For the performances on 12th and 13th July, the Lincoln Mystery Plays 2012 company will be joined by Diocese of Lincoln Ladies’ Choir, directed by Steven Maxson, performing:
Adam lay y-bounden from Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten.
This is the truth sent from above – Somerset carol, arranged Rosemary Field.
The Angel Gabriel from heaven came – Basque Noel, arranged Rosemary Field.
An upper room did our Lord prepare – Waly Waly folktune, arranged Rosemary Field
It is a thing most wonderful – John Ireland [an emotional piece picturing the soul viewing the Crucifixion]
Exsultet – Easter vigil proclamation – plainsong – solo [ancient text from the Easter vigil liturgy]
Ascendit Deus – plainsong – schola (small group, unison)
With just over two weeks to go, the pages of the book, like the rehearsals, are nearing completion:
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