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Harmony in Harmony: The May Festival's Spectacular Choral and Orchestral Events

The May Festival, renowned for its rich celebration of choral and orchestral music, presents a series of captivating events in 2025. From the harmonious alliance of youthful voices in 'All Together Now' to the soul-stirring 'Verdi Requiem', audiences will be taken on a musical journey. Join us as we explore unique performances that blend art and music, featuring world-class artists like Renée Fleming and the evocative works of Howard Helvey and Kevin Puts. Each event promises to celebrate the diverse and vibrant world of music in its own extraordinary way.

Jan 22, 2025

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1. All Together Now

Can't wait until May? Hundreds of singers take the stage at Music Hall in February to celebrate a new alliance between the May Festival and the Cincinnati Boychoir! Featured performances by the Cincinnati Boychoir, May Festival Youth Chorus and May Festival Chorus culminate in the world premiere of a new work by Cincinnati's own Howard Helvey, commissioned for the occasion.

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Feb 16, 2025

The May Festival

The Geraldine V. Chavez Center for the Choral Arts

2. Verdi Requiem

Visceral and soul-gripping, Verdi’s Requiem will rip your heart out and put it back together again. From its tender solo moments to the terrifying cries of the “Dies irae,” it’s a journey both fragile and powerful as the May Festival Chorus and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra combine for this breathtaking Mass for the departed.

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May 16, 2025

The May Festival

The Geraldine V. Chavez Center for the Choral Arts

3. CHASING THE DAWN: A Choral Journey

Follow the unbroken path of light from sunset to sunrise as the May Festival Chorus, Chamber Choir, Youth Chorus and Cincinnati Boychoir Ambassadors illuminate Springer Auditorium through song, staging and dynamic lighting in a choral music event like never before.

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May 18, 2025

The May Festival

The Geraldine V. Chavez Center for the Choral Arts

4. The Brightness Of Light

Glimpse into the love, life and intimacy between two of the 20th century’s most prominent artists. Celebrated soprano Renée Fleming and baritone Rod Gilfry portray painter Georgia O’Keeffe and photographer Alfred Stieglitz as a montage of their lives, captured through art, photos and love letters, is revealed on a screen above the stage

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May 22, 2025

The May Festival

The Geraldine V. Chavez Center for the Choral Arts

5. VOICE OF NATURE: The Anthropocene

In a performance inspired by her 2023 Grammy-Award winning album, experience the turbulence and resilience of Mother Nature's life as Renée Fleming performs music by Handel, Nico Muhly, Björk and Lord of The Rings' Howard Shore—all set against a backdrop of stunning film from the National Geographic Society.

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May 24, 2025

The May Festival

The Geraldine V. Chavez Center for the Choral Arts

Conclusion

The May Festival 2025 brilliantly captures the essence of artistic collaboration and thematic exploration through its diverse lineup of events. From celebrating youthful choirs in 'All Together Now' to the awe-inspiring 'Verdi Requiem', and culminating in the evocative 'Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene', each event promises to enrich and inspire. As audiences gather to witness these remarkable performances, they are invited to experience the transformative power of music and its ability to connect us with profound human and natural narratives.

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