The music of “Illumination” was written by composer Pierre Jalbert; the text is based on the poem “Illumination” by poet/lyricist William Schermerhorn. The composer writes: “The image of the solitary flame, giving light to the darkness, is at the heart of this new work for choir. Set to the beautiful words of William Schermerhorn, both text and music seek to convey the spirit of hope, goodwill, and fellowship among all people.” Poet William Schermerhorn writes: “Through the ages, people of all c...