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'''Description:''' Opening theme stated by B is followed one measure later by T (canon at the 6th) and sung at 1/2 and 1/3 speeds by A and S, respectively (prolation canon). Mid-section is free polyphony and familiar style. Ending repeats canon above Gregorian tone VIIIG. | '''Description:''' Opening theme stated by B is followed one measure later by T (canon at the 6th) and sung at 1/2 and 1/3 speeds by A and S, respectively (prolation canon). Mid-section is free polyphony and familiar style. Ending repeats canon above Gregorian tone VIIIG. |
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- Editor: Peter Bird (submitted 2007-05-28). Score information: Letter, 15 pages, 173 kB Copyright: Personal
- Copyright © 2007 by George Peter Bird. This edition may be freely distributed, duplicated, performed, and recorded.
- Edition notes: No variations in dynamic are marked; these are left to the discretion of the performers.
General Information
Title: Simeon's hymn (Nunc dimittis)
Composer: Peter Bird
Source of text: Luke 2:29-32 (KJV)
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
(sometimes divisi); and brief S descant
Genre: Sacred, Evening Canticles
Languages: English, Latin
Instruments: Organ (optional)
First published: 2007
Description: Opening theme stated by B is followed one measure later by T (canon at the 6th) and sung at 1/2 and 1/3 speeds by A and S, respectively (prolation canon). Mid-section is free polyphony and familiar style. Ending repeats canon above Gregorian tone VIIIG.
External websites:
Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Nunc dimittis and Gloria Patri.