H+H News

Acclaimed Musician, Professor, and Dynamic Arts Executive to Lead 211-Year-Old Ensemble into Next Era of Growth BOSTON | The Handel and Haydn Society (H+H) today announced the appointment of Lecolion Washington, Jr. as the storied ensemble’s next Philip and Marjorie Gerdine President and CEO, effective August 1, 2026. Washington, a visionary leader and world-renowned musician, …

Guest Conductor James Burton leads the choral program at NEC’s Jordan Hall, May 29 and 31. BOSTON |  The Handel and Haydn Society’s 2025-26 Season finale, “Voices Carry” at NEC’s Jordan Hall on May 29th and 31st will shine a spotlight on the celebrated H+H Chorus. The program of German and Italian motets and other …

Led by H+H Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen, this program will also be performed in Boston at Old South Church and in Cambridge at Sanders Theatre. BOSTON | Handel and Haydn Society Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen will lead the 211-year-old ensemble in its Carnegie Hall debut, Bach + Telemann on May 14, 2026, then present this …

Highlights of fourth season under Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen include H+H’s third CitySing with Mendelssohn’s Elijah, the world premiere of a co-commission, Messiah with Conductor Laureate Harry Christophers, and Bach’s complete Brandenburg Concertos. BOSTON | Founded on March 24, 1815 “to promote the love of good music and a better performance of it,” the Handel …

Concerts feature a special performance by local high school singers of the inaugural H+H Youth Choruses Chorale Festival. BOSTON | Welcome spring and celebrate Pride and community at Handel’s Water Music, presented by the Handel and Haydn Society at Symphony Hall on Friday, April 10 and Sunday, April 12. H+H Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen leads …