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  • Ted
    Posts: 202
    It is very short, perhaps too short. The Orbis Factor Kyrie is very melodic, and easily remembred by the congregation.
    Here is a full English version of the Mass from Dr William Renwick who is also compiling a Sarum Graduale:
    http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/~renwick/Annex/2012 Missa Orbis factor.pdf
  • hilluminar
    Posts: 119
    I think it is a good thing for this kyrie to be that short, not because of the congregation, but because of certain priests (actually about 100 % of the priests I know) who do not want the kyrie to be more than a few notes. They do not want long melismas at their Masses. They do not want any long musical anything at their Masses. You had better cut the hymn or chant when they are done with whatever liturgical action they happen to be doing, or else. They may do a long homily, but the music had better be short. The above short Orbis Factor Kyrie fits the bill very nicely.
    Thanked by 1canadash
  • CHGiffenCHGiffen
    Posts: 5,151
    Hmmm ... priests on an ego trip?