Morten Lauridsen: “Sure On This Shining Night”

Описание: Morten Lauridsen, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Composition at USC Thornton, discusses his academic legacy with the University of Southern California and his seminal works in choral & sacred music. In this revealing series, Lauridsen will discuss his student days at USC, the inspiration he draws from the quiet of his simple retreat on Washington’s Waldron Island, the influence of poetry in his music, and his relationship with USC Thornton, both as a faculty member and three-time alumnus. Lauridsen also offers an intimate glimpse into the creation of some of his most beloved pieces, including “O Magnum Mysterium” and “Sure on this Shining Night.”

This series was originally produced in the spring of 2016, on the anniversary of his 52-year association with the University of Southern California. Morten Lauridsen retired from USC Thornton in May of 2019.

About the composer: Morten Lauridsen, National Medal of Arts recipient and distinguished professor of Composition at USC Thornton, has carved out a place in the choral repertoire of the 21st Century. His beloved works have been recorded on more than 200 albums and the National Endowment for the Arts has named Lauridsen an “American Choral Master.”

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