Composer

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Charles Villiers Stanford

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Mass Ordinary

Compose Date

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1895

Average_duration

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19:52

Movement_count

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8

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Charles Villiers Stanford's 'Morning and Communion Services in A major, Op. 12' is a choral work that was composed in 1879. The piece was premiered on 6th July 1879 at St. Paul's Cathedral in London, England. The work is divided into two movements, the Morning Service and the Communion Service. The Morning Service begins with an introit, which is a short choral piece that sets the tone for the service. This is followed by the Venite, which is a psalm that is traditionally recited at the beginning of morning prayer. The next section is the Te Deum, which is a hymn of praise that is often sung during morning services. The Jubilate follows, which is another psalm that is traditionally recited during morning prayer. The Morning Service concludes with the Benedictus, which is a hymn of praise that is sung during the Eucharist. The Communion Service begins with the Kyrie, which is a prayer for mercy that is traditionally recited at the beginning of the Eucharist. This is followed by the Gloria, which is a hymn of praise that is sung during the Eucharist. The next section is the Creed, which is a statement of faith that is recited during the Eucharist. The Communion Service concludes with the Agnus Dei, which is a prayer for mercy that is traditionally recited at the end of the Eucharist. The 'Morning and Communion Services in A major, Op. 12' is characterized by its use of traditional Anglican hymns and psalms. The work is also notable for its use of choral harmonies and counterpoint, which create a rich and complex sound. The piece is often performed by church choirs and is considered to be a staple of the Anglican choral repertoire.

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