Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/New York
- 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:30 PM; listed duration 1 hour 30 minutes.
Les Arts Florissants: The Magic of Monteverdi at Spaulding Auditorium
William Christie leads the continuo from the harpsichord, while Paul Agnew directs and sings with the vocal ensemble, joined by singers the Hop describes as rising stars of the next generation. Their distinct roles give Les Arts Florissants: The Magic of Monteverdi a clear onstage focus.
A return with a Dartmouth origin
The Hop traces Christie’s career to Dartmouth, where he was a professor of music, and describes this performance as his return. That history gives the Hanover date a connection to the place where his artistic path began.
Further reading: The Hop: Les Arts Florissants The Magic of Monteverdi | Explore Hanover ↗ · Les Arts Florissants | Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth ↗
A partnership with history
Christie and Agnew reunite for the first time since Les Arts Florissants’ 40th-anniversary celebrations in 2019, according to the Hop’s event listing. Agnew’s dual work as director and singer is part of the concert’s setup, not just a credit on the bill.
Further reading: Les Arts Florissants | Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth ↗
The free conversation is listed separately
The Hop also lists a free public pre-show talk on November 9 with Christie and Agnew, moderated by Filippo Ciabatti. Its listing gives no start time. Anyone planning to attend both the conversation and the 7:30 p.m. performance should confirm the talk’s timing with the Hop.
Further reading: Les Arts Florissants | Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth ↗
Monteverdi’s madrigals and Il Combattimento
The announced program includes Monteverdi madrigals for mixed voices and a performance of Il Combattimento (The Combat of Tancred and Clorinda). The Hop does not publish a complete work-by-work order.
Monday, November 9, 2026 · Spaulding Auditorium
- Les Arts Florissants: The Magic of Monteverdi
Before you go
Monday, November 9
The performance runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, 4 East Wheelock Street, Hanover, NH 03755. The Hop lists its duration as 90 minutes.
The Hop: Les Arts Florissants The Magic of Monteverdi | Explore Hanover ↗ · Les Arts Florissants | Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth ↗
Ticketed; price not listed
The Hop links to Hoptix for tickets, but its event listing does not state a price. Check the ticket listing for purchase details.
Les Arts Florissants | Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth ↗
Free, with start time unlisted
The separate talk is listed for November 9 as a free event. No start time is given, so confirm the schedule with the Hop if you plan to attend before the concert.
Les Arts Florissants | Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth ↗
Getting to Spaulding Auditorium
Entrance and auditorium access
The Hopkins Center for the Arts is at 4 East Wheelock Street in Hanover. For Spaulding Auditorium, the Lebanon Street entrance is closest. From that entrance, stairs lead up to the auditorium; elevator access is to the right as you enter.
Directions & Parking | Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth ↗
Parking
Street parking and town lots are near the Hop. Meters are enforced Monday through Saturday until 5 p.m.; on evenings with multiple events, parking may be several blocks away.
The Hop lists the Hanover Parking Garage at 7 Lebanon Street as a 289-space facility open 24/7, with entrances between Lebanon and South streets, progressive hourly rates, and free weekend parking. Explore Hanover’s parking page also lists the first hour as free. The weekend-free condition does not apply to this Monday concert.
Directions & Parking | Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth ↗ · Parking & Transportation | Explore Hanover ↗
Bus and train connections
Explore Hanover describes Advance Transit as free local service through the Upper Valley, with frequent stops on Main Street. It lists White River Junction as the closest Amtrak stop. Dartmouth Coach is a reservation-based service connecting through Boston and New York, with a stop at Dartmouth College. Check operator schedules when planning your trip.
Access services and box office
The Hop is a multi-level building with limited accessible parking on all sides. A limited number of accessible seats are available for patrons with disabilities and their family or friends; seating maps can vary by performance, so check the map when ordering or contact the box office.
Assistive listening devices are available at public events and presentations. The Hop provides headphones, or the devices can pair with a personal hearing aid or cochlear implant using T-Loop technology; staff can assist with setup. ASL interpretation may be available with at least one month’s advance request.
Before you make a plan
What time does the free pre-show talk begin?
The Hop lists the talk for November 9 but does not give a start time. Check with the Hop before planning around the 7:30 p.m. concert.
Les Arts Florissants | Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth ↗
Does the event listing give a ticket price?
No. The performance is ticketed, and the Hop links to Hoptix, but the event listing does not state a price.
Les Arts Florissants | Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth ↗
Can I attend the free talk without a concert ticket?
The Hop labels the talk free, but the listing does not specify whether separate registration or a concert ticket is required. Confirm with the box office.
Les Arts Florissants | Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth ↗ · Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth | Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth ↗
Location & Google Maps
Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts
4 East Wheelock Street, Hanover, NH 03755
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