Although often thought of today as a piece for a
soprano soloist, Franck's Panis Angelius was initially
written for a tenor, cello, harp, and organ. It was
also incorporated into a mass for three soloists,
chorus and orchestra. However, Panis Angelicus is
usually performed outside of this context and has
become quite a popular piece in its own right. This
arrangement is for a string quartet and a soprano
soloist, but a tenor soloist substitution is perfectly
acceptable.
