"Illuminare" by Elaine Hagenberg

[@BradleyR.-st4ht]

I play cello, and he just did this with out High School last night and I swear when the choir came in while we were playing I was holding back tears. Love this

[@juliebohl9156]

I just sang this in Feb. of 2024. The words and sounds stay with me. Our community chorus which has been around for almost 100 years maintains a steady following of family and friends of choristers plus sophisticated NYC music followers. Elaine Hagenberg's gift of touching the soul through music is extraordinary. With thanks for our new conductor, Dr. Christine Howlett, for introducing her to us as part of the repertoire we know--from Bach to all the masters of the Mass, to RV Williams, gospel, soul, Dave Brubeck, Alice Parker, Ola, Jake, etc.-- and far beyond in national sounds of Spain, Finland, Mexico, Italy, Russia, France, and so many more. Tears, indeed, well up in performers and audience alike as we recognize our imperfections and thank God for gracious love and great art.

[@GardenWizard.]

It’s such a good peace to sing, I just sang it today in fact!

[@castor9265]

I’m an atheist but I almost teared up during the solo. Definitely one of the most emotionally touching choral pieces I’ve ever listened to-and it’s not just because of the lyrics. So excited and honored to sing this.

[@truthanddevotion]

Fellow Agnostic here. Singing it in our Spring Concert

[@gamermom0708]

Singing it in NY in April

[@shellymabry9577]

@@truthanddevotion Praying God opens your heart to Him. He is real and loves you! "The fool has said in his heart there is no God." Psalm 14:1

[@shellymabry9577]

Praying God opens your heart to Him. He is real and loves you! "The fool has said in his heart there is no God." Psalm 14:1

[@amymurray3432]

God loves you so much, he gave his only son to die the most excruciating death, to forgive you from your sins. We are all sinful, but Jesus promises us eternal life, if we believe and put our faith in him. ❤️🙏. I do not want you to spend your eternity in hell. Hell is a very terrible place. Please pick up a Bible and read a gospel- only reading the book of Matthew could have the power to change your entire life and give you life eternal. ❤️🙏

[@hansyuan4116]

I had the pleasure of hearing this performance at Carnegie Hall yesterday... almost cried! Thank you Hagenberg and Dr. Rodde for inspiring what I want to do in college!

[@mariaxenick2745]

I as there too! My son sang in the afternoon performance and this piece was the best we heard all day! Choral perfection!

[@hansyuan4116]

@@mariaxenick2745 Awesome! I was actually with National Concerts, I might have even met your son! :)

[@HITOMEKei]

My son sang this piece at Carnegie Hall , Dylan Davis. He is singing it today at a concert in Columbus, Ohio. Most beautiful work.

[@_fifibee]

I sung in it! I was an Alto 2 :)

[@GardenWizard.]

Just sang this today, this has to be one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever sung!

[@averyjackson9797]

Was so blessed to sing this movement two weeks ago at Carnegie hall in NYC. Munera Pacis had me in tears. “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you, not as the world gives, gives I to you.” 17:19 Thank you Elaine Hagenburg, and thanks be to God. 17:19

[@maxeyre2024]

Our group from Saskatchewan is performing this at Carnegie Hall next month too! Was the tenor solo someone within the choir or from Carnegie at the one you saw?

[@averyjackson9797]

@maxeyre2024 He was from one of our choirs that came. I’ll have to find his name in the program but he had a beautiful voice. My school choir and a several other schools sang this piece together at Carnegie. Have a great time in NYC! Carnegie Hall is beautiful and NYC is filled with so many things to do. Safe travels :)

[@maxeyre2024]

@@averyjackson9797 That’s amazing!! Thank you so much

[@gordanaanastasov4578]

Low Kyrie... then a quet moment... then the drums hit! NOX ET TENEBRAE! I was in tears without realizing it...

[@jessicapero843]

Ditto!!

