UNCOMMON TEMPERAMENT is a bold new baroque collective performing in and around Manhattan. The pillars of the organization are flagrantly daring programming, an historically accurate, yet wild and organic approach to Baroque performance practice, and even rotation through the spotlight for all members. The group, comprised of young and promising soloists, may be convoked in any number of permutations, from lone cellist to full orchestra and all number of singers. We are dedicated to good fun, good music, and the sublime. Off to a great start this fall performing Handel at Le Poisson Rouge in NY and dramatic instrumental and vocal scenas in Detroit, now we're onto something new:



Check back soon for a more detailed calendar, some sound bytes, and a full listing of repertoire. The site is just getting off the ground!