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Handel And Haydn Society Will Present Its 172nd Annual Performances Of Handel's Messiah In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

The Handel and Haydn Society will perform Handel’s Messiah November 28–30, 2025, at Symphony Hall in Boston, marking its 172nd annual presentation of the holiday tradition.

The London Handel Festival Sets Dates For 2026 Event
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025

The London Handel Festival has announced its 2026 Festival, From Heavenly Harmony, a five-week celebration of Handel’s music beginning in February. Learn more here!

Handel And Haydn Society Opens 211th Season With Handel’s SAUL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025

The Handel and Haydn Society (H+H) will launch its landmark 211th consecutive season with Handel’s dramatic oratorio Saul, presented on October 3 and 5 at Symphony Hall. Led by Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen, the large-scale production will feature the H+H Orchestra and Chorus, five guest soloists, the H+H Youth Choruses Chamber Choir, and members of community ensembles performing as part of H+H’s second annual CitySing initiative.

Boston's Handel and Haydn Society Unveil Second Stone Fellowship Cohort
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025

The Handel and Haydn Society has announced the selection of emerging instrumentalists Eliana Estrada (violin) and Sarah Ghandour (cello) as Stone Fellows for the 2025-2027 seasons, following a competitive live audition process.

Review: SAUL, Glyndebourne Festival
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 9, 2025

Just how much fun can you have at an oratorio about a Old Testament tale of jealousy, madness and death? Well, quite a lot as it happens at the return of Barry Kosky's remarkable production of Handel's Saul. This staging is opera at its most theatrical, with severed heads, a breast-feeding witch, a gay subplot and more twerking than a Beyoncé concert.

H+H Names New Principal Musicians To Begin In 25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025

The Handel and Haydn Society and Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen have revealed the new appointments for the 2025-26 season. Learn more about the musicians here!

The Handel and Haydn Society is Now Accepting Applications for Second Annual H+H CitySing
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025

The Handel and Haydn Society and Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen have announced that applications are now open for the second annual H+H CitySing, welcoming 30 vocalists from around Boston to perform selected portions of Handel's Saul alongside the H+H Orchestra and Chorus

Kristian Bezuidenhout Joins Boston's Handel and Haydn Society For Season Finale
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025

Handel and Haydn Society Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen leads the H+H Orchestra in a showstopping season finale pairing works from the back catalogs of Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven at Symphony Hall.

Handel and Haydn Society Reveals 2025-26 Season Featuring Five Soloist Debuts and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

The Handel and Haydn Society has revealed details of its 2025-26 Season, the 211th consecutive season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets here!

Handel and Haydn Society to Present HAYDN + BEETHOVEN At Symphony Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2025

As longer days and budding trees promise the arrival of spring, the Handel and Haydn Society's ‘Haydn + Beethoven' concerts at Symphony Hall will take place in March.

The Handel and Haydn Society's President & CEO David Snead to Retire
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

The Handel and Haydn Society President & CEO David Snead will retire after nearly a decade at the helm of the performing arts organization. Learn more about Snead and about the organization.

LOVE, HANDEL Comes to The Handel and Haydn Society
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

The Handel and Haydn Society will welcome acclaimed soprano Joélle Harvey to join the H+H Orchestra under the direction of Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen to present 'Love, Handel.'

Handel and Haydn Society Launches CITYSING at Annual Performances of Handel's Messiah
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2024

For the 171st consecutive year, the Handel and Haydn Society will present Handel’s glorious Messiah, performing on period instruments like those Handel knew and composed for.

DRACULA to be Presented at Castle Craig Players This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2024

Castle Craig Players present DRACULA, adapted by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston. Experience the chilling tale of Count Dracula at their Meriden venue this Halloween season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Handel And Haydn Society Opens 210th Season With Mozart Requiem
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

Handel and Haydn Society Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen and the H+H Orchestra and Chorus will return to Boston's Symphony Hall on Friday, September 27 and Sunday, September 29 to open H+H's 210th consecutive season.

Koerner Hall Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary And 2024-25 Royal Conservatory Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2024

Koerner Hall celebrates its 15th anniversary with the 2024-25 concert season at The Royal Conservatory Of Music.

Glyndebourne Will Stage its First Ever Production of Wagner's PARSIFAL in 2025
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

Glyndebourne's first ever production of Wagner's epic final opera Parsifal will be staged at Glyndebourne Festival 2025. Featuring a cast of nearly 200 performers and orchestra, this production will be a landmark moment in the company's 90 year history. 

Les Violons du Roy Comes to Midwest Trust Center in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024

Les Violons du Roy  with Jonathan Cohen, Music Director and Miloš, Guitar comes to Yardley Hall  in May. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Handel And Haydn Society to Present BAROQUE LOVE SONGS + OTHER DELIGHTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024

The Handel and Haydn Society will explore the beauty and passion of the Baroque with a program full of H+H premiers from Alessandro Scarlatti, George Handel and Nicola Porpora. Learn more about the performances!

Houston Symphony Reveals 24-25 Season Featuring Jessica Vosk, Pink Martini & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024

The Houston Symphony has revealed its 2024−25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.