String Ensemble Studies Great Mystery

During eLearning in November, students in String Ensemble crafted a virtual performance: individual tracks edited together to create an ensemble. With our minds on the upcoming holiday, they studied and performed Morten Lauridsen’s “O Magnum Mysterium.” Students explored Lauridsen’s simple Renaissance harmonies that create complex emotions in this portrayal of the Virgin Mary. Lauridsen was heavily influenced by the Spanish Baroque painting “Still Life with Lemons, Oranges and a Rose'' by Francisco de Zurbarán. To create a powerful performance, students closely examined the music, making connections between the text, painting, and their own faith.

Published January 28, 2021 Print

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