Choral Evensong

Sunday, October 24, 2021
Choral Evensong
4:00 pm
Choral Evensong
Location: Duke Chapel

This Choral Evensong service features the music of Herbert Howells, one of the twentieth century’s greatest church musicians. Bookended by celebratory voluntaries, the service features perhaps his most famous setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, which he wrote for the choir of King’s College, Cambridge during World War II. Written with the soaring acoustic of King’s College Chapel in mind, this setting has endured as a favorite of choirs and listeners alike. Howells wrote his setting of the Preces and Responses in 1967 for Canterbury Cathedral where he very ably displays his advanced use of harmony.

Choral Evensong services engage scripture readings, congregational hymns, and choral music to encourage prayer and reflection in a traditional service using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer as a foundation. The service is led by Chapel and local ministers with music from the Duke Evensong Singers. It includes organ music and sung prayers. People attending the service are invited to sit in the first set of choir stalls in the chancel area where the altar is located or in the main sanctuary. The service typically lasts one hour and is held during the academic year.

Face masks are required to be worn inside of the Chapel. Learn more about the university's public health measures .

Parking is available on a first-come-first-served basis in the Bryan Center garage at 125 Science Drive. ADA parking is available in the Bryan Center Surface Lot at the same address. For more parking options, visit chapel.duke.edu/visit-events/visit#parking.

A livestream of the service is available below. Also watch the service live on channel 12 of the Duke Hospital TV system or channel 110 of the Duke Campus Vision TV system. To learn more, visit chapel.duke.edu/christian-worship/worship-services/choral-evensong or email dukechapel@duke.edu.

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