This new disc from the multiawardwinning choir polyphony is something rather special. 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. O magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen 1943 softcover. During the first decade of the twentyfirst century, one of the most exciting trends to emerge in classical music was the rediscovery of the relevance of choral music. Print and download in pdf or midi o magnum mysterium. Celebrating morten lauridsen o magnum mysterium usc.
O magnum mysterium lauridsen from cda67449 hyperion. As with lauridsen, the master chorale has commissioned. His eight vocal cycles, instrumental works, art songs and series of motets including o magnum mysterium are performed throughout the world and have been recorded on over two hundred cds, including several. O magnum mysterium et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent dominum natum jacentem in praesepio. Six firesongs on renaissance italian poems, nocturnes rilke, neruda and agee and lux aeternaand his series of sacred a. The chant text o magnum mysterium was compiled more than a thousand years ago. O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent dominum natum, jacentem in praesepio. O magnum mysterium lux aeterna madrigali les chansons des roses. Emotive and deeply fulfilling, it has become lauridsens most performed work. O magnum mysterium ttbb lauridsen, morten choral sheet.
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. Beata virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare dominum. 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. O magnum mysterium at once genuinely original and yet reassuringly accessible, the music of morten lauridsen has achieved something of a cult status. O magnum mysterium is a responsorial chant from the matins of christmas.
Your highresolution pdf file will be ready to download in the original published key. These works are distributed by the hal leonard corporation. 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. 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. 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.
This fine arrangement brings morton lauridsens reverent. Morten johannes lauridsen born february 27, 1943 is an american composer. O magnum mysterium sheet music download free in pdf or. Vocal, medium voice, piano accompaniment sheet music book by morten lauridsen 1943. From eric whitacre to howard goodall, rihards dubra to gabriel jackson, a wealth of contemporary composers have broken new ground in. Lux aeterna for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. 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. O magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen wind band literature. Morten johannes lauridsen born february 27, is an american composer. Morten lauridsen peer music classical o magnum mysterium. Music by morten lauridsen occupies a permanent place in the standard vocal repertoire of the twentiethcentury. Naturally i had to check it out, and was enthralled to discover the beauty of lauridsens choral writing. He currently holds a position as distinguished professor of music at the university of southern california thornton school of music. O magnum mysterium palestrina, giovanni pierluigi da.
O magnum mysterium is pervaded by the same tenderness and refinement found in lux aeterna. A national o magnum mysterium, diraiton from les chansons des roses, o nata lux. His seven major vocal cyclesles chansons des roses rilke, midwinter songs graves, cuatro canciones lorca, a winter come moss, madrigali. O magnum mysterium from morten lauridsens lauridsen, m choral works for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Later, i had the great good luck to sing his diraiton and o magnum mysterium in my own chorus. Morten lauridsen o magnum mysterium satb choir a cappella.
Watch the video for o magnum mysterium from morten lauridsens lauridsen. Lauridsen o magnum mysterium pdf morten johannes lauridsen born february 27, is an american composer. 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. A piano accompaniment part has been scored for rehearsal purposes. For centuries, composers have been inspired by the text of the beautiful 0 magnum my.
O magnum mysterium sheet music vocal, medium voice, piano accompaniment sheet music by morten lauridsen. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. And i do it again, except to make it more interesting i offset it by one beat. The choral music of morten lauridsen hal leonard online. David crown, conductor original text and translations. When you sing lauridsen, you can fully appreciate the clarity and adventure of his harmonies as well as the gorgeous melodies. 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. Beata virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare dominum jesum christum. The influence of gregorian chant on morten lauridsens o. In the united kingdom, his compositions are published by faber music.
The music of american composer morten lauridsen occupies a permanent place in the standard vocal repertoire of the twentyfirst century. Choose from morten lauridsen sheet music for such popular songs as o magnum mysterium, prayer, and sure on this shining night. Pdf lauridsen o magnum mysterium anthony mansfield. Details of o magnum mysterium ttbb lauridsen, morten choral sheet music specialists pana musica. 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 et admirabile sacramentum ut animalia viderent dominum natum jacentem in praesepio. Morten lauridsen is one of the most prominent choral composers of the 20th and.
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. O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent dominum natum, iacentem in praesepio. How do i give it the flavor of the nationality, of the language its in. A comparative analysis of morten lauridsens o magnum. By morten lauridsen, jeremy huw williams, paula fan.
In diraiton lauridsen magically evokes the wistfulness of the chansons populaires immortalized by edith piaf. Live recording of o magnum mysterium the choir of somerville college, oxford. The composer has disclosed that this motet is an affirmation of gods grace to the meeka quiet song of profound inner. Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. Midwinter songs choruspiano version, psalm 29, o love be fed by apples while ye may, four madrigals on renaissance texts and.
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