Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Te Deum: Mixed Choir: Vocal Score

The Te Deum H148 is the last of the six settings of this text by Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643–1704) whose death is now being commemorated three centuries later. Unlike the better known and relatively lavish Te Deum of the “Eurovision Fanfare” (H 146) this version reduces the ensemble to four-voice chorus and basso continuo. Thanks to its relatively simple fabric it is thus ideally suited for church choirs and small amateur ensembles. Despite its reduced forces this Te Deum proves to be an impressive work of great effect in performance. - Urtext based on the latest scholarly research -Straightforward continuo - Four-voice chorus (SATB) without vocal soloists - Duration: approx. 6 minutes - Separate organ part available (BA7591-67)

Probably composed in 1690 the Messe de Minu t pour Noël H 9 is perhaps Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s best-known composition after the Te Deum H 146. The special appeal of this 'Mass for the Midnight Service on Christmas Eve' lies in its use of no fewer than ten traditional French carols while impressively revealing Charpentier's mastery of the concertante style.The eight solo vocalists (SSAATTBB) can easily be taken from the chorus. They are divided into three groups one group of two sopranos and two groups each comprising alto tenor and bass which interact with the chorus and instruments. This new edition represents the currentstate of scholarship and offers a completely revised Urtext of Charpentier’s masterpiece.Urtext based on the latest scholarly researchStraightforward and easy-to-play keyboard reductionDuration: approx. 25 minutes

This setting of Charpentier's prelude from Te Deum is scored for mixed voices keyboard optional trumpet timpani (G D) and congregation.