2020 + 21 Annual Report by Handel and Haydn Society

ANNUAL

REPORT 2020+21

MASTERFULLY PERFORMED. PASSIONATELY SHARED.

“I was thrilled and moved with how H+H continued to offer so much during 2020 and beyond. The podcasts, streaming concerts, and interviews were part of what kept me going. I am in awe of the decisions made on the part of the leaders, performers, and all involved to keep H+H so alive to us. It is no wonder that they have been performing for over 200 years!” — H+H donor

COVER Harry Christophers, Artistic Director Photo: 2 Sam Brewer

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DEAR FRIENDS + SUPPORTERS, It is no understatement to say that the 2020–21 Season was unprecedented for H+H and indeed the world. The prolonged pandemic required all of us to be creative and flexible, and many have dealt with personal losses and challenges. Yet through it all, H+H and our musicians persevered, even thrived, thanks to your steadfast support. With concert halls and schools closed, we doubled down on our mission — to inspire the intellect, touch the heart, elevate the soul, and connect us all with our shared humanity — by moving all our activities online. For the first time in our 206-year history, the entire concert season was presented digitally and our education programs were fully virtual. Viewers tuned in from Greater Boston and around the globe. H+H’s reach expanded 10-fold from a typical subscription season, with more than 330,000 people experiencing a streaming concert. Most notably, Handel’s Messiah for Our Time, in partnership with GBH, was a significant achievement and an emotional shared experience. H+H believes that all people should have access to transformative experiences with music. We are committed to bringing Baroque and Classical music to people in ever more diverse communities across Boston, encouraging their involvement, and being a welcoming and inclusive organization. In 2020–21 we highlighted more artists and composers of color, including the performance of a world premiere by Jonathan Woody and the addition of conductor Anthony Trecek-King to the artistic leadership team.

Robert N. Shapiro

CHAIR, BOARD OF GOVERNORS

This annual report is a tribute to the generosity of an ever-growing family that made transformation through music possible in new and innovative ways, and educated the next generation despite classrooms being shuttered. We have accomplished so much together, and we can be proud that during the most trying times, H+H has proven resilient and resolved for a strong future. Thank you for making it possible for H+H to uplift and bring joy, even in dark times, as we have for more than two centuries! We look forward to seeing you at the concert hall and on screen in the coming year.

David Snead

PRESIDENT AND CEO

MASTERFULLY PERFORMED. PASSIONATELY SHARED. SHARED.

2020-21 SEASON: UNPRECENDENTED, DIGITAL H+H’s 2020–21 Season became a digital concert season with releases spanning from September 2020 to May 2021. Following the vision of Artistic Director Harry Christophers, H+H offered four programs recorded at GBH’s Fraser Studio and seven programs recorded at three other venues: St. Cecilia Parish and Symphony Hall in Boston and Cary Hall in Lexington. H+H orchestra members Aisslinn Nosky, Susanna Ogata, Guy Fishman, Ian Watson, and Emi Ferguson recorded three chamber programs at Fraser Studio, each devoted to a single composer (J.S. Bach, Handel, and Telemann), and were joined by local star soprano Amanda Forsythe for a fourth program of music by Vivaldi. These concerts were released from September 2020 through March 2021. The H+H Orchestra returned to performing as an ensemble in November 2020 with the recording of Glories of the Baroque at St. Cecilia Parish, led by concertmaster Aisslinn Nosky. Also recorded at St. Cecilia Parish were A Baroque Christmas, led by Associate Conductor Ian Watson in December, and Glories of the Baroque: Vivaldi, led by Nosky in February. Mozart, C.P.E. Bach + Friends was recorded at Cary Hall in Lexington in March (led by Watson). The following program, also recorded at Cary Hall, included the world premiere of the Suite for Orchestra after the Works of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Brooklyn-based composer Jonathan Woody. The final two video releases of the season were recorded at Symphony Hall. Nosky directed a program of Mozart’s Serenata notturna and Eine kleine Nachtmusik and then Watson conducted a program of Bologne and Haydn to close the season.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH FOR OUR TIME H+H partnered with GBH on a very special television presentation of an hour-long portion of Handel’s Messiah. With the help of a team of epidemiologists and a brain trust of artistic and production departments on both ends, Handel’s Messiah for Our Time came into existence to allow for a performance for the 167th consecutive year of Handel’s masterwork. The 10-person orchestra, 16-voice chorus, and four guest soloists were recorded separately to ensure the safest environment possible, and through the magic of production, a seamless experience emerged with accompanying visual imagery depicting dramatic scenes of Boston during the pandemic. It all made for a truly compelling, once-in-a-lifetime video experience.

“In a year when ‘Comfort ye my people’ means more than ever, WGBH and the Handel and Haydn Society have transformed the holiday tradition for television and video streaming.” — The Boston Musical Intelligencer

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INNOVATIVE DIGITAL OFFERINGS In addition to the digital concert series, H+H produced a number of other digital offerings in 2020–21. During the summer of 2020, H+H released more than 30 videos produced from the homes of H+H musicians. H+H celebrated the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth with two specially produced mini-documentaries on the connections between Beethoven and H+H, and re-released archival audio of all nine Beethoven symphonies. H+H also started a new podcast hosted by principal cellist Guy Fishman entitled “Tuning In.”

TUNING IN H+H also started Radio H+H, a 24/7 audio stream offering two channels, one with all H+H recordings, and one with only instrumental music. Two chamber programs were livestreamed, the first from St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Kennebunkport, Maine, in July 2020, and then from the Lyman Estate in Waltham in November 2021.

