The Maine Music Society Chorale will present Remembrance and Hope at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, and at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, at the Riverfront-Franco Center in Lewiston.

This concert, dedicated to the memory of the victims of COVID-19, will feature two major works accompanied by a chamber ensemble. In the first half, the Chorale will perform one of the most beloved choral works of the 19 Century, Requiem by Gabriel Fauré. This seven-movement setting of the traditional Latin text will be performed in remembrance of the victims of Covid-19. 

The second half will feature the Sunrise Mass by Norwegian composer, Ola Gjeilo. This stunningly beautiful four-movement work will be performed in celebration of recovery and hope for the days ahead.

The Maine Music Society Chorale, under the direction of their new Artistic Director, Richard Nickerson, has been rehearsing for weeks and is ready to make this an incredibly moving performance that will be remembered for years to come!

 Masks are optional.

Tickets are available online at www.mainemusicsociety.org or by calling our business office at 207-333-3386. 

MMS encourages you to purchase your tickets ahead of time.

Reserved seating is back. Tickets:

            Adult - $25*; Senior - $23*; Student - $13*

            Children under 12: free when accompanied by an adult.

            Group rates: 20% off price before handling fee for 10 or more tickets to the same performance purchased at the same time.

            * Handling fee:  $2 per ticket

The Maine Music Society thanks our season sponsors Hardy, Wolf & Downing and the Ladd Foundation, the Event Sponsor Platz Associates, and the Event Co-Sponsors Androscoggin Bank and Paris Farmers Union for making this concert possible.

 The Maine Music Society Chorale is an auditioned, mixed-voice community chorus based in Lewiston-Auburn. Led by Maine Music Society Artistic Director Dr. Richard Nickerson, the 70-plus voice chorale has distinguished itself with an ever-evolving level of excellence and professionalism. Founded as the Androscoggin Chorale in 1973, the group’s diverse repertoire reflects its desire to advance the cultural heritage of Central Maine, to explore a broad range of musical genres — contemporary, musical theatre, classical, opera, oratorio — and to provide its members with opportunities to experience their love of singing.