Les Chansons de Roses: III. De Ton R?ve Trop Plein
Les Chansons de Roses: IV. La Rose Compl?te
Les Chansons de Roses: V. Dirait-on
Lux Aeterna (version for mixed chorus and organ): Introitus
Lux Aeterna (version for mixed chorus and organ): In te, Domine, speravi
Lux Aeterna (version for mixed chorus and organ): O Nata Lux
Lux Aeterna (version for mixed chorus and organ): Veni, Sancte Spiritus
Lux Aeterna (version for mixed chorus and organ): Agnus Dei
Madrigali: Six Firesongs on Italian Renaissance Poems: I. Ov'?, Lass', Il Bel Viso?
Madrigali: Six Firesongs on Italian Renaissance Poems: II. Quando Son Piu Lontan
Madrigali: Six Firesongs on Italian Renaissance Poems: III. Amor, Io Sento L'alma
Madrigali: Six Firesongs on Italian Renaissance Poems: IV. Io Piango
Madrigali: Six Firesongs on Italian Renaissance Poems: V. Luci Serene e Chiare16. Madrigali: Six Firesongs on Italian Renaissance Poems: VI. Se Per Havervi, Oime
"If you've never heard the music of Morton Lauridsen, please know that I envy you. I envy you because you possess a gift which I can never again claim as my own, and that is the opportunity to experience this marvelous CD for the very first time.
Lauridsen, a phenomenon of American music and a legend in world choral writing circles, composes deeply profound, heartfelt music which is at the same time uplifting, always radiating with hope. Even those who are not classical or choral music fans will be strongly drawn to it.
Please take note of the 2nd of Lauridsen's Chansons des Roses, entitled 'Contre Qui, Rose', which I believe contains one of the single most perfect moments in all of music. This alone is reason enough to buy the CD, but its the Lux Aeterna, written in 1997, which is the real highlight of the disk.
Also recommended is Arvo Part's 'Te Deum', Henryk Gorecki's 3rd symphony of sorrowful songs, John Rutters requiem and John Tavener's 'Tears of the Angels' and 'Song of the Angel. If you like Lauridsen, these are guaranteed to please, big time.
Enjoy!
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Magnum Mysterium...It's complexity in its simplest form.
Josh B. | CT USA | 01/11/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When I began working with my College choir on "Oh Magnum Mysterium" this past year I was dissapointed. I had done the Victoria setting of the text a few years prior and was saddened that I would have to leave it behind for a different version. Then my choir sight read the piece. Needless to say my foot jumped directly into my mouth.
Lauridson is an amazing composer. I have had the privaledge of singing not only "Oh Magnum Mysterium" but also, "Dirait On" and, "La Rose Complete", all of which are stunning in how their tonal simplicity is so darn complex. I only hope that I will have the opportunity to do more of his works in the future.
Those of you who enjoy Lauriden might also check out works by Rene Clausen and "Song" by Karel Husa."
Stunningly beautiful
David M. Thompson | Simsbury, CT United States | 01/18/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was not familiar with Mr. Lauridsen but purchased this CD as I like to collect various interpretations of O Magnum. This is quite simply some of the most beautiful choral music I have ever heard. This is a must for any serious collector of choral music."
Gorgeous
David M. Thompson | 07/21/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was hoping for the Salamunovich and the Los Angeles Master Chorale recording of these works for Christmas, and I am infinitely grateful to my mother for buying me this one instead. The Nordic Chamber Choir is perfect in its balance, tone, interpretation, sound. Although sopranos usually cover up the other parts, these are not overbearing, and most importantly, are never shrill, squawky, or ugly. The altos are strong, and as a fellow alto (this part is rarely heard on recordings) it makes me giddy. The emotion and beauty of Lauridsen's work is gorgeously enhanced by Nicol Matt's and the choir's incredible performance of some of the most amazing music the world has ever heard. Ove Lass, il Bel Viso gets into my blood and makes my neck prickle every time I hear it. Les Chansons des Roses are so different from each other, but still unified. Contre Qui, rose is just so beautiful and melancholy it can move me to tears, and De ton reve trop plein is so full of energy and drive and alternating dark and light sounds it gives me goosebumps. Of course, these are just the standouts for me. Every track is so very wonderful, I don't have enough words."