MUSICIAN REFLECTIONS “H+H was one of the few organizations that supported its artists to one extent or another through the pandemic. As a representative of the Chorus for H+H, I am aware of how much work the staff put in on behalf of the musicians. As for the audience, there is a strong connection between the stage and the audience here and H+H has a special way of connecting the two. I have dreams about singing the Bach B Minor Mass, wondering how we will all get through it without breaking down and falling apart. After all everyone has been through, it will be an overwhelming experience to perform, to observe, and to witness in the audience.” — Woodrow Bynum, baritone

“My belief that live performing arts are an important and necessary part of society is stronger than ever. An early meaning of the word ‘concert’ was ‘to unite,’ or to come together, and we have all keenly missed being able to do so in person. I am honored to be a part of the Handel and Haydn Society as it forges ahead finding new ways to bring people together while also keeping traditions of the past alive.” — Aisslinn Nosky, concertmaster

CD RELEASES H+H’s commercial recording releases continued with the 14th and 15th commercial releases under Harry Christophers. Haydn Masses Vol. 2 was released in November 2020 and Mozart Violin Concertos Vol. 1 in February 2021, both on the CORO label. “A conspicuously well-drilled chorus, brimming with confidence and never for a moment caught out by Haydn’s challenging writing.”

— Gramophone

“The listener becomes involved in the palpable engagement between soloist(s) and audience in these live recordings from the warm, woody acoustic of Symphony Hall. The sweetness of Nosky’s tone remains a seductive guide to this music throughout.”

— Gramophone

MASTERFULLY PERFORMED. PASSIONATELY SHARED.

EDUCATION + COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT HANDEL AND HAYDN SOCIETY YOUTH CHORUSES In a year when singing was prohibited in Boston due to public health concerns, the H+H Youth Choruses (HHYC) nevertheless continued to be a source of connection, joy, and musical discovery for 192 young people. The 2020–21 Season was held almost entirely online, with singers gathering via Zoom on Saturdays. Our faculty and students were amazingly resilient throughout this season of singing apart—embracing what can be done remotely and leaning into those possibilities, especially emphasizing small group work, individual vocal development, repertoire study, community building, and engagements with guest artists. Singers in our seven ensembles prepared 26 “virtual choir” recordings that were shared across multiple digital channels throughout the season and showcased in a season finale concert that included the world premiere of Laura Nevitt’s “Hope Is the Thing with Feathers,” commissioned for the occasion by HHYC. All HHYC singers connected with professional H+H musicians this season and collaborations with other choral ensembles also offered opportunities for students to feel part of a wider musical community. The season concluded with an Exploratory Session, when singers had the opportunity to gather for outdoor in-person rehearsals on the lawn at First Church in Roxbury or participate in online classes on a range of special interest topics like songwriting and improvisation.

Messiah Aria Project This season, the Chamber Choir took a deep dive into arias from H+H’s signature work and Handel’s masterpiece, Messiah. These talented young singers were guided by Artistic Director Harry Christophers, Chamber Choir conductor Alyson Greer Espinosa, and a quartet of professional singers from the H+H Chorus who coached them over several weeks of small group rehearsals. The singers recorded the complete arias, which were shared as video compilations accompanied by illustrations created through the MassArt collaboration Project Handel: Messiah.

New Voices Summer Chorus Nurt Villani led a tremendously successful eight-week online series for singers in New Voices (grades 2–4) titled “Songs Inspired by Nature / Canciones Inspiradas en la Naturalez.” On September 5, the students gave a wonderful joint virtual concert of English and Spanish repertoire with the Titi Ta Children’s Choir from Popayán, Colombia.

“Hands down, the best part of the Messiah Aria Project was the opportunity to work with Dr. Zavracky and Ms. Greer. They taught me the meaning behind the words, construction of the aria, and the technical details. Also, I enjoyed collaborating with the other members of the Chamber Choir. Despite the virtual setting, we got to know one another and perform this aria together. H+H’s Chamber Choir has made a deep impact on me and I am forever grateful to have been welcomed in this Society.”

— Brendan, tenor

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HIGH SCHOOL SOLOISTS

EVERY VOICE

Ten students were selected as High School Soloists this season. The tuition-free High School Soloists program is an opportunity for dedicated and curious singers to immerse themselves in vocal study and deepen their understanding of their instrument in both solo and ensemble settings. In addition to participating in HHYC ensembles and musicianship classes, Soloists receive weekly private voice lessons and group diction classes at the New England Conservatory. In June, the Soloists presented a virtual recital, with each singer performing some of their favorite repertoire accompanied by introductory comments to frame the selections.

H+H continued a partnership with the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry and presented our annual Every Voice performance as a streaming concert on November 8. The program celebrated female composers in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Director and countertenor Reginald Mobley, cellist Shirley Hunt, and pianist Julia Carey pre-recorded musical selections at First Church in Roxbury and the program included introductory remarks by Mobley, a Q&A hosted by Emily Marvosh, readings by Boston’s poet laureate Porsha Olayiwola, and “virtual choir” performances by the Youth Choruses Concert Choir and members of the H+H Chorus.

SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS

MASSART

H+H collaborates with Boston elementary schools to expand access to music education for students during the school day. This season, H+H teaching artists taught 30 music classes each week for elementary students in three Boston Public Schools: Hurley K–8 School in the South End, Michael J. Perkins School in South Boston, and the Winship School in Brighton. These classes, though taught virtually most of the year, were sources of great joy and connection and contributed significantly to the social and emotional well-being of students and their academic and artistic growth.

Our ongoing collaboration with the Massachusetts College of Art and Design moved online this season, with H+H Historically Informed Performance Fellow Teresa Neff and members of the Orchestra connecting with MassArt classes via Zoom to explore Handel Messiah together and discuss the piece’s lasting relevance and impact on listeners. MassArt students then created original illustrations inspired by Messiah which were juried by professional artists and shared in a digital gallery.

