The master chorale meets a master composer arts and. Since then, it has earned a place in the choral repertoire as one of the most significant musical statements of the 20th century. Lux aeterna, a 2011 work for mixed satb choir by robert paterson. Veni, sancte spiritus agnus dei, lux aeterna madrigali. Click for highresolution image click for short bio pdf note. Peer music lux aeterna satb and orchestra, full score. 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. Morten johannes lauridsen born february 27, 1943 is an american composer. Lauridsen\s lux aeterna at walt disney concert hall. Polyphony is the choral ensemble formed in 1986 in cambridge and still led by londonbased conductor. Jan 01, 2006 listen to your favorite songs from lauridsen. Lux aeterna for 5 masked musicians, a 1971 avantgarde piece by george crumb. The popularity of this piece led to its use in popular culture outside the film, most notably in film and teaser trailers, such as sunshine, and multiple remixes and remakes by other producers. 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.
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. Lauridsen composed lux aeterna in response to his mothers final illness. Morten lauridsen s warm, decidedly tonal compositions have earned for the american composer a secure place in the concert repertory. The main item is lux aeterna, a work for chorus and orchestra in 5 movements. 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. I did intend to do a full accurate sore of this, but all those triplets,quintuplets proved to be beyond the wit of me. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
These works are distributed by the hal leonard corporation. A work of uncompromising beauty for the accomplished choir. Six firesongs on renaissance italian poems, nocturnes rilke, neruda and agee and lux aeternaand his series of sacred a. Hyperions polyphony performance of morten lauridsen s lux aeterna released in february 2005. A national ave maria, o nata lux, ubi caritas et amor, and ave dulcissima maria and numerous instrumental works are featured regularly in concert by. Full text of a conductors analysis of morten lauridsens. Music by morten lauridsen occupies a permanent place in the standard vocal repertoire of the twentiethcentury. She was the muse who introduced him to music, playing swing jazz and singing to him as a toddler. Although the texts of lux aeterna are drawn from ancient latin liturgies including that of the requiem mass, lauridsen did not intend it for liturgical use. Image and bio may be used for publicity and concert programs. Awards, honorary degrees, and commissions recipient, national medal of arts from the president in a white house ceremony for his composition of radiant choral works combining musical beauty, power, and spiritual depth that have thrilled audiences worldwide. Born in colfax, wa, in 1943, lauridsen was raised in portland, or, and attended whitman college, in walla walla, wa. Te decet hymnus deus in zion et tibi redetur votum in jerusalem. 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.
Morten lauridsen lux aeterna san francisco choral society. Free download o nata lux morten lauridsen duration. Morten lauridsen choral composer biography cd recordings. It goes without saying that american composer morten lauridsen is one of the finest masters of choral music today. Text and translation of lux aeterna morten lauridsen. Apr 30, 2017 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. All morten lauridsen lyrics sorted by popularity, with video and meanings. Find morten lauridsens songs, tracks, and other music.
By morten lauridsen, jeremy huw williams, paula fan. This compact disc, a successor to the first hyperion recording of morten lauridsen s music, the internationally acclaimed and grammynominated lux aeterna hyperion cda67449, represents a reprisal of the successful collaboration of lauridsen with. Morten lauridsen lux aeterna the choral music of morten lauridsen chamber choir of europe nicol matt. Conventional choral wisdom suggests that the american morten lauridsen is a onework wonder and certainly o magnum mysterium is wonderful, with vocal. Composer morten lauridsen s epic lux aeterna shook up the world of modern choral music when it debuted 20. Lauridsen composed the requiem lux aeterna in 1997, the year his mother died. Jun, 2017 the master chorale meets a master composer. In 1997, morten lauridsen s lux aeterna sent ripples throughout the choral world. As in lux aeterna, lauridsen employs the technique of using a. Light eternal the choral music of morten lauridsen trailer on the occasion of his 75th birthday in 2018, american choral composer morten lauridsen s landmark compositions were recorded by the chamber choir of europe in close collaboration with the composer himself. Morten lauridsen is an american composer born in 1943 who is now making a name for himself in the polyphonic field. Apr 20, 2015 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. Sharp, morten lauridsens lux aeterna a conductors considerations, choral journal 43. Lux aeterna was greeted by the times after its london premiere thus.
