Gloria, Old Hall 5

This Gloria is a fragment from the Old Hall Manuscript, a significant source of English polyphony from the late medieval period. The setting is for three voices in unison, arranged as Alto, Tenor, and Bass (ATT). Sung in Latin, it adheres to the traditional text of the Mass Ordinary, beginning with the jubilant exclamations of praise to God. The composer is anonymous, reflecting the common practice of the era where works were often attributed to the institution rather than the individual scribe or composer. This piece offers a direct and powerful musical setting of the Gloria text, suitable for services or concerts seeking to explore early sacred polyphony.