The Handel and Haydn Society embraces historically informed performance, aiming to bring classical music to life with the same immediacy it had when it was written.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The Handel and Haydn Society was named after Handel, representing the old music of the 18th century, and Haydn, representing the new music of the 19th century.
Historical Context
The Handel and Haydn Society (H+H), the performing arts organization on this recording, was founded in Boston in 1815, making it the oldest continuously-performing arts organization in the United States.
Performer Biography
Aisslinn Nosky, the concertmaster and soloist on this recording, is known for her dynamic and versatile violin playing and is also a member of I FURIOSI Baroque Ensemble and the Eybler Quartet.
Performer Biography
Harry Christophers, the Artistic Director of the Handel and Haydn Society, is also the founder and conductor of the UK-based choir and period instrument orchestra, The Sixteen.
Recording & Production
This live recording was made at Symphony Hall in Boston, USA, a venue considered one of the finest concert halls in the world due to its 'shoebox style' acoustics.
