The Handel and Haydn Society performs Handel’s Messiah (Photo: Stu Rosner, courtesy Handel and Haydn Society)
BOSTON (AP) — A boy who charmed the world by exclaiming “Wow!” at the end of a classical music performance was a special guest of the orchestra that inspired his delight.
The Boston Globe reports 9-year-old Ronan Mattin, of New Hampshire, and his grandparents attended a dress rehearsal at Boston’s Symphony Hall on Thursday as the Handel & Haydn Society prepared for its new season starting Friday.
The venerable orchestra launched a search for the “Wow Child” after the May concert using audio of the moment captured by WCRB-FM.
Handel & Haydn President David Snead has said it was one of the most wonderful moments he has ever had in a concert hall.
Ronan’s grandmother says her grandson listens to classical music at home and will eventually begin playing instruments.
Information from: The Boston Globe, http://www.bostonglobe.com
