Sure On This Shining Night by Morten Lauridsen

[@KSfan4ever]

Diction, blend, breath, phrasing, sensitive entrances, dynamics, expression, and stunning quality of sound masterfully crafted by this superb conductor. What a joy to hear this awesome chorale performing this Morten Lauridsen masterpiece. Thank you for posting this wonderful gift.

[@johnkrueger3287]

Pure perfection!

[@dldwiggins]

Lauridsen has a singular gift: he writes choral pieces which an average choir can make sound great - and which they love to sing -; and a great choir can make transcendent.

[@JIM-ot4ws]

Absolutely true, when put it in the hands of a great choir to interpret and shape you end up with an exquisite and profound masterpiece. I don't have a favourite, Lux Aeterna, Magnum Mysterium or Seal Lullaby, etc. are all favourites. I've sung them and listened to them, and I find it hard to hold back the tears every time, something universal happens beyond our usual existence.

[@eugeneclasby518]

Well said.

[@evafort9441]

This is such a beautiful piece of music. I listen to it over and over...

[@J-Christopher-Kenny]

Oh my … this is why we work for a lifetime …

[@pianistabella]

No truer words have been spoken.

[@friendsofstedmundschurchfa3301]

It’s so so difficult to pick a favourite score from the many great works of Morten Lauridsen but this peace has to be right up there and this rendition is so beautifully preformed

[@kjirstinyoungberg6092]

This is it for me. With a good choir, live, I always cry-and I am so NOT a crier! My husband, Eric, has sung nearly 30 years with The Mapleton Chorale. It's a 120 voice community choir requiring auditions, dues, performance attire they buy themselves, tours they pay all costs for, and memorized music prior to performances. They are magnificent. They have had many directors over the years, and seem to get better with each one. This choir from tiny Mapleton, Utah, was invited to perform a tribute concert for the 9/11 families and first responders at The Lincoln Center, Alice Tully Hall in 2011. Sadly, they have no recordings, as they can't afford licensing fees. All their concerts are free to the public, and they have sung many Lauridsen pieces, always buying all the sheet music for each member of the choir with their dues. As one of their sopranos lay dying in her bed at home, the select group of 16 voices, including Eric, were invited to sing her to heaven. They sang a couple of hymns, and Lauridsen's, Sure On This Shining Night.

[@JEP177777]

Peace, not piece. Absolutely correct x

[@kennyb.8098]

I had the pleasure of performing this song with the California all state honor choir. Some of the most fun I’ve ever had.

[@Richard_Fouts]

My God this is simply extraordinary. I have never, ever heard such exquisite pianissimos in any chorus. Seamless phrasing and consistent dynamics. Wonderful, incredible, magnificent. Bravo.

[@matthewbratton5458]

They are incredible! I saw them live a few years ago.

[@JIM-ot4ws]

True, this is stunning. I'm almost in tears.

[@Richard_Fouts]

@@JIM-ot4ws High summer holds the earth, our hearts are whole.

[@dldwiggins]

"High summer" is what Hames Agee wrrote.@@Richard_Fouts

[@stevechristianson7005]

It’s like a daily therapy here. Surreal, almost.

[@hikerprman]

Outstanding, transcendent, holy. Stops you in your tracks and all else recedes.

[@richardhoover4471]

Thank you, Grant, your leadership shapes as always. Thank you, Master Chorale, you give new life each time you sing. Thank you, Lauridsen, for giving us the beauty of this song crafted onto the words of James Agee. I too “weep for wonder” at this miracle of the voice and music.

[@j0o235]

Remembering my childhood and those younger years, of me playing endless in my back garden. Oh how i long to be young once again to walk among the flowers of my garden and to hear the sound of mother calling me saying come in and wash your hands teas ready ❤

[@eugeneclasby518]

Wonderful: basses build rich foundation, tenors beautiful head tone, altos lovely mellow, sopranos reach the heavenly. All praise to composer. And the marvelous director. And the lyrical pianist.

[@fryuppe]

The indelible power of the human voice, solo and in association: a radiant vibration and communion.

