Chant Service in G

Samuel Sebastian Wesley was a preeminent English organist and composer of the Victorian era. His Chant Service in G is a substantial setting of the Evening Canticles, the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, often sung at Evensong. Written for SATB choir, it is a fine example of the Anglican tradition of setting the canticles to a 'chant service' style, where the music follows the rhythm and cadence of the recited text. Wesley's contribution to this genre is both significant and enduring, providing directors with a robust and familiar option for liturgical use.