It’s our mission at H+H to touch the heart and elevate the soul through transformative experiences with Baroque and Classical music. We know that music makes us feel. It elevates our joy, heightens our enthusiasm, and encourages motivation. Music also meets us in our deepest valleys of sorrow, gives voice to difficult emotions, and brings …
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German composers who mastered the art of the Baroque cantata While Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) is a household name today, his contemporary Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767) was more famous in their time. Both Bach and Telemann were talented performers as well as prolific composers who mastered many styles, including the cantata, a large-scale musical work …
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It’s our mission at H+H to touch the heart and elevate the soul through transformative experiences with Baroque and Classical music. We know that music makes us feel. It elevates our joy, heightens our enthusiasm, and encourages motivation. Music also meets us in our deepest valleys of sorrow, gives voice to difficult emotions, and brings …
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The Handel + Haydn Chorus took the stage in “Voices Carry” at Jordan Hall on May 29th and 31st with singers we know from many other groups in Boston and beyond, including Emmanuel Music, BEMF, Boston Baroque, Lorelei, Boston Lyric Opera. “H+H hires great soloists and lets us embrace who we are — an ensemble …
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In a rare visit to the historic site, H+H Orchestra brought fresh intimacy to Bach and Telemann
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Washington, who has led the Community Music Center of Boston for the past nine years, is seen as a “great convener” capable of attracting new audiences to the 211-year-old organization.
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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, …
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