[@luciagayon2520]

I love the joy in the face of the conductor, the balance between male and female voices; the peaceful feeling of the song. Beautiful - I love it all! Thanks!

[@exactly-you]

The social distancing practiced by the choir during this pandemic-era recording lends a surprising and otherwordly cohesiveness and attentiveness to this performance that is simply unique. It seems the music proved to be a place to be "alone together."

[@robertperez2262]

Thank you for keeping Salamunovich’s legacy alive

[@musicfcboston674]

One of the best performances of this I’ve ever heard! Such beautiful conducting and singing! Warmth of sound and beautiful soulful execution!!

[@MaxBigazzi]

The best performace ever! Smooth, sweet, lovely and very espressive. Comgratulations (to the composer as well)!

[@dldwiggins]

The perfection of voices from LAMC meet the beauty of Lauridsen's masterpiece, shaped by the best choral conductor in the country and magnified by the pure, soaring acoustic of Walt Disney Hall. No one should miss the opportunity to hear the Chorale sing live in its splendid home in Los Angeles. An unforgettable experience.

[@MichaelGarcia-o3o]

The, “ I weep alone of shadows on the stars” was my absolute favorite part to sing

[@donatellascanu6432]

Voices from Heaven...on earth🤩

[@victoriazajchowski9257]

Absolutely gorgeous performance. Thank you!

[@madelinemurphy3019]

Stunning! I was able to sing this in John Newell's choral group, Quoddy Voices a few years ago.

[@Bigkevy1970]

Gorgeous. One of the best things about Mr Lauridsen’s writing his is ability to make each phrase speak lyricism and beauty.

[@fly59muc]

Wunderbar einfühlsam interpretiert.. Zeit für Gänsehaut..❤

[@georgevosburgh3886]

Awesome, one of the best live performances by far!

[@randypagel1711]

The musical nuances and magnificent shaping of the phrases are truly astonishing! This is one of my favorite pieces as it is and the LAMC performed this so brilliantly! Many people think the conductor does "nothing"...well here's an example of what a master at work can do with a choir! Kudos to the accompanist too!

[@Richard_Fouts]

I've heard this performed dozens of times (sung it myself as well) and you are so right, the musical nuances and phrasing are what struck me. This performance knocked me off my chair. It's incredible. And yes, it's a testimony to incredibly competent, skilled conducting.

[@cdavham]

The director is the composer; he conveys his vision and expression of the poet’s words so beautifully, and the singers respond in kind. This is how I imagine it, a perfect marriage of the arts.

[@2Hearts3]

So beautiful ✨This ensemble has something very special-- ethereal, heavenly. First heard your recording of O Magnum Mysterium many years ago; stunning. Big fan ever since. Bravo! 👏

[@matthewbratton5458]

Great piece for the winter solstice.

[@kjirstinyoungberg6092]

Or the summer!

[@2Hearts3]

Magnificent ✨ i can understand the audience's slow beginning to their applause; they didn't want to intrude on the beauty of this performance.

[@judielterman5677]

A truly stunning performance!

[@ewqaSopran]

I love this music ❤

[@garywait3231]

Masterful interpretation of this composition by my favorite modern choral composer. Beautifully nuanced, truly inspiring. Thanks!

[@DavidGale-zb6md]

Wow, I hope everyone is so proud of this, absolutely stunning🎶Bravo

[@aleklein58tube]

Just enormously beatiful. Kudos to everyone there on the stage!

[@AnneMacht]

Thank you for this sparkling and beautiful performance.

[@judyhines7403]

Absolutely gorgeous, and brilliantly performed.

[@JasonX920]

Absolutely phenomenal performance. This takes me back to high school. 💚

[@sueharvey6603]

Just wonderful,-attention paid to every detail. Perfect. Thank you allX

[@aliandhelen]

I've not found a better performance of this on the net yet, and I've looked. Fantastic.

[@annenyman678]

Just listened to this piece sung by Grant Gershwin and his wife. I can’t stop watching it!

[@annenyman678]

I meant to say Grant Gershon.

[@kevindejong7754]

This was a joy to hear again! Such excellent clarity of singing.

[@singinsooie]

Exquisite!

