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Harmonizing Voices: A Journey Through the May Festival's 2025 Choral and Orchestral Spectacle

This year, the May Festival is bringing together a diverse array of choral and orchestral performances that promise to captivate audiences with their emotional depth and artistic brilliance. From the Cincinnati Boychoir's collaborative celebration to the soul-stirring Verdi Requiem, and a unique exploration of nature's voice through music, each event offers a distinct experience. Join us as we delve into the festival's lineup, highlighting the talented artists and the creative works that make this year's festival truly remarkable.

Jan 21, 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 is set to be a musical journey that celebrates the diversity of human emotion and artistic expression. From the harmonious collaboration of 'All Together Now' to the introspective 'Voice of Nature,' each event offers a unique experience that not only entertains but also enlightens. As the festival unfolds, audiences are invited to reflect on the themes of unity, love, and the interplay between humanity and nature, making this a cultural event not to be missed.
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