MASTERFULLY PERFORMED. PASSIONATELY SHARED.

ENDOWED CHAIRS AND NAMED FUNDS SECURING H+H’S FUTURE Endowed Chairs Artistic Director: The Bicentennial Chair Funded anonymously, enables H+H to retain the finest artistic leaders for many years to come. H+H Chorus, funded in perpetuity by Jane and Wat Tyler Ensures the continued artistic excellence of this signature professional ensemble. Karen S. and George D. Levy Education Program Endows the H+H education program in perpetuity, delivering in-school music literacy classes, the H+H Youth Choruses, and more. Cabot Fund for Chorus Leadership, in memory of Ned Cabot Funded in perpetuity by Ned’s family and friends, ensures top-quality choral leadership. Concertmaster Chair, endowed in perpetuity by Rhoda and Paul Joss Permanently endows the Concertmaster Chair. Principal Second Violin: Dr. Lee Bradley III Chair Endows the Principal Second Violin position. Principal Viola: Chair funded in memory of Estah and Robert Yens Endows the Principal Viola position. Principal Cello: Nancy and Richard Lubin Chair Endows the Principal Cello position. Principal Bass: Amelia Peabody Chair Endows the Principal Bass position.

Principal Oboe: Chair funded in part by Dr. Michael Fisher Sandler Supports the Principal Oboe position. Principal Horn: Grace and John Neises Chair Endows the Principal Horn position. Organ Chair, in memory of Mary Scott Morton Supports the Orchestra’s principal organ position in perpetuity. Principal Timpani: Barbara Lee Chair, in memory of John Grimes Supports the Principal Timpani position. Chorus of Tenors and Basses, funded in perpetuity by Lucas Wegmann Supports leadership, growth and improvement, and increased visibility and performance opportunities for the Chorus of Tenors and Basses.

Named Funds Amy Anthony Fund for Community Engagement Supports H+H’s current and ongoing community engagement programs throughout Greater Boston. Advances the work and promote the goals of H+H as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Marie-Hélène Bernard Endowed Fund for Excellence Supports artistic and organizational excellence, community involvement and education, as well as the exploration of new initiatives and opportunities.

Miguel Canizares Fund for Music Education Supports music education and community programs throughout Greater Boston, with emphasis on providing equitable access to high quality arts education for students of all ages. George Geyer Fund Supports choral and artistic excellence. John Grimes Fund Supports the Principal Timpani Chair as well as opportunities for young timpanists in training. Ann and Graham Gund Endowment Fund Supports programs and artists to ensure H+H’s continued artistic excellence. Christopher Hogwood Historically Informed Performance Fellowship Provides a stipend for the Hogwood Fellow position, currently held by Teresa M. Neff, PhD. Remsen M. and Joan G. Kinne Endowed Fund for Music Education Supports music education classes in the Boston Public Schools. Susan Rodgers Youth Chorus Scholarship Annual scholarship for a student who has the desire and commitment to hone their artistic and musical skills in order to create and share beautiful music, with a particular focus on those without the financial means to otherwise access the programs.

Ronald Woodward Education Fund Supports in-school music programs that target schools with little or no music instruction.

Scholarship Awards Candace MacMillen Achtmeyer Award Recognizes an outstanding high school senior who demonstrates musical excellence, plans to continue vocal training in college or by private study, and has participated in the H+H Youth Choruses for at least two years. 2021 WINNER: Samuel Higgins Evangelyna Etienne Scholarship Award Presented to an H+H Youth Choruses student or alumnus/a who plans to continue pre-professional vocal training and demonstrates a passion for vocal music, generosity of spirit, commitment to service, and the ability to inspire others through music. 2021 WINNER: Somin Virmani Barbara E. Maze Award for Musical Excellence Given annually to an alumnus/a of the H+H Youth Choruses who shows exceptional potential to pursue a career in music. 2021 WINNER: Helen Peppler

Robert N. Shapiro Endowment Fund Supports current H+H programs and services as well as strategic initiatives that serve the community. Wat H. Tyler Jr. Memorial Fund Funded by family and friends, in support of the H+H Chorus and its activities.

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LIFETIME BENEFACTORS The following donors have made cumulative gifts to H+H totaling $100,000 or more as of June 30, 2021 (only received gifts are counted). $1 Million+ Level

Amy S. Anthony* Barr Foundation Alfred & Fay Chandler* Rhoda K. Joss & Paul C. Joss George D.* & Karen S. Levy Michael & Marcy Scott Morton Jane & Wat* Tyler Two Anonymous Donors

$500,000 Level

Allison & William Achtmeyer Willma H. Davis* Deborah & Robert First Joseph M. Flynn Mr.* & Mrs. Remsen M. Kinne III The Klarman Family Foundation Massachusetts Cultural Council Robert H. Scott & Diane T. Spencer Susan Stemper & Peter Lieberwirth Two Anonymous Donors

$250,000 Level

Bloomberg Philanthropies The Boston Foundation Cabot Family Charitable Trust Edmund* & Betsy Cabot John F. Cogan & Mary L. Cornille David Elsbree & Lorraine Gilmore Todd Estabrook George Frederick Jewett Foundation East Philip Gerdine in memory of Marjorie Gerdine Mr. & Mrs. John W. Gerstmayr Stephanie Gertz Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Gleysteen Mr.* & Mrs. J. Robert Held Jane’s Trust Winifred I. Li & William P. Oliver

