The influence of gregorian chant on morten lauridsens o. You might think of it as an extremely early christmas carol. O magnum mysterium is also available in versions for solo voice with. Robert reynolds, concordia university chicago wind symphony, richard fischer add lyrics.
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, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent dominum natum, iacentem in praesepio. He currently holds a position as distinguished professor of music at the university of southern california thornton school of music. O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent dominum natum, jacentem in praesepio. This is something that would benefit from more conical brass band instrumentation rather than trumpets and trombones. A brief coda on alleluia is grafted seamlessly onto the section. Reynolds peer music classical this fine arrangement brings morton lauridsens reverent masterwork to the concert band stage. The composer has disclosed that this motet is an affirmation of gods grace to the meeka quiet song of profound inner joy. Nov 16, 2018 hearing three different settings of o magnum mysterium by tallis, poulenc, and lauridsen simply blew me away. It was at that very first concert that music director paul salamunovich told the audience, until now, vittorias o magnum mysterium has been the. O magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen performed by kings. In the united kingdom, his compositions are published by faber music. Midwinter songs choruspiano version, psalm 29, o love be fed by apples while ye may, four madrigals on renaissance texts and lament for pasiphae are published by opus music publishers.
O magnum mysterium this has led us to this current workshop, settings of o magnum mysterium through the ages. O magnum mysterium is a sixpart motet by giovanni pierluigi da palestrina, based on the responsorial chant of the same name, and was written for the celebration of christmas. If you would like to perform this work, please send me a message. Midwinter songs choruspiano version, psalm 29, o love be fed by apples while ye may, four madrigals on renaissance texts and. The choral music of morten lauridsen hal leonard online. O magnum mysterium from three composers perspectives. O magnum mysterium has been received thousands of performances and at least 100 professional recordings since its 1994 premiere, making it one of the most performed compositions of the last 20 years in its original setting. Although composed in 1994, o magnum mysterium took a good few years before garnering such widespread praise. Print and download in pdf or midi o magnum mysterium. Celebrating morten lauridsen o magnum mysterium usc. Watch the video for o magnum mysterium from morten lauridsens lauridsen. O magnum mysterium is pervaded by the same tenderness and refinement found in lux aeterna.
O magnum mysterium lauridsen from cda67449 hyperion. Hearing three different settings of o magnum mysterium by tallis, poulenc, and lauridsen simply blew me away. William byrd vigilate sheet music video request chords. There are many existing, so one, that of 1545 by adrian willaert, the founder of polyphony, has already been performed by the cathedral choir on christmas day 2014. The latin text describes the nativity scene in which christ was born and laid in a manger, and animals were witnesses to the sacrament of his birth. Print and download choral sheet music for o magnum mysterium composed by morten lauridsen arranged for satb choir a cappella in d major.
This fine arrangement brings morton lauridsens reverent. Morten lauridsen o magnum mysterium satb choir a cappella. O magnum mysterium was part of the matins service for christmas. O magnum mysterium lauridsen from cda67576 hyperion.
Morten lauridsens compositions are published in the united states and abroad by peermusic classical, based in new york and hamburg. Robert reynolds did a great job arranging it for concert band. Robert reynolds created a transcription for wind band. On the 31st october 2015, a plainsong setting will be followed by. Morten lauridsen is one of the most prominent choral composers of the 20. O magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen 1943 sheet music. Jacob boehmes mysterium magnum, part one internet archive. O magnum mysterium sheet music download free in pdf or midi. Concert band sheet music book by morten lauridsen 1943.
The now deceased director of the chorale at the time, paul salamunovich, according to lauridsen, was one of the great practitioners of gregorian chant,4. O magnum mysterium et admirabile sacramentum ut animalia viderent dominum natum jacentem in praesepio. This jacob boehmes famous work on the symbolism of the biblical genesis, the first book of moses. Within a decade his compositions became central to the international choral repertoryan unusual phenomenon for a previously little known composer in his fifties. O magnum mysterium o magnum mysterium morten lauridsenarr. O magnum mysterium follows a uniquely instrumental approach to vocal writing. For centuries, composers have been inspired by the text of the beautiful 0 magnum my. Search o magnum mysterium sheet music at jw pepper.
He grew up in portland, oregon, and attended whitman college and the university of southern california, where he studied advanced composition. Domine, audivi auditum tuum et timui consideravi opera tua et expavi in medio duorum animalium. So back to o magnum mysterium quintet is wildly insufficient for this. Apart from the lack of counterpoint, the setting uses all lauridsens touchstones. As always, robert shaw got the maximum performance out of his singers. The latin text is this with pronunciation guides after. Reynolds has arranged o magnum mysterium for standard band instrumentation with minimal percussion timpani and suspended cymbal. The arrangement details tab gives you detailed information about this particular arrangement of o magnum mysterium not necessarily the song.
Pdf a comparative analysis of morten lauridsens o magnum. The compelling text of o magnum mysterium, once a nativity responsory from the gregorian times1 has been set to music many times, from the beginning of the renaissance era to the present day. Reviewed in the united states on february 29, 2000. For much of the middle ages, matins took place roughly at midnight.
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 public reception of lauridsens late lyric style is a provocative fact of recent musical history. These works are distributed by the hal leonard corporation. The author explains many names, places and themes found in genesis. O magnum mysterium, a sacred motet, is one of his most popular compositions. 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 that received grammy nominations. O magnum mysterium is a responsorial chant from the matins of christmas. The composer has disclosed that this motet is an affirmation of gods grace to the meeka quiet song of profound inner. O magnum mysterium import westminster choir artist format. O magnum mysterium is such a work, a superb transcription that. 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. A digital pdf of the teacher resource guide from the teaching music textbook 2.
Jun 25, 2010 o magnum mysterium is originally for choir but h. O magnum mysterium ttbb parr hall warrington, cheshire, united kingdom warrington male voice choir, russell paterson. This is something that would benefit from more conical. Beata virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare dominum christum. O magnum mysterium at once genuinely original and yet reassuringly accessible, the music of morten lauridsen has achieved something of a cult status. O magnum mysterium by morten lauridsen wind band literature. John reynolds, clarinet and peter esswood, violoncello on poems by neruda, gioia, rilke, agee, witt, moss and lorca plus o magnum mysterium prayer the songs of morten lauridsen prayer the songs of morten lauridsen. The text tells the story of the birth of jesus, and lauridsens music is as sensitive and spiritual as you could possibly wish for. O mf mag mag a tempo, poco deliberamente lu mf o mf ia. Lux aeterna for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. O magnum mysterium for band by morten lauridsen and arr. O magnum mysterium oh mahnyoom misstaireeoom et admirabile sacramentum, et. Frankly, trumpets are the wrong instrument for this texture.
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