Sing Light Into Darkness

In times of sorrow and uncertainty, music has the power to illuminate our

path, offering comfort and hope. Sing Light into the Darkness is a concert

that explores this journey from shadow to radiance, weaving together

profound texts and beautiful harmonies to uplift the spirit.

The program opens with Dan Forrest’s Light Beyond the Shadows, an

evocative work that speaks to the promise of dawn after the night. Elaine

Hagenberg’s O Love follows, a tender setting of George Matheson’s

timeless poetry that reminds us of love’s unshakable presence even in life’s

darkest moments.

The heart of the program is John Rutter’s Requiem, a radiant masterpiece

that blends the traditional Latin mass with English texts of solace and

peace. Rutter’s setting offers a deeply personal meditation on loss,

remembrance, and the enduring light of the human spirit.

To close, the concert will erupt in joyous celebration with Keith Hampton’s

True Light, a gospel-inspired piece that proclaims the triumph of hope. This

vibrant conclusion will send you forth uplifted, carrying the light of music

beyond our performance and into the world.

Host or Publisher The Michael O'Neal Singers