Lauridsen composed lux aeterna in response to his mothers final illness. The wartburg choir, prayer by morten lauridsen, poem by. One of the bestselling pieces of choral music of the late twentieth century, the motet o magnum mysterium o great mystery epitomizes the style of its composer, american morten lauridsen. Morten lauridsen each of the five connected movements in this choral cycle contains references to. Morten lauridsens music is noted for its lyricism, its distinctive use of dissonance, and the almost chantlike way in which he sets text to allow the meaning to be. Print and download prayer sheet music composed by morten lauridsen arranged for voice 1 or voice 2 or piano. He is a perfectionist who commands an outstanding technique, and is able to create elegantlyfinished works of art that radiate with the glow of what is truly right and inevitable. The songs of morten lauridsen cowitz bay on prayer, and the arts songs of morten lauridsen. The wartburg choir, prayer by morten lauridsen, poem by dana gioia. A conversation fanfare magazine, usa composer morten lauridsen should need no introduction to most fanfare readers. Music by morten lauridsen occupies a permanent place in the standard vocal repertoire of the twentiethcentury. Morten johannes lauridsen born february 27, 1943 is an american composer.
One of the foremost composers in america today, he has produced a body of choral works which are highly acclaimed. A conversation composer morten lauridsen should need no introduction to most fanfare readers. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Prayer by morten lauridsen by josh rist free listening. You who once deigned to be clothed in flesh for the sake of the lost, grant us to be made members. Herriman high chamber singers performing prayer by morten lauridsen under the direction of austin thorpe, with pianist kristin kerr, on may 23, 2017 at libby gardner concert hall.
In 2006, he was named an american choral master by the national endowment for the arts. Poem by dana gioia for satb and piano peermusic classical. Morten lauridsen born february 27, 1943 in colfax, washington is an american composer with danish roots. A comparative analysis of morten lauridsens o magnum. The influence of gregorian chant on morten lauridsens o. While searching for a poem to pair with a presentation i recently gave, i came across this moving selection titled prayer, from dana gioias outstanding collection the gods of winter 1991. Herriman high chamber singers performing prayer by morten lauridsen under the direction of austin thorpe, with pianist kristin kerr, on. The hermiston high school chambers performance of prayer by morten lauridsen at central washington university on november 18, 2015. Blessed is the virgin whose womb was worthy to bear the lord jesus christ. Less well known, however, is lauridsens small but distinguished body of art songs. His seven major vocal cyclesles chansons des roses rilke, midwinter songs graves, cuatro canciones lorca, a winter come moss, madrigali. Morten johannes lauridsen born february 27, 1943 is an american compose and national medal of arts recipient 2007. 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 alleluia.
Morten lauridsen, the most frequently performed american choral composer, came to washington, d. Prayer satb and piano morten lauridsen satb, piano satb sheet music. O magnum mysterium morten lauridsen, chamber choir of europe, nicol matt. Commentary provided by morten lauridsen morten lauridsen morten lauridsen has received the respect and esteem of todays serious choral conductors. Morten lauridsens i will lift up mine eyes was written for stephen layton and polyphony and has been recorded on lauridsen. Morten lauridsen choral composer biography cd recordings. As he says in the film, i chose the theme of light to give me strength to cope with this situation. Less well known, however, is lauridsen s small but distinguished body of art songs. He currently holds a position as distinguished professor of music at the university of southern california thornton school of. The choral music of morten lauridsen hal leonard online. The choral setting of prayer was designed as a companion piece to my sure on this shining night. This exquisite work is the fifth of a set of choral settings of poems by rainer maria rilke entitled les chansons des roses.
Poems, texts and translations on prayer the songs of morten lauridsen o magnum mysterium o great mystery, and wondrous sacrament, that animals should see the newborn lord, lying in their manger. The wartburg choir, prayer by morten lauridsen, poem by dana. Composer morten lauridsen should need no introduction to most fanfare readers. Your highresolution pdf file will be ready to download in the original published key. Prayer by morten lauridsen 1943 sheet music for piano, vocal. Introitus rest eternal grant to them, o lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. This influence is apparent in morten lauridsens piece, o magnum mysterium. Released as a single for the texas high school allstate, this stunning composition musically stimulates both performer and audience with its powerful beauty.
