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O Magnum Mysterium
By Morten Lauridsen

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SATB a cappella Choral (SATB a cappella)
Composed by Morten Lauridsen (1943-). Peermusic Classical. Christmas, Classical, General Worship, Latin, Sacred. Octavo. 10 pages. Peermusic Classical #61860-121. Published by Peermusic Classical (HL.228817).

Item Number: HL.228817

7.0x10.5x0.029 inches.

The original choral setting of O Magnum Mysterium, premiered by the Los Angeles Master Chorale conducted by Paul Salamunovich in December, 1994, has since been performed thousands of times throughout the world and was also designated as an American Choral Masterpiece by the National Endowment for the Arts. The genesis of this motet is discussed in my Wall Street Journal article. “Zurbaran's 'Still-life with Lemons, Oranges and a Rose.'” --Morten Lauridsen.

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  • 5

    Anonymous
    Difficulty Level:
    Intermediate/advanced
  • October 31, 2017 Lauridsen-O Magnum Mysterium

    This will replace the Victoria setting in your choir's repertoire. Not too difficult, but execution requires discipline, cross-relations are the biggest challenge for less experienced singers. A joy to conduct.

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  • 5

    Golden Ivories
    Difficulty Level:
    Intermediate
  • January 18, 2015 Absolutely breathtaking

    I performed this piece in a high school choir, and like few others do I recollect its beauty. Its execution, when performed in a setting appropriate for sacred choral music by a seasoned choir, is simply glorious. It is quite frankly a masterpiece.

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  • 5

    Anonymous
    Location:
    Cicero, IN
    Difficulty Level:
    Early intermediate
  • November 07, 2012 Fantastic Song

    When I first heard this song, I almost cried. It is very beautiful.I liken it to Stopford's Ave Verum or Ames' In Remembrance. All fantastic.

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  • 5

    Matthew
    Location:
    Bristol, UK
    Difficulty Level:
    Intermediate
  • October 26, 2011 Wonderful piece!

    This piece has a wonderful sound world, which is especially effective in venues with great acoustics. It terms of the actual notes, the piece isn't too hard. The difficulty, as with any slow piece, is maintaining the tone and intensity of the piece. Magnum Mysterium is a well known...

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