OUT OF MANY ONE
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia's
153rd Season
Our founding national motto – E Pluribus Unum – becomes the lens for a season built on the great dualities of the American experience. Under Artistic Director Dominick DiOrio, we explore the tensions and contradictions woven into our country's founding and its future — Ecstasy/Grief, Dark/Light, Many/One, and East/West. Above all, we celebrate the chorus itself as a model of democracy: many voices joining in solidarity for a single, unified expression. Tickets now on sale!
Early-Bird Speciasl available through September 16th!
What people are saying about
Joyful Abundance
As part of ArtPhilly: What Now: 2026—a city-wide festival celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of our country—this concert asks vital questions about America's past, present, and future through the voices of a new generation of artists.
Joyful Abundance represents more than a concert—it's our answer to What Now? Through mentorship with established Philadelphia composers and poets these emerging voices have crafted works that illuminate shared human experiences while celebrating our city's varied creative landscape.
Joyful Abundance launches what will become a permanent bi-annual program, funded in part by the Alan Harler New Ventures Fund, supporting Philadelphia's emerging composers and poets, creating a lasting legacy that extends far beyond this season.
That was one of the best concerts I have been to in Philadelphia, EVER.
Great to have composers and poets be present and speak to the audience. ...focusing on “emerging” Philadelphian artistic collaborations was thrilling and also helped diversify the audience.
This was such a revelatory experience for me. I was so impressed at how the chorus brought so much passion and magic to life.
Remembering Alan Harler
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Alan Harler, Mendelssohn Chorus's beloved Conductor Laureate and former Artistic Director. For over three decades, Maestro Harler transformed our organization into a leading voice in contemporary choral music, commissioning and premiering 58 new works while inspiring countless singers and audiences with his visionary artistry.
Alan's unwavering commitment to adventurous programming and his passion for nurturing emerging composers left an indelible mark on the choral world. His legacy lives on through the Alan Harler New Ventures Fund, which will continue to support the bold, innovative programming that defined his extraordinary tenure with us.
We invite you to watch the live stream of his Celebration of Life held on April 12, 2026.
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Supporters
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia is grateful to the following grantmakers for their support of our 2026-2027 Season.
