“Estonian violinist Hans Christian Aavik, winner of the 2022 Carl Nielsen International Competition, gives a moving and atmospheric performance of O magnum mysterium by Morten Lauridsen, who turned 80 earlier this year. The piece began life as an unaccompanied choral work, setting a medieval text that describes the “great mystery” of Christ’s humble birth in a stable. Created by Lauridsen himself, this idiomatic arrangement for violin and piano retains all the beauty and sense of wonder of the original. Hans-Christian is accompanied by his long-term musical partner – and now wife – Karolina Aavik, whose gentle introduction sets the scene for this magical piece.”
Deutsche Grammophon
Happy Sunday! 🙂
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At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet 
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Eyes and ears. And heart
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Ah Sunny, what a gift to be first up in my feed this Sunday morning. Thank you.
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My pleasure, always, sienablue. Happy Mother’s Day! 😎🌺
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Thank you 💓🤗🌹 Happy Sunday 🙋♂️
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And a stunning painting! 💓
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Thanks for this huge painting
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My pleasure, pirkkotervo. 🙂
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I knew Liu Haisu personally and now when I see this painting by him I feel more than nostalgia 🌼☀️
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Thanks for sharing your memory of Liu Haisu, Friedrich. I am looking forward to learning more about his art. 🙂🌺
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Lovely! ❤
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Wonderful color in the artwork! A gorgeous piece of music!
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I am happy you enjoy these, Dwight. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 🙂🌺
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You are very welcome!
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