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From the Beauty in Black Artistry Blog: Reggie Mobley and Nigra Sum Sed Formosa
Happy Sunday, everyone! Today's blog is a guest artist spotlight featuring the esteemed, world-renowned countertenor Reginald Mobley! After starting his classical music career as a member of twice GRAMMY® nominated ensemble Seraphic Fire, Reggie has since appeared with Academy of Ancient Music, Agav[...]
A Message from Harry Christophers
It was 2009 when I first signed on as Artistic Director of the Handel and Haydn Society. I came to the organization with the desire to concentrate on our namesakes: Handel and Haydn. My desire was to make the classics sound fresh, to put the music first and to honor the composers by staying true to [...]
On Commission
Most composers throughout history have written primarily on commission, or at least with specific ensembles and occasions in mind for the first performances of new pieces. This guarantees that their pieces will be played, and usually ensures that the composer will be paid for them.
Orchestras and[...]
All That’s Old is New Again (Part 3 of 3)
H+H uses period instruments to create an historically-informed presentation of Baroque and Classical music—as close as possible to the composer’s original intent. Interestingly, not all the instruments are available as working antiques. Sometimes we make new instruments to function and sound like th[...]
All That’s Old is New Again (Part 2 of 3)
H+H uses period instruments to create an historically-informed presentation of Baroque and Classical music—as close as possible to the composer’s original intent. Interestingly, not all the instruments are available as working antiques. Sometimes we make new instruments to function and sound like th[...]
