Choir midi learning files for works by morten lauridsen. Scores and recordings are available for purchase through. Text and translation of lux aeterna morten lauridsen. Of his several choral cycles, morten lauridsen s lux aeterna light eternal has become the most often performed. A sheet music video of which i couldnt find one of the choral work o nata lux from lux aeterna written by morten lauridsen. Lux aeterna sheet music download free in pdf or midi. Lux aeterna sheet music satb choir a cappella voice mixed chorus sheet music by gyorgy ligeti. 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. 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. In stock usually ships in mf days guaranteed same day shipping for orders with ups 1, 2 or 3days shipping method selected not usps. 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. Lux aeterna satb and orchestra, full score hal leonard.
The a cappella movement o nata lux is a pristine example of lauridsens compositional style, and the combined effect of lauridsens soaring melodies and. The changes in meter accommodate the natural rhythm of the chant. O lord in the company of thy saints forever for thou art merciful. Lux aeterna lux aeterna morten lauridsen peer music classical.
So the end is not how i want but i decided i wanted to finish it and publish. 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. Morten lauridsen o nata lux sheet music video youtube. O nata lux morten lauridsen pdf free by cophothuspo issuu. Midwinter songs choruspiano version, psalm 29, o love be fed by apples while ye may, four madrigals on renaissance texts and. A quiet setting of the agnus deiprecedes the final lux aeterna, which reprises the opening section of the introitusand concludes with a joyful alleluia. Lauridsen s setting of the o nata lux, a serene motet, is the central movement of his larger work lux aeterna, and is arranged here for unaccompanied satb o nata lux morten lauridsen.
Lux aeterna, a new unaccompanied motet for mixed chorus, is dedicated to the memory. The three latin motets recorded here inhabit a chaste realm far removed from the searing passions of the madrigali, and, indeed, these scores can be considered as satellites revolving around the larger heavenly body of lux aeterna. Each of the five connected movements in this choral cycle contains references to light, assembled from various sacred latin texts. Clair programmed morten lauridsen s lux aeterna for the april 14, 2019, concert at walt disney concert hall, he didnt know the distinguished professor of composition would be retiring in may. Choral textures are fully explored, from the sonorous, slow unfolding of the introitus and the intricate counterpoint and paired voices of in te, domine, speravi, to the cappella motet. These tracks used on cyberbass are meant to be used with a musical score in hand. Ism 18 key a minor yeardate of composition yd of comp. Lauridsen nocturnes performed by the britten sinfonia and polyphony chorus with morten lauridsen, piano and andrew lumsden, organ. Ligeti lux aeterna score pdf united pdf comunication. The eternal light of morten lauridsen usc thornton. This piece is from fabers choral signature series which introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. I composed lux aeterna in response to my mothers final illness and found. Buy ave maria satb by morten lauridsen at choral sheet music. Lux and veni sancte spiritusare paired songs, the former a central a cappella motet, and the latter a spirited, jubilant canticle.
Morten lauridsen s setting of lux aeterna a five movement nonliturgical requiem for choir and chamber orchestraorgan is a rich and intensely moving work. A native of the pacific northwest, lauridsen worked as a forest service firefighter and lookout on an isolated tower near mt. Orchestra lux aeterna download free sheet music and scores. Morten johannes lauridsen born february 27, is an american composer. Morten lauridsen s setting of lux aeterna, a five movement, nonliturgical requiem for choir and chamber orchestraorgan is a rich and intensely moving work.
I ended up writing a great deal of choral music, and havent stopped. Requiem aeternam dona eis, domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. This is an original composition by me for satb a cappella choir or quartet if you like. Im not very well at the moment and suffered a decline in the state of my health during writing this. Dg release light eternal the choral music of morten lauridsen december 03, 2018 happy 75th birthday, morten lauridsen. Full score pe61925186, vocal score 0571521541, and organ score pe61914122 on sale. Choral textures are fully explored from the sonorous slow unfold. Lux aeterna by gyorgy ligeti is a single movement composition of about it is only by seeing the capital d in the score that one can tell the difference. Excerpted from the awardwinning documentary, shining night. 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. If you click on the entry in the column under youtube.
When this magnificent choral work made its debut in 1997. Files cleaned originally morten lauridsen lux aeterna. Lauridsen s o nata lux is a serene a cappella motet celebrating the redeemer, and is part of the larger lux aeterna for chorus, orchestra and organ. Lauridsen s ave maria, composed in 1997, is a texturally rich, eightpart setting of the most beloved of marian.
In the notes to the score, lauridsen writes, i chose as my point of departure the sacred music of the late renaissance, especially that of josquin des prez, to create a. 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. Commentaries by composer lauridsen and choral director salamunovich shed light on the origin of lauridsen s great choral work, lux aeterna. Lux aeterna luceat eis, domine, cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, quia pius es. I never consider it a waste of time simply to sit and listen to it start to finish. Clair planned the perfect farewell concert to celebrate lauridsen s more. To be honest i dont know if ive ever not listened to it in its entirety. Nocturnes addresses aspects of the common theme of night. 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.
Cyberbass tracks are in no way meant to replace these scores or live recordings of the works they represent. Lux aeterna by morten lauridsen 1943 softcover sheet music. Image and bio may be used for publicity and concert programs. Morten lauridsen sheet music books scores buy online. O nata lux o born other results for lux aeterna lauridsen pdf. 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. Morten lauridsen lux aeterna san francisco choral society. Lux aeterna sheet music clint mansell d sheetmusicfree. It wasnt until recently that i found a copy of the vocal score with a translation of the text. Morten johannes lauridsen born february 27, 1943 is an american composer.
The a cappella movement o nata lux is a pristine example of lauridsen s compositional style, and the combined effect of lauridsen s. Morten lauridsen s compositions are published in the united states and abroad by peermusic classical, based in new york and hamburg. She was primarily responsible for his love of music, having sung to him as a. These works are distributed by the hal leonard corporation. Reflections on lux aeterna with morten lauridsen and paul salamunovich. Morten lauridsens setting of lux aeterna, a five movement, nonliturgical requiem for choir and chamber orchestra. An awardwinning documentary by michael stillwater, shining night a portrait of composer morten lauridsen, was released in 2012. Soprano introitus soprano i introitus soprano ii in te, domine, speravi o nata lux soprano i o nata lux soprano ii veni, sancte spiritus soprano i veni, sancte spiritus soprano ii agnus dei lux aeterna soprano i agnus dei lux aeterna soprano ii alto. The choral music of morten lauridsen hal leonard online. In the united kingdom, his compositions are published by faber music. The fivemovement work for chorus and orchestra is organized around several latin texts addressing the idea of light.
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