II. Kyrie Eleison
Kyrie I was composed for piano, cello solo, and ten treble parts. Christe was composed for the full ensemble. Kyrie II was composed for solo flute, solo oboe, and baritone solo. Below are scores and midi renditions, as well as the text and a translation.
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Greek Text
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Kyrie eleison 2. Christe eleison 3. Kyrie eleison |
Translation
1.
Lord, have mercy 2. Christ, have mercy 3. Lord, have mercy |
Random fact: The opening cello line of the Christe can be heard in one of the episodes of QLC as background music.