New England Symphonic Ensemble plays Rutter, Bernstein, Copland

Saturday, May 9, 2026, 8:30 PM

Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, New York

https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2026/05/09/New-England-Symphonic-Ensemble-0830PM

The New England Symphonic Ensemble presents John Rutter’s Gloria, conducted by Lynn Brinckmeyer, and Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, led by Rick Hoffenberg. The program includes the world premiere of Inscriptions by Christian Guebert, conducted by the composer. The concert also features Concordia Sinfonietta, Concordia Wind Orchestra, and Concordia Concert Handbells ensembles from Irvine, California, under the direction of Jeff Held.

JOHN RUTTER Gloria

Lynn Brinckmeyer, Conductor

BERNSTEIN Chichester Psalms

Zabriel Rivers, Countertenor

Rick Hoffenberg, Conductor

Participating Choruses:

Texas State University Alumni Choir, United States (Lynn Brinckmeyer, Director)

Marywood University Concert Choir, Scranton, PA (Rick Hoffenberg, Director)

Pompton Lakes High School, Pompton Lakes, NJ (Christopher Nappa, Director)

​Ensemble Spotlight Series: Concordia University Irvine

CHRISTIAN GUEBERT Inscriptions (World Premiere)

Christian Guebert, Conductor

Participating Ensembles:

Concordia Sinfonietta and Concordia Brass, Irvine, CA (Jeff Held, Director)

Concordia Concert Handbells, Irvine, CA (Erik Der, Director)

Concordia Choir and Inscriptions Master Chorale, Irvine, CA (Michael Busch, Director)​

AARON COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man

AARON COPLAND Old American Songs: Simple Gifts

AARON COPLAND Old American Songs: Ching-a-ring Chaw

ALEX GUEBERT Let Us Cross Over (Transeamus)

AARON COPLAND The Promise of Living

DAN FORREST My Country Tis of Thee

PETER WILHOUSKY The Battle Hymn of the Republic

Jeff Held, Conductor

Michael Busch, Conductor

Erik Der, Conductor

TICKETS FROM $35-$136

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Student and Senior Discount Tickets Available at the Box Office