This piece is a reckoning with life’s fundamental meaning and the ultimate destination of the soul.
The finale is one of the most awe-inspiring musical experiences you can ever have. A vast choir of angels beckons us to heaven, performed here in collaboration with the combined choruses of West Point and Vassar College, amassing a total of some 250 musicians and singers on the stage.
Lastly, the theme of Resurrection itself is so germane and applicable to our own GNSO story here in Newburgh. In fact, it is the overarching theme of this entire anniversary season. We at GNSO like to think of the orchestra as a symbol of Newburgh’s renaissance, an emblem of Newburgh Rising. The arts are always a harbinger of renewal and growth, and we want the symphony to be seen leading the charge in this.