Surge, illuminare

SSAATTBB

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Voicing/instrumentation: SSAATTBB
Composer: Sam Kauffman
Lyricist/text source: Isaiah 60:1
Language: Latin
Duration: 3:30
Year: 2023

“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.”

This piece is a musical representation of a burst of bright light illuminating everything in sight.

I’m not offering this for sale until it has had its premiere. If you’re interested in premiering it, contact me.

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