| Nunc Dimittis from Canticles (V.122-3) Taken from the set of three New Testament Canticles, Nunc Dimittis (Canticle of Simeon) is a colorful and evocative setting of the text from Luke. Traditionally sung at Compline, or Night Prayer, the Nunc Dimittis' text is at once a prayer of thanksgiving and a benediction, a charge and a blessing. The famous first line, "Lord let now your servant depart in peace, according to your word", occurs in a lilting solo, slightly reminiscent of plainchant, over rich choral harmonies. From there more choral textures dominate, only to return to the original texture for a muted close. Of moderate to advanced difficulty, and scored for SATB choir with one solo voice, Nunc Dimittis is complex enough for the concert program and short enough for liturgical use. Pricing Policy for choral scores: I will mail a hard copy, and email a copy in PDF as a master, for each order. These copies bear the name of the ensemble on them, and serve as a license for: Licenses for Nunc Dimittis Licenses for Complete Canticles (3 pieces) Please indicate the name and location of your ensemble when ordering |
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