Evensong at Epiphany

The Confession of Saint Peter, Observed | Choral Evensong on January 19, 2025

This week's service includes settings of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Byron Adams (Evening Service in A), Preces and Responses by John Barnard, O Lux Beata Trinitas by William Byrd, and Tu Es Petrus by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.
Sung at the close of day in cathedrals and churches throughout the world, Choral Evensong is a service of Evening Prayer, derived from the ancient offices of Vespers and Compline. The choir sings the traditional evening prayers of the church that have been offered for centuries, while the congregation listens, joins in the hymns, and adds their own prayers to those of the choir. It is an opportunity for peaceful meditation before the start of a busy week.

The First Sunday After the Epiphany | Choral Evensong on January 12, 2025

This week's service includes settings of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by William Mathias (Jesus College Service), Preces and Responses by Jessica French, Eternal Light by Leo Sowerby, and Pilgrims' Hymn by Stephen Paulus.
Sung at the close of day in cathedrals and churches throughout the world, Choral Evensong is a service of Evening Prayer, derived from the ancient offices of Vespers and Compline. The choir sings the traditional evening prayers of the church that have been offered for centuries, while the congregation listens, joins in the hymns, and adds their own prayers to those of the choir. It is an opportunity for peaceful meditation before the start of a busy week.

The Second Sunday After Christmas | Choral Evensong on January 5, 2025

This week's service includes settings of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Herbert Sumsion (Evening Service in G), a plainsong setting of the Preces and Responses, O Quam Amabilis by Josef Jongen, and Ante Luciferum Genitus by Jacob Handl.
Sung at the close of day in cathedrals and churches throughout the world, Choral Evensong is a service of Evening Prayer, derived from the ancient offices of Vespers and Compline. The choir sings the traditional evening prayers of the church that have been offered for centuries, while the congregation listens, joins in the hymns, and adds their own prayers to those of the choir. It is an opportunity for peaceful meditation before the start of a busy week.

The First Sunday After Christmas | Choral Evensong on December 29, 2024

This week's service includes settings of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Bernard Rose (Evening Service in E), Preces and Responses by Malcolm Archer, Adam Lay Ybounden by Peter Warlock, and Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day by Andrew Carter.
Sung at the close of day in cathedrals and churches throughout the world, Choral Evensong is a service of Evening Prayer, derived from the ancient offices of Vespers and Compline. The choir sings the traditional evening prayers of the church that have been offered for centuries, while the congregation listens, joins in the hymns, and adds their own prayers to those of the choir. It is an opportunity for peaceful meditation before the start of a busy week.

Christmas Lessons and Carols | Choral Service on December 22, 2024

This week's service includes Adam Lay Ybounden by Frank Boles, In the Bleak Midwinter by Harold Darke, Benedicamus Domino by Peter Warlock, See Amid the Winter's Snow by John Goss, Gabriel's Message by Craig Phillips, Lully, Lulla, Lullay by Philip Stopford, Fix Your Eyes Upon the Star by Jessica French, A Babe is Born by William Mathias and numerous festive hymns and lessons.

The Third Sunday of Advent | Choral Evensong on December 15, 2024

This week's service includes settings of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Grayston Ives (Edington Service), Preces and Responses by Sheila Bristow, O Radiant Dawn by James MacMillan, and O Oriens by Melissa Dunphy.
Sung at the close of day in cathedrals and churches throughout the world, Choral Evensong is a service of Evening Prayer, derived from the ancient offices of Vespers and Compline. The choir sings the traditional evening prayers of the church that have been offered for centuries, while the congregation listens, joins in the hymns, and adds their own prayers to those of the choir. It is an opportunity for peaceful meditation before the start of a busy week.

The First Sunday of Advent | Choral Evensong on December 1, 2024

This week's service includes settings of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by William Byrd (Second Service), Preces and Responses by Richard Ayleward, E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come by Paul Manz, and Vigilate by William Byrd.
Sung at the close of day in cathedrals and churches throughout the world, Choral Evensong is a service of Evening Prayer, derived from the ancient offices of Vespers and Compline. The choir sings the traditional evening prayers of the church that have been offered for centuries, while the congregation listens, joins in the hymns, and adds their own prayers to those of the choir. It is an opportunity for peaceful meditation before the start of a busy week.

The Feast of Christ the King | Choral Evensong on November 24, 2024

This week's service includes settings of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Kenneth Leighton (Collegium Magdalenae Oxoniense), Preces and Responses by Kenneth Leighton, The Lord God Omnipotent Reigneth by George Thalben-Ball, and Festival Te Deum by Benjamin Britten.
Sung at the close of day in cathedrals and churches throughout the world, Choral Evensong is a service of Evening Prayer, derived from the ancient offices of Vespers and Compline. The choir sings the traditional evening prayers of the church that have been offered for centuries, while the congregation listens, joins in the hymns, and adds their own prayers to those of the choir. It is an opportunity for peaceful meditation before the start of a busy week.

The Feast of Saint Cecilia | Choral Evensong on November 17, 2024

This week's service includes settings of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Herbert Howells (Gloucester Service), Preces and Responses by John Barnard, Musica Dei donum optimi by Orlando de Lassus, and Hymn for St. Cecilia by Herbert Howells.
Sung at the close of day in cathedrals and churches throughout the world, Choral Evensong is a service of Evening Prayer, derived from the ancient offices of Vespers and Compline. The choir sings the traditional evening prayers of the church that have been offered for centuries, while the congregation listens, joins in the hymns, and adds their own prayers to those of the choir. It is an opportunity for peaceful meditation before the start of a busy week.

Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost | Choral Evensong on November 10, 2024

This week's service includes settings of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Gabriel Jackson (Truro Service), Preces and Responses by Phillip Moore, Holy is the True Light by William H. Harris, and The Beatitudes by Arvo Pärt.
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Sung at the close of day in cathedrals and churches throughout the world, Choral Evensong is a service of Evening Prayer, derived from the ancient offices of Vespers and Compline. The choir sings the traditional evening prayers of the church that have been offered for centuries, while the congregation listens, joins in the hymns, and adds their own prayers to those of the choir. It is an opportunity for peaceful meditation before the start of a busy week.