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Elaine Hagenberg
Elaine Hagenberg is celebrated as one of today’s leading choral composers, with music that “soars with eloquence and ingenuity” (ACDA Choral Journal). Renowned for her ability to seamlessly weave lush harmonic landscapes, captivating melodies, and evocative piano and orchestral accompaniments, she offers a unique blend of artistic sophistication and universal appeal—creating music that resonates with conductors, performers, and audiences alike.
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Illuminare for SATB chorus and orchestra takes us through a season of beauty and goodness that has been disrupted by darkness and confusion.
But as Light gradually returns, hope is restored, illuminating our future and guiding us in peace.
June 19-24, 2026 —
YOU’RE INVITED
TO PERFORM IN PARIS.
This extraordinary event will feature a spectacular Gala Concert in one of Paris’s historic cathedrals, such as Église Saint-Sulpice. I will be joined by other esteemed conductors to lead a festival choir and orchestra in an evening of breathtaking music, including some of my original compositions.
In addition to the Gala Concert, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the magic of Paris. The itinerary includes highlights like a panoramic tour of the city, optional visits to iconic landmarks such as the Louvre, and free time to immerse yourself in the culture and charm of France’s capital city.
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“The scent of a rose on a silken wing
and a song its sigh...”
- Harriet Prescott Spofford