An "Almost" Summer's Midday Dream

Mahler's Symphony No. 3
with the Vista Philharmonic Orchestra
Bruce Hangen, Conductor

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:30pm

Groton Hill Music Center
122 Old Ayer Road
Groton, MA

The Nashoba Valley Chorale will be joining the Vista Philharmonic Orchestra, with the work Gustav Mahler called “A Summer’s Midday Dream.” One of the most acclaimed symphonies of all time, this epic masterwork showcases our full orchestra plus two choruses and Boston’s acclaimed mezzo-soprano Alexis Peart as featured soloist. “Summer Marches In” during the first movement, ushering listeners on the composer’s evocative journey through evolving perspectives in the following five movements, “What the Flowers in the Meadow Tell Me,” “What the Animals in the Forest Tell Me,” “What Man Tells Me,” “What the Angels Tell Me,” and “What Love Tells Me.”

MAHLER – Symphony No. 3

Special Guests:
Alexis Peart, mezzo-soprano
Nashoba Valley Chorale Women’s Chorus – Ann Watson-Born, Music Director
The Boys of St. Paul's Choir School – Brandon Straub, Music Director