Seattle Baroque Orchestra was founded in 1994 by violinist Ingrid Matthews and harpsichordist Byron Schenkman, and quickly established itself as one of the most vibrant of the American early music ensembles. The group has appeared across North America from California to Vermont, been featured extensively on National Public Radio, and garnered rave reviews for its six recordings, while winning loyal fans in Seattle for the excitement and intimacy of their live performances. Under Music Director Ingrid Matthews, the Seattle Baroque Orchestra has collaborated with contemporary composers, jazz musicians, baroque dancers, and many of the most prominent soloists in the field of early music.