Released in 2002, Pillars of Light features the ethereal work of three prominent contemporary composers: René Clausen, Morten Lauridsen, and Eric Whitacre. The CD includes the world premier of “Veni,” a soaring piece commissioned by Kantorei from René Clausen, and performed at the Southwestern Regional ACDA Convention.

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Track Listing

• Les Chanson Des Roses — Morten Lauridsen
  1. En Une Seule Fleur (2:26)
  2. Contre Qui, Rose (3:13)
  3. De Ton Reve Trop Plein (2:03)
  4. La Rose Complete (4:25)
  5. Dirait-on (4:22)
• Three Whitman Settings (from “Leaves of Grass”) — René Clausen
  6. A Noiseless Patient Spider (3:28)
  7. Quicksand Years (1:56)
  8. The Last Invocation (2:58)

9. O Nata Lux (from Lux Aeterna) (3:56) — Morten Lauridsen
10. Veni (*World Premier Recording) (6:05) — René Clausen
11. Ave Maria (6:53) — Morten Lauridsen
12. O Vos Omnes (8:31) — René Clausen
13. In Pace (7:53) — René Clausen
14. i thank you god for most this amazing day (6:36) — Eric Whitacre

Total 64:52
Released 2002

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