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
- En Une Seule Fleur (2:26)
- Contre Qui, Rose (3:13)
- De Ton Reve Trop Plein (2:03)
- La Rose Complete (4:25)
- Dirait-on (4:22)
- Three Whitman Settings (from “Leaves of Grass”) — René Clausen
- A Noiseless Patient Spider (3:28)
- Quicksand Years (1:56)
- The Last Invocation (2:58)
- O Nata Lux (from Lux Aeterna) (3:56) — Morten Lauridsen
- Veni (*World Premier Recording) (6:05) — René Clausen
- Ave Maria (6:53) — Morten Lauridsen
- O Vos Omnes (8:31) — René Clausen
- In Pace (7:53) — René Clausen
- i thank you god for most this amazing day (6:36) — Eric Whitacre
Total 64:52
Released 2002