Leeds Baroque, the city’s only period instrument orchestra, specialises in performances of music of the 17th and 18th centuries. Founded in 2000, and made up of professional, student and talented amateur performers, Leeds Baroque is directed by Prof. Peter Holman MBE, an international authority on the performance of Baroque music and led by Asuka Sumi.

Leeds Baroque has earned an enviable reputation for performances covering works from Monteverdi to Mozart as well as bold explorations of unfamiliar Baroque music. In addition to the core membership, Leeds Baroque welcomes a range of professional singers and instrumentalists for special projects.