New England Symphonic Ensemble
The New England Symphonic Ensemble presents a Memorial Day program of contemporary choral works. Bobby G. Helms leads the world premiere of Sherry Blevins and Raphael Fusco's To Truly Love. Composer Richard Nichols conducts the world premiere of his latest work, Requiem for Patriots. Joshua Chism conducts Dan Forrest’s Te Deum and the world premiere of Patti Drennan’s The Mighty Power of God. Brahms’s Schicksalslied, conducted by Victoria Gau, and works by Cris Derksen and Andrew Balfour under Kathleen Allan conclude the performance.
Performers
New England Symphonic Ensemble
Bobby G. Helms, Richard A. Nichols, Joshua Chism, Victoria Gau, and Kathleen Allan, Conductors
With participating choruses
Program
RICHARD A. NICHOLS Selections from Requiem for Patriots (World Premiere)
DAN FORREST Te Deum
PATTI DRENNAN The Mighty Power of God (World Premiere)
BRAHMS Schicksalslied
SHERRY BLEVINS / RAPHAEL FUSCO To Truly Love (World Premiere)
CRIS DERKSEN Selections from Mass for Nîpîy
ANDREW BALFOUR Wanuskewin