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MIDAM INTERNATIONAL OF NYC PETER TIBORIS, GENERAL MUSIC DIRECTOR presents CONDUCTOR & COMPOSER JOHN RUTTER CONDUCTING HIS OWN MAGNIFICAT MASS OF THE CHILDREN AND REQUIEM WITH THE OXFORD PHILHARMONIC IN SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL LONDON, UK CONCERT: THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2022 RESIDENCY: FRIDAY, JUNE 24 - SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2022 four guided tours & a grand finale dinner plus a second concert on june 27 in st. paul’s church featuring solo performances by the american choirs “Some of the most inspiring moments in my lifetime as a conductor have been in Carnegie Hall, directing a MidAmerica chorus and orchestra. Te contribution of Peter Tiboris and his marvelous team to the musical life of America has been incalculable. His company was the "rst, and is still the best, in the "eld. We have all been raised up by the music that he has encouraged us to make. All best, For more information, contact Eric Spiegel, Director of Program Development, at (212) 239-0205 ext. 2 or at [email protected]. CHORAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 15, 2021 Subject to change without notice. midamerica-music.com | petertiboris.com MidAmerica Productions & MidAm International Peter Tiboris, General Music Director We’re back… in 2022February - July • Season 39 CARNEGIE HALL London • Paris • Vienna • Salzburg • Lisbon • Porto Florence • Verona • Venice • Lake Garda • Athens • Syros and now HONOLULU May 10-15, 2022 For 2022 worldwide concert information, contact Eric Spiegel, Director of Program Development, at (212) 239-0205 ext. 2 or [email protected]. MidAm International Peter Tiboris, General Music Director in June & July, 2022 Eighth Annual Concert Tour in Florence/Verona & Venice JUNE 3-12, 2022 Fifth Annual Concert Tour in Paris JUNE 10-19, 2022 Inaugural International Choral Competition in Paris for American & Canadian Choirs JUNE 10-19, 2022 Ninth Annual Concert Tour in Vienna & Salzburg JUNE 17-26, 2022 Third Annual Concert Tour in London JUNE 24-JULY 3, 2022 Third Annual Concert Tour in Lisbon & Porto JUNE 24-JULY 3, 2022 Sixteenth Annual Concert Tour in Athens & Syros JULY 7-17, 2022 JOIN US *Open to all American and Canadian choruses* Choral Registration Deadline for these incredible programs is November 15, 2021 For more information, contact Eric Spiegel, Director of Program Development, at (212) 239-0205 ext. 2 or at [email protected]. www.midamerica-music.com www.petertiboris.com Subject to change without notice. MIDAMERICA PRODUCTIONS & MIDAM INTERNATIONAL OF NYC Peter Tiboris, General Music Director John Rutter celebrates his 32nd year in 2022 on the MidAmerica and MidAm International series. Since that first concert in spring of 1988, he has made 130 concert appearances. Maestro Rutter is a celebrated conductor and composer, and we have been honored by his appearances. Mr. Rutter writes: “Some of the most inspiring moments in my lifetime as a conductor have been in Carnegie Hall, directing a MidAmerica chorus and orchestra. The contribution of Peter Tiboris and his marvelous team to the musical life of America has been incalculable. His company was the first, and is still the best, in the field. We have all been raised up by the music that he has encouraged us to make. All best, “The facts are, nothing is missing… the music making is world-class; the venues are wonderful; the audience is at capacity and enthusiastic; and the convergence of all these factors is without peer in the world of choral music making.” Tim Sharp Conductor, Tulsa Chorale Former ACDA Executive Director Our History from 1983 to Today 1,676 Concerts Worldwide 1,048 Concerts in New York 590 Concerts in Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall 384 Concerts in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall 188 Concerts and Operas at the Festival of the Aegean (Syros, Greece) 80 Concerts in Paris, Vienna, Salzburg, Florence, Verona, Lisbon & Porto 94 World Premieres, 21 US Premieres, 105 NY Premieres Artist Summary 3,727 Choral Ensembles 889 Guest Conductors 520 Youth, Collegiate Orchestras, & Wind Ensembles For further information: Call Eric Spiegel, Director of Program Development, at [email protected] or 212.239.0205 ext. 2. www.midamerica-music.com - www.petertiboris.com MidAm International’s 2022 Tour to London One Major Public Concert in the historic Southwark Cathedral On Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 8PM with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by John Rutter Seeking guest conductors to lead with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra additional voices of their own in choral-orchestral works Repertoire: Fauré: Requiem Lauridsen:Suggested Lux Aeterna Mozart: Mass in C, K. 317 Mozart: Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339 Rutter: Gloria/Te Deum Schubert: Mass No. 2 in G Major Other repertoire suggestions(225th can anniversary be submitted for of consideration.Schubert's birth in 2022) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ And a concert featuring the visiting choirs on Monday, June 27, 2022, at St. Paul’s Church in London A minimum of four groups must agree to perform for this concert to go forward; choirs of fewer than 40 voices perform a cappella, and more than 40 perform with members of the Oxford Philharmonic St. Paul’s Church in Knightsbridge, London Concert June 27, 2022 Subject to revision; published February 4, 2021. 