Abbey Choral Evensong 2014

Choral Evensong at Malmesbury Abbey in 2014

Songs of Peace & Reconciliation

Our monthly 6.30pm Choral Evensong at Malmesbury Abbey brings together some of the most beautiful choral music ever written, the ancient liturgy of the Book of Common Prayer and the words of the King James Version of the Bible; all in the peace and tranquillity of an iconic 12th century abbey.

You are very welcome to join us in 2014 when these services will mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I by including anthems that prayerfully reflect on humanity’s desire for reconciliation to God and to one another.

12th January Introit Canticles Anthem

Epiphany A great and mighty wonder – Praetorius Walmisley in D minor Ubi caritas – Duruflé

9th February

Candlemas

Introit Canticles Anthem

Ubi caritas – Duruflé Collegium Regale – Howells Song for Athene – Tavener

9th March Introit Canticles Anthem

Lent Song for Athene – Tavener Short Service – Gibbons Come, Saviour, Come (BMV 229)– JS Bach

20th April Introit Canticles Anthem

Easter Day God is living, God is here! – JS Bach Stanford in B flat Greater love hath no man - Ireland

11th May

St Aldhelm

Introit Canticles Anthem

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace – Samuel Sebastian Wesley Walmisley in D minor Pilgrims’ Hymn – Stephen Paulus

8th June

Pentecost

Introit Canticles Anthem

Pilgrims’ Hymn – Stephen Paulus Stanford in B flat A New Song – James MacMillan

13th July Introit Canticles Anthem

St Peter & St Paul I sat down under his shadow – Bairstow Collegium Regale – Howells Abendleid – Rheinberger

14th September Introit Canticles Anthem

Holy Cross Abendlied – Rheinberger Purcell in G minor Wash me throughly from my wickedness – Samuel Sebastian Wesley

12th October Introit Canticles Anthem

Harvest I sat down under his shadow – Bairstow Purcell in G minor Come, Saviour, Come (BMV 229)– JS Bach

9th November

Remembrance Service at 2.30pm

Introit Anthem

Beati quorum via – Stanford Ubi caritas – Duruflé

30th November

Advent Sunday Advent Carol Service at 6.30pm

21st December

Sunday before Christmas Nine Lessons & Carols at 6.30pm

Service details subject to change

Malmesbury Abbey Choir John Hughes ARCO (Organist & Choirmaster) Revd Neill Archer (Vicar)

Malmesbury Abbey Parish Office 01666 826666 office@malmesburyabbey.com www.malmesburyabbey.com