder (Il primo omicidio). In this episode, Artistic Director and Conductor Erin Helyard and Director Dean Bryant reveal how they are bringing this classic myth of Cain and Abel to the modern stage. From Scarlatti’s luscious Baroque score to the nostalgic salt-etched setting of the Australian coast, discover how this "staged oratorio" is the must-see opera event of the season.

3. 

   28 Apr 2026

   Baroque Banter Episode 37: Scarlatti with Guest Dr Rosalind Halton

   Ahead of our upcoming production of tThe First Murder at Roslyn Packer Theatre, host and Artistic Director Erin Helyard dives into the world of Alessandro Scarlatti. He is joined by Dr. Rosalind Halton, renowned harpsichordist, researcher, and Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle. Together, they explore the genius of this Italian Baroque master and the rare emotional depth of his masterpiece, Il primo omicidio (The First Murder).

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

11

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

76

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