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 H+H President and CEO, effective August 1, 2026. Washington, a visionary leader and world-renowned musician, currently serves as …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Experience the refreshing beauty of this Baroque piece live in Boston with H+H. Picture this: it’s 1717, and King George I is floating down the River Thames on a royal barge while a second barge carries 50 musicians performing spectacular music. The King commissioned Baroque era composer George Frideric Handel (most famous for Messiah) to write the music …
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