Nunc Dimittis
Oratorio for Soloists, chorus, and baroque ensemble
2019
Commissioned by Matthew Glandorf for the Bach Festival of Philadelphia, Choral Arts Philadelphia, and the Bach Collegium
Instrumentation:
Flute
Oboe
2 Violins
Viola
Cello
Bass
Countertenor (Narrator)
Tenor (Simeon)
Mezzo Soprano (Anna)
SATB chorus
Continuo Organ
Handbells: E, G♯, A, B, C♯ (any octaves)
Recording below
Nunc Dimittis Oratorio by Chelsea Komschlies performed by Choral Arts Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Bach Collegium, and conducted by Matt Glandorf
Narrator: Maren Montalbano
Simeon: James Reese
Anna: Jessica Beebe
0:00 Overture
Part I:
2:03 1st Narration
5:45 Simeon's Song
9:08 2nd Narration
10:05 Interlude
Part II:
11:18 3rd Narration
12:50 Anna's Song
16:35 4th Narration
17:41 Gloria
Please email me at chelsea@komschlies.com if you are interested in the score and parts for performance.