The Oxford Comment

Prayer of St Benedict — Bob Chilcott


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For SATB and organ or piano
This setting of St Benedict's 6th-century prayer begins with a gentle recurring figure in the keyboard, building to a rousing climax. The primarily homophonic texture allows the timeless text to shine through, while expansive vocal writing and expressive use of harmony create a sense of awe towards the Almighty God.
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The Oxford CommentBy Oxford University Press