Press Releases

Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 3:00PM ET [Boston, MA October 21, 2020] Members of the Handel and Haydn Society Orchestra and Chorus will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in America by honoring the incredible contributions of female composers with the Every Voice concert for peace and justice. Led by H+H’s new Programming Consultant Reginald …

All Concerts Will Stream Free Of Charge [Boston, MA – October 16, 2020] The Handel and Haydn Society today announced major changes for the 2020-21 Season. Following the closure of Symphony Hall, and the ongoing health directives from the Governor’s and Mayor’s offices, H+H is moving the rest of its season online. Each concert will …

Streaming Concert will be Available Tuesday, October 13, 2020 [Boston, MA – September 30, 2020] Continuing to deliver the historically informed performances audiences have come to expect from H+H even during this pandemic, the Handel and Haydn Society will celebrate the magic of Antonio Vivaldi with a streaming concert featuring three works from the Italian …

[Boston, MA September 24, 2020] The Handel and Haydn Society Board of Governors elected Robert N. Shapiro to serve as the next Chairman of the Board of Governors. Shapiro will succeed W. Carl Kester, who served for the past five years as Chairman. Shapiro began his tenure on September 23, 2020. Shapiro is Senior Consultant …

Five Concerts Will Be Streamed Throughout the Fall [Boston, MA – September 16, 2020] The Handel and Haydn Society announced it will offer five new streaming concerts throughout the fall featuring select H+H musicians performing works by Handel, Bach, Vivaldi, and more. The fall program has moved online following the July announcement of the closure …

Digital Fundraiser Will Feature Exclusive Musical Performances Saturday, September 26, 2020 [Boston August 5, 2020] The Handel and Haydn Society will hold a special digital gala Saturday, September 26. The Society Ball was originally scheduled for May 2 but was postponed and then had to move online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The digital Society …