Illuminare by Elaine Hagenberg Auckland Youth Choir David Squire - Director of Music / Conductor Claire Caldwell - Assistant Director of Music / Pianist 40th Anniversary Concert 12 October 2024 Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Auckland, New Zealand Recorded by The Dispersion Group | www.dispersion.co.nz 00:00 I Splendor 04:14 II Caritas 09:00 III Nox 12:35 IV Munera pacis 19:03 V Illuminare his Illuminare is Elaine’s first extended work, consisting of five-movements for SATB chorus and chamber orchestra. Using lesser-known sacred Latin 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. I Splendor Splendor paternae gloriae, de luce lucem proferens, lux lucis et fons luminis, diem dies illuminans. — Saint Ambrose (340–397) Translation: Splendor of God's glory, brings forth light from light, light of light, light's living spring, Day, all days illuminates. II Caritas Caritas abundat in omnia, de imis excellentissima super sidera, atque amantissima in omnia, Quia summo regi osculum pacis dedit. — Hildegard von Bingen (1098–1179) Translation: Love abounds in all, from the depths most excellent to beyond the stars, and loving toward all, she has given the highest king the kiss of peace. III Nox Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. — Trad. Greek Nox et tenebrae et nubila, confusa mundi et turbida Caligo terrae scinditur percussa solis spiculo — Aurelius Prudentius Clemens (348–413) Translation: Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Night and darkness and fog, confused world and turmoil dark gloom tears the earth beats and stabs the sun IV Munera pacis Ecce jam noctis tenuatur umbra, Lux et auroae rutilans coruscat: Supplices rerum Dominum canora Voce precemur: Ut reos culpae miseratus, omnem Pellat angorem, tribuat salutem, Donet et nobis bona sempiternae Munera pacis. — Pope Gregory (540-604) Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. — John 14:27 Translation: Behold, already night and shadows taper off Light and dawn sparkle and quiver We humbly beg the Lord through song Our voices pray: Though we are guilty, view us with compassion Banish anguish, bestow health Grant us everlasting goodness Give us peace. V Illuminare his Illuminare his qui in tenebris et in umbra mortis sedent: ad dirigendos pedes nostros in viam pacis. — Canticle of Zechariah (Luke 1:68-79) Translation: Illuminate those in darkness and in the shadow of death are seated direct our footpath in the way of peace

O schöne Nacht! Op. 92, (No. 1 from Vier Quartette) by Johannes Brahms Auckland Youth Choir David Squire - Director of Music / Conductor Claire Caldwell - Assistant Director of Music Matthew Spooner - Emerging Collaborative Pianist 40th Anniversary Concert 12 October 2024 Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Auckland, New Zealand Recorded by The Dispersion Group | www.dispersion.co.nz Composed in the summer of 1884, the first of these four short, beguiling songs is suffused with imagery of nature and love. The piano introduction with its upward- moving arpeggios conjures up the moon with the accompanying stars. The nightingale’s song is illustrated by right hand trills while the harmonies become more mysterious when we learn about the lover secretly sneaking towards his beloved. O schöne Nacht! Am Himmel märchenhaft Erglänzt der Mond in seiner ganzen Pracht; Um ihn der kleinen Sterne liebliche Genossenschaft. Es schimmert hell der Tau am grünen Halm; Mit Macht im Fliederbusche schlägt die Nachtigall; Der Knabe schleicht zu seiner Liebsten sacht O schöne Nacht! Translation: O lovely night! In the heavens, the moon gleams magically in all its splendour; about it, the sweet comradeship of tiny stars. The dew glimmers brightly on the green blades of grass; with great power, the nightingale sings out in the elder-bush; the young man steals quietly to his sweetheart O lovely night!

Te Aroha by Te Puoho Katene Auckland Youth Choir David Squire - Director of Music / Conductor Claire Caldwell - Assistant Director of Music / Pianist 40th Anniversary Concert 12 October 2024 Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Auckland, New Zealand Recorded by The Dispersion Group | www.dispersion.co.nz Kua tukua mai enei taonga kia tatou katoa Te Pono, te Tumanako, me te Aroha Ka ki mai a koe, “He aha te me nui,” Whakarongo ake ki au, kia mau mahara tonu Te Aroha, te aroha, te aroha. Translation: These precious gifts have been given to us Faith, Hope, and Charity (Love) You ask (of me), “What is the greatest of these,” Listen carefully to me, that you will always remember: It is love, it is love, it is love.

