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Handel and Haydn Society—Handel's Messiah

Symphony Hall

Symphony Hall, Boston, MA

Music
Handel: Messiah

Performed by
Jonathan Cohen, conductor
Joélle Harvey, soprano
John Holiday, countertenor
Stuart Jackson, tenor
José Coca Loza, bass-baritone
H+H Orchestra and Chorus

Overview

For the 170th consecutive year, H+H reignites your sense of wonder and joy with the greatest story ever told in song. Our new Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen leads this centuries-old Boston tradition. Joining our resplendent orchestra and chorus are a slate of spectacular soloists, including John Holiday, “one of the finest countertenors of his generation” (Los Angeles Times). Without a doubt, this is Boston’s must-see Messiah.

A view of the seats and stage in Symphony Hall from the audience perspective

Getting Here

A view of the empty Symphony Hall, with the stage in the distance

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