Step into the heart of New York City's vibrant choral scene with Manhattan Concert Productions' Masterwork Series, featuring breathtaking performances of Dan Forrest's 'The Breath of Life,' Haydn's 'Nelson Mass,' Beethoven's 'Mass in C,' and Mozart's 'Requiem.' Conductors Heather Buchanan, Allen Hightower, Craig Arnold, and Eliza Rubenstein lead diverse ensembles from across the nation, accompanied by the renowned New York City Chamber Orchestra. Experience the profound beauty and timeless appeal of these celebrated compositions at the iconic Carnegie Hall.

Choral Masterpieces: A Journey Through Iconic Works at Carnegie Hall

Experience an extraordinary series of choral performances with Manhattan Concert Productions' Masterwork Series at Carnegie Hall. Featuring esteemed guest conductors Heather Buchanan, Allen Hightower, Craig Arnold, and Eliza Rubenstein, audiences will be treated to renditions of Dan Forrest’s 'The Breath of Life', Haydn’s 'Lord Nelson Mass', Beethoven’s 'Mass in C', and Mozart’s 'Requiem'. Each event showcases the talents of a diverse festival chorus and the New York City Chamber Orchestra, promising captivating musical journeys.

A Symphony of Voices: Celebrating Choral Masterworks at Carnegie Hall

Manhattan Concert Productions presents an incredible line-up of choral performances at the prestigious Carnegie Hall. The series features four distinguished conductors leading the New York City Chamber Orchestra and a diverse festival chorus. From Dan Forrest's emotive 'The Breath of Life' to the timeless resonance of Mozart's 'Requiem', this masterwork series promises to captivate audiences with its powerful performances, uniting singers from various ensembles across the nation in a celebration of choral excellence.

Harmony at Carnegie: Choral Masterpieces Light Up New York City

Manhattan Concert Productions is set to bring an array of choral masterpieces to Carnegie Hall in 2025. From Dan Forrest’s contemporary work 'The Breath of Life' to timeless classics like Haydn’s 'Lord Nelson Mass,' Beethoven's 'Mass in C,' and Mozart's 'Requiem,' this series promises to captivate audiences with its diverse lineup. Featuring esteemed guest conductors such as Heather Buchanan, Allen Hightower, Craig Arnold, and Eliza Rubenstein, these performances will showcase the talents of singers from across the country, accompanied by the renowned New York City Chamber Orchestra.

Choral Masterpieces at Carnegie Hall: A Celebration of Iconic Works and Talented Conductors

Join Manhattan Concert Productions for an unforgettable choral experience at New York City’s iconic Carnegie Hall. Four distinctive performances, each led by renowned guest conductors, feature celebrated works by Dan Forrest, Joseph Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This series not only brings together the New York City Chamber Orchestra and a festival chorus of singers from across the country but also promises an exploration of the profound depths of choral music, from the soulful 'Breath of Life' to the majestic 'Requiem'.

A Harmonious Celebration: Masterworks Series at Carnegie Hall

Join Eliza Rubenstein for a special performance of Mozart’s Requiem. The festival chorus will perform with the mcp.us/nycco">New York City Chamber Orchestra and soloists as part of MCP’s Masterwork Series. Singers will represent a variety of ensembles from across the country.

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Mozart Requiem Eliza Rubenstein, Guest Conductor

Carnegie Hall

Join Craig Arnold for a special performance of Beethoven’s Mass in C. The festival chorus will perform with the New York City Chamber Orchestra and soloists as part of MCP’s Masterwork Series. Singers will represent a variety of ensembles from across the country.

Beethoven Mass in C Craig Arnold, Guest Conductor

Join Allen Hightower for an awe-inspiring performance of Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass (Missa in Angustiis Hob. XXII:11). The festival chorus will perform with the mcp.us/nycco">New York City Chamber Orchestra and soloists as part of MCP’s Masterwork Series. Singers will represent a variety of ensembles from across the country.

Haydn Lord Nelson Mass Allen HighTower, Guest Conductor

Join Heather Buchanan for a special performance of Dan Forrest’s the breath of life. The festival chorus will perform with the New York City Chamber Orchestra and soloists as part of MCP’s Masterwork Series. Singers will represent a variety of ensembles from across the country.

Dan Forrest The Breath of Life Heather Buchanan, Guest Conductor

Join Dr. Jerry Blackstone and perform one of the most beloved masterworks of all time. The festival chorus will perform with the New York City Chamber Orchestra and soloists as part of MCP’s Masterwork Series. Singers will represent a variety of ensembles from across the country.

Duruflé Requiem

Join Dr. Edith Copley for a special performance of Haydn’s virtuosic Lord Nelson Mass. The festival chorus will perform with the New York City Chamber Orchestra and soloists as part of MCP’s Masterwork Series. Singers will represent a variety of ensembles from across the country.

Haydn Lord Nelson Mass

Join Ronnie Oliver, Jr as he leads the Masterwork Festival Chorus in a performance of Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare. The festival chorus will perform with the New York City Chamber Orchestra and soloists as part of MCP’s Masterwork Series. Singers will represent a variety of ensembles from across the country.

Elaine Hagenberg Illuminare

Join Hana Cai as she leads the Masterwork Festival Chorus in a performance of Mozart’s virtuosic Coronation Mass. The festival chorus will perform with the New York City Chamber Orchestra and soloists as part of MCP’s Masterwork Series. Singers will represent a variety of ensembles from across the country.

Mozart Coronation Mass

Join Warren Cook and composer-in-residence Dan Forrest in a premier performance of his new masterwork, CREATION, at the newly renovated David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center. The festival chorus will perform with the New York City Chamber Orchestra and soloists as part of MCP’s Masterwork Series. Singers will represent a variety of ensembles from across the country.

Dan Forrest Creation

Lincoln Center

Join David Rayl in Gabriel Fauré’s iconic Requiem. The festival chorus will perform with the New York City Chamber Orchestra and soloists as part of MCP’s Masterwork Series. Singers will represent a variety of ensembles from across the country.

Fauré Requiem

Join Deanna Joseph for a special performance of Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living. The festival chorus will perform with the New York City Chamber Orchestra and soloists as part of MCP’s Masterwork Series. Singers will represent a variety of ensembles from across the country.

Dan Forrest Requiem for the Living

Join Eugene Rogers for a special performance of Damien Geter’s The Justice Symphony. This three movement symphony is centered around anthems from the Civil Rights era. The festival chorus will perform with the New York City Chamber Orchestra and soloists as part of MCP’s Masterwork Series. Singers will represent a variety of ensembles from across the country.

The Justice Symphony Damien Geter

Join Eric Posada in a performance of Ola Gjeilo’s spiritually-uplifting extended work, Sunrise Mass. The festival chorus will perform with the New York City Chamber Orchestra as part of MCP’s Masterwork Series. Singers will represent a variety of ensembles from across the country.

Ola Gjeilo Sunrise Mass

Carnegie Hall June

MCP Festival Choruses and New York City Chamber Orchestra

Join Dr. Joseph Svendsen as he leads the Masterwork Festival Chorus in a performance of Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna. The festival chorus will perform with the New York City Chamber Orchestra and soloists as part of MCP’s Masterwork Series. Singers will represent a variety of ensembles from across the country.

New York City Chamber Orchestra

21 - 25 Jun, 2025

Mozart Requiem Eliza Rubenstein, Guest Conductor

6 - 10 Jun, 2025

Beethoven Mass in C Craig Arnold, Guest Conductor

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