[@ferdinandsitompul8428]

I feel the best part at 3:33. thank you Morten and LA Master Chorale

[@keitha.neubert3063]

Beyond lovely singing. "Wow!" and "you all inspire me to be a better singer!" From Maine USA.

[@johnkrueger3287]

Pure perfection!

[@chelseachaves]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you.

[@ZeyuZhao-vf6tl]

This is so touching!

[@scbcgravitywars1770]

It is impossible to not like any version of this piece of music. Would be wonderful for the entire James Agee poem to be put to music like this.

[@philipr.1228]

Goosebumps!

[@ellen823ful]

Gives me happy chills.

[@くろすけ-c5y]

美しい旋律、歌声に心を奪われました。そして心が浄化されました。素晴らしい😂

[@SherriSLC]

Thank you, thank you

[@rcmiller510]

I've heard this piece on KZbin a hundred times. There might be different, but there isn't better.

[@tonyoconnell429]

Just beautiful!

[@louhaglind1613]

Only the best from LAMC!!!

[@dannymaseng6785]

Truth distilled

[@zacharylavender1568]

Absolutely lovely!

[@heinzmanglus5538]

Das ist pure Magie.

[@8000Christopher]

Wonderful !!!! thanks

[@MichelDomingue7]

Beautiful!!

[@thayes8334]

A beautiful and sensitive performance of a wonderful piece! Well done - and thank you!

[@calicoskyband]

Love you guys so much

[@bettinafeisst5981]

Wonderful!❤

[@sueharvey6603]

Wonderful everyone.Thank you!x

[@erichhorchler6160]

Phantastisch!!!

[@rogermaynard1159]

A fantastic piece of music

[@MGKalin]

Excellent.

[@jonstokes2345]

This is lovely. The tempo is slower than average, but it's perfect for this hall. Great blend, and great restraint by the sopranos letting the upper notes sparkle instead of overpowering the rest of the choir.

[@eugeneclasby518]

Yes! Sopranos are angelic.

[@johnlangley6449]

I have sang “ On this shining night “ in men’s chorus I love the SATB version 😊

[@steveharris-l9g]

What else would one expect from Mr. LAURIDSEN?

[@karolinnataliaa]

Kesini karena Lagu Pilihan Pesparawi

[@annalow3342]

This is really beautiful however what springs to mind is that the composer and choir are American however they seem to be singing with British accents. Is there a reason for this?

[@johnfox7985]

Interesting observation, because, to my (UK-based) ear, they sound very American, with plenty of rhotic Rs scattered throughout. Maybe they're going for something more Transatlantic haha? The sound and interpretation are fabulous, which is what matters in the end, I suppose!

[@arnauperez2911]

Viva Cristo rey

[@SvitlanaNA]

the piano accompaniment is too loud. It is a pity that the precious sound of the choir cannot be heard in all its glory. This musical piece is gorgeous ❣

[@AndreasHausammann]

I for my part love the full sound and presence of the piano in this recording. Thanks for this gorgeous rendition!

[@evanroberts4317]

@@d.macrae461 I don't think the piano was too loud. I think it belongs in the foreground in this piece more often than just the interludes. I think this is especially true for the section starting at 4:25.

[@ailishcassidy9067]

Go h'iontach. (Irish lannguage) ailish

[@CanalTornillo]

El pianista necesita entender que esto no es un concierto de piano para andar rubateando como si fuese un solista. Estas aquí para darle estabilidad musical a las voces... eres una voz mas, no eres un solista... Tienes que ser un metrónomo clavado que de seguridad al conjunto... Adelantando y acortando notas generas una intranquilidad que destruye el sentido de esta preciosa obra... El director también tiene que entenderlo y saber que pedir y como... Es una pena.. sale bonita, pero sale incomoda para mi gusto...

[@kelsocampbell1301]

This piece really needs to be orchestrated for orchestra and large chorus...it's long overdue. Also, an organ accompaniment would be great!

[@kelsocampbell1301]

...has a Beethoven-like Pastoral quality to it like the 6th Symphony, Piano Sonata #15 or the Kyrie from the Missa Solemnis.

[@brandoncompton2814]

Beautiful!