[Hebrews, John, Psalm] 5

Arthur's Magnificat builds quietly through 3- and 4-part voices to a central section led by the sopranos with the three lower voices in support. The vocal lines coalesce to a powerful C Major chord

This new setting is written in the style of the traditional Austrian Missa brevis as perfected by Haydn and Mozart and mixed with symphonic Mass settings a la Bruckner. This four-part homophonic setting of

This gentle setting perfectly captures the meaning of the words: a sense of despair and pleading to Jesus for salvation before the people reach their final sleep.