Evensong at Epiphany

The Seventh Sunday After the Epiphany | Choral Evensong on February 23, 2025

This week's service includes settings of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Charles Villiers Stanford (Evening Service in C), Preces and Responses by John Barnard, Present Yourselves as a Living Sacrifice by James O'Donnell, and two anthems combined with the University of Washington Chorale (Dr. Giselle Wyers and Scott Fiske, conductors), Rejoice in the Lamb by Benjamin Britten and Like as the Hart Desireth the Waterbrooks 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.

The Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany | Choral Evensong on February 16, 2025

This week's service includes settings of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Sarah Rimkus (Evening Service), Preces and Responses by Philip Moore, God Be In My Head by Peter Horton, and A New Song by James MacMillan.
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 Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany | Choral Evensong on February 9, 2025

This week's service includes settings of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Orlando Gibbons (Short Service), Preces and Responses by Richard Ayleward, O Come, Ye Servants of the Lord by Christopher Tye, and Lucis creator optime by Orlando de Lassus.
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 Presentation of the Lord | Choral Evensong on February 2, 2025

This week's service includes settings of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Herbert Howells (Collegium Regale), Preces and Responses by Kenneth Leighton, We Wait for Thy Loving Kindness by William McKie, and The Spirit of the Lord by Edward Elgar.
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 Conversion of Saint Paul, Observed | Choral Evensong on January 26, 2025

This week's service includes settings of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Athur Wills (Plainsong Service), Preces and Responses by Philip Radcliffe, Present Yourselves as a Living Sacrifice by James O'Donnell, and O Lord, Support Us by David Briggs.
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 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.