PBO is dedicated to historically informed performance of Baroque, Classical and Romantic music on original instruments.
The orchestra performs its subscription series in the following cities and venues: Laurette Goldberg, a harpsichordist, teacher, and pupil of Gustav Leonhardt,[1] founded the PBO in 1981.
She stood down as the ensemble's music director in 1985 and chose Nicholas McGegan as her successor.
Following two additional guest appearances, in January 2019, the PBO announced the appointment of Egarr as its next music director, with an initial contract of 5 years.
[4] In June 2023, the PBO announced that Egarr is to conclude his tenure as its music director at the close of the 2023–2024 season.