classical music: Morten Lauridsen

classical music: Morten Lauridsen

classical music:

Morten Lauridsen

Dominick Argento, Franz Biebl, ...

Gothic Records, 2007

the "best" of the best group ever
This final recording of America's finest choral group ever (my apologies to Shaw and Wagner)and brings a fitting close to their impressive recording history. A follow-up to their original Catherdral Classics CD, a best seller, this CD has something for everyone. Tons ...

Lauridsen: O Magnum Mysterium

Morten Lauridsen, Nicol Matt, ...

Hänssler Classic, 2007

Spectacularly beautiful choral music
This CD was previously available on the Bayer label, performed by the Nordic Chamber Choir which has changed its name to the Chamber Choir of Europe. As of this date, the old version still appears on Amazon, available as a used CD. I heard Lauridsen's "O Magnum ...

O Magnum Mysterium

Thomas Tallis, Tomas Luis de Victoria, ...

Telarc, 2000

This is an amazing, amazing product
The only part of the CD I would quibble with is the selection from Rachmaninov's Vespers, but I'm really lucky and have heard that performed live several times and heard multiple recordings, and decided on one that I liked best early on. If you aren't blown away by ...

Morten Lauridsen: Nocturnes

Morten Lauridsen, Stephen Layton, ...

Hyperion UK, 2007

Superb recording of Lauridsen's choral works
The recent recording of Morten Lauridsen's choral works entitled "Nocturnes" (Hyperion label) should be nominated for a Grammy. Stephen Layton's group, Polyphony, in collaboration with the composer and the Britten Sinfonia, have produced one of the most stunning ...

Lauridsen: Lux Aeterna, etc. / Salamunovich, Los Angeles Master Chorale

M. Lauridsen

Rubedo Canis Musica, 1998

So beautiful that it hurts.
Two days ago I had never heard of Morten Lauridsen (shame on me). Our local PBS station (WITF in Harrisburg, PA) opened its morning show a few days ago at 9 AM with his lovely "Sure on This Shining Night," a segment of a poem by James Agee. I could not work for an hour ...

Christmas Present From Polyphony

Polyphony, Stephen Layton

Hyperion UK, 2004

Choral perfectionists.
This is an essential Christmas choral CD. The program itself is fabulous and unique, lacking the tacky "favorites" found on most recordings of this type. Entirely a cappella except for two Rutter arrangements with orchestra. Not a single track is lacking in depth and ...

Eric Whitacre: Cloudburst and Other Choral Works

Eric Whitacre, Polyphony, ...

Hyperion UK, 2006

Far Superior to BYU
From the first note of the first song you can tell that you're in for a different experience than from "Eric Whitacre: The complete works" Polyphony truly displays its mature tone color and sensitivity to the text while at the same time maintaining phrases that leave ...

Morten Lauridsen: Lux aeterna

Britten Sinfonia

Hyperion UK, 2005

beautiful music
I am not a classical singer or even someone who is well versed in the classic music, althugh I do love Classical music and have symphony tickets. I heard a portion of this CD on public radio and knew that I had to buy it. After having this Cd for over a year, I ...

A Robert Shaw Christmas - Angels on High

Charles Sprawls, Johann Sebastian Bach, ...

Telarc, 1997

Inspiring!
You simply cannot go wrong with this wonderful collection from a disciplined and masterfully-led chorus. If you want to hear Christmas choral standards in all their glory, no disappointment here - beautiful men's chorus version (original) of Beibl's Ave Maria, and the ...

Eric Whitacre: The Complete A Cappella Works, 1991-2001

Arsis Records, 2003

Beautiful!
I cannot believe this is a University choir! Their rendition of "When David Heard" is so amazing, it brought tears to my eyes. A great buy, Eric Whitacre is simply genius at innovation.

Lauridsen: Northwest Journey

Morten Lauridsen

Rubedo Canis Musica, 2000

one word: WONDERFUL!
I was given a copy of NORTHWEST JOURNEY for Christmas. Probably the best gift of music I've received ever. The opening song, Where Have All the Actors Gone, with Sunny Wilkinson singing and Shelley Berg on piano, is I think one of Lauridsen's finest. Ms. Wilkinson's ...

Air & Ground

Sergio Assad, Paulo Bellinati, ...

Sony, 2000

My favorite LAGQ album
It pains me to see the negative reviews for this album. I am a classical guitarist and life long musician, so my opinion of this album is not one of the casual listener. This CD is GREAT. No questions asked. The arrangements are super tight and creative. Just about ...

A Season's Promise

Thomas Cabaniss, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, ...

New World Records, 2001

A wonderful affirmation of American invention
Judith Clurman knows how to work with singers, and the sound of her chorus is sumptuous on this CD. Just what you might want to have playing as the family is gathering for the holidays. And in a time of questioning and re-examination of what makes us Americans, the ...

Holidays a Cappella Live

Robert Applebaum, Vanraj Bhatia, ...

The Orchard, 2002

Superb - a holiday must!
If you like to listen to a well-rounded presentation of holiday music and want a break from the overplayed popular holiday tunes, this is an absolutely wonderful CD. I was introduced to Chicago a cappella several years ago by a friend and have been a subscription ...