Stephen Main – The Image
Trinity Wall Street Broadway & Wall Street, New York, New York, United StatesJune 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.