The Shining Night Collection includes four award-winning CDs featuring Morten Lauridsen’s music in the film soundtrack, selected from over 200 recordings by the composer.
Morten Lauridsen: Lux Aeterna (Grammy-Nominated)
Performed by Polyphony & Britten Sinfonia
Stephen Layton conducting
“the finest recording of Lauridsen’s work”
American Record Guide (on Hyperion Records)
Lux Aurumque
-Performed by The Dale Warland Singers
Dale Warland conducting
“Utterly gorgeous- one of THE great choirs in the world”
– American Record Guide (on Gothic Records)
Lauridsen: Mid-Winter Songs
Performed by The Singers/Minnesota Choral Artists
Matthew Culloton conducting
“Awe inspiring- easily one of the best choral ensembles in America, if not the entire world” Â -Jim Svedja, KUSC-FM, Los Angeles
Madrigali: Fire & Roses
Performed by Con Anima Chamber Choir
Paul Mealor Conducting
“Evocative- commands a beauty and richness of sound- a luminous collection of a cappella works spanning five centuries”
– Jean Yves Duperron (on Divine Art Records)
From the composer:
“Superb recordings by Polyphony and Britten Sinfonia, the Dale Warland Singers, Con Anima Chamber Choir, and The Singers / Minnesota Choral Artists are featured in the film and I extend my deep appreciation to these distinguished conductors, ensembles and record companies for their magnificent artistry and generosity.”