O nata lux lux aeterna by matthew curtis on amazon music. 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. No sooner had lauridsen started composition, his mother died. Lux aeterna, a 1997 fivemovement quasirequiem by morten lauridsen. In the united kingdom, his compositions are published by faber music.
The master chorale meets a master composer arts and culture. Lux aeterna, a 2014 song by two steps from hell from the miracles. This special service will combine beautiful music with gods word while emphasizing jesus as the light of the world. 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. O nata lux by morten lauridsen 1943 softcover sheet. Walking here with poetry in his mind and music in his heart, lauridsen finds inspiration for his compositions, luminous with inner radiance. This new disc from the multiawardwinning choir polyphony is something rather special. Conventional choral wisdom suggests that the american morten lauridsen is a onework wonder and certainly o. In diraiton lauridsen magically evokes the wistfulness of the chansons populaires immortalized by edith piaf. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. If you click on the entry in the column under youtube.
Whats most interesting is lauridsen took a break from composing lux aeterna in 1994 to write the christmas canticle, o magnum mysterium. Attending the university of southern california for graduate school, he studied composition under ingolf dahl, robert linn, and halsey stevens. Each of the five connected movements in this choral cycle contains references to light, assembled from various sacred latin texts. O magnum mysterium lux aeterna madrigali les chansons des roses by nicol matt now. Here is a clickable table of the available midi files for this work. He uses a somewhat romantic style for the choir, while giving the orchestra the fine britten sinfonia very dissonant structures. Morten lauridsen s setting of lux aeterna a five movement nonliturgical requiem for choir and chamber orchestraorgan is a rich and intensely moving work. Apr 02, 2014 as heard on radio station kusc noncommercial classical music. As heard on radio station kusc noncommercial classical music. Midwinter songs choruspiano version, psalm 29, o love be fed by apples while ye may, four madrigals on renaissance texts and. O nata lux morten lauridsen pdf free by cophothuspo issuu. Enjoy the full soundcloud experience with our free app. Lux aeterna, a 2009 track by christopher tin from calling all dawns.
Peermusic classical morten lauridsen ssaa sure on this. The music on this disc is not only extremely accessible but also highly original. Morten johannes lauridsen born february 27, is an american composer. Morten lauridsen s compositions are published in the united states and abroad by peermusic classical, based in new york and hamburg. Light eternal the choral music of morten lauridsen. Lux aeterna sheet music clint mansell d sheetmusicfree. He grew up in portland, oregon, and attended whitman college and the university of southern california, where he studied advanced composition. This compact disc, a successor to the first hyperion recording of morten lauridsens music, the internationally acclaimed and grammynominated lux aeterna hyperion cda67449, represents a reprisal of the successful collaboration of lauridsen with stephen layton, polyphony and the britten sinfonia. Although the texts of lux aeterna are drawn from ancient latin liturgies including that of the requiem mass, lauridsen did not intend it. A native of the luxx northwest, lauridsen worked as a forest service o nata lux lauridsen and lookout on an isolated tower near mt. Morten lauridsen born february 27, 1943 in colfax, washington is an american composer with danish roots. Files cleaned originally morten lauridsen lux aeterna.
It was a natural thing for me to blend poetry and the human voice, which is the most wonderful and personal of all musical instruments. Lauridsen \s lux aeterna at walt disney concert hall. Buy ave maria satb by morten lauridsen at choral sheet music. His seven major vocal cyclesles chansons des roses rilke, midwinter songs graves, cuatro canciones lorca, a winter come moss, madrigali. In 1997, morten lauridsens lux aeterna sent ripples throughout the choral world. I virtuosi italiani chamber choir of europe, nicol matt. Sharp, morten lauridsen s lux aeterna a conductors considerations, choral journal 43. Composer morten lauridsens epic lux aeterna shook up the world of modern choral music when it debuted 20 years ago. The final movement in morten lauridsen s lux aeterna, agnus dei is an absolutely stunning setting of the sacred text, calling for the lamb of god who takest away the sins of the world to grant them rest. Conventional choral wisdom suggests that the american morten lauridsen is a onework wonder and o nata. This, the central movement from lux aeterna, is a serene a cappella motet celebrating the redeemer. Lux aeterna by morten lauridsen 1943 softcover sheet. Six firesongs on renaissance italian poems, nocturnes rilke, neruda and agee and lux aeterna and his series of sacred a.