Author Description
for SATB and organCommissioned by the 2015 Three Choirs Festival, this is Chilcott's second setting of the Evening Canticles. Bright and rhythmical, the Magnificat features syncopated chords in the organ part that punctuate the more sustained choral textures. In contrast, the Nunc dimittis is reflective, opening with a soaring soprano melody and building towards an expressive climax on the word 'glory'. Ideal for church and cathedral choirs looking for something new for their evening service.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work provides a contemporary setting of the traditional Evening Canticles designed for liturgical performance by SATB choirs and organ. Bob Chilcott, a prominent composer of choral music, utilizes his experience in vocal arrangement to create a piece that balances rhythmic vitality with traditional sacred text. The composition serves as a functional addition to the repertoire for church and cathedral choirs seeking modern interpretations of established liturgical forms.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Musical setting for SATB choir and organ accompaniment
- Rhythmic and harmonic structure for the Magnificat
- Melodic development for the Nunc dimittis
Scope Limits
- Does not include full orchestral arrangements
- Does not provide historical analysis of the canticles
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and choir directors recognize this work as a accessible yet sophisticated addition to modern liturgical music. The composition is frequently cited for its effective use of organ textures to support and contrast with choral lines.
Page Count:
20
Publication Date:
2016-01-14
Publisher:
Oxford University Press Music
ISBN-10:
0193406527
ISBN-13:
9780193406520
Music
Sheet Music
Religious Music
Choral Music
Musical Genres
Classical
Songbooks