About Lyra

The Lyra Baroque Orchestra brings a rare freshness, color, and dimension to the glorious music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries through its performances on period instruments. Lyra combines the talents of renowned local early music specialists and international guest artists, under the inspiring artistic leadership of Jacques Ogg.

The orchestra prides itself on being unusually accessible to audiences through captivating, relevant performances and educational programs that inspire future generations of musicians.

Whether you’ve been coming to Lyra concerts for the past thirty seasons or are looking forward to your first concert this year, we welcome you!

Our Mission

To inspire and enrich the community through exceptional performances of baroque music on historic instruments.

Our Vision

To be an internationally recognized baroque orchestra whose engaging and relevant performances promote a thriving early music community.

Our Values

Quality
Authenticity
Respect
Responsibility

The Orchestra

Our Venues