Be a Part of History
Join us for a intimate program of music and poetry set in a 19th-century English salon. Hear Mozart, Schubert and more as if you were transported to their drawing rooms. In collaboration with the Huntington Theatre Company.
Listen: Schubert: Die Forelle
Robert Nairn, leader/bass
Susan Consoli, soprano
Schubert: Die Forelle, D.550
Viotti: Duo for Violin and Bass
Schubert: Der Hirt auf dem Felsen, D.965
Mozart: Trio in E-flat Major, K.498, "Kegelstatt" (Andante)
Novello: Thy Mighty Power
Rossini: Duetto for Cello and Bass in D Major
Schubert: Quintet in A Major, D.667, "The Trout"
Friday, March 19 at 8.00pm
Sunday, March 21 at 3.00pm Jordan Hall
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!"
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
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 and the Period Instrument Orchestra in one of Vivaldi's earliest known sacred vocal works.
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
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
The acclaimed Handel and Haydn Society Period-Instrument Orchestra travels to Quebec City for a special concert presented by the Club Musical de Québec and featuring contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux.
John Finney, conductor Marie-Nicole Lemieux, contralto
Torelli: Concerto à 4 in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 6
Handel: "O Thou that Tellest Good Tidings" from Messiah
Handel: "How Beautiful are the Feet" from Messiah
Sammartini: Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 5, No. 6
Scarlatti: Salve Regina
Corelli: "Christmas Concerto"
Bach: "Bereite dich, Zion" from Christmas Oratorio
Bach: "Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust" from Cantata No. 170
Christmas Carols
Monday, December 7 at 8.00pm Salle Louis Fréchette, Grand Théâtre de Québec
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
Embrace the spirit and drama of 18th century Vienna as Harry Christophers conducts the glorious works of prolific composers Mozart, Caldara, and Gluck.
Listen: Mozart: Mass in C Minor
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
Celebrate the season of love with a program of beautiful, romantic vocal music, and moving readings from Shakespeare.
Listen: Monteverdi: Dolcissimo uscignolo
Laurence Cummings, conductor
Lee Aaron Rosen & Nikkole Salter, actors
Chorus: Lydia Brotherton, Teresa Wakim, Thea Lobo, Stefan Reed and Paul Guttry
Orchestra: Christina Day Martinson, Susanna Ogata, Laura Jeppesen, Guy Fishman and Catherine Liddell
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
