S:t Jacobs Ungdomskör - O Magnum Mysterium by Morten Lauridsen

This is a live recording of St. Jacob's Youth Choir performing Morten Lauridsen's O Magnum Mysterium, at St. Jacob's Church in Stockholm, January 6, 2015.

Conductor: Mikael Wedar

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[vapixel]

My wife died in March 2020 of cancer. I providentially came upon this chorale piece. Its has soothed my heart each time that I listen to it. Thank you.

[joetanner]

Every Christmas season I come back to this. Overwhelming, beautiful and powerful. If a work of art could make someone believe in God, this is it.

[tomrichards]

I don't know how no one cried while performing this. It's so, so beautiful.

[tonychalupnik]

The hand of God reaches down from heaven's beatific vision, touches the hand of Morten Lauridsen as he composes this magnificent piece of music. Flawless performance by a troupe of chorale performers vocalizing as angels from the heavenly realm in perfect harmony. Tears of Joy listening to God's perfection embodied in music. Bravo!

[jasonbarnett]

The most beautiful instrument ever, the human voice.

[dokshock]

Of all of the versions on YouTube, this one has the best pacing. Excellent legato! Others are too fast and don't savor all of the consonants and vowels. It's a very moving piece. A great performance by the singers and director!

[l.s.]

I am crying my eyes out right now... In the middle of the night ... With walls so thin I'm trying not to be heard. I feel as though I've been visited by an angel. And all my worries, the worries I've carried all my life have been temporarily lifted.

[StJacobsVokalensemble]

Thanks a lot! Your comments really make us happy and want to post more!

[porgyenbes]

Lord pls heal all those sick in Covid... Please end this pandemic Lord Jesus

[akusitinovulakouvaki]

I'm in heaven when I hear this rendition of Lauridsen's 'O Magnum Mysterium' by St Jacobs Ungdomskor. God Bless.

[pbassbbox]

This is gorgeous. Superb choral tone, wonderful phrasing, and masterful use of dynamics. Made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and a tear to my eye. Bravo.

[rudolphretief]

Was looking for a choral piece for 2024 to capture the ineffable beauty of the incarnation and this is it. Absolutely sublime. Thank you.

[Joed]

One of the moments that I remember and have well kept in my heart while I sang it, was an occasion that I met the chorus mentioned in the other comment in a pediatric hospital in the lobby. While singing, a doctor came in from outside carrying a cart that had an incubator-type stretcher with a baby inside. At that moment, the choral group naturally made way while following the song, but while the stretcher passed, a light came that was not from the building, a heavenly light illuminating the baby. It was a beautiful and special moment, because we were in the presence of the Almighty God, who let us know that that child would be a miracle of the powerful Lord Jesus Christ. 🙏🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻

[onemondaynight]

Magnificent! The balnce between vocals is exactly on point (so many choirs are soprano-heavy)! The dynamics are also very much on point, and that's no small achievement even for a world-class chorale. To be able to make those crescendos and decrescendos have the necessary contrast isn't easy without a very large chorale. My sincere, deep compliments and admiration! This may be my favorite recording of Lauridsen's masterpiece!

[jasonparmer]

This piece has always brought me into the presence of God, but your choir is perhaps the best version I’ve heard. You truly sing as one unit, and it’s flawless. Thank you for sharing this.

[michaelwade]

I savor this and share it every year. It’s like being wrapped up in God’s love in Christ!

[Joed]

Beautiful Interpretation! Remember me when I sang it with the Concert Choir of Escuela Libre de Música of San Juan, Puerto Rico. They were unforgettable, very beautiful moments that occurred while singing. 🙏🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻

[anthonymarchan]

I can play this over and over and it does not get old. How can such a short song draw out such emotion, love and awe for God? A great composer and this is a great rendition. Carefully selected notes and beautiful harmonies. The low baritone voices are so beautiful. Love this song.

[trevortomah]

A resounding blest celestial Amen, an all encompassing beautiful Shalom.

[ccruiser]

This is one of those songs that can turn my day around.