O nata lux (1997)
from Lux aeterna
( O nata lux de lumine )
Lauridsen, Morten (born in 1943) [ USA ]
Edition
Published by
Faber Music Ltd.
[Great Britain]
, 2005
Ref. :
057152415X
(6 p.)
Copyright :
Music - copyright 1997 by Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc.
ISMN/ISBN :
057152415X
Other titles on the same score:
Description
Text in:
Latin
Epoque:
20th century
(1990-2000)
Genre-Style-Form:
Sacred ; Hymn (sacred) ; Contemporary
Mood of the piece:
prayerful ; flowing ; expressive
Type of Choir:
SAATTBB (7 mixed voices )
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5):
3
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E):
C
Tonality:
D major
Duration:
4.0 min.
Liturgical Use:
Thanksgiving
Source of text:
Hymn for the Transfiguration
Data about the life of the work:
O Nata Lux is a serene a cappella motet celebrating the Redeemer, and is part of the larger Lux Aeterna for Chorus, Orchestra and Organ. The changes in meter accommodate the natural rhythm of the chant.
Comment(s):
This is the third movement of a larger work, Lux Aeterna.
LOCATION(s) in LIBRARIES that are member of MUSICA
Namur, Belgium
CAV&MA (Centre d'Art Vocal & de Musique Ancienne)
Tel.: +32 81 71 16 21. Email : bibliotheque@cavema.be
Consultable under :
CAV&MA/F/LAU20316