Premiered in 2004, reynolds transcription quickly joined the ranks of other respected transcribed choral works in the wind band. Apart from the lack of counterpoint, the setting uses all lauridsens touchstones. Watch the video for o magnum mysterium from morten lauridsens lauridsen. At once genuinely original and yet reassuringly accessible, the music of morten lauridsen has achieved something of a cult status in his native america o magnum mysterium currently being the topselling choral octavo in the country the number 2 spot is also a lauridsen work, and stephen layton. The now deceased director of the chorale at the time, paul salamunovich, according to lauridsen, was one of the great practitioners of gregorian chant,4. Light eternal the choral music of morten lauridsen by.
O magnum mysterium morten lauridsen, chamber choir of europe, nicol matt. O magnun mysterium composers as varied as palestrina, poulenc and maxwell davies have set it to music, but perhaps the best known is the haunting setting for unaccompanied choir by morten lauridsen, the american composer of danish ancestry. Morten lauridsen is one of the most prominent choral composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Morten johannes lauridsen born february 27, 1943 is an american composer. These works are distributed by the hal leonard corporation. This spring, we celebrate composer morten lauridsen, national medal of arts recipient and distinguished professor of composition at usc. Search o magnum mysterium sheet music at jw pepper. Robert reynolds created a transcription for wind band. Morten lauridsen born february 27, 1943 in colfax, washington is an american composer with danish roots. O magnum mysterium and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. I still remember getting to hear this fantastic choir at the marktoberdorf choral competition. He grew up in portland, oregon, and attended whitman college and the university of southern california, where he studied advanced composition. Easter from kings is available to download in hd from. Emotive and deeply fulfilling, it has become lauridsens most performed work.
Celebrating morten lauridsen o magnum mysterium usc. Concert band sheet music book by morten lauridsen 1943. Morten lauridsen o magnum mysterium video dailymotion. O magnum mysterium by nordic chamber choir nicol matt on. The composer has disclosed that this motet is an affirmation of gods grace to the meeka quiet song of profound inner. O magnum mysterium is a responsorial chant from the matins of christmas. When you sing lauridsen, you can fully appreciate the clarity and adventure of his harmonies as well as the gorgeous melodies. Playing via spotify playing via youtube playback options.
A cappella an exemplary composition to display the musicianship of better a cappella choirs, this choral opus evokes the mystery of the nativity with rich melodic and harmonic colors. Discover classical music and find out more about the best classical composers, musicians and their works. O magnum mysterium university of utah singers youtube. A comparative analysis of morten lauridsens o magnum. Listen to music from morten lauridsen like o magnum mysterium. Morten lauridsens compositions are published in the united states and abroad by peermusic classical, based in new york and hamburg. Beata virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare dominum. Sab voices, a cappella absolutely beautiful for mixed a cappella. O magnum mysterium nordic chamber choir, europe nicol matt madrigali, lux aeterna with organ, o magnum mysterium, les chansons des roses hanssler recordings lauridsen lux aeterna polyphony choir and britten sinfonia, uk stephen layton lux aeterna orchestral version, madrigali, ave maria, ubi caritas et amor and o magnum mysterium. The influence of gregorian chant on morten lauridsens o.
Buy lauridsen o magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen, nicol matt, jrg halubek, morten lauridsen, chamber choir of europe from amazons classical music. O magnum mysterium morten lauridsen video dailymotion. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent dominum natum, iacentem in praesepio. O magnum mysterium lux aeterna madrigali les chansons des roses by nicol matt on amazon music. Although composed in 1994, o magnum mysterium took a good few years before garnering such widespread praise. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from morten lauridsen. There is an excellent performance of this work by westminster cathedral choir on youtube starting here. An exemplary composition to display the musicianship of bette.
O magnun mysterium choral ensemble shine with unmemorable songs morten lauridsen. A brief coda on alleluia is grafted seamlessly onto the section. O magnum mysterium, a sacred motet, is one of his most popular compositions. Zipadeedoodah james baskett 19041948 was an american actor known for his portrayal of uncle remus, singing the song zipadeedoodah in the 1946 disney feature film song of the south. Here is a clickable table of the available midi files for this work where, towards the end, the basses divide into three, the upper two parts are combined in the bass 1 file. Check out o magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen on amazon music. O magnum mysterium lux aeterna madrigali les chansons des roses. O magnum mysterium, an album by morten lauridsen, ora singers on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Here is a clickable table of the available midi files for this work where, towards the end, the basses divide into three, the upper two parts are combined in the bass 1. At once genuinely original and yet reassuringly accessible, the music of morten lauridsen has achieved something of a cult status in his native america o magnum mysterium currently being the topselling choral octavo in the country the number 2 spot is also a lauridsen work, and stephen layton draws. Kol nidrei opus 47 max bruch download kol nidrei opus 47 on itunes.
In the united kingdom, his compositions are published by faber music. O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent dominum natum, jacentem in praesepio. O magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen 1943 softcover. O magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen rivertree singers duration. This new disc from the multiawardwinning choir polyphony is something rather special. Watch the video for o magnum mysterium from morten lauridsen s lauridsen. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live. Ralph grierson, jane thorngren, viklarbo ensemble, donald brinegar singers, shelly berg, sunny wilkinson, james drollinger and morten lauridsen where have the actors gone, diraiton duet version, ubi caritas et amor, a winter come, variations, cuatro canciones, madrigali and o magnum mysterium pianovocal version rcm o magnum mysterium. O magnum mysterium et admirabile sacramentum ut animalia viderent dominum natum jacentem in praesepio. Lux aeterna for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. O magnum mysterium from morten lauridsens lauridsen, m choral works for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. O magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen performed by kings.
Morten lauridsen o magnum mysterium vox humana am 28. O magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen on amazon music. O magnum mysterium nicol matt, nordic chamber choir on allmusic 2000 american composer morten lauridsen is a master of. The solo version of o magnum mysterium is constantly performed around the world, accompanied by either piano or organ. Later, i had the great good luck to sing his diraiton and o magnum mysterium in my own chorus. American composer morten lauridsen is a master of writing choral music that is harmonically lush, contrapuntally interesting, melodically memorable, and gratifying to sing. Midwinter songs choruspiano version, psalm 29, o love be fed by apples while ye may, four madrigals on renaissance texts and. Morten lauridsen o magnum mysterium, uw eau claire concert choir by benjamin bedroske. Buy lauridsen o magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen, nicol matt, jrg halubek, morten lauridsen, chamber choir of europe from amazons classical music store. Morten lauridsen s compositions are published in the united states and abroad by peermusic classical, based in new york and hamburg.
Beata virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare dominum christum. O magnum mysterium o magnum mysterium morten lauridsenarr. Provided to youtube by universal music group lauridsen. Apart from the lack of counterpoint, the setting uses all lauridsen s touchstones. Nov 30, 2006 check out o magnum mysterium by nordic chamber choir nicol matt on amazon music. It was at that very first concert that music director paul salamunovich told the audience, until now, vittorias o magnum mysterium has been the. O magnum mysterium lauridsen from cda67449 hyperion. Oct 26, 2018 but the recording of o magnum mysterium is soooooo slooooooow and i dont understand why. Feb 14, 2012 o magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen rivertree singers duration. Soprano jane thorngren did the premiere recording on my northwest journey cd, which also includes sunny wilkinson and shelly bergs fabulous performance of my theater song where have the actors gone.
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