Violist Max Mandel, who performs with Aisslinn Nosky on this recording, is Co-Principal Viola of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and a member of the new music ensemble FLUX Quartet.
Historical Context
The Handel and Haydn Society (H+H) is the oldest continuously-performing arts organization in the United States, founded in Boston in 1815.
Historical Context
The Handel and Haydn Society was named after Handel and Haydn to represent both the old music of the 18th century and the new music of the 19th century.
Notable Performances
In its early decades, the Handel and Haydn Society gave the US premieres of Handel's Messiah (1818), Haydn's The Creation (1819), Verdi's Requiem (1878), and Bach's St Matthew Passion (1879).
Performer Biography
Harry Christophers, the Artistic Director of the Handel and Haydn Society, also founded and conducts the UK-based choir and period instrument orchestra, The Sixteen.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in Boston's Symphony Hall, built in 1900, which is considered one of the finest concert halls in the world with superb acoustics for period instruments.
Performer Biography
Aisslinn Nosky, the concertmaster for this recording, is also a member of I FURIOSI Baroque Ensemble and the Eybler Quartet, and was previously with Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra.