Dr. Janina Longtine Jane E. Manilych & Prof. W. Carl Kester Stephen Morrissey Mary & Sherif Nada National Endowment for the Arts Parthenon-EY Timothy and Maren Robinson The William B. and Bertha E. Schrafft Charitable Trust Seth Sprague Educational & Charitable Foundation Robert N. Shapiro U.S. Small Business Administration Jim and Cathy Stone Nancy & Michael Tooke Judy & Menno Verhave Virginia Wellington Cabot Foundation Janet & Dean* Whitla Wilson Family Foundation Ron* & Jean Woodward Christopher R. Yens & Temple Gill Two Anonymous Donors

$100,000 Level

Abbot & Dorothy H. Stevens Foundation Carolyn & William Aliski Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation Leo* & Gabriella Beranek Bessie Pappas Charitable Foundation Boston Private Dr. Lee C. Bradley III* Rob & Nancy Bradley Julian & Marion* Bullitt Miguel* & Sheila Canizares Louise & Thomas Cashman

Clark Charitable Trust Patricia Collins* Gregory & Anne Crisci David Greenewalt Charitable Trust Elisabeth K. Davis* Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee The E. Nakamichi Foundation Howard* & Darcy Fuguet Anne & David Gergen John W. Gorman* Graham & Ann Gund Janet* & Henry Halvorson Sylvia & Roy A.* Hammer Dena & Felda Hardymon Ellen & John Harris The Harold Whitworth Pierce Charitable Trust Helena Foundation Mr.* & Mrs. David B. Jenkins John Hancock Financial Services Judith & Mark King Kingsbury Road Charitable Foundation David Landay League of American Orchestras Linde Family Foundation Nancy & Richard Lubin Laura M. & Thomas R. Lucke Peter G. Manson & Peter A. Durfee Matthew A. and Susan B. Weatherbie Foundation Walter H. Mayo* Kathleen McGirr & Keith Carlson James F. Millea & Mary Ellen Bresciani Miss Wallace M. Leonard Foundation Anthony & Amy Moosey Betty Morningstar & Jeanette Kruger

Grace & John Neises* Janet Newell* Scott* & Diane Palmer The Parker Family Foundation Winifred & Leroy Parker Dana & Carolyn Pope Mr. & Mrs. J. Daniel Powell Mr.* & Mrs. Jerome Preston Jr. Judith Lewis Rameior* John & Janis Raguin Alice E. Richmond & David Rosenbloom Michael F. Sandler Stanley & Kay Schlozman Scully Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Shaughnessy State Street Foundation Stearns Charitable Trust Stratford Foundation Jolinda &William Taylor Rose-Marie & Eijk van Otterloo Donald F. Wahl* Thomas & Jane Watt Lucas Wegmann John J. Winkleman Jr. Rawson* & Marcia Wood Seven Anonymous Donors * Deceased

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ANNUAL FUND DONORS The Handel and Haydn Society is grateful for the generous support of the following individuals who made annual gifts of $2,500+ to H+H during the 2020-21 Season. Composers’ Circle

Conductor’s Circle

Handel and Haydn Circle ($100,000 and above) Willma H. Davis* Rose-Marie & Eijk van Otterloo Scully Family Foundation Two Anonymous Donors

Platinum Baton ($15,000-$24,999) Alpine & Donald Bird Kate S. Flather Anne & David Gergen Heather & Robert Keane Family Foundation Jane E. Manilych & Prof. W. Carl Kester Peter G. Manson & Peter A. Durfee Anthony & Amy Moosey Stephen Morrissey Jonathan & Robin Painter Chris & Astrid Peisch Mr. & Mrs. J. Daniel Powell Art & Elaine Robins Stanley & Kay Schlozman Susan M. Stemper & Peter Lieberwirth Thomas & Jane Watt Elizabeth & Robert Wax John J. Winkleman Jr Jean Woodward One Anonymous Donor

Mozart Circle ($50,000 to $99,999) Julia D. Cox Philip Gerdine in memory of Marjorie Gerdine Barbara & Amos Hostetter Karen Secunda Levy Drs. Janina A. Longtine & Christopher D. Fletcher The Parker Family Foundation John & Janis Raguin Emily F. Schabacker Jim & Cathy Stone Jeffrey & Ann M. Thomas One Anonymous Donor Bach Circle ($25,000 to $49,999) Carolyn & William Aliski Dr. Frank O. Clark & Dr. Lynn DeLisi Deborah & Robert First Joseph M. Flynn Graham & Ann Gund Dana & Carolyn Pope Elizabeth Reza & Paul Skelly Michael & Marcy Scott Morton Robert N. Shapiro Nancy & Michael Tooke Judith & Menno Verhave Kathleen & Walter Weld Christopher R. Yens & Temple Gill

Gold Baton ($10,000-$14,999) Christopher Baldwin & Sally Reyering Rob & Nancy Bradley Julian Bullitt Miguel* & Sheila Canizares Jane & Christopher Carlson Louise & Thomas Cashman David B. Elsbree & Lorraine Gilmore Howard* & Darcy Fuguet Nicholas & Paula Gleysteen Lia Gore & Frank Haluska Kathryn Hintz Nancy & Richard Lubin Laura M. & Thomas R. Lucke Joseph Mari James F. Millea & Mary Ellen Bresciani Timothy & Deborah Moore Brenda Gray Reny Richard & Eleanor Seamans Rebecca A. Silliman M.D. David C. Snead & Kate Prescott David Weaver Jane & James Wilson Four Anonymous Donors