Animal Crackers, Vol. 1 by Eric Whitacre Auckland Youth Choir David Squire - Director of Music / Conductor Claire Caldwell - Assistant Director of Music / Pianist Matthew Spooner - Emerging Collaborative Pianist 40th Anniversary Concert 12 October 2024 Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Auckland, New Zealand Recorded by The Dispersion Group | www.dispersion.co.nz 00:00 I The Panther 00:55 II The Cow 01:53 III The Firefly The composer writes: “I have always dreamed of writing a substantial collection of choral works that might enter the standard repertoire, something with the depth and passion of Monteverdi’s Fourth Book of Madrigals and the charm and timelessness of Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes. I wrote this instead.”

My Heart Be Brave by Marques L.A. Garrett Auckland Youth Choir David Squire - Director of Music / Conductor Claire Caldwell - Assistant Director of Music / Pianist 40th Anniversary Concert 12 October 2024 Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Auckland, New Zealand Recorded by The Dispersion Group | www.dispersion.co.nz The composer writes: “Dr Anthony Trecek-King requested a song that aligned with the social justice theme of his concerts with Seraphic Fire [a professional vocal ensemble based in Miami]. The first and last lines of James Weldon Johnson’s poem immediately stood out to me. In the midst of discrimination, our heart—the core of our being—must lead us into rightful change. And as we continue doing right, the principles of honesty, love, and justice will give us the power to strive for what is due all of humanity.”

The Moon's Glow Once Lit by Sarah Belkner Auckland Youth Choir David Squire - Director of Music / Conductor Claire Caldwell - Assistant Director of Music / Pianist Annabel Yu - Emerging Conductor 40th Anniversary Concert 12 October 2024 Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Auckland, New Zealand Recorded by The Dispersion Group | www.dispersion.co.nz The composer writes: “This poem was inspired by a photograph taken by my father of Murray’s Bay Beach where I have grown up on the North Shore of Auckland. The photograph depicts a beautiful sunrise that is glowing red on the water with a pohutukawa tree appearing to overlook the sea longingly. The poem describes the pohutukawa tree and the sea as lovers, calling to one another. The sea is distraught by the changes humans have caused such as clay run off from the cliff-top mansions above. The pohutukawa tree calms her, telling of how children grow up to be fond of the beauty and memories the beach leaves with them.

London By Night by Carroll Coates, arr. Gene Puerling Auckland Youth Choir Chamber Singers David Squire - Director of Music / Conductor Claire Caldwell - Assistant Director of Music / Pianist Robin Park - Soloist 40th Anniversary Concert 12 October 2024 Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Auckland, New Zealand Recorded by The Dispersion Group | www.dispersion.co.nz In London during the early 1950s, this Carroll Coates song was performed nightly by American cabaret singer, Julie Wilson at London’s Embassy Club. Frank Sinatra came to the show one night and told the 20-year-old composer, “I want to take that back to the States and record it”, which he did for three separate albums. Soon after, the song was released again in England on a special single record with a foreword by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in support of his charity, the National Playing Fields Association.

The Nearness of You by Hoagy Carmichael, arr. Kirby Shaw Auckland Youth Choir David Squire - Director of Music / Conductor Claire Caldwell - Assistant Director of Music / Pianist Amy Johnstone - Soloist 40th Anniversary Concert 12 October 2024 Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Auckland, New Zealand Recorded by The Dispersion Group | www.dispersion.co.nz This popular song written in 1937 features lyrics by Ned Washington. Intended for an unproduced Paramount film titled Romance in the Rough, the studio’s publishing division reregistered and published the song in 1940. It debuted in a 1940 recording by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, with vocals by Ray Eberle. The song also features on Norah Jones’s Grammy-award winning album, Come Away With Me.

Panis angelicus - César Franck, trans. John Rutter Auckland Youth Choir David Squire - Director of Music Claire Caldwell - Assistant Director of Music David Burchell - Organ Max Chen - Cello Choir & Organ - Town Hall Organ Trust concert 12 May 2024 Auckland Town Hall Auckland, New Zealand Video by Auckland Live Sound by Adrian Hollay