Stephen Main – The Image

June 4, 6:30pm in Trinity Church

The Image

Stephen Main The Image (World Premiere)

Jessie Montgomery Divided

Downtown Voices; NOVUS; Stephen Sands, conductor

Stephen Main’s The Image draws from the concept of Imago Dei—the belief in the divine spark within each

person and the sacred freedom of conscience it entails. With a vivid libretto and sweeping choral and orchestral

writing, The Image reflects on humanity’s struggle for liberty and justice across history, warning of the fragility

of these ideals in the face of rising authoritarianism. Jessie Montgomery’s Divided for solo cello and orchestra

captures the emotional turmoil of a world grappling with racial injustice, discrimination, poverty, and climate

change. Together, these works explore the tension between chaos and hope, challenging us to confront issues

of our time while celebrating the resilience of the human spirit.