William Christie live in Hanover

Experience William Christie live on November 9th

William Christie will perform at the Hopkins Center for the Arts in Hanover, New Hampshire on November 9, 2026. Christie is internationally renowned as a harpsichordist, conductor, and musicologist specializing in Baroque and early classical music. His performances are characterized by historically informed performance practice – a meticulous approach to recreating the sound and style of music as it would have been originally intended by composers like Rameau, Lully, and Handel. He founded Les Arts Florissants in 1979, a period instrument ensemble that has become a leading force in the revival of Baroque opera and orchestral works. Christie’s interpretations emphasize clarity of texture, expressive ornamentation, and dramatic nuance within the conventions of the era.

The Hopkins Center for the Arts serves as Dartmouth College’s principal performing arts venue and a regional cultural hub. Opened in 1962, it was conceived as a multi-disciplinary arts center offering diverse programming including theater, dance, music, film, and visual arts. The Center’s architectural design reflects mid-century modernism and includes several performance spaces: Spaulding Auditorium (the primary concert hall), Moore Theater (a more intimate proscenium stage), and smaller studio theaters.