Jesu, dulcis memoria
(1998)
Edition
Ref. :
SDG 99-101
(8 p.)
Description
Text in:
Latin
Epoque:
20th century
Genre-Style-Form:
Sacred ; Plainsong melody ; Hymn (sacred)
Type of Choir:
SSAATTBB (8 mixed voices )
Soloist(s):
Soprano (1) / Tenor (1) (2 soloist(s))
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5):
3
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E):
C
Tonality:
modal
Duration:
5.5 min.
Liturgical Use:
Advent ; Lent ; Funeral service ; Praise
Comment(s):
A most unusual combination of the hymn tune, O, Master, Let Me Walk With Thee, the Latin text of Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee and the Gregorian chant, Jesu, dulcis memoria. Notation similar to that used by Arvo Pèrt in his Te Deum makes this a challeng