[@Aa.Rr.2023]

This is an instant favourite. There will be tears across the World whenever the fourth section (Munera pacis) is sung, because it's beautiful. The tenor solo is exquisite (bravo to this singer). For me, Munera pacis is worthy of Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber. Yes, this whole piece is an instant classic for the repertoire. Congratulations to the conductor, massed choirs and orchestra. And simply 'thank you'. (Ashley, in England)

[@richarddachowski9107]

Again, again and over again, Mrs. Hagenberg entreats the world to her awe inspiring choral masteepieces!

[@40Kipp]

May we find peace through listening to this beautiful piece of music. Grateful I was able to sing it in Omaha and many thanks to the composer, Elaine Hagenberg, for sharing her gifts with the world.

[@misselizabethbennetp2185]

I was fortunate enough to be able to sing this during a Christmas program, and I really enjoyed it. Nox was hands down my favorite, as a percussionist and singer. That bass drum part added so much to the piece. Every time we finished it my heart would be racing as we stood on stage in the brief silence between movements. It was super fun to sing, and the contrast between this and the following movement does a fantastic job of communicating what the world feels like without Jesus and the hope that He brings into it. Additionally the beginning and end have such joy to them, even though the first soprano part was a killer towards the end 😆 Bravo Miss Hagenberg

[@ileanasantamaria2364]

Amen! I'm a soprano and am in a chorus preparing to sing it, and Nox is exhilarating! And the sweetness of Jesus conveyed in the movements about agape love and peace!!! 🥹

[@Unpopable_Bubble]

Hey! A fellow soprano/percussionist! 🫶🏻 My church choir is presenting this next week, and yeah, Nox gets my heart going in rehearsals!!

[@tkdlvk27]

I am truly honored to be able to perform this piece. It's so moving that I can't hold back my tears. I performed with the Stanford Alumni Chorus❤

[@JaniceDejaegher]

I'm blown away by all the movements. Performing this in a few days. I'm a Hornist and this is one of my final performances, and deeply honored to perform it.

[@terrynb1922]

French Horn? I was a French Hornist in High school concert orchestra and I would LOVE to play this song!! The horns have beautiful harmony throughout this piece.

[@JaniceDejaegher]

@ Think about taking up Horn again. It will bring you joy for sure. I've been playing for 62 years, am 74 years old and this piece was pure joy to play.

[@aviatrix1947.8]

Singing this tomorrow and I’m so excited! Elaine Hagenburg is a gift to choral singers - and she’s only in her 40s!! So we’ll have more from her! WHAT a marvelous piece of music. Thank you!

[@bassnovice]

Wow! This performance gives me chills. I can't wait to perform this with my choir in April. Simply gorgeous...evocative...and that tenor solo is divine!

[@gamermom0708]

You going to Carnegie Hall also in April?

[@bassnovice]

No, we are performing at my alma mater in L.A. I wish i were going to Carnegie in April! @@gamermom0708

[@han.nah.]

We’re singing this TODAY! This incredible piece moves me like no other!

[@ileanasantamaria2364]

I can't believe that sacred music glorifying the Triune God can be written this compellingly and tunefully by a living composer.. Glory to God and kudos and deep gratitude to Ms. Hagenberg for being a bona fide (pun intended) instrument of His peace. Lord bless you, Elaine!

[@BrianKearney-z9i]

Heard the work performed last night by the Bagaduce Choral in Ellsworth Maine. Totally enjoyed the piece with my sister in law as a soprano voice. Such beautiful music for ancient prayers. Tears streamed down my face in pure joy. Looking forward to the matinee performance today. First rendition in Maine under the superb direction of Bronwyn Kortge. Bravo!

[@bridgetqualey4366]

Illuminarie was a blast to sing! In Ellsworth with Bronwyn. She and Elaine Haganburg's music are true treasures for Downeast Maine.

[@SevenReads007]

Sang this with my school choir last year and will be singing it again in Ireland this spring. It’s a true masterpiece and solidifies Hagenberg as one of the greatest composers of all time in my books.

[@simonschmidt1960]

Just beautiful Elaine. I recently encountered your work and was immediately impressed with your noble yet delicate style of writing. I have subscribed and plan to do some of your works with my choirs. Keep doing what you’re doing - there is only one Elaine Hagenberg. God be with you!

