The Disposable Musicologist

      Photo: Sam Brewer The current season of the Handel and Haydn Society continues to be one to watch. Underscoring the varied concert offerings has been the long farewell of conductor Harry Christophers, who is stepping down next month after thirteen years at the helm. His tenure has been one of unprecedented success, and he will leave behind a legacy of artistic excellence unmatched in the recent history of the country’s oldest musical organization.   But mum has been the word from H&H management over who will fill his shoes. CEO David Snead said in January that the process to find the next artistic director is an extensive one that “will take as long as it needs to.”   In the meantime, the season has witnessed a host of podium guests in stellar H&H performances that leave one to wonder if any of them could find themselves in a long-term commitment in Boston. Raphaël Pichon made an excellent impression in December, bringing depth and prec...