Watch the video for o magnum mysterium from morten lauridsen s lauridsen. The first two of the settings of o magnum mysterium that we are going to sing today were composed during this time. O magnum mysterium is a latin text about christmas. O magnum mysterium from morten lauridsens lauridsen, m choral works for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Dec 16, 2010 morten lauridsen, the composer, is still living, and i have heard him say that creating an apparently simple work is anything but simple and that he sweated bullets for months to create o magnum mysterium. List contains o magnum mysterium translation song lyrics of older one songs and hot new releases. Home composers performers instruments genres top 100 info links other help. O magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen wind band literature. Missa o magnum mysterium, texts and translations for kyrie and gloria.
As always, robert shaw got the maximum performance out of his singers. Lux aeterna for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Watch the video for o magnum mysterium from morten lauridsens lauridsen. You might think of it as an extremely early christmas carol. Text, translations and list of free scores by several composers at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. O magnum mysterium follows a uniquely instrumental approach to vocal writing. Search o magnum mysterium sheet music at jw pepper. O magnum mysterium is a chant from the matins of christmas. This fine arrangement brings morton lauridsens reverent. Morten lauridsen s compositions are published in the united states and abroad by peermusic classical, based in new york and hamburg. Robert reynolds created a transcription for wind band.
O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent. 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. Apart from the lack of counterpoint, the setting uses all lauridsen s touchstones. Dale trumbore, a former student of morten lauridsen at the.
Sandra dackow peer music classical o magnum mysterium. Heard in large quantities, i find lauridsens music to be both stifling and disingenuous. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises o magnum mysterium the sixteen harry christophers morten lauridsen song of the nativity. 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. Program notes mystery, light and joy concerts chicago a. O magnum mysterium o magnum mysterium morten lauridsenarr. 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. Lauridsen has, it seems, little time or interest in the drama and dissonance of life, opting instead for untroubled subject matter and an indefatigably tonal palette. American composer morten lauridsen is a master of writing choral music that is harmonically lush, contrapuntally interesting, melodically memorable, and gratifying to sing. O magnum mysterium oh mahnyoom misstaireeoom et admirabile sacramentum, et.
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 at once genuinely original and yet reassuringly accessible, the music of morten lauridsen has achieved something of a cult status. 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. O magnum mysterium morten lauridsen video dailymotion.
Buy lauridsen o magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen, nicol matt, jrg halubek, morten lauridsen, chamber choir of europe from amazons classical music store. As a basis for the piece, lauridsen selected the latin text for the christmas day matins responsory o magnum mysterium. O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent dominum natum, iacentem in praesepio. Hearing three different settings of o magnum mysterium by tallis, poulenc, and lauridsen simply blew me away. O magnum mysterium et admirabile sacramentum ut animalia viderent dominum natum jacentem in praesepio. Pablo nerudas gorgeous sonnet ya eres mia with a translation by california poet. The choral music of morten lauridsen hal leonard online. The latin text is this with pronunciation guides after. O magnum mysterium is pervaded by the same tenderness and refinement found in lux aeterna. It was at that very first concert that music director paul salamunovich told the audience, until now, vittorias o magnum mysterium has been the. What links here related changes upload file special pages. O magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen 1943 sheet music. O magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen 1943 softcover. Print and download choral sheet music for o magnum mysterium composed by morten lauridsen arranged for satb choir a cappella in d major.
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, the composer, is still living, and i have heard him say that creating an apparently simple work is anything but simple and that he sweated bullets for months to create o magnum mysterium. In the united kingdom, his compositions are published by faber music. A great number of composers have reworked the chant into a contemporary setting. O magnum mysterium morten lauridsen, chamber choir of europe, nicol matt. 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. Translate o magnum mysterium in english online and download now our free translator to use any time at no charge. For centuries, composers have been inspired by the text of the beautiful 0 magnum my.
O magnum mysterium o magnum mysterium morten lauridsen arr. Although composed in 1994, o magnum mysterium took a good few years before garnering such widespread praise. O magnum mysterium, a sacred motet, is one of his most popular compositions. Ive sung the lauridsen, and recorded with zephyrus the morales, palestrina, victoria, and gabrielli.
This version is from the composer morten lauridsen who explains his 1994 piece as follows. Lauridsens o magnum mysterium grounds the listener in the expansive and. O magnum mysterium 1995 chicago premiere, morten lauridsen b. A brief coda on alleluia is grafted seamlessly onto the section. O magnum mysterium morten lauridsen james sommerville canadian national brass project canadian national brass project. 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. Morten lauridsen one of americas most loved and most performed living composers, and this arrangement is rich. Morten lauridsen in conversation with bruce duffie, 19. First it was the choral masterpiece from lauridsen. 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 is a responsorial chant from the matins of christmas. English wikipedia the free encyclopedia o magnum mysterium o magnum mysterium is a responsorial chant from the matins of christmas. A comparative analysis of morten lauridsens o magnum.
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. Nov 16, 2018 hearing three different settings of o magnum mysterium by tallis, poulenc, and lauridsen simply blew me away. Morten lauridsens compositions are published in the united states and abroad by peermusic classical, based in new york and hamburg. Translate o magnum mysterium to english online and download now our free translation software to use at any time. Usage public domain topics byrd, ensemble morales, mass, misa. Text, john of grimestone by anon modern translation by eleanor parker. The chant text o magnum mysterium was compiled more than a. O magnum mysterium nicol matt, nordic chamber choir on allmusic 2000 american composer morten lauridsen is a master of.
Morten lauridsen is one of the most prominent choral composers of the 20. O magnum mysterium lauridsen from cda67449 hyperion. Get known every word of your favorite song or start your own karaoke party tonight. Morten lauridsen o magnum mysterium satb choir a cappella. O magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen performed by kings. This influence is apparent in morten lauridsens piece, o magnum mysterium.
Concert band sheet music book by morten lauridsen 1943. What links here related changes special pages printable version. Apart from the lack of counterpoint, the setting uses all lauridsens touchstones. Among his grants, prizes, and commissions are awards from ascap, meet the composer, and chorus america. Morten lauridsen o magnum mysterium vox humana am 28. 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. The influence of gregorian chant on morten lauridsens o. O magnum mysterium morten lauridsen is a native of the pacific northwest and studied at the university of southern california school of music, where he currently is professor and chair of the department of composition. Morten johannes lauridsen born february 27, 1943 is an american composer.
Entire contents of cd along with program notes by california poet laureate. Reynolds peer music classical this fine arrangement brings morton lauridsen s reverent masterwork to the concert band stage. O magnum mysterium e um canto responsorio entoado nas matinas cristas. O magnum mysterium oh mahnyoom misstaireeoom et admirabile sacramentum, et ahdmeerrahbeelay sahcrahmentoom.
Buy lauridsen o magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen, nicol matt, jrg halubek, morten lauridsen, chamber choir of europe from amazons classical music. He currently holds a position as distinguished professor of music at the university of southern california thornton school of. The composer has disclosed that this motet is an affirmation of gods grace to the meeka quiet song of profound inner. In composing music to these inspirational words about christs birth and the veneration of the virgin mary, i sought to impart a transforming spiritual experience within what i call a quiet. The music of american composer morten lauridsen occupies a permanent place in the standard vocal repertoire of the twentyfirst century. Celebrating morten lauridsen o magnum mysterium usc. 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.
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