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Learning to Listen: The Handel and Haydn Society's 200th Anniversary

The Handel and Haydn Society (H&H) was founded in March 1815, and it has performed every year since.

H&H gave the U.S. premieres of pieces like Handel's 

Harry Christophers became the Artistic Director of H&H in 2009. Coming up Wednesday, he's a guest on 

. You'll hear a sneak peak of what he has to say about the past and future of the Handel and Haydn Society on this week's Learning to Listen.

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Handel and Haydn Society

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This year, the oldest continuously performing ensemble in the United States celebrates its 200th anniversary. Hear from the Handel and Haydn Society and its artistic director, Harry Christophers, on this week's Learning to Listen.


The Handel and Haydn Society's 200th Anniversary

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