FEBRUARY 2006

Handel and Haydn Society Historic Mozart Performances

The Handel and Haydn Society has delighted audiences with over 140 performances of music by Mozart in its treasured 191-year history. The following are just a few of the Society’s most memorable moments.

March 9, 1828, Boylston Hall: first Handel and Haydn Society performances of music by Mozart. The program includes the Sanctus and Benedictus from the Requiem, K. 626.

January 18, 1857 , Boston Music Hall : Director Carl Zehrann conducts the Boston premiere of the complete Requiem, K. 626.

April 14, 1915 , Symphony Hall: Mr. Emil Mollenhauer directs soprano Anita Rio in a dazzling rendition of ‘ Zeffiretti lusinghieri’ from Mozart’s beloved opera Idomeneo.

January 15, 1988 , Symphony Hall: Christopher Hogwood conducts legendary pianist Keith Jarrett in the Piano Concerto No. 21, also known as “Elvira Madigan.”

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