for soprano or mezzo-soprano solo, SATB chorus and either full orchestra or chamber orchestra.
Magnificat is a joyous celebration of the Virgin Mary, inspired by feast-day festivities in countries such as Spain, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Following the example set by Bach, the Magnificat text is extended, incorporating the fifteenth-century English poem 'Of a Rose', the prayers 'Sancta Maria' and the 'Sanctus' (set to the Gregorian chant of the Missa cum jubilo).
br> Minimum recommended string forces for the chamber ensemble are 2.2.2.1.1. Full scores, vocal scores, and instrumental parts are available on hire.
Orchestration: Full orchestra: 2.2.2.2.-4.3.3.1-timp.perc-hp-str Chamber orchestra: 1.1.1.1.-1.0.0.0-timp.perc-hp-organ-str
Esurientes
Et misericordia
Fecit potentium
Gloris Patri
Magnificat anima mea
Of a Rose, a lovely Rose
Quia fecit mihi magna
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