About North Star Baroque

Welcome to North Star Baroque, Portland, Maine’s period-instrument orchestra dedicated to the vibrant and captivating world of Baroque music. Under the inspired direction of Anna Pearlman, a distinguished musician and daughter of the renowned Martin Pearlman of Boston Baroque, we bring our audiences historically informed performances and exciting interpretations of the music of Bach, Handel, Vivaldi and others.

We invite you to join us as we celebrate the timeless beauty of this cherished repertoire.

Music Director

Anna Pearlman was born and raised in the greater Boston area of Massachusetts. As the daughter of Martin Pearlman, the founder and music director of Boston Baroque, America’s oldest period-instrument orchestra, she spent her early years hearing, watching, and breathing Baroque music. Now a Maine resident, Anna performs throughout New England on modern and Baroque violin and viola. Anna is delighted to announce North Star Baroque, Portland’s period-instrument orchestra.