The Worst Beatle

Earnest, beautiful contemporary chamber music is hard to come by.

Morten Lauridsen fits this bill. While not quite as serious of a composer as, say, Arvo Pärt, at times, admittedly, he is more enjoyable.

Sure, there is something a little cheesy about Lauridsen's work. There is also something sacred. This sacredness is what distinguishes the best of his work.

Morten Lauridsen - O Nata Lux
Morten Lauridsen - O Magnum Mysterium