Silver Baton ($5,000-$9,999) Sam Anthony & Andrea C. Deeker Martha Hatch Bancroft Giulio Batterman Mary L. Cornille & John F. Cogan Jr* John Cornish & Victoria Angelatova-Cornish Terry Decima Rohit Deshpande & Anita Watumull Nicholas Dials & Dustin Henderson Tom & Ellen Draper James & Melissa Gerrity Pamela Winer Goldberg Nancy & Bill Hammer Jonathan & Carrie Hammond Ellen & John Harris Jamie Hoyte & Norma Dinnall George & Elisabeth Ireland Rhoda K. Joss & Paul C. Joss Paul V. Kelly & Linda Perrotto Judith & Mark King Joan G. Kinne Katherine A. Kirby Winifred I. Li in memory of William P. Oliver Ruth & Victor McElheny Kathleen L. McGirr & Keith F. Carlson Randi & Tom Mitchell Mary & Sherif Nada Nancy Nizel Michael J. Oliveri & Eric A. Aho Winifred & Leroy Parker Karen M. & James F. Poage David G. Tuerck & Prema P. Popat John A. Renner Jr. Robin Riggs & David Fish Paul & Ann Sagan Victoria Santarcangelo & John Dobermiller Barbara Stedman in memory of Michael Stedman Terry & Michael Taylor Jolinda & William Taylor Cecily W. Tyler Jane A. Tyler Janet & Dean* Whitla Three Anonymous Donors

Bronze Baton ($2,500-$4,999) Richard & Carla Benka Biogen Idec. Edward S. W. Boesel Rhys Bowen & Rebecca Snow John Paul & Diane Britton Polly Brown Frederick Byron Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Foundation Ronald & Elizabeth Campbell Melissa Chase & K. E. Duffin Paul & Wendy Chieffo Dennis Churchman & James Evans Neal Crossland Jackie Dennis Lilee Dethchan Bob & Audree Dyson Todd Estabrook Irving & Gloria Fox Goodman Family Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Clark & Wendy Grew Deborah & Martin Hale Suzanne & Easley Hamner Frederick & Cassandra Ilchman Per & Jan Jonas Sidney & Geoffrey Kenyon Maryanne King Neil M. Kulick & Jane C. Harper Claire Laporte John & Elizabeth Loder Robert E. Lyons David & MaryBeth MacBain Jack Morgan & Anne Zebrowski Robert & Jane Morse Rory O’Connor & Claire Muhm Scott* & Diane Palmer Rev Benjamin D. Perkins & David W. Brown Randall Charitable Gift Fund Joyce Raymond Frederick Reis Timothy & Maren Robinson Barbara & Edward Scolnick Joan K. Shafran & Rob Haimes Tom & Martha Sieniewicz

Arnold & Polly Slavet Stanley & Jody Smith Drs. Robert G. Spiro* & Mary J. Spiro John & Jean Southard David & Sharon Steadman Ned & Frank Tate Lisa Teot W. M. Thackston Margaret E. Thomas Rik & Elise Tuve in memory of Ron Woodward Rosamond B. Vaule Heidi Vernon Phyllis Vineyard Arlene Weintraub Six Anonymous Donors *Deceased

A full list of 2020-21 Annual Fund donors can be found on the H+H website at handelandhaydn.org/ 20-21-af-donors.

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INSTITUTIONAL GIVING The Handel and Haydn Society is grateful for the generous support of the following foundations, corporations, and government agencies. Handel and Haydn Circle Benefactors ($50,000 and above)

National Endowment for the Arts One Anonymous Donor

Bach Circle Benefactors ($20,000 to $49,999)

George Frederick Jewett Foundation East The Klarman Family Foundation Massachusetts Cultural Council The Parker Family Foundation

Platinum Benefactors ($10,000 to $19,999)

The Clermont Foundation EdVestors The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation Kingsbury Road Charitable Foundation

Max and Selma Kupferberg Family Foundation League of American Orchestras Liberty Mutual Foundation Prescott & Associates* The Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation

Gold Benefactors ($5,000 to $9,999)

Beaverdale Foundation The Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation

Silver Benefactors ($2,500 to $4,999)

Eaton Vance Management Howland Capital Management Mollie Baldwin Foley Charitable Trust * In-Kind Donor

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THE SOCIETY BALL: A VIRTUAL SOIRÉE Thank you to our supporters, musicians, and students for making history with us at the Handel and Haydn Society’s first virtual Society Ball! More than 250 music lovers from 55 zip codes tuned in on September 26, 2020 and raised over $114,000 to support H+H’s artistic and education programs. Julia Cox and Nicholas Gleysteen Honorary Circle Mitchell Adams* Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Foundation Nancy Fleming in honor of Julie Cox & Melissa Gerrity David McCord & Stephen Hendrickson Elizabeth B. Johnson Jane E. Manilych & Prof. W. Carl Kester Anne Koffey Drs. Janina A. Longtine & Christopher D. Fletcher Nancy & Richard Lubin Joseph Mari Mary & Sherif Nada Anthony & Katherine Pell Robert Pemberton & Barbara Jordan Virginia Richard Terry & Michael Taylor Mr. Thomas W. Thaler Nancy & Michael Tooke Judith & Menno Verhave Phyllis Vineyard Kathleen & Walter Weld One anonymous donor

Table Sponsors Composer Julia D. Cox Jim & Cathy Stone Conductor James & Melissa Gerrity Nicholas & Paula Gleysteen Michael & Marcy Scott Morton Concertmaster Joseph M. Flynn Soloist Boston Ballet Young Partners Boston Private Kate S. Flather Jane A. Tyler Kathleen & Walter Weld

Corporate Sponsor Boston Private

Print Sponsor

The Graphic Group Thank you to all our ticket/VIP pass buyers and donors! * Deceased

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THE 1815 SOCIETY

The Handel and Haydn Society thanks the following donors for including H+H in their long-term financial and estate plans.

