Accessible and singable for any choir, Nick Dahlquist’s “Kyrie” is sure to be an instant crowd-pleaser thanks in part to its emotional directness. More advanced choirs will enjoy the content and craft put into this score if they are willing to dig deeper into the music. The chant-like melodies and occasional pop sensibilities create a dark cry for God’s mercy that builds throughout and ends with a long, fading effect. The variety of textures built into this piece evoke the process of calling out in a time of grief or uncertainty. This innovative setting of the classic “kyrie” is for mixed choir with piano accompaniment and optional string quartet.
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