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Handel and Haydn Society

  • Conductor Masaaki Suzuki, standing outside in front of a church entrance in a dark coat
    Bach's B Minor Mass, with Suzuki and H+H
    On WCRB In Concert with the Handel and Haydn Society, frequent guest conductor Masaaki Suzuki returns to Symphony Hall to lead five soloists and the H+H Orchestra and Chorus in Bach's choral masterpiece, performed with period instruments.
  • Jonathan Cohen conducts the orchestra on stage at Symphony Hall from the harpsichord. He leans over the harpsichord with his arm outstretched towards the musicians, locking eyes with the chorus that's out of frame and smiling knowlingly.
    The Story of the Exodus, through Handel's Music, from H+H
    On WCRB In Concert with the Handel and Haydn Society, buzzing flies, raging fire, and parting seas come to life in Handel's "Israel in Egypt," performed by the H+H chorus and period-instrument orchestra, all led by Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen.
  • The perspective of this photo is from the risers on stage. You see what the H+H Chorus members see: other singers surround you with black binders full of sheet music, Harry Christophers conducts you from an otherwise empty stage, and a sea of audience members stretch back into the darkness of Symphony Hall. This concert appears to be completely sold out.
    Hildegard, Aleotti, Haydn, and Mozart, with H+H
    On WCRB In Concert with the Handel and Haydn Society, mystically beautiful works by Hildegard von Bingen and Raffaela Aleotti are framed by Haydn's Symphony No. 49 and Mozart's "Coronation" Mass.
  • Jonathan Cohen stands at the podium with his hand raised high above him. He gazes upwards and smiles.
    Hallelujah! Handel and Haydn Society's "Messiah"
    On WCRB In Concert with the Handel and Haydn Society, Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen leads the H+H Orchestra, Chorus, and a slate of spectacular soloists in a centuries-old Boston tradition.
  • Conductor Rinaldo Alessandrini is seen conducting, gesturing enthusiastically to the H&H Orchestra and Chorus
    Bach's "Easter Oratorio" from the Handel and Haydn Society
    On WCRB In Concert with the Handel and Haydn Society, Rinaldo Alessandrini leads a hopeful program including Bononcini's "Stabat Mater" and Bach’s "Easter Oratorio."
  • Václav Luks leads the Handel and Haydn Society in concert at Symphony Hall, Jan. 22, 2023
    Beethoven's "Eroica," with Luks and the Handel and Haydn Society
    Available on demand, on WCRB In Concert with the Handel and Haydn Society, Václav Luks conducts Beethoven's revolutionary Symphony No. 3, the "Eroica," as well as rarely heard music by Wranitzky.
  • Jonathan Cohen leads the Handel and Haydn Society at Symphony Hall, October 2022
    "The Glories of Bach," with H+H and Jonathan Cohen
    On WCRB In Concert with the Handel and Haydn Society, H+H's next Artistic Director, Jonathan Cohen, conducts cantatas and orchestral music by Bach at Symphony Hall.
  • Jonathan Cohen sitting on a wooden bench, looking to his right
    Blog
    Handel and Haydn Society Names Jonathan Cohen as Artistic Director
    Following three appearances as a guest conductor, the British conductor, harpsichordist, and cellist will lead H+H beginning in the fall of 2023.
  • Conductor Harry Christophers leading the Handel and Haydn Society in Haydn's "The Creation" at Symphony Hall on May 1, 2022, with musicians in front of him and the balcony in the background
    Haydn's "Creation," with the Handel and Haydn Society
    On WCRB In Concert with the Handel and Haydn Society, Harry Christophers conducts Haydn's joyful, brilliant "The Creation," with soprano Joélle Harvey, mezzo-soprano Katherine Growdon, tenor Robert Murray, and bass-baritone Matthew Brook, in his final concert as Artistic Director of the Handel and Haydn Society.
  • Lizzo plays her golden flute, adorned in a black and gold hand-embroidered gown, at the 2022 Met Gala
    Blog
    Lizzo Goes for Gold at the 2022 Met Gala
    Chris Voss
    The pop superstar brought Debussy as her date to the Met Gala this week! Plus, can an orchestra be publicly traded? And what do your music tastes say about your personality? It's all inside this week's roundup!
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