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.

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.