A Hundred Years On
| A Hundred Years On | |
|---|---|
| by Peter Boyer | |
| Composed | 2024 – 2026 |
| Duration | 45 minutes |
| Vocal | SATB choir and 5 soloists |
| Instrumental | Orchestra |
| Premiere | |
| Date | June 17, 2026 |
| Location | Highmark Mann |
| Conductor | Anthony Parnther |
| Performers | The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Crossing, Mary Dunleavy, Meredith Lustig, Eve Gigliotti, David Portillo, Malcolm J. Merriweather |
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A Hundred Years On is an English-language oratorio by American composer Peter Boyer commissioned to celebrate the 50 year anniversary of Highmark Mann in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] Its libretto was written by Mark Campbell and honors the 150 year anniversary 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, which took place in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia; the same location where the Mann sits in the present.[2][3] The commission was given to Boyer in 2024 with a grant of $360,000.[4]
Its premiere came shortly after the Center's $70 million renovation and was conducted by Anthony Parnther. It took place at the Mann on June 17, 2026 and was performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra, The Crossing Choir,[5] and the soloists: Mary Dunleavy, Meredith Lustig, Eve Gigliotti, David Portillo, and Malcolm J. Merriweather.[6]
Composition
The work is roughly 45 minutes long and is orchestrated for SATB choir, 5 soloists, and orchestra.[7][8]
References
- ↑ Stearns, David Patrick (2026-06-18). "'A Hundred Years On' could've been a more searing look back at 1876 America, but it is still remarkable". Inquirer.com. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
- ↑ Dobrin, Peter (2026-06-15). "Philadelphia's 1876 Centennial Expo introduced the world to ketchup and the telephone. Now, it's inspired a new oratorio". Inquirer.com. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
- ↑ "Inside Highmark Mann Center's $70 million transformation ahead of triple anniversary celebration - CBS Philadelphia". www.cbsnews.com. 2026-06-09. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
- ↑ "A Hundred Years On | The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage". www.pewcenterarts.org. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
- ↑ Vyskocil, Michael (2026-06-17). "Mann Center Completes $70M Renovation Ahead of Triple Anniversary Celebration". 92.5 XTU. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
- ↑ Salazar, David (2026-05-01). "Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts to Present World Premiere of 'A Hundred Years On'". OperaWire. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
- ↑ Boyer, Peter. "Works - Concert Music". propulsivemusic.com. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
- ↑ Boyer, Peter (May 28, 2025). "Mann Center announces Boyer-Campbell commission for Philadelphia Orchestra, The Crossing Choir". propulsivemusic.com. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
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