Morten lauridsens compositions are published in the united states and abroad by peermusic classical, based in new york and hamburg. Lauridsen unifies lux aeterna in part through a single recurring chord comprising a d major triad with an added note, e that becomes a harmonic symbol of the luminous. The a cappella movement o nata lux is a pristine example of lauridsens compositional style, and the combined effect of lauridsens soaring melodies and clustered harmonic textures is truly ethereal. Morten lauridsen composer 1943 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical. Of his several choral cycles, morten lauridsens lux aeterna light eternal has become the most often performed. No sooner had lauridsen started composition, his mother died. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lux aeterna hyperion records layton and company have here produced the finest ive heard among several excellent collections of lauridsen s work. A quiet setting of the agnus dei precedes the final lux aeterna, which reprises the opening section of the introitus and concludes with a joyful celebratory alleluia. Lux aeterna by morten lauridsen 1943 softcover sheet. O magnum mysterium lux aeterna madrigali les chansons des roses, an album by morten lauridsen, nicol matt 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.
Can anyone tell me what cd composer this version is from. While their recording of eric whitacre cda67543 continues its charttopping run on both sides of the atlantic, stephen layton and polyphony have returned to the studio and put down a second disc devoted to the choral music of whitacres compatriot morten lauridsen. I composed lux aeterna in response to my mothers final illness and found great personal comfort and solace in setting to music these timeless and wondrous words about light, a universal symbol of illumination at all levels spiritual, artistic and intellectual. Lux aeterna, a 2011 work for mixed satb choir by robert paterson lux aeterna, a 1997 fivemovement quasirequiem by morten lauridsen lux aeterna, a 2009 track by christopher tin from calling all dawns. Faber music ltd is delighted to wish morten lauridsen a very happy 75th birthday. A recent performance of his lux aeterna at the kennedy center in washington, d.
A work of uncompromising beauty for the accomplished choir. O lord in the company of thy saints forever for thou art merciful. The choir and small orchestra will present, lux aeterna eternal light by morten lauridsen which is based on bible passages relating to the light of christ. After its premiere, a writer for the times called it a classic of new american choral writing and said old world structures and new world spirit. Loop ab end loop in 2019 cd baby deleted all cyberbass titles from their mp3 catalog. Peer music lux aeterna satb with organ, score satb score. This special service will combine beautiful music with gods word while emphasizing jesus as the light of the world. Each of the five connected movements in this choral cycle contains references to light, assembled from various sacred latin texts. 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 from his musicians some of the most. Lux aeterna di morten lauridsen per coro e orchestra da camera. The music on this disc is not only extremely accessible but also highly original.
O nata lux from morten lauridsens o nata lux madrigali les chansons des roses midwinter songs o magnum mysterium for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The a cappella movement o nata lux is a pristine example of lauridsen s compositional style, and the combined effect of lauridsen s soaring melodies and clustered harmonic textures is truly ethereal. Lux aeterna, for chorus and orchestra play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and. Morten lauridsen lux aeterna, for chorus and orchestra.
He grew up in portland, oregon, and attended whitman college and the university of southern california, where he studied advanced composition. Yesterday evenings soundtrack was morten lauridsens lux aeterna translated eternal light. The fivemovement work for chorus and orchestra is organized around several latin texts addressing the idea of light. Morten johannes lauridsen born february 27, 1943 is an american composer. Nov 20, 2011 yesterday evenings soundtrack was morten lauridsens lux aeterna translated eternal light. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Music by morten lauridsen occupies a permanent place in the standard vocal repertoire of the twentiethcentury.
Lux aeterna morten lauridsen complete version youtube. In the united kingdom, his compositions are published by faber music. These works are distributed by the hal leonard corporation. Lux aeterna may not be the piece most commonly associated with lauridsen, but the similarities between this masterwork and his most recognizable piece, o magnum mysterium. Satb choir with chamber orchestra, or organ separate organ part necessary composer. Rest eternal grant to them, o lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Morten lauridsen s compositions are published in the united states and abroad by peermusic classical, based in new york and hamburg. Lux aeterna hyperion records layton and company have here produced the finest ive heard among several excellent collections of lauridsens work. O nata lux and veni, sancte spiritus are paired songs, the former an a cappella motet at the center of the work and the latter a spirited, jubilant canticle.
Lux aeterna morten lauridsens lux aeterna is a requiem, but unlike the betterknown requiems by the likes of verdi and mozart, lauridsens work is a tranquil, lightfilled piece. Six firesongs on renaissance italian poems, nocturnes rilke, neruda and agee and lux aeternaand his series of sacred a. Whats most interesting is lauridsen took a break from composing lux aeterna in 1994 to write the christmas canticle, o magnum mysterium. Morten lauridsen lux aeterna san francisco choral society.
As heard on radio station kusc noncommercial classical music. She was primarily responsible for his love of music, having sung to him as a toddler, and later teaching him to play piano. This page is from the site uk where you can find many more pieces to help you with your choir practice. Despite the wide geographical separation between the musics point of origin and that of the performers morten lauridsen is based in southern california, while polyphony and its conductor stephen layton are as english as they come, with a profound knowledge of the acoustic qualities of londons churches this disc represents an ideal match of music to performing forces. In stock usually ships in mf days guaranteed same day shipping for orders with ups 1, 2 or 3days shipping method selected not usps. Dg release light eternal the choral music of morten lauridsen december 03, 2018 happy 75th birthday, morten lauridsen. Of his several choral cycles, morten lauridsen s lux aeterna light eternal has become the most often performed. The files accessed from this page contain the accompaniment and vocal parts synthesised on the roland d20, or on an awe32 computer sound card. The popular cycles midwinter songs and les chansons des roses the final number of which, dirait. Text and translation of lux aeterna morten lauridsen.
As of october 2010 lux aeterna has sold 188,000 downloads. The main item is lux aeterna, a work for chorus and orchestra in 5 movements. The first movement, introitus entrance, text excerpted from the requiem mass, begins at two pitch extremes. There are dozens of youtube uploads as lux aeterna orchestral or reqiem for a tower but no source. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Buy lauridsen lux aeterna by polyphony, britten sinfonia, stephen layton, morten lauridsen, stephen layton from amazons classical music store.
Morten lauridsen born february 27, 1943 in colfax, washington is an american composer with danish roots. Just as palestrina and victoria vary the disposition of triads in their motets to ensure variety of colour and texture, so lauridsen constantly reconstitutes this basic. Requiem aeternam dona eis, domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. His seven major vocal cyclesles chansons des roses rilke, midwinter songs graves, cuatro canciones lorca, a winter come moss, madrigali. 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. Each time i listen to it, it transports my mind and my heart to a place of light. American composer morten lauridsen wrote his lux aeterna, a requiemlike choral work featuring musical elements ranging from ancient to modern, in 1997, shortly after the death of his mother. Morten lauridsen composer 1943 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Built on liturgical texts that all have to do with light, this 1977 work is absolutely radiant even exalting with a.
Here is a clickable table of the available midi files for this work. O nata lux from morten lauridsens o nata lux madrigali les chansons des roses midwinter songs o magnum mysterium. In te, domine, speravi, veni, sancte spiritus, agnus dei lux. Clint mansell lux aeterna full orchestral version by. Part of the reason i felt particularly thankful was due to this music. None are quite as exquisitely nuanced or sung with such glowing vocal sheen as this.
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