Two Settings of 'Tantum ergo'
4-Part - Sheet Music

SATB choir, a cappella

SKU: C5.7092

Composed by Rene Vierne / Wendelin Knauschner. Edited by Andreas Willscher. Text: Saint Thomas Aquinas. Two simple anthems in one octavo. Eucharistic, Benediction, Holy Week. Octavo. Published by CanticaNOVA Publications (C5.7092).

Here are two easy SATB choral settings of the Aquinas text, Tantum ergo sacramentum. Both are products of early 20th century Europe, the first, by Rene Vierne, calls for organ accompaniment; the second, by Wendelin Knuaschner, is a cappella. Rene Vierne (1878-1918), whose serene style has been described as delicately lyrical, was the younger brother of the famous organist/composer Louis Vierne. He died in World War I, as did Louis' 17-year-old son, Jacques Vierne. Wendelin Knauschner (1863-1934) was a well-known musician of the Bohemian School. He was known for his symphony Titanic which he composed after the shipwreck of the Titanic. One of the main German-language composers and musicians of his era, Knautschner also distinguished himself with a number of organ compositions.