Evening Service in G Major

Charles Wood’s Evening Service in G Major is a substantial setting of the traditional Evening Canticles for double choir. The work draws on the rich Anglican tradition of cathedral music, offering a grand and devotional sound. Scored for SATB double choir, it allows for antiphonal effects and a fuller sonority, ideal for larger choirs in a liturgical setting. The text, in English, speaks of praise and divine protection, allowing the music to express a sense of awe and reverence. Wood’s harmonic language is rich and often dramatic, making this a powerful addition to the repertoire for Evensong.