New England Symphonic Ensemble plays Brahms, Nichols, Blevins and Fusco

Monday, May 25, 2026 1:00 PM Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, New York 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.