Stephen Goist (pic) and Katherine Spencer have been named principal viola and clarinet of the Handel and Haydn Orchestra.
Goist is a member of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra.
Katherine was principal clarinet at the Academy of Ancient Music in London.
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