Franco-German Season Opener at Handel and Haydn Society
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- French Consul General Christophe Guilhou, French conductor Jean-Christophe Spinosi, German countertenor Andreas Scholl and German Consul General Friedrich Löhr (l-r)
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The Handel and Haydn Society opened its 195th season on Friday, October 9, 2009 in Symphony Hall with a rare collaboration of two outstanding European artists in the field of period performance: The acclaimed German countertenor Andreas Scholl and the rising young French conductor Jean-Christophe Spinosi performed some of the finest works by Baroque composers Antonio Vivaldi and George Frideric Handel with a period instrument orchestra.
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- Countertenor Andreas Scholl (l) with German Consul General Friedrich Löhr
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In an extraordinary program of sacred vocal works by Vivaldi, including that great declaration of faith, the Stabat Mater, Spinosi and Scholl made their Society debuts and continued the Handel and Haydn Society's tribute to Handel in the 250th year of his death.
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- Harry Christopher, new Artistic Director of the Handel and Haydn Society
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Friday's concert was also the official beginning of a new chapter in the long history of the Handel and Haydn Society, as the British conductor Harry Christophers took over as Artistic Director.
Founded in 1815, the Society is America's oldest continuously performing arts organization.The opening night reception following the performance was co-hosted by the German and French Consulates of Boston. Around 100 guests enjoyed desserts and champagne and had the rare opportunity to meet the the international superstars Scholl and Spinosi.
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