Join new Artistic Director Harry Christophers and fellow classical music enthusiasts for the Handel and Haydn Society's thrilling 2009-2010 Season. The acclaimed Chorus and Period Instrument Orchestra perform well-known and rarely heard masterworks on original instruments using the techniques of the time. Join us, feel the music, and make a connection with Harry Christophers and the Handel and Haydn Society.
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A grand start to the Season! This is a rare opportunity to hear world-renowned countertenor Andreas Scholl as he joins conductor Jean-Christophe Spinosi Period Instrument Orchestra in one of Vivaldi's earliest known sacred vocal works.
Jean-Christophe Spinosi, conductor
Andreas Scholl, countertenor
Vivaldi: Fida Ninfa Overture
Vivaldi: Cantata "Cessate, omai cessate"
Vivaldi: Sinfonia, "Al santo sepolcro"
Handel: Arias from Giulio Cesare and Giustino
Vivaldi: "Filiae Maestae Jerusalem"
Vivaldi: Stabat Mater
Friday, October 9 at 8.00pm
Sunday, October 11 at 3.00pm
Symphony Hall
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This enticing collaboration of returning favorites fortepianist Robert Levin and conductor and Mozart specialist Jane Glover explores the wide range of Mozart's repertoire and its influence on Haydn.
Jane Glover, conductor
Robert Levin, fortepiano
Mozart: Entr'actes from Thamos, König in Ägypten
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major
Haydn: Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp Minor, "Farewell"
Friday, November 6, 8.00pm
Sunday, November 8, 3.00pm
Symphony Hall
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A holiday tradition for 156 years. Join Harry Christophers as he makes his eagerly anticipated debut as Artistic Director in an inspired interpretation of Handel's Messiah that The Boston Globe called "a revelation."
Harry Christophers, conductor
Suzie LeBlanc, soprano
Daniel Taylor, countertenor
Tom Randle, tenor
Matthew Brook, bass-baritone
Handel and Haydn Society Chorus
Friday, December 4 at 7.30pm
Saturday, December 5 at 3.00pm
Sunday, December 6 at 3.00pm
Symphony Hall
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Rejoice as both popular and lesser known holiday works are featured when Baroque specialist Jaap ter Linden makes his first appearance directing and playing with the Society orchestra in this festive program.
Jaap ter Linden, conductor
Corelli: "Christmas Concerto"
Manfredini: "Christmas Concerto"
Selections by Bach, Handel, and Muffat
Thursday, December 17 at 8.00pm
Sunday, December 20 at 3.00pm
Jordan Hall
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Embrace the spirit and drama of 18th century Vienna as Harry Christophers conducts the glorious works of prolific composers Mozart, Caldara, and Gluck.
Harry Christophers, conductor
Gillian Keith, soprano
Iestyn Davies, countertenor
Tove Dahlberg, mezzo soprano
Thomas Cooley, tenor
Nathan Berg, bass-baritone
Handel and Haydn Society Chorus
Caldara: Crucifixus à 16
Gluck: Excerpts from Orfeo ed Euridice
Mozart: Venite populi
Mozart: Mass in C Minor
Friday, January 29 at 8.00pm
Sunday, January 31 at 3.00pm
Symphony Hall
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Celebrate the season of love with a program of beautiful, romantic vocal music, and moving readings from Shakespeare.
Laurence Cummings, conductor
Members of the Handel and Haydn Society Chorus
Selections by Monteverdi, Marini, Bennet, Wilbye, Gesualdo, Tomkins, Vautor, and Merula
Friday, February 12 at 8.00pm
Jordan Hall
Sunday, February 14 at 3.00pm
Sanders Theatre
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Immerse yourself in an 18th century London "salon experience!" An intimate English salon stage set and on-stage seating enhance this a unique program of music and poetry featuring the virtuosic instrumentalists of the Handel and Haydn Society.
Robert Nairn, leader/bass
Susan Consoli, soprano
Mozart: Trio for Piano, Viola, and Clarinet in E-flat Major
Schubert: “Trout Quintet”
Novello: “Thy Mighty Force” for soprano, piano and double bass obligato
Selections by Rossini and Viotti
Friday, March 19 at 8.00pm
Sunday, March 21 at 3.00pm
Jordan Hall
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Thrill to this innovative performance of Beethoven's most popular symphony with celebrated conductor Sir Roger Norrington who claims "the purpose of playing Beethoven on old instruments is to make him sound new!"
Sir Roger Norrington, conductor
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6, "Pastoral"
Beethoven: Symphony No. 4
Friday, April 9 at 8.00pm
Sunday, April 11 at 3.00pm
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Explore the rich and inventive genius of Bach as Harry Christophers conducts this uplifting finale to his first season as Artistic Director.
Harry Christophers, conductor
Daniel Stepner, violin
Handel and Haydn Society Chorus
Bach: "Singet dem Herrn"
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
Bach: Cantata No. 50, "Nun ist das heil" for St. Michael’s Day
Bach: "Der Geist hilft"
Bach: Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins
Bach: Cantata No. 29, "Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir"
Friday, April 30 at 8.00pm
Sunday, May 2 at 3.00pm
Symphony Hall
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