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Morten Lauridsen

O Magnum Mysterium  Play

National Youth Choir of Scotland Chorale
Christopher Bell Conductor

Recorded on 08/17/2004, uploaded on 01/21/2009

Musician's or Publisher's Notes

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