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The Art of Living

Name: The Art of Living
Start: 2026-10-02T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-04T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Symphony Hall

Presented by Handel and Haydn Society at Symphony Hall, Boston MA

Oct 02 - 04 2026

H+H Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen

The Handel and Haydn Society Orchestra and Chorus presents Handel’s L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato conducted by Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen.

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

What kind of person will we be?

Can opposites attract to create beauty? H+H brings this question to life with Handel’s L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, his creative musical setting of the poetry of John Milton. Handel’s most celebrated masterpiece before Messiah, this stunning ode to the human spirit explores the joyful extrovert and the contemplative introvert hidden within us all. No matter how you see the world, Handel’s music beautifully captures each persona, moving us to ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Tickets range from $30–$138, depending on seating location and performance date. Tickets may be purchased in advance online or by calling the H+H Box Office at 617.262.1815. Walk-up tickets are also available at Symphony Hall beginning 90 minutes before the performance, subject to availability.

Discounted ticket options include The Society @ H+H, with memberships starting at $9/month for one person or $18/month for two, with a three-month minimum commitment. Members may purchase $10 tickets to eligible season programs, including The Art of Living, and receive 20% off additional tickets.

Full-time undergraduate and graduate students may purchase a $25 Student Masterpass, which provides admission to up to eight H+H season programs at no additional cost, subject to availability. A valid student ID is required.

Students ages 18–30 may purchase $20 advance tickets with a valid full-time student ID. A limited number of $8 Student Rush tickets may also be available beginning 90 minutes before the concert, subject to availability.

Children ages 5–17 may purchase $15 tickets in select seating areas. Massachusetts EBT cardholders may purchase up to four Level D tickets for $5 each through Card to Culture, subject to availability. Discounted group pricing is available for groups of 10 or more.

Phone: (617) 262-1815

Email: boxoffice@handelandhaydn.org

Website: https://handelandhaydn.org/concerts/26-27/the-art-of-living/

Additional time info:

Musically speaking with Teresa Neff
Join H+H’s Historically Informed Performance Fellow, Teresa M. Neff for a free-with-ticket, pre-concert lecture led by Teresa Neff at 6:45pm on Friday and 2:15pm on Sunday.

After each performance of The Art of Living, join us in Higginson Hall for a reception welcoming President and CEO Lecolion Washington Jr. in the spirit of our society.

LOCATION

Symphony Hall

301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

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PARKING INFO

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero. To reserve your parking spot, visit the Boston Symphony Orchestra SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up. Please note that parking spots include garages, valets, and independent spots.

Contact SpotHero customer service at 844-324-SPOT (7768) if you have any questions.