"When he is king" : a mass for Christmas : for SATB choir, harp, trumpet & organ /
King, Matthew,1967-composer.
"Combines new versions of popular Advent and Christmas carols alongside sections of the mass and fragments of the Christmas narrative taken from the Gospels. The piece also includes a setting of Robert Herrick's 'The star carol' and a new poem, 'Herod speaks' by Alasdair Middleton"--Programme note.
Cover title.
O come, O come Emmanuel -- Unto us is born a son -- Canon with congregation -- Bethlehem down (Credo) -- Et resurrexit -- The star-song : A caroll to the King, sung at Whitehall -- Silent night (Sanctus) -- Benedictus -- We three kings -- Rachel weeping -- Coventry carol (Herod speaks) -- Herod speaks -- Hosanna -- God rest you merry gentleman (Agnus Dei) -- Agnus Dei.
Christmas music.
Masses
Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with instrumental ensemble