The PRISMA Project: United We Stand, Divided We Fall

The PRISMA Project: United We Stand, Divided We Fall

The PRISMA Project is back—and we’re thrilled to invite you to our spring concert, “United We Stand, Divided We Fall.” Join us for an evening of reimagined classics, bold orchestration, and collaborative artistry.

As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, this program celebrates the richness and diversity of American musical identity. Featuring works by American composers alongside those who made America their creative home, this concert reflects the many voices that have shaped—and continue to shape—the sound of American classical music today.

At the heart of this performance is collaboration. Each piece has been reimagined by emerging orchestrators whose unique artistic voices bring new life to familiar works. Just as the composers featured on this program helped define American music in their time, these artists carry that legacy forward—offering fresh perspectives that bridge tradition and innovation.

Founded by Artistic Director N. F. Pratama, The PRISMA Project is a chamber orchestra dedicated to transforming non-orchestral works into vibrant symphonic experiences. Inspired by the legacy of Maurice Ravel, PRISMA brings together today’s rising orchestrators to reimagine the repertoire and expand the orchestral canon.

Friday, April 24, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Church of the Covenant

67 Newbury St, Boston, MA

From Latin rhythms to American soundscapes, this program explores a wide spectrum of musical voices:

• D’Rivera — Aries Tropicales (orch. Cole Kubesch)
• Gershwin — Three Preludes (orch. Matthew Schultheis)
• Price — Adoration (orch. Austin Keck)
• Rachmaninoff — Vocalise (orch. Andrew Gretzinger)
• Sondheim — The Witch Medley from Into the Woods (orch. Anthony Chiappone)
• Ives — Two Songs from 114 Songs (orch. Matthew Schultheis)
• Dvořák — “American” String Quartet, I (orch. Jeremy Zerbe)

Encore:

• Williams — Air and Simple Gifts (orch. N. F. Pratama)

• Duan Hong, saxophone (Rachmaninoff – Vocalise)
• Ryan McCarthy, voice (Sondheim – The Witch Medley from Into the Woods )
• Melissa Scarpelli, voice (Ives – Two Songs)

Conductor: N. F. Pratama, Assistant Conductor: Ana Dìaz Asencio

Cover conductor: Viacheslav Kozlenko

This performance will include a brief post-program Q&A with the artists, offering insight into the creative process behind orchestration and collaboration.

The PRISMA Project is a Boston-based chamber orchestra committed to expanding the orchestral canon by reimagining works not originally written for orchestra. Through collaboration with 21st-century orchestrators, PRISMA creates immersive concert experiences that challenge tradition and celebrate innovation.

Be part of PRISMA’s journey and witness the transformation of familiar music into something entirely new.

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