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René Clausen

*1953 US
Composer / Conductor of Classical

René Clausen (born 1953) is an American composer, conductor of The Concordia Choir, and professor of music at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. His works are widely performed by high school and church choirs while his more technically demanding pieces have been performed and recorded by college and professional choirs. Among his many accolades, his recent recording, "Life & Breath: Choral Works by René Clausen," received three Grammy Awards at the 55th Grammy Awards in 2013.

     
Genres
  • Classical
  • World
  • Folk
  • Soundtrack
Popular Tracks   
Set Me as a Seal on Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises! by The St. Olaf Choir & Anton Armstrong
O My Luve's Like a Red, Red Rose (Live) on Repertoire for Mixed Voices, Vol. 1 by The St. Olaf Choir & Anton Armstrong
O Holy Night on Wonder Tidings by Manhattan Chorale & Craig Arnold
Set Me As a Seal on A Cappella Magic by Mary, Queen Of The Universe Shrine Choir & William Picher
The Water Is Wide (Arr. R. Clausen for Choir) [Live] on 2015 Florida Music Educators Association: All-State Concert Chorus & All-State Reading Chorus [Live] by Various Artists, Edith A. Copley & Timothy Peter
Ubi Caritas on My Redeemer Lives by BYU Singers & Ronald Staheli
Tonight Eternity Alone (1991) on Beyond All Mortal Dreams – American A Cappella Choral Works by Stephen Layton, René Clausen, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Steven Stucky, Ola Gjeilo, Frank Ferko, Edwin Fissinger, Healey Willan, Stephen Paulus & William Hawley
All That Hath Life and Breath, Praise Ye the Lord on Wide Open Stand the Gates by The Kantorei of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne & Kevin Hildebrand
Ave Rosa (Live) on Norge, mitt Norge by The St. Olaf Choir & Anton Armstrong
Set Me as a Seal on A Caritas Collection, Vol. Two by Caritas Chamber Choir & Benedict Preece

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Band Members
Discography

Title Artist Year Type
Life And BreathRené Clausen, Kansas City Chorale, Charles Bruffy2012Album
Faire Is The HeavenThe Concordia Choir, René Clausen2010Album
Beauty In The WorldThe Concordia Choir, René Clausen2010Album
Endless Your Grace (Folk Songs, Spirituals And Hymns II)The Concordia Choir, René Clausen2005Album
Salvation Is CreatedThe Concordia Choir, René Clausen2004Album
MemorialRené Clausen, The Concordia Choir, The Concordia Orchestra2003Album
EchoesThe Concordia Choir, René Clausen2003Album
Your Heart Shall Rejoice (Renaissance And Baroque Motets)The Concordia Choir, René Clausen2001Album
Today Heaven Sings (Concordia Choir Christmas)The Concordia Choir, René Clausen1999Album
My Soul's DelightThe Concordia Choir, René Clausen1998Album
Folk Songs, Spirituals & HymnsThe Concordia Choir, René ClausenAlbum
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