Work Information
| commissioned by the Musicians' Benevolent Fund to celebrate the Festival of St Cecilia |
| Publisher |
Chester Music Ltd |
Category |
Chorus a cappella / Chorus plus 1 instrument |
| Year Composed |
1992 |
Duration |
5 Minutes |
| Solo Voice(s) |
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass |
Chorus |
3S3A4T5B |
| Languages |
English |
Availability |
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| Discography |
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Programme Note
The text of Annunciation is taken from St Luke's gospel. The words of the Archangel are sung by the main choir, and should build up to a thunderous, awesome theophany. The response of the Mother of God 'How shall this be' comes form a quartet of solo voices set apart, preferably raised in a gallery. By this I have tried to portray her humility, terror and total acceptance, without which the Incarnation could never have taken place.
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