O magnum mysterium is a responsorial chant from the Matins of Christmas that tells of the mystery of the birth of Christ, one of the greatest celebrations in Christian tradition. It is one of the first works I wrote for choir.
Year: 2009
Text: Liturgical
Difficulty: Low-medium
Staff: SSAA | TTBB divisi
Duration: ca. 2' 45''
Pages: 3
Language: Latin
Code: aw1vi
Première: Grupo Vocal MAK Singers (december, 2010)
O great mystery and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the new-born Lord lying in a manger! O blessed is the Virgin, whose womb was worthy to bear Christ the Lord. Alleluia!