[@BellaCroyda]

Hagenberg is absolutely ANOINTED!!!

[@Rl55322]

I have been fortunate enough to sing this collection in a choir earlier this year, and every time I listen to Illuminare his i get filled with awe at the beauty present in this masterpiece. This group did an excellent job in their performance!

[@Noah50137]

I got to sing this song with my choir on April 6. It was so much fun to sing.

[@lukee.henson3819]

I cannot wait to sing this in my college choir! To me, Munera Pacis is one of the most emotionally-complete, musically-fleshed-out movements in any music I've heard. I love the progression and cohesion of ideas so much. And obviously Nox and Splendor rock lol

[@psnyderwine]

The choir at Circular Congregational in Charleston, SC sang this on Sunday 12/15/2024 with four violins, one viola, two cellos, one percussionist, and a pianist. They did it justice and with our splendid acoustics, to say I was moved to tears would be an understatement.

[@spaghettilawn-mower9620]

The only thing more exciting than listening to this is singing it! So honored that I got to perform this, especially in high school. It was challenging and beautiful in the best way possible. Thank you!

[@oxygencat6383]

I just loveee singing piece number 3 😭

[@spaghettilawn-mower9620]

@@oxygencat6383 every time our teacher said we were orwctu Nox, my class cheered lol

[@ileanasantamaria2364]

​@@spaghettilawn-mower9620hahaha YES!! it's SO EXCITING

[@wyattmcneeley2776]

absolutely slayed

[@loganwalters152]

100% mega slay

[@seraphinastarlorn2638]

I had the privilege to sing Splendor in the South Dakota All State Choir just a month ago, and it was my absolute favorite piece! My favorite part would have to be when the Altos had their little solo part, it was soooo pretty! Being able to sing Splendor was an amazing experience, thank for composing these beautiful pieces, I look forward to hearing what comes next!

[@donpotvin7284]

Springfield Mid America Singers will perform this piece with orchestra in April and we are so excited. What a fantastic, well written and moving piece. Thank you Elaine....

[@joaniepayne369]

The Munera Pacis is absolutely amazing the voice of the tenor is spot on. Elaine you just keep getting better every year. Thanks for sharing your arrangements.😊

[@haleywideman7452]

I can't wait to sing this in Ireland with Elaine Hagenberg, Dr. Craig Zamer, and TSU, known as Tennessee Tech University Chorale, and everyone else whos coming with us.

[@joaniepayne369]

Your illuminare is such a beautiful piece so crisp in sound.🎉❤💐🌺🥰😘

[@chozobillf]

Man, the speed they take Nox. Impressive!!!

[@charlynecox]

This exquisitely gorgeous music brought tears to my eyes! Thank you, thank you. Praise God!

[@nhm1069]

Wow! What an accomplishment. Congratulations! This is beautiful.

[@hollayevladimiroff131]

Beautiful and heavenly!

[@trevortomah8508]

Gloriously beautiful, awesome uplifting worship music, thank you choir for sharing the music.

[@normaposocco3228]

Still stunning. I sang it with a community choir recently. What a joy to sing her music!

[@FallingIntoThe]

I performed this as a violinist in my high school’s orchestra! I must say- it was a challenging piece, but we made it through sounding great as ever! This piece is wonderful as well. Keep up the great work! I’d love to hear more of your work soon!

[@HeavenlyCrim]

Can't wait to perform this piece soon for an upcoming concert. (Performed at Houston Christian University directed by Dr. Klotz)

[@medicatedmayo]

mad lad

[@victoriaoliver2252]

me too i can’t wait!!

[@nicolepowers9502]

ayee dawgs up

[@erinab4295]

so grateful to have performed this with the Auckland Youth Choir for our 40th Anniversary Concert recently! one of my favourite pieces I've ever sung xx

[@jamespenver]

What an absolutely amazing performance!!

[@ninadevine1774]

can't wait to sing this piece as an alto with the corvallis repertory singers this december!

