Robert Mealy

Robert Mealy is a renowned American baroque violinist and one of the leading figures in early music performance today. With over three decades of experience, he's collaborated with a wide range of ensembles, including the Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra, where he serves as concertmaster, and the Trinity Wall Street Baroque Orchestra. Known for his expressive playing and deep understanding of historical performance practices, Mealy has earned a reputation as both a passionate performer and gifted educator.

In addition to performing, Mealy is active in academia — he heads the Historical Performance program at the Juilliard School and previously taught at Yale University and Harvard. Through his teaching and leadership, he's helped shape the next generation of early music performers, all while continuing to appear on acclaimed recordings, often spotlighting the rich repertoire of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Genres

Opera

Medieval

Folk

Classical

Chamber Music

Baroque

Orchestral Music

Romantic Music

Early Music

Renaissance

Historically Informed Performance

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Latest Release

Lully: Idylle sur la paix, LWV 68 - Charpentier, M.-A: La fête de rueil, H. 485

Robert Mealy

Album - 22 Tracks - Released April 24, 2025