Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale
Tanya Tomkins is a highly experienced cellist and musician who has been actively involved in various musical ventures since the late 1980s. Tanya currently holds positions at Delphi Trio, Valley of the Moon Music Festival, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Portland Baroque, Left Coast Chamber Ensemble, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, and is a performing cellist at Performances. Additionally, Tanya was previously a member of Benvenue Fortepiano Trio and served as the Artistic Director of Benvenue House Concerts. With a Soloist Diploma from Koninklijk Conservatorium and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from California Institute of the Arts, Tanya Tomkins brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their roles in the music industry.
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale’s mission is to present audiences throughout the world with historically-informed performances of music from the Baroque, Classical, and Early Romantic periods, as well as new music, using period instruments and vocal techniques that capture the style, spirit, and distinctive sound of that time. We share our music through live performances and recordings, and actively reach new audiences through our educational offerings and training programs for the next generation of musicians. Philharmonia’s pursuit of its mission is based upon three fundamental convictions: 1. Great music is universal. It is a timeless medium that impacts quality of life on an emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual level. 2. Period-instrument performance, executed at the highest level, creates a distinct sound and singular listening experience. Historically-informed performance means more than playing music in the style in which it was written; it also means performing music with a passion, joy, and vitality that provide a meaningful contemporary artistic experience for today’s audience. In addition, this experience enriches appreciation of history and provides a valuable perspective in preserving and understanding the orchestral tradition. 3. The opportunity for audiences today to hear great works and authentic instruments from the past is, in itself, a legacy that must be preserved for the benefit of future generations.