This work provides a formal musical setting of the traditional liturgical texts, the Magnificat and the Nunc Dimittis, composed for choral performance. Peter Aston, a noted composer and academic, utilizes his expertise in choral arrangement to create a structured, harmonic interpretation of these canticles. The score serves as a practical resource for church choirs and vocal ensembles seeking to perform these specific liturgical pieces in a traditional Anglican style.

Experts and choral directors frequently identify this setting as a standard piece within the Anglican choral repertoire. The score is noted for its accessibility to parish choirs while maintaining the stylistic integrity expected of liturgical compositions.