1815 Society Members

During the 2020–21 Season, the 1815 Society continued its steady growth, increasing membership to a total of 127 estate commitments. Under the leadership of subcommittee chair Jane Carlson, the planned giving program increased its visibility across the breadth of H+H’s activities, and continues to provide surety of support for H+H’s future. During the 2021 fiscal year, H+H was grateful to receive $85,000 in realized estate gifts. We are grateful to the members of the 2020–21 Planned Giving Subcommittee: Jane Carlson, chair; Frank Clark; Joe Flynn; Carrie Hammond; Peter Manson; Bonnie Wax; Susan Weatherbie; and John Winkleman. “H+H is an amazing organization with a remarkable history, brilliant musicianship, and an impressive commitment to community outreach. By making a gift through our will, we hope to sustain this important legacy for generations to come.” — Jane and Chris Carlson

Allison & William Achtmeyer Mitchell Adams* Amy S. Anthony* Marie-Hélène Bernard Dr. John D. Biggers* Herbert & Barbara Boothroyd Rob & Nancy Bradley Dr. Lee C. Bradley III* Mark C. Brockmeier & Kathleen Silva Reverend Thomas W. Buckley Julian Bullitt Miguel* & Sheila Canizares Christopher T. Carlson Jane Fisher Carlson Louise & Thomas Cashman Melissa Chase & K. E. Duffin Fay Chandler* Harry Christophers Dr. Frank O. Clark Christine Coakley and Michelle O’Connell Patricia Collins* David & Randi Conley Richard and Barbara Corkey Paul Corneilson Robert Cotta Gregory & Anne Crisci Elisabeth K. Davis* Willma H. Davis* Carolyn & Forbes Dewey David B. Elsbree Todd Estabrook Deborah & Robert First Stephen J. Fitzsimmons Joseph M. Flynn Drs. Philip & Marjorie* Gerdine Anne & David Gergen John W. Gorman*

D. J. Griffith Roy A. Hammer* Nancy & Bill Hammer Dr. Elma Hawkins Thomas Frederick Hindle* Dr. Douglas Horst & Ms. Maureen Phillips Rhoda & Paul Joss Judith & Mark King Paul Krueger* & Charles Mallard* Kathryn Kucharski David Kurdzionak Michael Lawler Barbara Lee* Karen S. Levy Signe Lindberg Dr. Holger M. Luther Robert Macauley Eric S. Malins* Jane E. Manilych & Prof. W. Carl Kester Peter G. Manson & Peter A. Durfee Joseph G. Mari Franklin J. Marryott* Kathleen McGirr James F. Millea & Mary Ellen Bresciani Janet Miner Anthony T. Moosey Stephen Morrissey Mary & Sherif Nada Janet Newell* Michael J. Oliveri Barbara Goodwin Papesch* Connie B. Pawelczak Mike Peluse Thomas Perry* Dana & Carolyn Pope Judith Lewis Rameior* Brenda Gray Reny Art & Elaine Robins Timothy & Maren Robinson

Robert Rowe Lois C. Russell Judith & Clifford Rust Margaret Sagan & Michael Simons Holly Safford Weilbrenner Dr. Michael F. Sandler Mr. Michael Scott Morton Robert N. Shapiro Janet K. Skinner Martin Small* & Lois Lowry David C. Snead Drs. Robert G. Spiro* & Mary J. Spiro Ms. Rheua S. Stakely* David & Sharon Steadman Barbara Stedman Olaf J. & Margaret L. Thorp Nancy Briggs Tooke Richard & Elise Tuve Jane & Wat* Tyler Koen* & Bartha van Opijnen* Judy Verhave Donald F. Wahl* Ruth Ann Walker* Bruno Walser Elizabeth & Robert Wax Susan B. Weatherbie Lucas Wegmann Kathleen & Walter Weld Barbara Werner & Catherine Riley Janet & Dean Whitla John J. Winkleman Jr. Jean Woodward Fifteen Anonymous Donors *Deceased

MASTERFULLY PERFORMED. PASSIONATELY SHARED.

IN MEMORIAM Willma Davis (1946–2021) Willma Davis was a vice chair of the Handel and Haydn Society Board of Governors for 25 years and touched nearly every aspect of the organization. Among her numerous committee assignments, she chaired the Nominating and Governance Committee, served on the Artistic Director Search Committee, and led important efforts to build and diversify H+H’s board. We are grateful to Willma for her outstanding commitment to H+H, as well as her extraordinary generosity. She was an important leader, and her loss is sorely felt by all who knew her and learned from her. Beyond her service with H+H, Willma served on the board of the Hyams Foundation and was a member of Womenade Boston. She had a long career in finance and was retired from John Hancock where she had worked for 26 years. She was a graduate of the Boston Public Schools and held advanced degrees from Boston University and Northeastern University.

Howard Fuguet (1937–2021) Howard Fuguet was a member of the H+H Board of Overseers for 17 years. He was an avid fan of H+H and a generous donor. In fact, his very first date with his future wife Darcy was our Messiah in 1957. They attended Messiah every single year thereafter. In 2017, H+H honored Howard and Darcy as they celebrated their 60th year attending Messiah. Howard was a partner with Ropes & Gray from 1971 until his retirement in 2004, and he continued of counsel for years beyond that. He was a corporate and antitrust partner concentrating in corporate representation of public companies, and industry corporate mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. He also concentrated on antitrust matters, pricing, distribution, and marketing matters, and the representation of clients before the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. 14

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“I’ve always felt uplifted after attending an H+H concert. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the virtual concerts not only for the outstanding performances but also for the connection I felt to the musicians during the conversations following the concerts.” — H+H Donor

MASTERFULLY PERFORMED. PASSIONATELY SHARED.

