O magnum mysterium, a sacred motet, is one of his most popular compositions. Deutsche grammophon will release an all lauridsen recording in 2018 to include three premieres, performed by the chamber choir of europe under the direction of nicol matt. O magnum mysterium from three composers perspectives. A comparative analysis of morten lauridsens o magnum. Files cleaned originally morten lauridsen o magnum mysterium. Apart from the lack of counterpoint, the setting uses all lauridsens touchstones. These works are distributed by the hal leonard corporation. I still remember getting to hear this fantastic choir at the marktoberdorf choral competition. O magnum mysterium and other choral cycles is een cd van lauridsen.
O magnum mysterium morten lauridsen video dailymotion. O magnum mysterium et admirabile sacramentum ut animalia viderent dominum natum jacentem in praesepio. Morten lauridsens compositions are published in the united states and abroad by peermusic classical, based in new york and hamburg. Watch the video for o magnum mysterium from morten lauridsen s lauridsen. O magnum mysterium lux aeterna madrigali les chansons des roses by nicol matt and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon. Lauridsen, m choral works elora festival singers, n. Timber creek high school wind ensemble, performing o magnum mysterium with no director or music duration. English translation o great mystery, and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the newborn lord, lying in a manger. The whole cd is a great presentation on sacred choral music from different periods. There is an excellent performance of this work by westminster cathedral choir on youtube starting here 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. This is a book of some 1900 pages of plainsong, compiled in the 1890s by the monks of the french abbey of solesmes, under the editorship of the then abbot, dom andre. Beata virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare dominum.
O magnum mysterium lauridsen from sigcd180 hyperion. I heard lauridsen s o magnum mysterium at my grandsons high school symphonic band concert. O magnum mysterium morten lauridsen the stairwell carollers. Beata virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare dominum christum. Jun 07, 2014 o magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent dominum natum, jacentem in praesepio. Print and download choral sheet music for o magnum mysterium composed by morten lauridsen arranged for satb choir a cappella in d major. O magnum mysterium is pervaded by the same tenderness and refinement found in. Armenia is a small country that doesnt find itself on the list of popular tourist destinations. Ust alumni singers, allan diona sims director, hollywood choir festival 2006, hollywood umc across from the kodak theater. Vocal, medium voice, piano accompaniment sheet music book by morten lauridsen 1943. Light eternal the choral music of morten lauridsen. Buy lauridsen o magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen, nicol matt, jrg halubek, morten lauridsen, chamber choir of europe from amazons classical music store. Although composed in 1994, o magnum mysterium took a good few years.
This fine arrangement brings morton lauridsens reverent. O magnum mysterium and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. But for tourists who like to explore nature, learn about history, drink and eat delicious food, armenia is. O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent dominum natum, iacentem in praesepio. Following the luminous, almost mystic o magnum mysterium there are two other settings of the same text a personal favorite of robert shaw. This nonprofit organization raises funds for local charities through concert, cd and cookbook sales. He is best known for his six vocal cycles and his setting of o magnum mysterium he is a 3time grammy nominee and the recipient of numerous awards, including the national medal of arts, presented to him by president george w. O magnum mysterium, for a cappella chorus, is a setting of a christmas text that has inspired composers from victoria to poulenc. Listen in on a conversation between three of the most influential figures in choral music of the past thirty years, composer morten lauridsen and conductors paul salamunovich and james jordan.
O magnum mysterium nicol matt, nordic chamber choir on allmusic 2000 american composer morten lauridsen is a master of. I heard lauridsens o magnum mysterium at my grandsons high school symphonic band concert. My only real criticism of polyphonys performances that disc also includes ave maria and ubi caritas et amor was its dreadfully slow reading of lauridsens nowubiquitous o magnum mysterium, which retained the resonance of the harmonies but sapped the energy from the long, flowing phrases. Lux aeterna for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. O magnum mysterium is pervaded by the same tenderness and refinement found in lux aeterna. Morten lauridsen is one of the most prominent choral composers of the 20. Dec 12, 2008 i still remember getting to hear this fantastic choir at the marktoberdorf choral competition. The work was commissioned by marshall rutter in honor of his wife terry knowles.
