Jonathan Cohen News

Opening the London Handel Fetsival, this flawless presentation of Saul was a celebration of Handel that set the tone of the performances to follow. The acoustics in the hall were exceptional, with clear enunciation throughout and a sense of occasion.

Renowned English soprano Carolyn Sampson joins the Handel and Haydn Society Orchestra for ‘Mozart + Haydn' at NEC's Jordan Hall on Friday, January 9 and Sunday, January 11, 2026.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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!

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 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.

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.'

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.

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 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 with the 2024-25 concert season at The Royal Conservatory Of Music.

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  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.