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Massachusetts

Symphony Hall basks in Christmas spirit with Handel’s Messiah

On Sunday, Nov. 29, Boston's Symphony Hall was filled with the resplendent sounds of George Frideric Handel's Messiah oratorio. A confluence of superb conducting, splendid singing, and orchestral distinction made it the finest performance of the work in years. Conductor Harry Christophers led the Handel &

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Yo-Yo Ma’s lyrical prowess on display at BSO concert

On Sunday August 2, Andris Nelsons conducted the BSO in a delightful Tanglewood concert featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma. The other soloists were trumpet player Håkan Hardenberger and BSO principal violist Steven Ansell. The selection of music was an imaginative blend of classical elegance with two contrasting programmatic works. Joseph Haydn&