# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 May Festival - An Eclectic Opening Night
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for an unforgettable opening night of the May Festival!

Bruckner’s Psalm 150 sets the tone with a fanfare of voices, then anchored by the words of Langston Hughes and fellow Harlem Renaissance poets, the evening traverses spiritual depths, culminating in a work of the May Festival’s own curation — the “Eclectic Mass” — a collection of pieces from the sacred music tradition, including a vibrant new Sanctus from Grammy-nominated composer, Carlos Simon. Combined, this concert is a powerful celebration of music from across centuries and genres, reflecting the Festival’s storied past while boldly stepping into its future. 

ARTISTS
Cristian Măcelaru, conductor
Julia Bullock, soprano
Sankara Harouna, baritone
Norman Garrett. baritone
Carlos Simon, hammond organ
Jason Alexander Holmes, preacher
May Festival Chorus
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

PROGRAM
Anton Bruckner: Psalm 150  
Alexander von Zemlinsky: Selections from "Symphonische Gesänge"
Margaret Bonds: Selected Songs & Songs from "Songs of the Season"
-To a Brown Girl Dead
-Negro Speak of Rivers  
-Poème d’Automne from "Songs of the Season" 
-Winter Moon from "Songs of the Season"  
-April Rain
ECLECTIC MASS
-Selections from:
Carlos Simon: "Good News Mass" and Sanctus 
Giovanni Pierluigi de Palestrina: "Missa Assumpta est Maria"
Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata No. 191 
Margaret Bonds: Credo
George Frideric Handel arr. Mounsey: “Soulful Hallelujah”

PRE-CONCERT PERFORMANCE
6:15PM-7:15PM
Music Hall Foyer/Balcony Well
Kings High School Choir

PRE-CONCERT TALK
6:30PM-7PM
Corbett Tower
Jason Alexander Holmes & Carlos Simon
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cincinnati/2026-may-festival-an-eclectic-opening-night/200029106305013
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, art, concerts, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 64

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cincinnati
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Cincinnati Music Hall
- **lat**: 39.109405853335
- **long**: -84.519244796686
- **full address**: Cincinnati Music Hall, 1243 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7531, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 May Festival - An Eclectic Opening Night being held?
  - **A:** 2026 May Festival - An Eclectic Opening Night takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Cincinnati Music Hall, 1243 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7531, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 May Festival - An Eclectic Opening Night?
  - **A:** 2026 May Festival - An Eclectic Opening Night is organized by May Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 May Festival - An Eclectic Opening Night is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cincinnati, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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