[@Psychicstina]

I look forward to joining you in the alto section of crs ❤

[@marymlewis]

I'm blessed to be singing this with the combined Choral Society and Chorale of Missouri Baptist University in St Louis on December 6, 2024. It's stunning.

[@caniniusrex]

Fantastic work !!! "Nox" remember me 2nd mov of Stabat Mater ´s Poulenc, but sounds powerfull.

[@txbooklvr]

Playing this tomorrow on timpani and Tom. Love this work, and as a fellow alto I appreciate all the alto love in this work, it’s nice to have the melody every once in a while ☺️. I love playing the timpani especially on Splendor and Illuminare His, and of course I love playing toms in Nox ❤️. I love the use of percussion in Nox, and how the choir almost acts like a drum in their music as well. Wonderful work with this piece ❤️

[@moosethelarson3505]

My state AA festival performed this piece and in my many many years of singing in choirs, this piece has been my favorite ❤ (and all your pieces, honestly)

[@BellaCroyda]

The Brearley Group is performing this for our holiday concert and I am blown away by this.

[@josephkarl2061]

If there were a Real Book for choir such as what exists for big bands, this would immediately go into that 😀 A fantastic piece - congratulations ♥♥

[@Anneominous756]

I sang this earlier this year and enjoyed every minute of it❤

[@joaniepayne369]

Orchestra is "fabulous " 👌

[@DavidA-ps1qr]

I know they think big in America, but what a choir...........huge! If this is the composers' first large scale work, it's worth keeping an eye open for future pieces. Some good stuff going on here.

[@maxyboi8063]

Performing this song in choir in March! It’s gonna be a blast!

[@elainehagenbergmusic]

Wonderful! Thank you! What is the name of the choir?

[@Clivejvaughan]

Just discovered, thanks to YT's brilliant 'match you up with videos similar to those watched' policy. Lovely - thank you, from England.

[@aliciasolans2223]

Bravisimo !!!!

[@terrynb1922]

EDIT: Dress rehearsal tonight!!! The chorale I sing with will be performing this for our Christmas Concert. I can't wait! EDIT: we practice for the first time for the orchestra last night! How exciting to hear all those beautiful instruments! Our dress rehearsal is Monday, December the 9th and our concert is December the 10th! Cannot wait for this whole thing to come together!

[@margaretsimmondswoodley3423]

Wonderful. Wish I had the opportunity to sing this!

[@LizStanex]

❤ Amazing

[@silasmerrell176]

Astounding. Although obviously unique in comparison to any of your other pieces, I am happy to hear so many familiar nods to your previous works combine into one cohesive and articulate performance. Thank you for your personal style over the choral counterpoint; it inspires me and my colleagues immensely. P.S. There is no such thing as too much G / D major, as you have just implied! :)

[@trickortreaification]

We’re singing it tonight!

[@adlausch]

We are singing this on Sunday. So excited! Rehearsals were emotional!

[@elawinjala1635]

Do I tell my choir director about this song/collection Hmm The longest song we’ve done was song of the universal at 11 minutes This is more than twice as long BUT It’s by our favorite artist, Elaine Hagenberg… Decisions decisions..

[@its.literally_hannah]

preforming this for All County Honors Chorus♥️♥️

[@iwonanowak8195]

AMeN of GLory! A 😇❤

[@swadloom40]

So far it seems like I'm the only person in my class who thinks Splendor is super hard to sing, harder than Nox honestly. For stuff like this it's always rewarding though, I like all of it a lot

[@poggin_log]

Farragut high school (the school I go to) is going to sing this in Ireland and Elaine hagenburg herself will teach it to us

[@Noah50137]

That super cool 😎 I got to sing the song too. But Mr.Roger did with me

[@brand-new_cow]

8:28 nox

[@susanflakes6968]

10:10...

[@susanflakes6968]

Turn Uour Eyes Upon JESUS...WE DO THINGS BECAUSE THEY ARE RIGHT AND PROMOTE JUSTICE AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD....not because we want something in return...Selah...

[@sinatratube]

Well, very religious.