O Virgo virginum
No. 3 from Trinity Triptych
Composer: McDowall, Cecilia
Product code:
9780193562608
Publisher: OUP Oxford
£2.50
Description
for SATB unaccompanied
Traditionally sung on Christmas Eve, ‘O Virgo virginum’ is often described as the eighth ‘O’ Antiphon and praises Mary, ‘O virgin of (amongst) virgins.’ McDowall’s setting is vigorous and joyful, with intimations of medieval plainchant.
Description
for SATB unaccompanied
Traditionally sung on Christmas Eve, ‘O Virgo virginum’ is often described as the eighth ‘O’ Antiphon and praises Mary, ‘O virgin of (amongst) virgins.’ McDowall’s setting is vigorous and joyful, with intimations of medieval plainchant.
