"When He is King" : a mass for Christmas /
King, Matthew,1967-composer.
For SATB choir, harp, trumpet and organ; accompaniment arranged for piano.
"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