Experience the grandeur of Baroque music with the Handel and Haydn Society as they present a series of concerts in Boston. Conducted by Jonathan Cohen and joined by world-renowned artists, these performances breathe new life into classic works by Handel, Bach, Telemann, and others, offering a rich tapestry of orchestral and choral masterpieces. From Handel’s Water Music to Bach’s cantatas, these events promise a journey through time, highlighting the timeless power of music to enchant and inspire.

A Baroque Symphony: Handel, Bach, and Telemann Take Boston by Storm

This spring, the Handel and Haydn Society brings a delightful bouquet of Baroque music to Boston. From the vibrant Water Music by Handel to emotive works by Bach and Telemann, these events promise an unforgettable experience. Under the baton of Jonathan Cohen and James Burton, audiences will enjoy exquisite performances that breathe new life into classical masterpieces. Explore the grandeur of orchestral and choral works performed by esteemed artists, and embrace the soul-stirring power of timeless music across multiple venues in Boston.

Harmonious Spring: A Celebration of Baroque Masterpieces by Handel and Haydn Society

Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through Baroque masterpieces with the Handel and Haydn Society's 2026 spring concert series. With celebrated performances of Handel, Bach, Telemann, and more, this series promises to invigorate the senses and uplift the spirit. Under the expert baton of Jonathan Cohen and James Burton, these concerts offer a unique opportunity to experience the vibrancy and depth of Baroque music at its finest. Don't miss the chance to witness the grandeur and intimacy of these performances in some of Boston's most iconic venues.

A Symphony of Baroque Brilliance: Handel and Haydn Society's Spring Concerts

Ring in the new year with music that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen leads the brilliant H+H Orchestra with the glowing Carolyn Sampson, whose voice conveys “a world of meaning with every phrase” (St. Louis Today). Let your spirit soar with the radiant joy in Mozart’s Exsultate Jubilate before feeling the profound expression in Haydn’s Symphony No. 44 and the surging drama of Telemann’s gripping Ino. Toast a brand new year with the wonders of this musical feast!

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Mozart + Haydn

New England Conservatory of Music

Deck the halls with Bach and the brilliance of the Baroque! Celebrate the season with the H+H Orchestra, Chorus, and Resident Conductor Scott Allen Jarrett as they bring you music that overflows with joy and “crackles with spirit” (The Arts Fuse). The holidays shine even brighter with jubilant works by the harmonious duo J.S. Bach and his cousin J.L. Bach, alongside the sparkling beauty of Graupner’s Magnificat.

Baroque Christmas

It’s as Boston as Fenway Park. For the 172nd consecutive year, H+H presents Handel’s iconic Messiah, the greatest story ever told in song. This majestic music will rekindle joy and hope at Symphony Hall with the incomparable H+H Orchestra and Chorus under the “expert direction” (The Boston Globe) of Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen with renowned soprano Lauren Snouffer who’ll bring this soul-stirring story to life with “a lustrous tone” (Cincinnati Business Courier). Without a doubt, this is Boston’s must-see Messiah.

Handel’s Messiah

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Following the sold-out triumph of Beethoven’s 9th, Raphaël Pichon returns to lead the H+H Orchestra with a bold program “highlighting the spare beauties from every phrase” (Boston Classical Review). With rhythmic fire and unrelenting momentum, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 soars to new heights, paired with selections from Rameau’s operas bursting with dance-like splendor. Don’t miss this thrilling fusion of intensity and grace, where every note from the H+H Orchestra shines with breathtaking clarity.

Beethoven Symphony No. 7

Emotions run wild as Handel’s soaring score comes to life with the H+H Orchestra and Chorus, making “the past the living present” (Opera con Brio). The legendary battle of David and Goliath is just the beginning—what follows is a tragic descent fueled by jealousy and madness. Don’t miss your chance to see this titanic tale sewn together by fate and passion performed just as Handel would’ve heard it.

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April showers bring bouquets of Baroque delights blossoming with energy and grandeur! “Music that crackles with life and color” (The Boston Globe) will sweep you off your feet as the H+H Orchestra brings new life to the sparkling charm of Lully’s Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, the magnificence of Handel’s Water Music, and the genius of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 1. There is simply no substitute for the vivid authenticity, energy, and exhilaration that blooms when you hear this music played on the instruments it was made for.

Handel’s Water Music

Got Bach? We do–and Telemann too! Enjoy the unparalleled H+H Orchestra led by Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen as they share their “consistently fresh and vital” takes on Baroque music (The Boston Globe). Embrace the warm comfort of Bach cantatas perfectly paired by the grace of Brandenburg Concerto No. 6. To send us off, Telemann’s Du aber Daniel gehe hin reminds the soul of blessed bliss!

Bach + Telemann

Old South Church in Boston

Harvard University

For the final program of the season, every note awakens the soul, reaffirming music’s timeless power to guide us toward joy and meaning—even when none seems to be found. Led by celebrated BSO Choral Director James Burton, “Boston’s best professional chorus” (The Boston Musical Intelligencer) delivers a concert experience unlike any other in our season, showcasing the transcendent music of Bach, Brahms, Gesualdo, and more–reminding us that in music, we can rediscover hope.

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10 - 12 Apr, 2026

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15 - 16 May, 2026

Bach + Telemann

29 - 31 May, 2026

Voices Carry

9 - 11 Jan, 2026

Mozart + Haydn

18 - 21 Dec, 2025

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