The Mass of the Nativity is a large scale work scored
for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B flat, Bassoon, 2
Trumpets in B flat, Timpani; String and Full choir
(from which soloists may be drawn); the number of
instruments deployed will depend on resources, size of
orchestra and choir, available.
Although overshadowed by Easter, Christmas is a very
important Feast. It was that time when the Father gave
us his Son as a gift to pay our debt of sin - it is a
new beginning. The joyous aspect of t...(+)
The Mass of the Nativity is a large scale work scored
for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B flat, Bassoon, 2
Trumpets in B flat, Timpani; String and Full choir
(from which soloists may be drawn); the number of
instruments deployed will depend on resources, size of
orchestra and choir, available.
Although overshadowed by Easter, Christmas is a very
important Feast. It was that time when the Father gave
us his Son as a gift to pay our debt of sin - it is a
new beginning. The joyous aspect of this union of
heaven with earth is, I hope, reflected in this Mass
setting.
The Lord's Prayer was an existing work, for Quartet and
Baritone.
I dedicate the work to Ivan Slezak who encouraged it,
my thanks go to him.
The work was completed in 2004, but I have since made
extensive revision (June-July 2021). Also, instead of
uploading a complete score of the work, I have uploaded
each section separately (complete with respective vocal
and instrumental parts).
Stephen McManus, July 2021.