The Handel and Haydn Society marks this upcoming musical anniversary year with Celebration 2009, observing anniversaries in the lives of Handel, Haydn, Purcell and Mendelssohn. A series of special “Celebration” events will be offered throughout the year.

Events will include masterclasses with conductor Harry Christophers, symposium with Sir Roger Norrington and scholars discussing the music of Haydn with chamber music performances, a concert at the Boston Athenaeum, and musical lectures at the Boston Public Library. See the updated events listing.

More details and ticketing information about these special events will be posted here. Be sure to visit this page often as we add more details about Celebration 2009.