Morten Lauridsen, arr. James Smith - Dirait-on

Morten Lauridsen is easily one of America’s greatest contemporary choral composers—no doubt about it! 🎶 His music has an unmistakable warmth, depth, and emotional pull that resonates with choirs and audiences alike. From O Magnum Mysterium to Sure on This Shining Night, his works have shaped the modern choral landscape. 🌟 What’s your favorite Lauridsen piece? Let me know • Via ─ @luthercollege • Song: “Sure on this Shining Night” Performed by: Luther College’s Nordic Choir 🇺🇸 Conductor: Alle

✨ It’s so difficult to pick a favourite score from the many great works of Morten Lauridsen, but this piece has to be right up there. And this rendition? Simply PERFECT. This is ‘Sure On This Shining Night’, performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Professional Choir, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, under the direction of Grant Gershon. 💫 Lauridsen’s music has become a cornerstone of contemporary choral repertoire: lush, luminous, and deeply expressive. This performance captures it all: diction, b