Variations on Noel Nouvelet for string quartet

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Variations on the 15th century Christmas carol Noel Nouvelet which is in the Dorian mode (often sung as “Sing We Now of Christmas” in English speaking countries).
I have provided several variations here, including versions with drone (reminiscent of bagpipes or hurdy gurdy), comic and curious rhythmical alternatives, soloing in the bass part and various harmonic curiosities.