King of Stage
An exceptional disc.  Lux Aeterna is at once haunting and consoling.  Beautiful settings of Rilke's love poetry.  Most highly recommended. --John Marks Recommends, November, 2000Beautiful...a gorgeous fabric of choral sound that creates a unique sound-world ...pushes you to tears. Simply stunning. --Raleigh, N.C. News & Observer, June, 2000Lauridsen enjoys respect of music directors throughout America.  Beauty, potency...grand/intimate works. Perpetual light shines on all the settings. --New York Times, January 30, 2000Masterly works, both esoteric and accessible, simultaneously popular and deep, sung with passionate intensity.  Give it to your best friend. --Los Angeles Times, December 20, 1998Radiant, heart-felt, absolutely gorgeous music delivered con amore.  Powerfully uplifting, intense spiritual beauty. On my Year's Best List. --American Record Guide, September, 1998