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A reflective setting of the one of the Marian antiphons ('Hail, Queen of Heaven') by emerging composer Kerensa Briggs. A continuous, largely homophonic choral texture underpins the work, with rich harmonies and gentle dissonance, and clever seamless joining of phrases. A solo plainchant melody is incorporated over sustain chords, providing contrast in this beautiful setting of the well-known Latin text.
A highly effective short motet, suitable for intermediate choirs looking to expand the horizons of their repertoire. "It is a prize-winning motet that would grace the music list of any ecclesiastical choir. " Jeremy Jackman, Choir & Organ (September 2022) Instrumentation : mixed choir (SATB divisi) a cappella