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The Society Ball Postponed

In light of current developments, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the 2020 Society Ball gala, scheduled for May 2. We are complying with federal, state, and city guidance on limiting large-scale events in order to keep our community safe. The annual Society Ball brings our artists together with loyal supporters to raise …

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H+H Cancels Vivaldi The Four Seasons

Dear Friends and Supporters of H+H, It is with great regret that I’m writing to tell you that we are canceling Handel and Haydn Society’s May 1 + 3 performances of Vivaldi The Four Seasons in accordance with CDC guidelines to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. We will reschedule this performance for a future season. …

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H+H Cancels Bach St. Matthew Passion, April 3 + 5

Dear Friends and Supporters of H+H, It is with great regret that I’m writing to tell you that we are canceling Handel and Haydn Society’s April 3 + 5 performances of Bach St. Matthew Passion. During these challenging days as we all face the pandemic of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we believe it’s part of our commitment …

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Handel and Haydn Society Cancels Performances of Bach St. Matthew Passion

[Boston, March 13, 2020] Following guidelines from Governor Baker banning events larger than 250 people, The Handel and Haydn Society has canceled both performances of Bach St. Matthew Passion originally set to take place April 3 and 5 at Symphony Hall. The performances will not be rescheduled. The Handel and Haydn Society will continue to …

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A Message from H+H about COVID-19

The Handel and Haydn Society has been monitoring the evolving response and guidance from Federal, state, and municipal officials regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Given the March 10 declaration of a state of emergency in Massachusetts, we want to update you on H+H’s current performance plans. As of today, there are no prohibitions on public gatherings, and …

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American Record Guide: Handel Messiah

At Geffen Hall on December 17, the sold-out crowd for opening night of the New York Phil­harmonic’s performances of Handel’s Messiah had a surprise waiting for them. With only minutes to spare before the start of the evening, the Philharmonic’s President Deborah Borda took the stage. Flanked by rows of poinsettias, she somberly announced that …

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Handel and Haydn Society Announces 2020-21 Season

Artistic Director Harry Christophers Will Celebrate Final Season With a Powerful Line-up of Favorites, Major Choral Works Boston, MA February 24, 2020- The Handel and Haydn Society will celebrate Artistic Director Harry Christophers’s 12th and final season with nine major subscription concerts at Symphony Hall and the New England’s Conservatory’s Jordan Hall and select other …

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