Enduring Light invited audiences to turn a spark of inspiration into a lasting flame. The program featured two major works for chorus, piano, and strings: Ola Gjeilo’s “Sunrise Mass,” a story of triumph after struggle, and Elaine Hagenberg’s “Illuminare,” which moved through “a season of beauty and goodness disrupted by darkness and confusion, but as Light gradually returns, hope is restored, illuminating our future and guiding us in peace.” (Elaine Hagenberg)

Dr. Sosa is a New York–based, Mexican-born composer and Professor of Music at Molloy University, widely recognized for imaginative, emotionally charged operas performed across the United States, Mexico, and Europe.

In collaboration with Iris Family Support Center, Illuminate: Shining Light on Child Abuse and Neglect, will open the door for conversation about this devastating problem in our community and give audiences the opportunity to respond. The concert will feature David Lang’s Pulitzer Prize winning composition, The Little Match Girl Passion sung by a top-notch chorus.

The Spirit of Christmas concert shines at the heart of our 2025–26 season, bringing warmth, tradition, and joy to the stage. This beloved annual performance celebrates the sounds of the season with inspiring choral works, cherished holiday favorites, and moments designed to gather our community together in song. We are grateful to share this festive experience with you as we pause midseason to celebrate the spirit of hope, light, and togetherness that defines this special time of year.