Immerse yourself in the ethereal harmonies of the Harju Chamber Choir with their captivating album, "Lux Aeterna." Released in 2000 under the Alba label, this choral masterpiece spans a diverse range of sacred and spiritual compositions, each track a testament to the choir's exceptional artistry and the skillful direction of conductor Heikki Liimola.
"Lux Aeterna" is a collection of 19 tracks, each meticulously crafted to showcase the choir's profound musicality and emotional depth. The album opens with the serene "22 evankelimotettia II: No. 17. Puhukaa keskenänne psalmeilla (Speak to one another in psalms)" and closes with the comforting "The Lord bless you and keep you," a journey through sacred texts and timeless melodies. The choir's performance is nothing short of breathtaking, with each note resonating with clarity and purpose.
The album features a blend of Latin motets, Finnish hymns, and English choral works, including renowned pieces like "Cantique de Jean Racine" and "Magnificat, Pt. III: Fecit potentiam." The Harju Chamber Choir's interpretation of these classics, along with lesser-known gems, offers a rich and varied listening experience.
With a duration of just over an hour, "Lux Aeterna" is a perfect companion for moments of reflection and contemplation. Whether you're a seasoned choral music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises to enchant and inspire. The Harju Chamber Choir's "Lux Aeterna" is not just an album; it's a celebration of the human voice and the enduring power of sacred music.
2000 Alba2000 Alba
Tracks
22 evankelimotettia II: No. 17. Puhukaa keskenänne psalmeilla (Speak to one another in psalms)Sulo Salonen, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
4 Motets: No. 3. Have mercy on us, o my LordAaron Copland, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
Älä pelkää, Maria (Do not be afraid, Mary)Sulo Salonen, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
4 Motets: No. 2. Thou, o Jehovah, abideth foreverAaron Copland, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
4 Latin Motets, Op. 2: No. 1. Ave verumEdward Elgar, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
4 Motets: No. 1. Help us, o LordAaron Copland, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
4 Latin Motets, Op. 2: No. 2. Ave MariaEdward Elgar, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
4 Motets: No. 4. Sing ye praises to our KingAaron Copland, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
Psalmi 121Leevi Madetoja, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
BenedictioUrmas Sisask, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
RequiemGiacomo Puccini, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
Laudatio Domini, Pt. I: Laudate DominumJoonas Kokkonen, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
Magnificat, Pt. III: Fecit potentiamEinojuhani Rautavaara, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
Minun sieluni halajaa sinuaVesa Erkkila, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
Pienen iltarukous (A Child's Evening Prayer)Vesa Erkkila, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
Cantique de Jean RacineGabriel Fauré, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
The LambJohn Tavener, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
O clap your handsJohn Rutter, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
The Lord bless you and keep youJohn Rutter, Kalevi Kiviniemi, Harju Chamber Choir, Heikki Liimola
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