This setting of the Nunc Dimittis is a companion piece to Tetelestai for string quartet and takes it's text from the Song of Simeon from the gospel according to Luke

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It was first performed in April 2017 by the Choral Scholar's of St-Martin-in-the-Fields in St Stephen Walbrook. The setting uses the 'tone I' and 'tone II' plainchants to create the aleatoric/chant-like sections of the piece.

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Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; To be a light to lighten the Gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel.