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Part The Second Chorus How Beautiful Are The Feet by Handel & Haydn Society

Artist Biography For Handel & Haydn Society

The Handel And Haydn Society Is Among The Oldest Continuously Performing Arts Organizations In The United States. Founded As A Choral Society In 1815 By A Group Of Boston Merchants The Society Performed The American Premieres Of Handel's Messiah In 1818 And Annually Since 1854 Haydn's Creation In 1819 Verdi’s Requiem In 1878 And Bach’s B Minor Mass In 1887. Since 1986 When Christopher Hogwood First Came On Board As Artistic Director The Society Has Been A Leader In Historically Informed Performance HIP Using Only The Instruments And Performance Techniques Known To Composers In Their Day. The Period Orchestra Is Made Up Of A Core Group Of Musicians From The U.S. And Abroad Who Are Specially Trained To Play Period Instruments. The Fully Professional Chorus Is A Virtuoso Ensemble Featuring New England's Most Talented Singers. Recently The H&HS Has Teamed With Acclaimed Director Chen Shi-Zheng To Stage Opera Performances Incorporating Asian Dance And Innovative Special Effects. The World Premiere CD Of Sir John Tavener's Lamentations And Praises With The Vocal Ensemble Chanticleer Won A Grammy Award In 2003. Website Handelandhaydn.Org

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