Penitential Mass for Eight Voices
by Jeremy de Satgé
(Catalogue L014)
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Notes/Review
The Penitential Mass for Eight Voices is a Latin Mass setting without Gloria, primarily intended for the seasons of Advent and Lent, although it may be used at other times of the year, perhaps where the Gloria is said. There are three movements: Kyrie, Sanctus & Benedictus and Agnus Dei.
The Mass is technically rather easier to perform that it might look at first sight! It does require, however, sopranos who can sing up to Top C. The music is dramatic and has an international flavour, particularly in the Agnus Dei where some of the melodic line has a distinctly Middle Eastern sound. The Mass is dedicated to Patrick Russill and the Choir of the London Oratory.
The following review appeared in Choir & Organ Magazine - November/December 2002 issue
".... Being penitential, the Mass has no Gloria, but all the other movements are carefully crafted and use the possibilities of the eight-part texture well. The part writing poses no note difficulty, although you'll need singers capable of sustaining high tessitura notes and sopranos capable of top Cs. The harmonic language is modal in flavour but accessible, with a great deal of beauty." (Nicholas Danks, 2002)
Penitential Mass for Eight Voices received its liturgical Premiere in London on 17th February 2008 at Farm Street Church. CLICK HERE to read some of the written comments received by the composer since the premiere
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