This is unspeakably radiant. I will take this across the threshold of the New Year (January 1, 2025). It opens up a vista of hope or yearning inside me. Both Morten Lauridsen's luminous composition, but also this chorus under this conductor. This (Westminster Choir of Rider University) is the most beautiful (to me) expression of this piece of music I have ever heard. Thank you!
Beautiful! You have certainly blessed this ‘76 WCC alumnus! Looking forward to singing with you next year as you join forces with the Bach Choir of Bethlehem. 👍
The sustain created such a large feel. It made me feel the vastness of the universe..The performance was so touching it brought tears to my eyes. BRAVA !!!!!
Sure on this shining night Of star made shadows round, Kindness must watch for me This side the ground. The late year lies down the north. All is healed, all is health. High summer holds the earth. Hearts all whole. Sure on this shining night I weep for wonder wand'ring far alone Of shadows on the stars. The poem comes from a book by James Agee entitled "Permit Me Voyage" published 1934 by Yale University Press...
Sure on this shining night Of starmade shadows round Kindness must watch for me This side the ground On this shining night This shining night Sure on this shining night Of starmade shadows round Kindness must watch for me This side the ground On this shining night This shining night. The late year lies down the north All is healed, all is health High summer holds the earth Hearts all whole The late year lies down the north All is healed, all is health High summer holds the earth Hearts all whole Sure on this shining night Sure on this shining night Sure on this shining night I weep for wonder Wandering far alone Of shadows on the stars Sure on this shining night Of starmade shadows round Kindness must watch for me This side the ground Oh, this shining night This shining night The shining night Sure on this shining night Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: James Agee / Morten Lauridsen
Listened to a few of these and this is one of the very few recordings that gets the mix right between piano and voice. Many others have the piano part too dominant. Bravo to the recording techs as much as the performers.
Some pieces of music are timeless. So much emotion in such a short composition. Unforgettable. Will never age.
Dedicate this song to all humanity; the Lyrics speak volumes; YESHUAH'S blessings, shalom, amen.
This is unspeakably radiant. I will take this across the threshold of the New Year (January 1, 2025). It opens up a vista of hope or yearning inside me. Both Morten Lauridsen's luminous composition, but also this chorus under this conductor. This (Westminster Choir of Rider University) is the most beautiful (to me) expression of this piece of music I have ever heard.
Thank you!
Beautiful! You have certainly blessed this ‘76 WCC alumnus! Looking forward to singing with you next year as you join forces with the Bach Choir of Bethlehem. 👍
There is nothing like the choirs of Westminster Choir College
The unmistakable Westminster sound,
Hearing it again makes this alumnus proud.❤
The sustain created such a large feel. It made me feel the vastness of the universe..The performance was so touching it brought tears to my eyes. BRAVA !!!!!
Sure on this shining night
Of star made shadows round,
Kindness must watch for me
This side the ground.
The late year lies down the north.
All is healed, all is health.
High summer holds the earth.
Hearts all whole.
Sure on this shining night I weep for wonder wand'ring far
alone
Of shadows on the stars.
The poem comes from a book by James Agee entitled "Permit Me Voyage" published 1934 by Yale University Press...
Gorgeous!!! The dynamics and nuances were superb! The best I’ve ever heard. Thank you 🙏
Brilliant performance. Bravissimo!
What a beautiful rendition ❤
Lauridsen...so good.
Sure on this shining night
Of starmade shadows round
Kindness must watch for me
This side the ground
On this shining night
This shining night
Sure on this shining night
Of starmade shadows round
Kindness must watch for me
This side the ground
On this shining night
This shining night.
The late year lies down the north
All is healed, all is health
High summer holds the earth
Hearts all whole
The late year lies down the north
All is healed, all is health
High summer holds the earth
Hearts all whole
Sure on this shining night
Sure on this shining night
Sure on this shining night
I weep for wonder
Wandering far alone
Of shadows on the stars
Sure on this shining night
Of starmade shadows round
Kindness must watch for me
This side the ground
Oh, this shining night
This shining night
The shining night
Sure on this shining night
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: James Agee / Morten Lauridsen
Thank you very much for posting the lyrics here. It always adds so much.
All the voices coming together are beautiful and their timing and pauses are just perfect to move a person deeply
Une merveille ! !!!quel bonheur de les voir chanter et diriger par un chef de choeur exellent ......merci pour ce moment de grâce. .....
Nailed it! :) (Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!)
So moving! Superb performance...thank you!
Listened to a few of these and this is one of the very few recordings that gets the mix right between piano and voice. Many others have the piano part too dominant. Bravo to the recording techs as much as the performers.
Breathtaking! Thank you.
Extaordinaire !!!j'adore !!!!
Stunning performance
Bello!
I mean, just a really good HS choir. I’m always amazed they aren’t better for the conductor and college