Les Délices brings together beloved English carols, French noels, German hymns, and festive Baroque music for this candle-lit concert that will put you in the holiday spirit! Featuring soprano Elena Mullins Bailey in music by Praetorius, Charpentier, and others.

Les Délices brings together beloved English carols, French noels, German hymns, and festive Baroque music for this candle-lit concert that will put you in the holiday spirit! Featuring soprano Elena Mullins Bailey in music by Praetorius, Charpentier, and others.

Les Délices brings together beloved English carols, French noels, German hymns, and festive Baroque music for this candle-lit concert that will put you in the holiday spirit! Featuring soprano Elena Mullins Bailey in music by Praetorius, Charpentier, and others.

It’s as Boston as Fenway Park. For the 172nd consecutive year, H+H presents Handel’s iconic Messiah, the greatest story ever told in song. This majestic music will rekindle joy and hope at Symphony Hall with the incomparable H+H Orchestra and Chorus under the “expert direction” (The Boston Globe) of Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen with renowned soprano Lauren Snouffer who’ll bring this soul-stirring story to life with “a lustrous tone” (Cincinnati Business Courier). Without a doubt, this is Boston’s must-see Messiah.

It’s as Boston as Fenway Park. For the 172nd consecutive year, H+H presents Handel’s iconic Messiah, the greatest story ever told in song. This majestic music will rekindle joy and hope at Symphony Hall with the incomparable H+H Orchestra and Chorus under the “expert direction” (The Boston Globe) of Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen with renowned soprano Lauren Snouffer who’ll bring this soul-stirring story to life with “a lustrous tone” (Cincinnati Business Courier). Without a doubt, this is Boston’s must-see Messiah.

It’s as Boston as Fenway Park. For the 172nd consecutive year, H+H presents Handel’s iconic Messiah, the greatest story ever told in song. This majestic music will rekindle joy and hope at Symphony Hall with the incomparable H+H Orchestra and Chorus under the “expert direction” (The Boston Globe) of Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen with renowned soprano Lauren Snouffer who’ll bring this soul-stirring story to life with “a lustrous tone” (Cincinnati Business Courier). Without a doubt, this is Boston’s must-see Messiah.

Presented by Music from the Western Reserve

Inspired by animals and the natural world, Wild Things features delightful musical settings of Aesop’s Fables (in English, with soprano Elena Mullins Bailey) plus instrumental music depicting birds, cats, frogs, insects, and more by Heinrich Biber (his fabulous “Sonata Representativa”), François Couperin, Jean-Philippe Rameau, and others.

Ticketing for this performance will be handled by Music from the Western Reserve. Visit their website to learn more.

With puppets designed by Ian Petroni, an animal-inspired score of Baroque music assembled by Les Délices director Debra Nagy, and a narrative by Ohio poet laureate Dave Lucas, The Aesop Project will delight, inspire, and offer food for thought. Soprano Elena Mullins is featured alongside a stellar ensemble of Baroque violin, viola da gamba, oboe, recorder, and harpsichord. Arrive early to join art-making activities related to the show!

With puppets designed by Ian Petroni, an animal-inspired score of Baroque music assembled by Les Délices director Debra Nagy, and a narrative by Ohio poet laureate Dave Lucas, The Aesop Project will delight, inspire, and offer food for thought. Soprano Elena Mullins is featured alongside a stellar ensemble of Baroque violin, viola da gamba, oboe, recorder, and harpsichord. Arrive early to join art-making activities related to the show!

Inspired by animals and the natural world, Wild Things features delightful musical settings of Aesop’s Fables (in English, with soprano Elena Mullins Bailey) plus instrumental music depicting birds, cats, frogs, insects, and more by Heinrich Biber (his fabulous “Sonata Representativa”), François Couperin, Jean-Philippe Rameau, and others.

Bach’s cantatas are an endless source of inspiration, comfort and joy. From tender devotion to joyful contentment, Bach’s cantatas masterpieces blend dazzling virtuosity with heartfelt emotion. Let the eloquent voice of Debra Nagy’s baroque oboe lead you through an unforgettable evening of beauty. Two renowned Bach singers, Tyler Duncan and Danielle Reutter-Harrah, are accompanied by a stellar band of baroque specialists for a brilliant and moving program of Bach. Debra Nagy and Tekla Cunningham play the beloved concerto for oboe and violin. 

PROGRAM

Cantata: Ich habe genug, BWV 82 by JS Bach
Cantata: Ich bin vergnügt in meinem Glücke, BWV 84, by JS Bach
Cantata: Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen, by JS Bach
Concerto for oboe and violin and orchestra, BWV 1060 by JS Bach

Bach’s cantatas are an endless source of inspiration, comfort and joy. From tender devotion to joyful contentment, Bach’s cantatas masterpieces blend dazzling virtuosity with heartfelt emotion. Let the eloquent voice of Debra Nagy’s baroque oboe lead you through an unforgettable evening of beauty. Two renowned Bach singers, Tyler Duncan and Danielle Reutter-Harrah, are accompanied by a stellar band of baroque specialists for a brilliant and moving program of Bach. Debra Nagy and Tekla Cunningham play the beloved concerto for oboe and violin. 

PROGRAM

Cantata: Ich habe genug, BWV 82 by JS Bach
Cantata: Ich bin vergnügt in meinem Glücke, BWV 84, by JS Bach
Cantata: Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen, by JS Bach
Concerto for oboe and violin and orchestra, BWV 1060 by JS Bach

Bach’s cantatas are an endless source of inspiration, comfort and joy. From tender devotion to joyful contentment, Bach’s cantatas masterpieces blend dazzling virtuosity with heartfelt emotion. Let the eloquent voice of Debra Nagy’s baroque oboe lead you through an unforgettable evening of beauty. Two renowned Bach singers, Tyler Duncan and Danielle Reutter-Harrah, are accompanied by a stellar band of baroque specialists for a brilliant and moving program of Bach. Debra Nagy and Tekla Cunningham play the beloved concerto for oboe and violin. 

