• Duration: 45 minutes
  • Soloist(s): Soprano
  • Chorus: SATB, and semi-chorus of trebles
  • Orchestration: Full Orchestra OR Chamber Orchestra & Organ
  • Published by: Novello & Co

“Superbly judged and structured, with rhythms that reflect the ebb and flow of the words and their mood.”
Church Times

Eventide is the name of the well-known hymn tune Abide with Me which was recited by Edith Cavell and an Anglican Chaplain the night before her execution. The hymn is used as a cantus firmus throughout the work sung by a semi-chorus of unbroken voices. A soprano soloist takes on the role of Edith herself singing words from her letters, The Book of Common Prayer and Thomas a Kempis’ The Imitation of Christ. The SATB chorus provides a key role, mirroring Edith’s thoughts and bringing the work to moments of intense climax. Commissioned by the Sheringham & Cromer Choral Society and premiered in Norwich Cathedral in July 2014.

Listen here to Patrick talking on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune about Eventide.

A reduced version for Chamber Orchestra & Organ is also available.

Vocal Score:

Orchestral parts available on hire
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