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Baroque Banter

by Pinchgut Opera
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  • Baroque Banter Ep 39 Continuo buddies Erin Helyard and Simon Martyn-Ellis

    August 31, 2026 · 27 min

    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…

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

    May 13, 2026 · 15 min

    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…

  • Baroque Banter Episode 37: Scarlatti with Guest Dr Rosalind Halton

    April 28, 2026 · 22 min

    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…

  • Baroque Banter Episode 36-Bach & Telemann with Guest Karina Schmitz

    March 9, 2026 · 30 min

    Host Erin Helyard chats with Tasmania-based American violist Karina Schmitz about playing in the Orchestra of the Antipodes and the rich world of J.S Bach and Georg Telemann’s concertos and sonatas. What role does the viola play in…

  • Baroque Banter Episode 35: Farnace in Retrospect

    December 16, 2025 · 28 min

    To commemorate the release of the digital album release of the live audio recording of Pinchgut's 2019 production of Farnace, Conductor Erin Helyard chats with countertenor Christopher Lowrey and mezzo-soprano Helen Sherman to revisit the…

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  • Baroque Banter Episode 34: Handel's Messiah: Origins and Afterlife

    November 19, 2025 · 49 min

    Recorded live at the State Library of NSW, this episode of Baroque Banter takes you on a captivating journey into the origins and afterlife of Handel’s Messiah. Ahead of Pinchgut Opera’s upcoming performance of the Original 1742 Dublin…

  • Baroque Banter Episode 33_The Intermezzo and Maid Made Boss

    July 30, 2025 · 31 min

    Join host Erin Helyard as he takes us on a sweeping exploration of the origins of Maid Made Boss, the tradition of the intermezzo, the political and philosophical tensions of mid-century Paris, and how one clever servant girl helped change…

  • Baroque Banter: Episode 32 - Pre-performance podcast - The Fairy Queen

    May 26, 2025 · 15 min

    Join host Genevieve Lang for a captivating conversation with director Netia Jones and conductor Erin Helyard as they explore Pinchgut Opera’s bold new production of Purcell’s The Fairy Queen. This episode takes you behind the scenes of a…

  • Baroque Banter: Episode 31 - The Fairy Queen in context.

    May 6, 2025 · 24 min

    Pinchgut Opera Artistic Director Erin Helyard takes is into the glittering world of Restoration England with The Fairy Queen, a rich and whimsical semi-opera by Henry Purcell. Created in 1692 for the lavish court of William and Mary, this…

  • Baroque Banter: Episode 30 Goldberg Variations and the harpsichord

    February 3, 2025 · 31 min

    What makes the harpsichord so captivating? Join Australia’s finest harpsichordist and Pinchgut Opera Artistic Director, Erin Helyard, as he sits down with master harpsichord maker Carey Beebe for a deep dive into the artistry and allure of…

  • Baroque Banter: Episode 29 - Pre-Performance Podcast - Julius Caesar

    November 8, 2024 · 16 min

    Step into the world of Pinchgut Opera’s landmark production of Handel’s Julius Caesar. Join host Genevieve Lang as she sits down with director Neil Armfield AO and conductor Erin Helyard to uncover the artistry, vision, and stories behind…

  • Baroque Banter: Episode 28 - French Exports

    October 5, 2024 · 39 min

    Earlier on Baroque Banter we discussed French Imports, and looked at how Italian musicians found their way into France in the seventeenth century, and what the French did with their dances and their opera. Although the flow of music was…

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About the show

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.