Augustus, the Monarch
Words and music by Kassia
Anthem · Soloist/Chant
Voicing: U
Accompaniment: a cappella
Language: Greek
ornamented chant can be sung with drone or organum
The poets
Kassia
3 settings of Kassia's words by women composers.
Set by Kassia
Let us praise Peter and Paul
Words and music by Kassia
Anthem · Soloist
Voicing: U
Accompaniment: a cappella
Language: Greek
Conversion of St. Paul (Jan. 25) (B) · St. Peter & St. Paul (June 29) (B)
the music is monophonic but may have been performed with organum or drone-like accompaniment.
The Fallen Woman
Words and music by Kassia
Anthem · Choir
Voicing: U
Accompaniment: a cappella
Duration: 3:48
Language: Greek
Sung in Greek with improvised drone. Sung on Holy Wednesday.