Composer

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Tertius Noble

Genre

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Choral

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Choral

Morning, Communion and Evening Service in B minor, Op. 13 is a choral work composed by Tertius Noble, an English-American organist and composer. The work was composed in 1915 and premiered at St. Thomas Church in New York City on October 17, 1915. The work is divided into three movements, each corresponding to a different part of the Anglican liturgy. The first movement is the Morning Service, which includes the Introit, Kyrie, Gloria, Nicene Creed, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei. The second movement is the Communion Service, which includes the Sursum Corda, Preface, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei. The final movement is the Evening Service, which includes the Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, and Creed. The Morning Service is characterized by its use of polyphonic textures and rich harmonies. The Kyrie and Gloria are particularly notable for their use of imitative counterpoint and chromatic harmonies. The Sanctus and Benedictus are more homophonic in nature, with the choir singing in unison or in simple harmonies. The Agnus Dei returns to the polyphonic style of the Kyrie and Gloria, with the choir singing in four-part harmony. The Communion Service is more subdued in character, with a focus on simplicity and clarity. The Sursum Corda is sung in unison, with the choir gradually building to a four-part harmony. The Preface is sung in a simple homophonic style, with the choir singing in unison or in simple harmonies. The Sanctus and Benedictus are sung in a similar style, with the choir singing in unison or in simple harmonies. The Agnus Dei returns to the polyphonic style of the Morning Service, with the choir singing in four-part harmony. The Evening Service is characterized by its use of chant-like melodies and modal harmonies. The Magnificat is sung in a simple homophonic style, with the choir singing in unison or in simple harmonies. The Nunc Dimittis is sung in a similar style, with the choir singing in unison or in simple harmonies. The Creed is sung in a more complex polyphonic style, with the choir singing in four-part harmony. Overall, Morning, Communion and Evening Service in B minor, Op. 13 is a rich and complex choral work that showcases Tertius Noble's skill as a composer. Its use of polyphonic textures, rich harmonies, and modal melodies make it a standout work in the Anglican choral tradition.

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