#16 Oh Magnum Mysterium, Morten Lauridsen King's College Cambridge 2009
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Uploaded by spiritdei on Jan 19, 2010
O Magnum Mysterium is a responsorial chant from the Matins of Christmas. A number of composers have reworked the chant into a contemporary setting; the settings by Byrd, Victoria, Gabrieli, Palestrina, Poulenc, Judith Bingham, Harbison, La Rocca, Mäntyjärvi, Pierre Villette, Morales and Lauridsen are notable.
Latin text
O magnum mysterium,
et admirabile sacramentum,
ut animalia viderent Dominum natum,
jacentem in praesepio!
Beata Virgo, cujus viscera
meruerunt portare
Dominum Christum.
Alleluia.
English translation
O great mystery,
and wonderful sacrament,
that animals should see the new-born Lord,
lying in a manger!
Blessed is the Virgin whose womb
was worthy to bear
Christ the Lord.
Alleluia!
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hearing this choir in concert, in person, is on my bucket list. Chris from Minnesota, USA
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@Mattie911legend Morten Lauridsen
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When the torches and Cross first appear, I wish to fall dead on my face! Absolutely stunning music and imagery.
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one of my favorite hymns.. and sadly I have never heard it sung in any Catholic or Anglican parishes I have attended in the US.
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thank you for sharing this...did not know about this composer and this very beautiful music
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@Mattie911legend Morten Lauridsen!~
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Beautiful! It touches my soul like no other composition of music.
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Amen! (It's true!)
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Goosebumps everytime I hear this!!
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There are many settings of this text -- my favorite has always been the Tomas Luis de Vittoria. This is, I believe, just as intimate and ravishing, and that is saying a very great deal.
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Amazing! Can anyone tell me who wrote this please??
Mattie911legend 8 months ago
@Mattie911legend I've amended the description to show the author.
spiritdei 8 months ago
I just heard this on the radio and was moved to tears. The Spirit is so strong in this piece of music. Thank you for sharing. So beautiful and ethereal.
crochetmom5 1 year ago 7
@crochetmom5 You are welcome! and thanks to Kings!
spiritdei 1 year ago