6 The iconic building enjoys a diverse and extraordinary history. Southwark Cathedral stands at the oldest crossing point of the tidal River Thames. It is believed that there was a community of nuns on the site long before 1066. In 1106, the church was re-founded as a priory, with a hospital created alongside the church. At the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539, St Saviour’s was rented to the congregation by Henry VIII. This large parish church served a colorful area, not only of merchants and minor courtiers, but also actors, foreign craftsmen, and the ladies from the Bankside brothels. St Saviour’s church became Southwark Cathedral in 1905. This constant rebuilding also seals the architectural wonder of the place, with a beautiful blend of medieval, Norman and Gothic elements, to name but a few. This is part of the reason why Southwark Cathedral, today, makes for such a stunning event venue. On another note, the church was William Shakespeare’s workplace parish church, and his brother Edmund is buried here. Charles Dickens spent his Wednesday evenings in the bell tower with the bell ringers and then retired with the group to the George Inn on Borough High Street, all of this recorded in Charles’ journals. To this day, Wednesday evening remains the day of bell ringing practice. Subject to revision; published February 4, 2021. 7 Praised as “excellent” by Gramophone Magazine and “thoroughly impressive” by BBC Music Magazine, the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra’s reputation is based on the uncompromising artistic standards of its Founder and Music Director, Marios Papadopoulos. Established in 1998 and formerly known as Oxford Philomusica, the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra occupies a unique position within the U.K. orchestral landscape. As an orchestra of the highest quality, the Oxford Philharmonic attracts some of the world’s greatest artists to appear in its series including Lang Lang, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Martha Argerich, András Schiff, and Vladimir Ashkenazy. Marios Papadopoulos conducts the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Subject to revision; published February 4, 2021. 8 Day 1 - Friday, June 24, 2022: London Arrive in London. MidAm International, Inc. staff and Wedgewood Travel staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the Novotel Hotel for check-in. 7:00 PM–8:00 PM: Organizational meeting at hotel with MidAm and Wedgewood staff. Evening free at leisure and dinner on own. Novotel Hotel: https://www.novotellondonwest.co.uk Novotel Hotel Subject to revision; published February 4, 2021. 9 Day 2 – Saturday, June 25, 2022: London Breakfast 9:30 AM-12:00 PM: Morning rehearsal at Hotel. 12:00 PM–2:00 PM: Lunch on own. 2:00 PM-5:00 PM: First Tour. West End City Tour: Westminster Abbey; local guide to be with group for half day. Evening free at leisure; dinner on own. Entrance fee, air conditioned bus, licensed guide, and hearing devices are all included First Tour West End City Tour – This half-day tour is the perfect introduction to London. On this tour you will be passing by famous locations such as Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and, naturally, the imposing Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey, the most iconic symbol of London. You will be taken on a guided tour of Westminster Abbey, which is known the world over for being the official location for the coronation, wedding and burial of the English and British monarchs and notable individuals. This was the place where Queen Elizabeth II was crowned, where Prince William and Princess Kate got married and where Sir Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin are buried. The detailed architecture and ornate sculpture is simply breathtaking. The West End Tour would not be complete without the famous Buckingham Palace, where we will stop and you will be able to see the British Guards watching Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace Westminster Abbey Subject to revision; published February 4, 2021. 10 Day 3 -Sunday, June 26, 2022: London Breakfast 9:30 AM-12:00 PM: Morning rehearsal at Hotel. Lunch on own. 2:00 PM–5:00 PM: Second Tour. Tower of London and Tower Bridge – Transfer by private coach bus, licensed local guide provided. Evening free at leisure; dinner on own. Entrance fee for both Tower of London and Tower Bridge, bus, licensed guide, and hearing devices are all included. Second Tour Tower of London & Tower Bridge – Home of the impressive Crown Jewels, the Tower of London has served as a fortress, palace, seat of government, and the setting for some of the bloodiest events in British history.