GOVERNANCE Board of Governors Chair Robert N. Shapiro Vice Chairs Julia D. Cox Willma H. Davis * Deborah S. First Nicholas Gleysteen W. Carl Kester Karen S. Levy Michael Scott Morton Judith Verhave Kathleen W. Weld Treasurer David R. Weaver Secretary Elizabeth Reza President and CEO David Snead

Louise Cashman Dr. Frank Clark John S. Cornish David Elsbree Philip Gerdine Frank Haluska James S. Hoyte Joseph Mari Anthony T. Moosey Dr. Stephen Morrissey Janina Longtine Michael Oliveri Jonathan Painter Carolyn Pope Catherine Powell Brenda Gray Reny Arthur Robins George Sacerdote Emily F. Schabacker Susan M. Stemper Jeffrey S. Thomas Nancy B. Tooke Rose-Marie van Otterloo Thomas J. Watt Elizabeth P. Wax Jean Woodward Christopher R. Yens

Governors Emerti Todd Estabrook Joseph M. Flynn Mary Nada Timothy C. Robinson Janet P. Whitla

STAFF + FACULTY Board of Advisors

David Snead

Carolyn Aliski Martha Hatch Bancroft Giulio Batterman Julian G. Bullitt Jane Carlson Nick Dials Thomas B. Draper Kate S. Flather Christina Frangos Howard Fuguet * Melissa Gerrity Pamela Goldberg Nancy Hammer Carrie Hammond Suzanne Hamner Frederick Ilchman Paul V. Kelly Mark A. King Winifred I. Li Laura Lucke Peter G. Manson James F. Millea Nancy Nizel Dr. Winifred B. Parker Benjamin Perkins Prema Popat Robin R. Riggs Robert H. Scott Richard F. Seamans Barbara Stedman Dr. Terry Taylor Cecily Tyler Susan Weatherbie Jane Wilson John Winkleman Dr. Laima Zarins

Rebecca Sullivan

As of June 30, 2021 PHOTOS BY Sam Brewer, Chris Petre-Baumer, Stu Rosner, Lara Silberklang, Robert Torres, Kat Waterman

* In memoriam

President and CEO

Tsoutsouras & Company, P.C. Auditors and Tax Preparers

Senior Manager of Board Relations and Artistic Planning

Marketing + Audience Services

Artistic

Sally Bradford

Ira Pedlikin

Vice President of Artistic Planning

Jesse Levine

Personnel/Production Manager and Music Librarian

Development Mike Peluse

Vice President of Development

Chris Wright

Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Alex Speir

Associate Director of Major and Planned Giving

Rachel Dacus Hill

Development Operations Manager

Lisa Yasui

Development Coordinator

Natalia Slattery

Marketing Manager

José Cuadra

Calling Campaign Manager

Jerry Waldman

Assistant Calling Campaign Manager

Education + Community Engagement

Staff Accountant and Records Manager

New Voices

Musicianship Faculty Laura Nevitt

Lead Musicianship Teacher

Talia Greenberg Michaela Kelly Kilian Mooney

Teaching Artists Rachael Chagat

Precious Perez

Lindy Noecker

Nurt Villani

Penny Ouellette

Vice President of Education and Community Engagement

Lilee Dethchan

Staff Accountant

Assistant Conductor, Treble Chorus, Youth Chorale, and Concert Choir

Emily Yoder Reed

Finance + Administration

Igor Rabovsky

Chorus of Tenors and Basses

Collaborative Pianists Andrew Mattfeld Maria Rivera White

Manager of Education and Community Engagement

Vice President of Finance and Administration

Treble Chorus, Youth Chorale, and Concert Choir

Marisa Tully

Associate Director of Design

Laurin Stoler

Signe Lindberg

Jennifer Kane

Chris Petre-Baumer

Raymond Salva

Associate Director of Annual Giving

Chorus of Sopranos and Altos and Chamber Choir

Kevin McDonald

Assistant Audience Services Manager

Gabrielle Jaques

Conductors Alyson Greer Espinosa

Associate Director of Audience Services

Senior Major Gifts Officer Director of Institutional Giving

Education Program Staff

Youth Choruses Coordinator

Elizabeth Wooton

Youth Choruses Coordinator

Teresa M. Neff, PhD

Christopher Hogwood Historically Informed Performance Fellow

Ropes & Gray, LLP Counsel

Winship Elementary School

Precious Perez

Michael J. Perkins School

Marisa Tully

Hurley K-8 School

Teaching Artists Annina Hsieh Tatum Robertson Nathaniel Smith As of June 30, 2021

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ORCHESTRA + CHORUS

H+H Chorus

H+H Orchestra Violin Aisslinn Nosky Concertmaster

Christina Day Martinson Associate Concertmaster

Susanna Ogata

Assistant Concertmaster

Cello Guy Fishman † Sarah Freiberg Shirley Hunt Steven Laven Colleen McGary-Smith

Karen Dekker Chloe Fedor Susannah Foster Valerie Gordon Fiona Hughes Jesse Irons Abigail Karr Julie Leven Francis Liu Maureen Murchie Johanna Novom Adriane Post Krista Buckland Reisner Jane Starkman Guiomar Turgeon Katherine Winterstein

Bass Heather Miller Lardin † Erik Higgins Anthony Manzo Sue Yelajian

Viola Anne Black Sarah Darling Stephen Goist Renée Hemsing Kyle Miller Jenny Stirling Jessica Troy

