Dorian Service (Tallis, Thomas)

Title Short Service in the Dorian Mode
Alternative title The Preces, Chants, Te Deum, Benedictus, Responses, Litany, Kyrie eleison, Nicene Creed, Sanctus, Gloria in excelsis, Magnificat, and Nunc dimittis
Creators Thomas Tallis, composer
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Instrumentation mixed chorus
soprano, alto, tenor and bass
2 mixed chorus
2 sopranos, 2 altos, 2 tenors and 2 basses
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Composition types Services
Language English
Period Renaissance
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Preces
Venite, exsultemus Domino
Te Deum laudamus
Benedictus (Deus Israel)
Saint Athanasius’ Creed and Responses
The Litany
Kyrie eleison (10-fold)
The Nicene Creed
Sanctus
Gloria in excelsis
Magnificat
Nunc dimittis

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