MacMillan, James - Seven last words from the cross

Seven last words from the cross - Cantata

Widely admired as one of MacMillan’s finest achievements, this promises an absorbing and moving experience in concert, for performers and audience alike. This cantata follows Christ’s final utterances at the Crucifixion, meditating on each to form a dramatic and emotional sequence.

Instrumentation: Mixed Choir (SATB) And String Orchestra
Binding: Saddle stitching
Language: English
Edition Type: vocal/piano score
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes, London
Duration: 45
ISMN: M-060-11561-5
ISBN: 979-0-060-11561-5

Contents

• Father, forgive them for they know not what they do
• Woman, behold thy Son!... Behold thy Mother!
• Verily, I say unto you, today thou shalt be with me in Paradise
• Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?
• I thirst
• It is finished
• Father, into Thy hands I commend my Spirit