Lux Aurumque - GMCLA.ORG

Eric Whitacre's 'Lux Aurumque,' arranged for The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles by the composer, performed at the Alex Theater, December 2001, GMCLA's first performance following the 9/11 tragedy.

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• GMCLA
• chorus
• gay
• Eric
• Whitacre
• holiday
• Christmas
• 9/11

[ferka07]

I'm terribly sorry. This is terrible to many inconsistent vibratos who are trying to show off thinking that they are Sara Brightman or something tone it down a bit ladies. Where are the dynamics in this? This piece does not really call for many of them so emphasis should be put where they are called for.

[jimroman]

@ferka07 Settle down. Composer Eric Whitacre created the arrangement specifically for GMCLA, and then rehearsed it with us for its premiere. He has appeared on our stage many times. Who are you to second-guess the intentions of the composer? I suggest: don't judge the dynamics of any audio on YouTube. This technology is a faint representation of what live audiences see when they attend a GMCLA concert.

[tiernan87]

i find it interesting that the "gay men's chorus" would want to sing a song about the birth of Christ, since they claim Christians are so oppresive, discriminatory, and hateful towards the glbt community.

[jimroman]

Jesus was a Jew who admonished his followers to "judge not, lest ye be judged."

The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles is comprised of magnificent singers from all faiths, including some non-believers. We celebrate beautiful music from many cultures and languages, rising above the petty judgments of those who choose to demean us. Will you?

[jcirmsa]

Wow this is AMAZING :D

question though, and I don't mean to sound stupid or ignorant, but why is ti called the Gay Men's Chorus? Is it the location, or the sexual orientation, or what?

[jimroman]

The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles was formed in 1979 in response to hate, soon after San Francisco City Councilmember Harvey Milk was shot solely because of his gay orientation. Based on the number of vile messages deleted from this thread, I assure you that hate is very much alive today. Until gay people everywhere are granted the same freedoms guaranteed in the US Constitution, we will not be silenced. We must sing. There is no shame in the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles.

[jf096231]

Many gay men are self-defined Christians. Gay people do not speak hate toward any religion any more than any other group of people.

What many people (gay or not) take issue with are Christians who preach hatred and discrimination instead of love and tolerance. Read the story of Jesus in the Bible... which message do you think he would approve of...

[hitchadmirer]

Re: "since they claim Christians are so oppresive, discriminatory, and hateful towards the glbt community" and why sing the piece? For the same reason that a Jewish orchestra plays Wagner perhaps.....music (and art/literature) can be/should sometimes be divorced from the questionable views of its composer/author and reclaimed. Lord knows any reference to sacred texts are founded on mumbo-jumbo. Devout atheists adore religiously inspired music and art too....

[zfriderici]

Interesting...seems like the tenors could've been louder in places and/or the basses quieter, and you all hit the accents like no other. Very good though!

[Musettaprof]

Congratulations! A real lesson of an ellegant singing.

[deavyz]

Simply beautiful. Touched my heart to make me cry of emotion.

Love gay choruses. Loved your sound.

Best,

[YellowCakeKid]

@ tiernan87, i think everyone can appreciate good choral music :)

[dimsimlord]

@tiernan87

Gay Christians? Kids these days...

[echo415]

Oh, my! My last concert as a singer (now a music librarian). White hair and beard in the middle. Too old to memorize everything.

[Boofi789521]

O.O Stunning.