Remembering
Our Founder,
Peter Tiboris
Since its founding by Peter Tiboris in 1984, following his debut concert at Lincoln Center, MidAmerica Productions has grown into a leading independent producer of choral concerts, presenting international conductors, soloists, and ensembles at New York’s premier venues and around the world.
MidAmerica Productions to Launch Peter Tiboris Memorial Initiatives
MidAmerica Productions is proud to honor the life and legacy of Founder Peter Tiboris with the creation of three new programs designed to inspire and support the next generation of musicians and music professionals.
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The forthcoming Peter Tiboris Memorial Initiatives will include:
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The Peter Tiboris Memorial Apprenticeship — In partnership with a New York City–based university, one music business student each season will join MidAmerica Productions as a paid apprentice, gaining real-world experience in marketing, concert production, finance, operations, and administration.
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The Peter Tiboris Scholarship — At least one participating ensemble (minimum 10 performers) per season will receive up to $10,000 stipend toward their MidAmerica residency—whether at Carnegie Hall or abroad—helping ensure more ensembles can share their music with the world regardless of background.
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The Peter Tiboris Fellowship — In collaboration with Peter’s alma mater, the University of Illinois, one choral conducting student per season will shadow the MidAmerica team during a Carnegie Hall residency. The fellow will receive private conducting mentorship, lead a warm-up with the New England Symphonic Ensemble on stage, and work closely with our guest conductors throughout the residency experience.
These initiatives carry forward Peter’s passion for music, mentorship, and opportunity. Full details will be announced later this fall.​
About Peter Tiboris
Peter Tiboris, Founder and General Music Director of MidAmerica Productions (October 31, 1947 - September 17, 2024): Greek-American conductor, music director, and impresario Peter Tiboris was a transformative figure in the international music scene for more than 50 years. Hailed "The most prolific presenter of choral concerts in the history of Carnegie Hall" by the Director of the Rose Museum and Archives at Carnegie Hall, Peter Tiboris was the General and Music Director of MidAmerica Productions since its founding in 1983. Mr. Tiboris was instrumental in the presentation of over 1,500 concerts worldwide. His leadership brought performances to iconic venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher (now David Geffen) Hall, and Alice Tully Hall, where he made his New York debut in 1984 with the American Symphony Orchestra.​​
In 2004, Mr. Tiboris founded MidAm International, which extended his vision to major cultural centers across Europe, producing concerts in cities such as Paris, Vienna, Florence, Lisbon, and Moscow. A year later, he launched the International Festival of the Aegean on the Greek island of Syros, offering international-caliber performances spanning opera, symphonic works, Greek folk music, and ballet. In 2011, the Festival was named “Best Cultural Organization Operating in the Wider Region of Greece” by the Union of Greek Theatre and Music Critics in Athens.
Mr. Tiboris' conducting repertoire was vast, ranging from major choral works to symphonies, operas, and ballets, including numerous world and American premieres. Among the distinguished orchestras he conducted were London’s Royal Philharmonic, the Philharmonia Orchestra, Moscow Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra, and the National Opera Orchestra of Cairo. His ballet engagements included collaborations with the Balletto di Verona and the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, where his production of Peer Gynt was named “Ballet of the Year” by Danza e Danza Magazine.
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In 1995, Maestro Tiboris founded Elysium Recordings, which has a catalog of 27 releases, many of which feature him as conductor. His discography also includes world-premiere recordings of works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert which are currently available to listen on all streaming platforms.
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Mr. Tiboris studied music at the University of Wisconsin and earned his doctorate from the University of Illinois. His remarkable career, spanning continents and genres, left an indelible mark on the world of classical music.