Llluminare is Elaine’s first extended work, consisting of five-movements for SATB chorus and chamber orchestra. Using lesser-known sacred Latin, Greek, and English texts, the piece 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. "Illuminare may be performed with piano alone, string orchestra, or chamber orchestra." Chamber Orchestra Instrumentation: flute, oboe, horn in F (2) percussion (2), piano strings (2.2.2.2.1 min.) String Orchestra Instrumentation: percussion (2), piano strings (2.2.2.2.1 min.).
