Name: CHASING THE DAWN: A Choral Journey
Start: 2025-05-18T14:00:00
Location: The Geraldine V. Chavez Center for the Choral Arts

Step into a world where the power of music transcends time and space, as the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and The May Festival present a series of choral and orchestral events. From the divine resonance of Handel's 'Messiah' to the heart-stirring 'Verdi Requiem,' these performances promise an unforgettable experience. With maestros like Sir Andrew Davis and celebrated performers including Renée Fleming, these concerts offer a sublime blend of classical traditions and contemporary flair, igniting the holiday spirit through the universal language of music.

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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.

CHASING THE DAWN: A Choral Journey

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