For centuries composers have been
inspired by the beautiful O magnum
mysterium text depicting the birth of the new-born King. This affirmation
of God's grace to the meek and the adoration of the Blessed Virgin are
celebrated in my setting through a quiet song of profound inner joy. Composer's
note
O great mystery, and wonderous
sacrament, that animals should see the new-born Lord, lying in their manger!
Blessed is the Virgin whose womb was
worthy to bear the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Morten Lauridsen
O Magnum Mysterium Play
Recorded on 08/17/2004, uploaded on 01/21/2009
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O Magnum Mysterium Morten Lauridsen
For centuries composers have been inspired by the beautiful O magnum mysterium text depicting the birth of the new-born King. This affirmation of God's grace to the meek and the adoration of the Blessed Virgin are celebrated in my setting through a quiet song of profound inner joy. Composer's note
O great mystery, and wonderous sacrament, that animals should see the new-born Lord, lying in their manger!
Blessed is the Virgin whose womb was worthy to bear the Lord Jesus Christ.
Alleluia!
Christopher Bell
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