Choral Evensong
On some Saturday evenings, the Service of Choral Evensong is celebrated in preparation for Sunday Eucharist. This traditional service of evening prayer dates back to the 16th century, and is based on the service from the Book of Common Prayer. It comprises scripture readings and prayers, sung Canticles (the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis), anthems, Anglican chanted Psalms, and prayers sung by Gloriae Dei Cantores at the Church of the Transfiguration.
Saturday February 24, 2024 (Lent 2)
Preces and Responses – Pearce
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis – Dyson
Adoramus te, Christe – Agostini
Saturday March 2, 2024 (Lent 3)
Preces and Responses – Wallis
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in Bb – Purcell
Da Pacem – Pärt
Saturday March 9, 2024 (Lent 4)
Preces and Responses – Pearce
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis – Dyson
Whom the Lord Hath Forgiven – Macmillan
Saturday March 16, 2024 (Lent 5)
Preces and Responses – Buonemani
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis – Ešenvalds
Entreat Me Not To Leave You – Forrest
Saturday March 23, 2024 (Lent 6)
Preces and Responses – Neswick
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis Third Service – Byrd
Civitas Sancti Tui – Byrd
