The Bells & Symphonie Fantastique
Program
Sergei Rachmaninoff The Bells
Hector Berlioz Symphonie fantastique
Artists
Matthias Pintscher conductor
Andriana Chuchmann soprano
Garrett Sorenson tenor
Joshua Hopkins baritone
May Festival Chorus, Matthew Swanson
director
Can you hear the bells? Rachmaninoff’s choral symphony The Bells — inspired by Edgar Allen Poe’s poem of the same name — evokes the experience of bells ringing through the phases of life, and features Cincinnati’s own May Festival Chorus. Then, Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique takes you inside the delirious fever-dream of a young artist driven mad by unrequited love. Fueled by opium-induced hallucinations, the visions culminate in a sabbath dance where the bells toll a haunting clamor
The Bells & Symphonie Fantastique
Program
Sergei Rachmaninoff The Bells
Hector Berlioz Symphonie fantastique
Artists
Matthias Pintscher conductor
Andriana Chuchmann soprano
Garrett Sorenson tenor
Joshua Hopkins baritone
May Festival Chorus, Matthew Swanson
director
Can you hear the bells? Rachmaninoff’s choral symphony The Bells — inspired by Edgar Allen Poe’s poem of the same name — evokes the experience of bells ringing through the phases of life, and features Cincinnati’s own May Festival Chorus. Then, Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique takes you inside the delirious fever-dream of a young artist driven mad by unrequited love. Fueled by opium-induced hallucinations, the visions culminate in a sabbath dance where the bells toll a haunting clamor
Handel’s Messiah
Program
George Frideric Handel Messiah
Artists
Cristian Mӑcelaru conductor
Lauren Snouffer soprano
Sasha Cooke mezzo soprano
Nicholas Phan tenor
Jonathan Lemalu bass
May Festival Chorus, Matthew Swanson
director
The trumpet shall sound. Join the CSO, the May Festival Chorus and an all-star cast of soloists for Handel’s Messiah. Music Director Cristian Mӑcelaru conducts one of his most cherished works, featuring joyful movements like the famous Hallelujah Chorus that have become forever and ever holiday traditions. This is the Messiah experience of the season!
Handel’s Messiah
Program
George Frideric Handel Messiah
Artists
Cristian Mӑcelaru conductor
Lauren Snouffer soprano
Sasha Cooke mezzo soprano
Nicholas Phan tenor
Jonathan Lemalu bass
May Festival Chorus, Matthew Swanson
director
The trumpet shall sound. Join the CSO, the May Festival Chorus and an all-star cast of soloists for Handel’s Messiah. Music Director Cristian Mӑcelaru conducts one of his most cherished works, featuring joyful movements like the famous Hallelujah Chorus that have become forever and ever holiday traditions. This is the Messiah experience of the season!
OMEA Professional Learning Conference
Maxwell will present an Interest Session at the Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference in 2026.
VOCES8 Scholars
Maxwell will perform as a member of the Voces8 US Scholars in the Hasley Chapel of St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano, TX.
Bach "Mass in B Minor"
After 19 years of inspiring performances, Joe Miller, Director of Choral Activities, bids farewell with a monumental performance of Bach’s Mass in B Minor. A fitting tribute to his extraordinary career, this masterpiece, with its soaring choruses, virtuosic solos, and intricate counterpoint, is a testament to the enduring power of music and the human voice. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the legacy of Joe Miller before he takes his final Spoleto bow.
Spoleto Festival Chorus Concert
Elevate your spirit with the Spoleto Festival USA Chorus, comprised of hand-selected choristers from across the country. This extraordinary ensemble fills the stunning space of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church with the power and beauty of choral music. Experience a diverse program of inspiring works, including mainstay works of the classical repertoire from Director of Choral Activities Joe Miller.
Spoleto Festival Chorus Concert
Elevate your spirit with the Spoleto Festival USA Chorus, comprised of hand-selected choristers from across the country. This extraordinary ensemble fills the stunning space of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church with the power and beauty of choral music. Experience a diverse program of inspiring works, including mainstay works of the classical repertoire from Director of Choral Activities Joe Miller.
Massenet "Thaïs"
Jules Massenet’s lush score is the centerpiece of this immersive opera experience placing the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra and Chorus on stage alongside the cast. Conducted by Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra Music Director Timothy Myers, the romantic French music, crowned with the famous Méditation for violin and orchestra, is unmitigated by pit walls, resulting in this profound new concert-staged production. Soprano Nicole Heaston, from Spoleto’s 2023 Vanessa, portrays the enigmatic Thaïs. Alongside her, baritone Troy Cook embodies the conflicted Athanaël. Together, they will guide you through a captivating tale of love, lust, and spiritual awakening.
Massenet "Thaïs"
Jules Massenet’s lush score is the centerpiece of this immersive opera experience placing the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra and Chorus on stage alongside the cast. Conducted by Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra Music Director Timothy Myers, the romantic French music, crowned with the famous Méditation for violin and orchestra, is unmitigated by pit walls, resulting in this profound new concert-staged production. Soprano Nicole Heaston, from Spoleto’s 2023 Vanessa, portrays the enigmatic Thaïs. Alongside her, baritone Troy Cook embodies the conflicted Athanaël. Together, they will guide you through a captivating tale of love, lust, and spiritual awakening.
Duruflé “Requiem”
Maxwell will perform the Duruflé Requiem with the Beyond Choral Ensemble.
Duruflé “Requiem”
Maxwell will perform the Duruflé Requiem with the Beyond Choral Ensemble.
John Rutter “Gloria”
Maxwell will conduct John Rutter’s Gloria at First Congregational Church of Kalamazoo.
ACDA National Conference
Maxwell will present an Interest Session with his colleague, Kyra Stahr, at the American Choral Directors Association National Conference.
Michigan Music Conference
Maxwell will present an Interest Session at the 20th Annual Michigan Music Conference in 2025.
NAfME Webinar
Maxwell will present a Webinar with his colleague, Kyra Stahr, for the National Association for Music Education's Learning Center.
FMEA Conference
Maxwell will present an Interest Session with his colleague, Kyra Stahr, at the Florida Music Education Association Professional Learning Conference.
Community Messiah Sing
Maxwell will conduct Part One of Handel’s Messiah at First Congregational Church of Kalamazoo.
Master’s Conducting Recital
Maxwell Trombley presents his Graduate Conducting Recital on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 PM in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. Featuring Campus Choir and Chamber Singers, the program includes works by Johann Adolph Hasse, Carrie Magin, Pärt Uusberg, Craig Hella Johnson, and more.
This recital brings together timeless choral masterpieces and modern compositions, celebrating the depth and richness of choral music that reflects on celestial wonder and the beauty of our natural world.
Florida ACDA Conference
Maxwell will present an Interest Session with his colleague, Kyra Stahr, at the Florida American Choral Directors Association Fall Conference.
CMU ACDA Student Chapter Meeting
Maxwell will present an Interest Session at Central Michigan University’s American Choral Directors Association Student Chapter meeting.
MSVMA Summer Conference
Maxwell will present an Interest Session at the Michigan School Vocal Music Association Summer 2024 Professional Development Conference.