Julian Perkins was just announced as the new Artistic Director of Portland Baroque Orchestra. The keyboardist and conductor is based in the UK, and is also Artistic Director of Cambridge Handel Opera and Sounds Baroque. Julian Perkins has directed the Academy of Ancient Music and has been the soloist with ensembles including the Royal Northern Sinfonia, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Florilegium and Orchestra of The Sixteen. Today’s Beautiful Music features Julian Perkins and Portland Baroque Orchestra’s program from November 20, 2022 as part of the “Festival of Candidates” for the A.D. job.