The Handel and Haydn Society has announced “You Are the Music,” the most ambitious and comprehensive fundraising campaign in H+H’s 210-year history.

The campaign has generated a total of $47 million in generous donations from members of the Board and other major gifts during its quiet phase. “You Are the Music” is well positioned to raise a total of $53 million to elevate H+H’s artistic excellence, engage a broader audience, and significantly grow H+H’s endowment to support long-term sustainability.

In a statement, Robert N. Shapiro, Chair of the Handel and Haydn Society Board of Governors said, “More than 200 years ago, a group of music-loving Bostonians recognized the unifying power of music when they came together as the Handel and Haydn Society. This campaign celebrates that same spirit. Our mission is to connect *all of us* with our shared humanity through the experience of magical music; that’s what makes this community so special. You Are the Music gives our most loyal champions the opportunity to ensure the sustainability of H+H and invites a new generation of supporters to help shape our future.”

The fundraising campaign hopes to Elevate Artistic Excellence, Engage a Broader Audience, and ensure Long-term Sustainability.

The new season opens on Sept. 27 with Mozart’s Requiem featuring Jonathan Cohen conducting soloists Lucy Crowe, Beth Taylor, Duke Kim, and Brandon Cedel.