This vocal score provides the authoritative musical notation for Anton Bruckner’s 1884 choral setting of the Gradual for Maundy Thursday. The publication serves as a practical resource for conductors and vocal ensembles, presenting the original composition intended for unaccompanied SATB choir with divisions. It documents a significant work from the composer's mature period, aligning with the stylistic development seen in his Seventh Symphony and Te Deum.

This edition is recognized as a standard reference for choral directors seeking an accurate, clean score for performance. Experts note that the clarity of the Oxford Choral Classics layout makes it highly suitable for both academic study and professional rehearsal environments.