Why Give?

Since our founding in 1815, H+H has given more than 2,000 performances before a total audience exceeding 2.8 million. Our mission is to inspire the intellect, touch the heart, elevate the soul, and connect all of us with our shared humanity through transformative experiences with Baroque and Classical music.

By remembering the Handel and Haydn Society in your estate plans, you become an esteemed member of the 1815 Society and foster excellence in music for future generations. From our world-class concerts, to supporting thousands of students throughout Greater Boston each year, your planned gift furthers our mission. In addition, your future support preserves our ability to offer high-quality musical experiences for concertgoers and students of the future.

We invite you to join a society of donors who have chosen to provide future support for generations of concertgoers to come. To show our appreciation for such generous support, we have formed the 1815 Society for donors who remember H+H in their estate plans.

Handel and Haydn Society is grateful for the support provided by donors who have made planned gifts to our Institution. Through their generosity, these individuals have demonstrated their commitment to the future of H+H through gifts that have created meaningful legacies. Here are some of their stories.