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BEMF Chamber Opera Series is a celebrated ensemble founded in 2008, dedicated to intimate, small-scale chamber operas performed in close, engaging venues. Guided by acclaimed musical directors Paul O’Dette and Stephen Stubbs, with Gilbert Blin as stage director and Robert Mealy as concertmaster, BEMF brings historical operatic storytelling to life with scholarly precision and vivid musicality.

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This performer page offers a concise biography, notable discography highlights, and a look ahead at upcoming tour and performance information. Whether you’re new to early music or a devoted follower, BEMF provides a trusted, straightforward path to unforgettable operatic experiences in the Boston area and beyond.

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Biography: Since its inception in 2008, BEMF Chamber Opera Series has specialized in small-scale chamber operas presented in intimate settings. The ensemble’s mission is to illuminate baroque and early opera through articulate vocal technique, period-informed phrasing, and historically informed performance practice. The leadership team includes Musical Directors Paul O’Dette and Stephen Stubbs, with Gilbert Blin serving as Stage Director and Robert Mealy as Concertmaster, ensuring cohesive storytelling and precise musical execution.

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Discography Highlights: A standout achievement is the 2014 Charpentier recording, La Descente d’Orphée aux Enfers et La Couronne de Fleurs, which won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording. The company has also presented notable tours such as Handel’s Acis and Galatea (2011) and Charpentier’s La Descente d’Orphée aux Enfers and La Couronne de Fleurs (2014). Recent productions include Don Quichotte and Telemann showcases in 2024, building anticipation for Stellidaura’s Revenge in 2025–26.

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Upcoming Tour & 2025–26 Season: The 2025/26 Season features Francesco Provenzale’s Stellidaura’s Revenge, scheduled for November 29–30, 2025 at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall in Boston. This production continues BEMF’s tradition of presenting intimate renditions of compelling baroque narratives in historically informed interpretations.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Social & Contact: Stay connected through official channels. Social media icons for Facebook, X (Twitter), and YouTube are available on bemf.org, offering updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and performance footage. Visit the official site for the latest announcements and tickets.

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Quick Facts About BEMF Chamber Opera Series

  • Founded in 2008, focused on small-scale chamber operas performed in intimate venues. ([bemf.org](https://bemf.org/bemf-opera/current-chamber-opera/chamber-operas-over-the-years/?utm_source=openai))
  • 2025/26 Season presents Francesco Provenzale: Stellidaura's Revenge, Nov 29–30, 2025 at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, Boston. ([bemf.org](https://bemf.org/bemf-opera/current-chamber-opera/))
  • Musical Directors: Paul O’Dette & Stephen Stubbs; Stage Director: Gilbert Blin; Concertmaster: Robert Mealy. ([bemf.org](https://bemf.org/bemf-opera/current-chamber-opera/))
  • Past tours include Handel’s Acis and Galatea (2011) and Charpentier’s La Descente d’Orphée aux Enfers and La Couronne de Fleurs (2014). ([bemf.org](https://bemf.org/bemf-opera/current-chamber-opera/chamber-operas-over-the-years/?utm_source=openai))
  • The 2014 Charpentier recording of La Descente d’Orphée aux Enfers et La Couronne de Fleurs won the 2015 Grammy for Best Opera Recording. ([bemf.org](https://bemf.org/recordings/charpentiers-la-descente-dorphee-aux-enfers-and-la-couronne-de-fleurs/?utm_source=openai))
  • Recent Don Quichotte/Telemann productions shown in 2024; Stellidaura’s Revenge slated for 2025. ([bemf.org](https://bemf.org/about-us/press-room/pr-2024-chamber-opera/?utm_source=openai))

The records

BEMF Chamber Opera Series Discography

  • Telemann: Ino – Opera Arias for Soprano
    2024 · CPO
  • Handel’s Almira
    2019 · CPO
  • Total Eclipse: Music for Handel’s Tenor
    2019 · NAXOS
  • Handel’s Acis and Galatea
    2015 · CPO
  • Niobe: Duets of Love and Passion
    2015 · CPO
  • La Descente d’Orphée aux Enfers & La Couronne de Fleurs (Charpentier)
    2014 · CPO
  • Robin Is to the Greenwood Gone
    1987 · Elektra/Nonesuch

Biography: Since its inception in 2008, BEMF Chamber Opera Series has specialized in small-scale chamber operas presented in intimate settings. The ensemble’s mission is to illuminate baroque and early opera through articulate vocal technique, period-informed phrasing, and historically informed performance practice. The leadership team includes Musical Directors Paul O’Dette and Stephen Stubbs, with Gilbert Blin serving as Stage Director and Robert Mealy as Concertmaster, ensuring cohesive storytelling and precise musical execution.

Discography Highlights: A standout achievement is the 2014 Charpentier recording, La Descente d’Orphée aux Enfers et La Couronne de Fleurs, which won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording. The company has also presented notable tours such as Handel’s Acis and Galatea (2011) and Charpentier’s La Descente d’Orphée aux Enfers and La Couronne de Fleurs (2014). Recent productions include Don Quichotte and Telemann showcases in 2024, building anticipation for Stellidaura’s Revenge in 2025–26.

Upcoming Tour & 2025–26 Season: The 2025/26 Season features Francesco Provenzale’s Stellidaura’s Revenge, scheduled for November 29–30, 2025 at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall in Boston. This production continues BEMF’s tradition of presenting intimate renditions of compelling baroque narratives in historically informed interpretations.

Social & Contact: Stay connected through official channels. Social media icons for Facebook, X (Twitter), and YouTube are available on bemf.org, offering updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and performance footage. Visit the official site for the latest announcements and tickets.

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