Celestial Fire was commissioned for the 2012-13 season by Francisco J. Núñez and the Young People's Chorus of New York City for their Radio Radiance program, a collaboration with WWFM. It is written for SATB (or SSA) and live looping technology. It uses a text by the 7th century Hebrew poet Yannai, which has been adapted by the composer.World Premiere by Young People's Chorus of New York City and Francisco J. Núñez, Founder/Artistic DirectorApril 19, 2013 at the Kaufmann Concert Hall, 92nd Street Y, New York CityMusic by Thomas CabanissLyrics based on a seventh-century Hebrew poem by Yannai—adapted by Thomas Cabaniss—for SATB chorus, piano four hands, and live looping technology.More info: ypc.org/radioradiance/rrComposerCabaniss.html