Evening Service in C Minor

Charles Wood's Evening Service in C Minor offers a rich and devotional setting of the traditional Evening Canticles, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis. Composed in English, this SATB setting is ideal for a parish choir preparing for Evensong or a similar evening service. The music moves with a dignified and flowing character, creating an atmosphere of profound reflection suitable for the close of the day. Wood's sure hand in crafting liturgical music is evident throughout, providing a setting that is both musically satisfying and liturgically appropriate for regular use. The harmonic language is traditional yet fresh, supporting the sacred text with warmth and solemnity.