SATB, splits (minimal) up to SSATB
c. 5’20”
Commissioned by David Ogden and the City of Bristol Choir, in memory of Pamela Pepler
O magnum mysterium
Et admirabile sacramentum
Ut animalia viderent Dominum natum
Jacentem in praesepio!
Beata Virgo, cujus viscera
Meruerunt portare
Dominum Christum
Alleluia
O great mystery,
and wonderful sacrament,
that animals should see the newborn Lord,
lying in a manger!
Blessed is the virgin whose womb
was worthy to bear
the Lord, Jesus Christ.
Alleluia!
Matin Responsory for Christmas Day
O Magnum Mysterium
This piece was published by Encore Publications in 2023.