O magnum mysterium plain song setting and the words the version of the plainsong melody of o magnum mysterium, which is presented here, is taken from the liber usualis. But for tourists who like to explore nature, learn about history, drink and eat delicious food, armenia is the right choice. 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. Morten lauridsen one of americas most loved and most performed living composers, and this arrangement is rich. O magnum mysterium lux aeterna madrigali les chansons des roses. Lauridsens o magnum mysterium expresses mystical awe at the mystery of the incarnation as well as. O magnum mysterium for medium voice and piano series. Morten lauridsen composer 1943 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical. O magnum mysterium nicol matt, nordic chamber choir on allmusic 2000 american composer morten lauridsen is a. As with lauridsen, the master chorale has commissioned. The influence of gregorian chant on morten lauridsens o. 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. Muhly sang in an episcopalian boys choir, absorbing the sound world of the. O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent dominum natum, jacentem in praesepio.
My jaw quite literally dropped listening to the amazing sound that was emanating from the modeon. It would be difficult today to be a choral singer and not be familiar with at least one or two works by american composer morten lauridsen, whose sumptuously mellifluous creations im thinking especially of o magnum mysterium and lux aeterna are beloved by choirs for their eminently singable lines and vibrant harmonic structures that tend to envelop the whole ensemble in soulsatisfying. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Morten lauridsen s compositions are published in the united states and abroad by peermusic classical, based in new york and hamburg. This album is not yet available for downloadsacda67449superaudio cd deleted. Lauridsen has, for a number of years, been one of the most performed composers in america but the emergence of o magnum mysterium spread his music much further afield. O magnum mysterium from three composers perspectives posted on december 25, 2014 may 19, 2014 by chelseabmanning the compelling text of o magnum mysterium, once a nativity responsory from the gregorian times1 has been set to music many times, from the beginning of the renaissance era to the present day. Watch the video for o magnum mysterium from morten lauridsens lauridsen.
O magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen performed by kings. As the composer himself has said, i wanted this piece to resonate immediately and deeply into the core of the listener, to illumine through sound. O magnum mysterium lauridsen, nordic chamber choir. O magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen 1943 sheet music. The chant text o magnum mysterium was compiled more than a thousand years ago. University of michigan trombone studio 14,916 views. Festival singers, robert shaw chamber singers o magnum mysterium music. O magnum mysterium lauridsen from cda67449 hyperion. O magnum mysterium lauridsen from cda67576 hyperion. The singers, matthew culloton, conductor perform morten lauridsen s setting of o magnum mysterium. For centuries, composers have been inspired by the beautiful o magnum mysterium text depicting the birth of the newborn king among the lowly animals and shepherds. 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.
The choral music of morten lauridsen hal leonard online. O magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen 1943 softcover. Morten johannes lauridsen born february 27, 1943 is an american composer. The one by the contemporary composer morten lauridsen is truly stunning, as well as the one by poulenc. No committed choral fan or singer will ever regret letting lauridsen into his life american record guide. Beata virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare dominum iesum christum. An exemplary composition to display the musicianship of bette. This setting for unaccompanied satb divisi by morten lauridsen, one of americas most loved and most performed living choral composers, is rich in colour, deeply spiritual and intensely moving. 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. As the composer himself has said, i wanted this piece to resonate immediately and deeply into. Robert reynolds created a transcription for wind band. A brief coda on alleluia is grafted seamlessly onto the section. Lauridsen%2c morten o magnum mysterium sheet music, music.
The composer has disclosed that this motet is an affirmation of gods grace to the meeka quiet song of profound inner. Morten lauridsen o magnum mysterium satb choir a cappella. Apart from the lack of counterpoint, the setting uses all lauridsen s touchstones. Morten lauridsen o magnum mysterium vox humana am 28. The text tells the story of the birth of jesus, and lauridsens music is as.
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