PROGRAM

Cantata: Ich habe genug, BWV 82 by JS Bach
Cantata: Ich bin vergnügt in meinem Glücke, BWV 84, by JS Bach
Cantata: Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen, by JS Bach
Concerto for oboe and violin and orchestra, BWV 1060 by JS Bach

Following the sold-out triumph of Beethoven’s 9th, Raphaël Pichon returns to lead the H+H Orchestra with a bold program “highlighting the spare beauties from every phrase” (Boston Classical Review). With rhythmic fire and unrelenting momentum, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 soars to new heights, paired with selections from Rameau’s operas bursting with dance-like splendor. Don’t miss this thrilling fusion of intensity and grace, where every note from the H+H Orchestra shines with breathtaking clarity.

Following the sold-out triumph of Beethoven’s 9th, Raphaël Pichon returns to lead the H+H Orchestra with a bold program “highlighting the spare beauties from every phrase” (Boston Classical Review). With rhythmic fire and unrelenting momentum, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 soars to new heights, paired with selections from Rameau’s operas bursting with dance-like splendor. Don’t miss this thrilling fusion of intensity and grace, where every note from the H+H Orchestra shines with breathtaking clarity.

Fun and fascinating works by Krommer, Druschetzky, and Dusikova are heard alongside traditional Czech folk tunes arranged for the ensemble in this program that explores the unique sound of Bohemian music for oboe, violin, viola, and cello. Mozart’s sublime Quartet for oboe & strings completes the program.

Fun and fascinating works by Krommer, Druschetzky, and Dusikova are heard alongside traditional Czech folk tunes arranged for the ensemble in this program that explores the unique sound of Bohemian music for oboe, violin, viola, and cello. Mozart’s sublime Quartet for oboe & strings completes the program.

Fun and fascinating works by Krommer, Druschetzky, and Dusikova are heard alongside traditional Czech folk tunes arranged for the ensemble in this program that explores the unique sound of Bohemian music for oboe, violin, viola, and cello. Mozart’s sublime Quartet for oboe & strings completes the program.

Emotions run wild as Handel’s soaring score comes to life with the H+H Orchestra and Chorus, making “the past the living present” (Opera con Brio). The legendary battle of David and Goliath is just the beginning—what follows is a tragic descent fueled by jealousy and madness. Don’t miss your chance to see this titanic tale sewn together by fate and passion performed just as Handel would’ve heard it.

Emotions run wild as Handel’s soaring score comes to life with the H+H Orchestra and Chorus, making “the past the living present” (Opera con Brio). The legendary battle of David and Goliath is just the beginning—what follows is a tragic descent fueled by jealousy and madness. Don’t miss your chance to see this titanic tale sewn together by fate and passion performed just as Handel would’ve heard it.

In Collaboration with the Conservancy at Cuyahoga Valley National Park

An uplifting new program from Les Délices that brings together 18th century Scottish ballad tunes with songs of the Great Lakes and the Ohio-Erie Canal. Join us for ballad tunes, jigs, and reels that crossed the Atlantic and traveled up through the Cuyahoga Valley to Lake Erie in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries. Featuring Tyler Duncan (baritone), Debra Nagy (oboe and recorders), Shelby Yamin (violin), Rebecca Landell (cello), and Brian Kay (guitar).

Presented by The Signature Series at Lorain County Community College

An uplifting new program from Les Délices that brings together 18th century Scottish ballad tunes with songs of the Great Lakes and the Ohio-Erie Canal. Join us for ballad tunes, jigs, and reels that crossed the Atlantic and traveled up through the Cuyahoga Valley to Lake Erie in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries. Featuring Tyler Duncan (baritone), Debra Nagy (oboe and recorders), Shelby Yamin (violin), Rebecca Landell (cello), and Brian Kay (guitar).

Presented by Music at Main at Cleveland Public Library

An uplifting new program from Les Délices that brings together 18th century Scottish ballad tunes with songs of the Great Lakes and the Ohio-Erie Canal. Join us for ballad tunes, jigs, and reels that crossed the Atlantic and traveled up through the Cuyahoga Valley to Lake Erie in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries. Featuring Tyler Duncan (baritone), Debra Nagy (oboe and recorders), Shelby Yamin (violin), Rebecca Landell (cello), and Brian Kay (guitar).

A rare guest performance from the Boston Early Music Festival. This wildly successful 18th-century English opera is a riotous parody of Handelian extravagance.

Presented by Musikfest Bremen

A rare guest performance from the Boston Early Music Festival. This wildly successful 18th-century English opera is a riotous parody of Handelian extravagance.

Part of the Confidencen Opera & Music Festival

The Boston Early Music Festival, North America’s leading Early Music institution, has rescued another baroque opera from oblivion: »The Dragon of Wantley«. Presented as part of Musikfest Bremen.

A rare guest performance from the Boston Early Music Festival. This wildly successful 18th-century English opera is a riotous parody of Handelian extravagance.

Part of the Confidencen Opera & Music Festival

Participants can try out Baroque bows, explore Baroque string techniques, and develop their understanding of musical storytelling in this day-long workshop focused on selections from Heinrich Biber’s programmatic showpiece Battalia. 

This workshop is offered in a “Pay-what-you-can” model hosted by The Music Settlement in Cleveland’s University Circle. Registration via The Music Settlement. Space is limited!

Presented by Chamber Music of the Carolinas

Presented by Chamber Music of the Carolinas