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A Great Host of Composers

Lent

First Sunday in Lent

13 recommended works by women composers for First Sunday in Lent.

All days

Year A

Readings

Media vita

Kerensa Briggs (b. 1991)

Words by Notker

Reflects on the day’s overall theme.

Anthem · Choir

Voicing: SATBdiv

Accompaniment: a cappella

Duration: 3:10

Language: Latin

ModerateScore RecordingBoosey & Hawkes

Year B

Readings

Jag lyfter mina händer

Karin Rehnqvist (b. 1957)

Words by Jakob Arrhenius

Reflects on Psalm

Anthem · Choir

Voicing: SSATB

Accompaniment: a cappella

Language: Swedish

ModerateScore RecordingGehrmans Musikverlag

One of Sweden's best known composers, she bridges art and folk music in her works. Text: I raise my hands towards God’s hill and house. Until them he sends his help and shines his light. The Lord grants me help, who made heaven and earth; He hears my prayers and shelters me forevermore

Year C

Readings

Ave verum

Mel Bonis (1858–1937)

Anthem · Choir

Voicing: SATB

Accompaniment: a cappella

Language: Latin

ModerateScore Public Domain

Jag lyfter mina händer

Karin Rehnqvist (b. 1957)

Words by Jakob Arrhenius

Reflects on Psalm

Anthem · Choir

Voicing: SSATB

Accompaniment: a cappella

Language: Swedish

ModerateScore RecordingGehrmans Musikverlag

One of Sweden's best known composers, she bridges art and folk music in her works. Text: I raise my hands towards God’s hill and house. Until them he sends his help and shines his light. The Lord grants me help, who made heaven and earth; He hears my prayers and shelters me forevermore