A towering figure in the world of baroque music, Nicholas Kraemer has long been admired for his masterful interpretations and deep understanding of period performance. As he celebrates his 80th birthday, the esteemed conductor marks the occasion in grand style, leading the Music of the Baroque Chorus & Orchestra in a spectacular performance of Handel’s Theodora—a work the composer himself considered his finest oratorio.

This highly anticipated concert takes place on March 2, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie and March 3 at Harris Theater, Chicago . A stellar cast of internationally renowned soloists will bring Theodora to life, including Sherezade Panthaki (Theodora), Iestyn Davies (Didymus), Allyson McHardy, David Portillo, and Jonathan Woody. Under Kraemer’s baton the performance promises to be an unforgettable celebration of musical artistry.

Kraemer’s association with Music of the Baroque has been a defining aspect of his distinguished career, and his interpretations of Handel are especially lauded for their clarity, vitality, and expressive depth. This production of Theodora is set to be a crowning achievement, not only in his tenure with the ensemble but also in his legacy as one of the most respected interpreters of baroque repertoire.

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