Ubi Caritas

Based on an ancient plainchant melody, this adaptation of the famous motet makes it more accessible by an intelligent redistribution of parts: in its opening and closing sections, the first tenor line is reassigned to the altos, and the alto line is given to the tacet sopranos. All of Duruflé's sumptuous harmonies are retained. For the first time, a piano reduction for rehearsal is included. In the brand-new unison version, the piano provides rich accompaniment; this arrangement is especially suitable for treble choir, but is equally effective when sung by tenor-bass or mixed choir.