Concertmaster Carmine Lauri and cellist Peter Adams of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra perform an intimate chamber music concert alongside pianist Russell Hirshfield. Spanning several musical eras, the program features a diverse selection of rarely heard piano trios, including contemporary works by Jennifer Higdon and Reena Esmail, as well as pieces by renowned composers like Brahms and Shostakovich.

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MidAmerica Productions celebrates their 41st season with the return of the New England Symphonic Ensemble, performing the U.S. premiere of Paul A. Aitken's Missa Pro Terra, conducted by the composer. The program also features Tapwe: Songs of Truth, conducted by Andrew Balfour, and Randall Thompson's Frostiana, led by Jo Ann Miller. Additional pieces will be conducted by Cristi Miller, featuring arrangements by Mac Huff, Rollo Dilworth, and Roger Emerson.

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The New England Symphonic Ensemble performs Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 conducted by Giovanni Pompeo and Mozart's Mass in C Major, K. 317, "Coronation", conducted by Anthony Bernarducci. Additional highlights include Shenandoah arranged by James Erb and Tarik O'Regan's Triptych, conducted by Jo-Anne van der Vat-Chromy with participating choirs from around the country.

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The New England Symphonic Ensemble, with participating choruses from across the United States, performs choral works by Monteverdi, Handel, Vivaldi, and Bach, alongside Elaine Hagenberg’s contemporary work Illuminare and the world premiere of Loretta K. Notareschi’s Climate Mass. Under the direction of conductors Nicole Baker, Scott D. Glysson, Bradley Miller, Raul Dominguez, and Andrew Bowers, this performance offers a blend of classical masterworks and new compositions.

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Sterling Poulson leads the New England Symphonic Ensemble and participating choirs in Ola Gjeilo's Sunrise Mass, a celestial work blending orchestral and vocal textures. MidAmerica Productions’ Artistic Consultant Cailin Marcel Manson conducts Mendelssohn’s Sinfonia X in B minor and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson’s Grass—Poem for Piano and Orchestra.

The New England Symphonic Ensemble debuts a compelling program featuring Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna, Vivaldi’s Magnificat, and Haydn’s Te Deum. Conductors Donald Milton, Francis Cathlina, and Darrin Hassevoort lead participating choral ensembles from Hawaii, Utah, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.

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The New England Symphonic Ensemble performs the world premiere of Erica Glenn’s Worldwide Requiem, conducted by the composer, the world premiere of Julio Morales’ Xantolo, conducted by Frank Eychaner, alongside Steve Dobrogosz’s Mass under the baton of John Petzet. Featuring participating choruses from Mexico, Colorado, Arkansas, Washington, and Nebraska.

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Kicking off the start of Memorial Day Weekend, Margaret Pride conducts Mozart's Requiem in D minor, K.626 (edited and revised by Richard Maunder), Wen Chin Liu-Young leads the choir and orchestra selections from Mozart’s Vesperae solennes de confessore, K.339 and Lisette Canton conducts selections from Vivaldi’s Gloria in D Major, RV 589 with the New England Symphonic Ensemble and participating choirs from around the country.

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Music director of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Mack Wilberg makes his MidAmerica Productions podium debut with the premiere of his latest composition, A Cloud of Witnesses (Carnegie Hall Premiere). He will also lead the New England Symphonic Ensemble and participating choirs in his arrangements of traditional works “Deep River,” and “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”. David Schildkret conducts Brahms’ Schicksalslied, Op. 54 and Tom Porter leads the ensemble in Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms.

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Experience an inspiring afternoon of choral and orchestral music featuring the New England Symphonic Ensemble under the direction of Michael John Trotta, Larry Bach, Bradley D. Vogel, and Daniel McDavitt. Highlights include Trotta’s Requiem and the world premiere of his Five Psalms, alongside John Leavitt’s Missa Festiva and McDavitt’s Three Memories. With participating choirs from across the U.S.

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This concert, dedicated to the late Peter Tiboris, founder of MidAmerica Productions, features the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra in a stirring program. Sir John Rutter conducts his Requiem, followed by Marios Papadopoulos leading the ensemble in Mozart’s Vesperae de Dominica and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92. With soloists and choirs from across the U.S., this performance pays tribute to Tiboris’ legacy, celebrating his passion for uniting artists and audiences through extraordinary music-making.

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This program features Fauré’s Requiem led by Craig Denison and Jeffrey L. Webb, alongside John Rutter’s Te Deum and Gloria, conducted by Kipper Ackerman and Sonja Sepúlveda. Schubert’s Mass No. 4 in C major, D. 452, Op. 48 and Vivaldi’s Magnificat, RV 610 round out the performance under Dennis Malfatti and Chantae Pittman. Featuring the New England Symphonic Ensemble and participating choirs from around the country.

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The New England Symphonic Ensemble plays a dynamic program featuring Rossini’s Overture to La scala di seta and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, conducted by Giorgio Marini with violinist Davide Algona. Fauré’s Requiem is led by Sarah Herrington, and his Cantique de Jean Racine by Noah Palmer. William White conducts Mozart’s Mass in C major and Rachel Samet leads Regina Coeli. Participating choirs from across the U.S. complete this exceptional program.

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Under the direction of Filippo Arlia, this program opens with the evocative works of Astor Piazzolla, including Aconcagua—Concerto for Bandoneon and Orchestra and the tender Adios Nonino. Matthew Myers leads the New England Symphonic Ensemble in a stirring performance of Bach’s Magnificat, BWV 243. Clell Wright concludes the concert with Mozart’s luminous Vesperae solennes de confessore, K.339, joined by choirs from across the U.S. and Ireland.

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The New England Symphonic Ensemble plays selections from Dan Forrest’s Jubilate Deo led by Alyson Moore, and his Arise, Shine! conducted by Naomi Wickson. Alexander Shawn conducts Handel’s coronation anthems, while Christopher Cross leads A Choral Infusion, a medley of traditional African American spirituals. The program concludes with Vivaldi’s Gloria, conducted by Heather Wilcox, featuring choirs from across the U.S. and Canada.

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MidAmerica Productions presents a powerful program featuring Mozart's Requiem in D minor, K.626, conducted by Shulamit Hoffmann with the New England Symphonic Ensemble. The concert also includes Heather Sorenson’s Lessons Learned from Kids, led by Stephen Roddy, and Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem, conducted by Eric Choate. This performance includes participating choruses from across the U.S.

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Kathleen Hansen conducts the New England Symphonic Ensemble and choir in Gwyneth Walker’s Songs for Women’s Voices and The Tree of Peace, showcasing the beauty of choral storytelling. Matthew Packer leads Jake Runestad’s Into the Light, while Michael Martin concludes the program with Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna. With participating choirs from around California, Michigan, and North Carolina.

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The New England Symphonic Ensemble marks their final Carnegie Hall performance for the 2025 MidAmerica Productions’ season with Sherry Blevins conducting her seminal work Tipping Point: A Choral Suite on Climate Change. Clement Cano leads the choir and orchestra in Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare. Laurier Fagnan closes the program with Mozart’s Requiem in D minor, K.626 completed and edited by Robert D. Levin. With participating choirs from around the country.

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