Clarinet Eric Hoeprich † Diane Heffner

Flute Emi Ferguson † Andrea LeBlanc Wendy Rolfe Oboe Debra Nagy † David Dickey Priscilla Herreid Kathryn Montoya

Bassoon Andrew Schwartz † Marilyn Boenau Damian Primis

Horn Todd Williams † John Aubrey Elisabeth Axtell Robert Marlatt Trumpet Jesse Levine † Christopher Belluscio Bruce Hall Paul Perfetti Trombone Greg Ingles Mack Ramsey Erik Schmalz Tuba Philip Neuman Timpani Jonathan Hess † Keyboard Ian Watson † Justin Blackwell † Principal

Soprano Elissa Alvarez Sarah Brailey Jessica Cooper Cassandra Extavour Maggie Finnegan Elise Groves Margaret Carpenter Haigh Rose Lewis MaryRuth Lown Elisabeth Marshall Margot Rood Janet Ross Sonja Tengblad Sarah Yanovitch Alto Cody Bowers Doug Dodson Elizabethg Eschen Katherine Growdon Catherine Hedberg Kim Leeds Margaret Lias Miranda Loud Emily Marvosh Clare McNamara Caroline Olsen

Artistic Leadership Tenor Jonas Budris Colin Campbell Marcio de Oliveira Ethan DePuy Patrick Muelheise Eric Perry Stefan Reed Gene Stenger Patrick Waters Steven Wilson Bass Glenn Billingsley Woodrow Bynum Ryne Cherry Jacob Cooper Bradford Gleim Scott Jarrett Craig Juricka David McFerrin David Tinervia Peter Walker Dana Whiteside As of June 30, 2021

Harry Christophers, Artistic Director Ian Watson, Associate Conductor Scott Allen Jarrett, Resident Conductor, Chorus Anthony Trecek-King, Resident Conductor, Chorus Reginald Mobley, Programming Consultant

2020-21 Subscription Season Guest Soloists Amanda Forsythe, soprano Joélle Harvey, soprano Reginald Mobley, countertenor Aaron Sheehan, tenor Sumner Thompson, baritone

Handel and Haydn Society Soloists Fiona Hughes, violin Aisslinn Nosky, violin Susanna Ogata, violin Guy Fishman, cello Heather Miller Lardin, bass Ian Watson, organ Jonathan Hess, timpani

MASTERFULLY PERFORMED. PASSIONATELY SHARED.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Board Designated

Without Donor Restrictions

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021

With Donor Restrictions

Total FY21 (6/30/2021)

Total FY20 (6/30/2020)

Assets Cash and cash equivalents Undeposited Funds Accounts receivable Pledges receivable Investments, at market value Prepaid expenses Furniture, equipment, net depreciation Total Assets

$ $ $ $ $ $

69,910 — 737,243 96,625 215,732 140,790 174,102

$ 1,434,402

$ $

900,000 — 300,000 — — — —

558,667 — — $ 269,593 $ 15,389,310 $ — —

$ $ $ $

1,528,577 — 1,037,243 366,218 15,605,041 140,790 174,102

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,478,568 41,250 23,234 887,497 11,729,131 248,001 215,290

$ 18,851,972

$ 14,622,971

— — — 28,598

$ $ $ $

461,398 491,280 279,510 101,950

$ $ $ $

28,598

1,334,138

$ 1,200,000 $ 16,217,570

Liabilities Accounts payable & accrued expenses Notes Payable Deferred revenue Liabilities under split interest agreement Total Liabilities

461,398 491,280 279,510 73,352

— — — — $

$ 1,305,540

— $

$ $ $ $

343,590 483,700 725,925 105,858

$ 1,659,074

Net Assets 128,862 — — — —

$ 1,200,000 — — — —

128,862

$ 1,434,402

Operating and Reserve Funds Strategic Initiative Fund Capital Campaign General Endowment Fund Geyer Fund

Total Net Assets

Liabilities and Net Assets

$ $ $ $ $

168,618 437,780 8,798,113 6,582,961 201,500

1,497,480 437,780 8,798,113 6,582,961 201,500

$ 548,814 $ 560,513 $ 6,961,644 $ 4,736,966 $ 155,960

$ 1,200,000 $ 16,188,972

$ 17,517,834

$ 12,963,897

$ 1,200,000 $ 16,217,570

$ 18,851,972

$ 14,622,971

$ $ $ $ $

Revenue Board + Individual Giving* $

3,607,784

Institutional Giving**

744,364

Special Events

116,270

Realized Bequests

85,000

Endowment Draw

435,301

Total Contributed Revenue $

4,988,719

Ticket Revenue

—

Other

486,255

Total Earned Revenue

486,255

Total Operating Revenue

5,474,974

* Includes ticket donations ** Includes released from restriction and in-kind

Expenses *** Artistic, Education, and Community Engagement Program Expenses

$ 2,330,621

Administrative and Fundraising Expenses

Total Operating Expenses

$ 4,246,357

Transfer to Operating Reserve

$ (1,200,000)

***

1,915,736

Net of Employee Retention Tax Credit

Net Revenue

$ 28,617

“The Handel and Haydn Society ended its fiscal year 2021 in a strong financial position. I am especially grateful to our Annual Fund donors for their important role in H+H achieving this positive outcome.” — David Weaver, Treasurer

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OUR MISSION

The Handel and Haydn Society inspires the intellect, touches the heart, elevates the soul, and connects all of us with our shared humanity through transformative experiences with Baroque and Classical music.

OUR VISION

H+H will set the standard for musical experiences that are historically informed, masterfully performed, and passionately shared with the greater Boston community and beyond.

MASTERFULLY PERFORMED. PASSIONATELY SHARED.

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