Of his several choral cycles, morten lauridsens lux aeterna light eternal has become the most often performed. Morten lauridsen the music of morten lauridsen, distinguished professor of composition at the university of southern california thornton school of music, occupies a permanent place in the. O light born of light, jesus, redeemer of the world, with kindness deign to receive the praise and prayer of suppliants. Morten lauridsen sheet music books scores buy online. In 2006 morten lauridsen was designated an american choral master by the national endowment for the arts and in 2007 he received the 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. Prayer, by morten lauridsen, with the composer at the piano.
A portrait of composer morten lauridsen is a documentary film about the american choral composer morten lauridsen, b. Prayer satb and piano morten lauridsen satb, piano. Piano, vocal duet sheet music book by morten lauridsen 1943. Lux aeterna satb and orchestra, full score hal leonard. With velvet choral lines and a pensive mood, it is a deeply expressive musical statement for more accomplished choirs. February 27, 1943, national medal of arts recipient 2007 and mostperformed living american choral composer. Reflections on lux aeterna jim dant and morten lauridsen lux aeterna i. Prayer by morten lauridsen 1943 sheet music for piano. Lament for pasiphae is the opening choral selection from morten lauridsens midwinter songs. Uci chamber singers and tesoro high school madrigals dr. Vocal score vocal score peermusic classical mixed duet and pianobased on the dana gioia poem of the same name prayer may be performed alone or as a companion piece to the mixed duet setting of sure on this shining night hl00229264. One of the foremost composers in america today, he has produced a body of choral works.
Morten lauridsen prayer sheet music in db major download. This collection of lauridensens aural artisanship contains hits such as o nata lux, a serene a cappella motet celebrating the redeemer, ubi caritas et amor, a motet composed in celebration and gratitude for the glorious and enduring service to god, as well as a setting of ave maria specially composed as a seventieth birthday. Loop ab end loop in 2019 cd baby deleted all cyberbass titles from their mp3 catalog. Although the texts of lux aeterna are drawn from ancient latin liturgies including that of the requiem mass, lauridsen did not intend it. Mark baker, conductor all saints cathedral, milwaukee 16 november 2014. Currently the distinguished professor of composition in the thornton.
Prayer satb and piano morten lauridsen satb, piano satb sheet music morten lauridsen on. Satb choir sheet music book by morten lauridsen 1943. Clair programmed morten lauridsens lux aeterna for the april 14, 2019, concert at walt disney concert hall, he didnt know the distinguished. The fivemovement work for chorus and orchestra is organized around several latin texts addressing the idea of light. Purchase the sheet music here arranged for mixed vocal chorus. Choose from morten lauridsen sheet music for such popular songs as sure on this shining night, o magnum mysterium, and prayer. The power, majesty, and beauty of morten lauridsen s choral works have been recognized for decades now. Prayer by morten lauridsen 1943 sheet music for satb. Morten lauridsen b1943 is at present considered to be the brightest star in the american choral firmament and rightly so.
The eternal light of morten lauridsen usc thornton. Print and download prayer sheet music composed by morten lauridsen. Feb 26, 2014 the wartburg choir, prayer by morten lauridsen, poem by dana gioia. Gala concert shining night yorkminster park baptist. It is possible in certain circumstances to purchase some scores direct from the hire library, even if advertised as available only for hire please contact the hire library. I was delighted when lauridsen asked me to sit with him during the showing. He grew up in portland, oregon, and attended whitman college and the university of southern california, where he studied advanced composition. A hymn befits thee, o god in zion, and to thee a vow shall be fulfilled in jerusalem.
Prayer, by morten lauridsen, with the composer at the. The music of morten lauridsen les chansons des roses lux. In january of 2014, internationally renowned composer morten lauridsen served as composerinresidence at wartburg college in. In january of 2014, internationally renowned composer morten lauridsen served as composerinresidence at wartburg college in waverly. Hear my prayer, for unto thee all flesh shall come. Six firesongs on renaissance italian poems, nocturnes rilke, neruda and agee and lux aeternaand his series of sacred a.
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