tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982390613464566820.post2739644650357754693..comments2023-06-03T09:24:21.027-07:00Comments on 92nd & State: Morten Lauridsen's "O Magnum Mysterium"Kurt Onkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18263228484474533761noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982390613464566820.post-19666609747805617272017-10-21T16:34:09.950-07:002017-10-21T16:34:09.950-07:00To my profound joy and wonder,I was astounded to b...To my profound joy and wonder,I was astounded to be immersed in and transported by this piece and performance while driving and tuned in to WQXR NY/NJ classical music station Fall Support drive today! Weeping while trying to drive,I pulled over as soon <br />as it was feasible to research this piece online;on the 4th try I heard this performance & knew it was of the same caliber of depth, passion and interpretation as the selection I had been so utterly privileged to become one with...do what you must - track this one down... I must own this... it is truly not just a performance. It is other worldly. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01838778973393280278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982390613464566820.post-54830575042610873482015-12-24T11:47:13.004-08:002015-12-24T11:47:13.004-08:00I have loved this piece for years now and had the ...I have loved this piece for years now and had the privilege of singing it only once. Mr. Laurisdsen has composed many fine pieces, but none has the emotional impact of this one. It is a heavenly sound! Thanks for sharing.John Robinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982390613464566820.post-45086436263963651822015-08-20T05:38:21.455-07:002015-08-20T05:38:21.455-07:00It has been my pleasure to hear this wonderful wor...It has been my pleasure to hear this wonderful work several times performed by the Los Angeles Master Chorale at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Morten Lauridsen, the composer, is still living, and I have heard him say that creating an apparently simple work is anything but simple and that he sweated bullets for months to create "O Magnum Mysterium". He states that he reads poetry daily. <br /><br />Escort Rider <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982390613464566820.post-27782231376397283112010-12-18T20:58:18.346-08:002010-12-18T20:58:18.346-08:00It's on my Amazon wishlist, Chris, in case you...It's on my Amazon wishlist, Chris, in case you're still looking to buy me a Christmas present.Kurt Onkenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18263228484474533761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7982390613464566820.post-74323167910018545992010-12-18T20:23:54.761-08:002010-12-18T20:23:54.761-08:00I own the CD. If you can get your hands on it, it&...I own the CD. If you can get your hands on it, it's well worth whatever they're charging. Fantastic, beautiful music.Christopher Esgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10440955337317194786noreply@blogger.com