O magnum mysterium was first performed on december 18, 1994 and was an instant success its luminous, gently shifting harmonies perfectly expressing a timeless sense of serenity and wonder. Sure on this shining night lauridsen pdf free download. Discover classical music and find out more about the best classical composers, musicians and their works. Since then it has been recorded scores of times and performed thousands more, making it one of the most beloved pieces of christmas music ever written.
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. Morten lauridsen o magnum mysterium, et admirable sacramentum ut animalia viderent dominum natum, jacentum in praesepio. During the first decade of the twenty first century, one of the most exciting trends to emerge in classical music was the. Midwinter songs choruspiano version, psalm 29, o love be fed by apples while ye may, four madrigals on renaissance texts and. O magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen 1943 softcover. Illumina music of light by choir of new college oxford. Anne akiko meyers o magnum mysterium morten lauridsen. O magnum mysterium is pervaded by the same tenderness and refinement lauridsen s o magnum mysterium. This disc brings together four of his most popular works, which include three cycles les chansons des roses, lux aeterna, madrigali as well as his setting of o magnum mysterium. Morten lauridsen s compositions are published in the united states and abroad by peermusic classical, based in new york and hamburg. Ubi caritas 1999 alleluia eric whitacre 1999 lux aurumque 1999 hark, i hear the harps eternal. Morten lauridsen light eternal dg o magnum mysterium. Choral ensemble shine with unmemorable songs lauridsen guides.
Is there an arrangement of morten lauridsen s o magnum mysterium out there for brass quintet. Choose from morten lauridsen sheet music for such popular songs as sure on this shining night, o magnum mysterium, and prayer. Morten lauridsen is one of the most important composers of the last 50 years. Morten johannes lauridsen born february 27, 1943 is an american composer. In the united kingdom, his compositions are published by faber music. Ubi caritas 1999 alleluia eric whitacre 1999 lux aurumque 1999 whitacre. Listen to music from morten lauridsen like o magnum mysterium. Plus your entire music library on all your devices. Morten lauridsen s unaccompanied motet, o magnum mysterium 1994, one of the bestknown works of the choral repertoire, inspires the listener with its lean, direct rendering of the responsory from the christmas day matins. Apart from the lack of counterpoint, the setting uses all lauridsen s touchstones. O magnum mysterium by jessie roy free listening on. 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.
Print and download choral sheet music for o magnum mysterium composed by morten lauridsen arranged for satb choir a cappella in d major. Text, translations and list of free scores by several composers at the choral public domain library choralwiki o magnum mysterium by grex vocalis o magnum mysterium on youtube by morten lauridsen sung by the choir of kings college, cambridge university. Born in colfax, wa, in 1943, lauridsen was raised in portland, or, and attended whitman college, in walla walla, wa. And nowhere is this more obvious than in the glorious music of the american composer morten lauridsen. O magnum mysterium from morten lauridsen s lauridsen, m choral works for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Brass ensemble sheet music book by morten lauridsen 1943. O magnum mysterium lux aeterna madrigali les chansons des roses by nicol matt and tens of millions of other songs on all your. Choral ensemble shine with unmemorable songs back to top. Find morten lauridsens songs, tracks, and other music. Megan bailey bm depaul mm university of illinois 15 anticipated. Although composed in 1994, o magnum mysterium took a good few years before garnering such widespread praise. In te, domine speravi lux aeterna morten lauridsen by.
Watch the video for o magnum mysterium from morten lauridsen s lauridsen. A special production of morten lauridsen s o magnum mysterium, exclusively arranged by the composer for anne, featuring the. Beata virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare dominum christum, alleluia. Composer morten lauridsen wrote this piece, and many others over the years, in a shack on the beach on a very remote island off of washington state. O magnum mysterium morten lauridsen 1999 ola gjeilo.
A national o magnum mysterium, diraiton from les chansons des roses, o nata lux from lux aeterna and sure on this shining night from nocturnes. This is an independentlyproduced cd, but its already available for download, too at, on itunes and. O magnum mysterium morten lauridsen by matthew curtis. Lux aeterna morten lauridsen wheaton college combined. I know there used to be one by paul garza out there, but its been discontinued. Morten lauridsen s warm, decidedly tonal compositions have earned for the american composer a secure place in the concert repertory. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Light eternal the choral music of morten lauridsen. This week on new classical tracks, composer morten lauridsen.
These works are distributed by the hal leonard corporation. Satb choir sheet music book by morten lauridsen 1943. Leonardo dreams of his flying machine 1999 60 million songs. Celebrating morten lauridsen o magnum mysterium usc. Lauridsen score animation youtube brazilian pianist, eliane rodrigues, literally taking the performance below the stage. When you sing lauridsen, you can fully appreciate the clarity and adventure of his harmonies as well as the gorgeous melodies. That year, the chorale premiered the motet o magnum mysterium, which went on to become one of the most frequently performed and recorded contemporary. The singers, matthew culloton, conductor perform morten lauridsen s setting of o magnum mysterium. Also available in itunes more by matthew curtis see all. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from morten lauridsen. O magnum mysterium morten lauridsen by illumni free. Attending the university of southern california fo. O great mystery, and wondrous sacrament, that animals should see the new.
American composer morten lauridsen is a master of writing choral music that is harmonically lush, contrapuntally interesting, melodically memorable, and gratifying to sing. Sign in illumina music of light choir of new college oxford classical 2012 play shuffle. A brief coda on alleluia is grafted seamlessly onto the section. Lauridsen sheet music for such popular songs as sure on this shining night, o magnum mysterium, and prayer. O magnum mysterium morten lauridsen matthew curtis classical 1999. 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. O magnum mysterium morten lauridsen by matthew curtis on. Lux aeterna for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. O magnum mysterium lux aeterna madrigali les chansons des roses. It was at that very first concert that music director paul salamunovich told the audience, until now, vittorias o magnum mysterium has been the most beautiful and.
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