New England Symphonic Ensemble
A powerful evening uniting reflection, hope, and celebration, this concert features the New England Symphonic Ensemble performing Fauré’s Requiem in D minor (ed. Rutter), led by M. Nicholas Farr. Paulo Gomes and Colt Ballo conduct contemporary works by Jake Runestad, Elaine Hagenberg, Kim André Arnesen, Rosephanye Powell, and others, exploring beauty, justice, and resilience. The program also includes gospel and spiritual works honoring faith, spirit, and freedom, led by Diana S. Gray and James C. Ward.
Performers
Colin Ramsey, Bass
Program
FAURÉ Requiem
JAKE RUNESTAD Beauty is Life
ELAINE HAGENBERG Selections from Illuminare
THOMAS "My Feet are Tired, but My Soul is Resting" (arr. Shawn Kirchner)
KIM ANDRÉ ARNESEN "Song for Justice" from Tuvayhun
MARI ESABEL VALVERDE When Thunder Comes
ARLEN "Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz (arr. Molly James)
ROSEPHANYE POWELL I Dream a World
TRAD. "Keep Yo' Lamps" (arr. John Leavitt)
TRAD. "If Anybody Ask You" (arr. Mark Hayes)
TRAD. "Ride on, King Jesus" (arr. Hogan)
JAMES C. WARD A Key to the Kingdom
JAMES C. WARD A Celebration Of Freedom: A Juneteenth Jubilee
DIANA S. GRAY He is Able Today (World Premiere)
DIANA S. GRAY Gracious Father (World Premiere)
RICHARD SMALLWOOD "Anthem of Praise"