


Paul J. Christiansen was the youngest son of renowned conductor and composer F. Melius Christiansen. After graduating from St. Olaf College, he went on to study at Oberlin Conservatory of Music and Eastman School of Music. His original intent was to become a concert pianist. Much like his father, Paul went on to choral conducting in the Lutheran tradition, heading the Concordia College choirs in Moorhead, Minnesota for 49 years, bringing prominence to the program. A prolific composer and arranger, he has hundreds of titles to his credit.
Beautiful the Sky: Four Scandinavian Carols
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
Beautiful the Sky is a collection of beloved Scandinavian Christmas anthems by Paul J. Christiansen, edited by his son Erik Christiansen. These gorgeous settings evoke... read more
Easter Morning: Peace Be Unto You
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Wednesday, October 15, 2003
Christiansen uses words from the Gospel of John to tell the story of Mary Magdalene on Easter morning. This anthem can also be found in the Augsburg Choirbook. ... read more
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Wednesday, October 15, 2003
This popular American folk hymn is simple in nature, with a profound message of love emanating from the text. The a capella setting opens with a soloist, before expanding... read more
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Wednesday, June 8, 1960
From the rich pallete of Georg Schuman, 1866-1952, a lush setting of Psalm 92 for concert or worship use edited by Paul Christiansen. This is beautiful,... read more
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Saturday, January 1, 1955
This popular American folk hymn is simple in nature, with a profound message of love emanating from the text. The a capella setting opens with a soloist, before expanding... read more