A short and easy setting of the Latin words of the Mass, for upper voices and organIt will delight upper voice school and church choirs thanks to the subtlety of its musical thought coupled with its directness of expression.
One of the most impressive settings of the Latin Mass for upper voices I have seen for some time . . . Andrew Carter's Missa Brevis, written for the choir of Malsis School, is quite stunning. From the deep intensity of Kyrie eleison , through the vibrant rhythmical energy of the Gloria, and the ecstatic beauty of Benedictus to the sombre ground bass of Agnus Dei, this is indeed a most moving work, and a worthy addition to the repertoire of liturgical music . . . All junior choir directors should buy a copy of this outstanding piece.
