Magnificat D Major Bwv 243

Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Johann Sebastian Bach’s 'Magnificat' BWV 243 was composed in its first form in E flat, right at the beginning of Bach’s period in Leipzig, possibly for the Visitation of Mary on July 2, 1723. Its performance on Christmas Day 1723 is well documented. Following a Leipzig tradition, Bach wrote four extra Christmas movements for this occasion.Only in the 1730s did Bach arrange the 'Magnificat' into the well-known version in D; the orchestration was slightly altered, particularly improving the considerable practical performance problems encountered in the E flat major version. Our critical Carus edition by Bach expert Dr. Ulrich Leisinger contains the version of the 'Magnificat in D', based on Bach’s autograph score. For Christmas performances the extra movements are available separately (Carus 31.243/50). / Date parution : 2023-08-12/ Répertoire / Solo SSATB, SSATB et Orchestre

Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. On the great feast days, the Magnificat was given at the evening service in Leipzig, following the sermon. Bach twice set this poem (Luke I, 46-55). One of these compositions, for solo soprano, has been lost. Of the other Magnificat, Bach composed his first version, In E-flat, with four inserted Christmas pieces, prepared for the evening service that holiday, 1723. His revision of 1728-31, In D Major, omitting the Christmas movements, was intended for use on any major feast day. Bach composed the motets for special occasions, probably for the birthdays, funerals or memorial services of prominent Leipzig citizens. In this edition, five of the six motets are scored for acappella chouus: Nos. 1, 2, 4 and 5 for double chorus (SATB/SATB), No. 3 for various combinations of three-, four- and five-part voices. Motet 6 is scored for SATB and continuo. / Mottet / Répertoire / Choeur

Sing, Choirs! is a library in miniature. It contains many of the Christian church's popular traditional anthems, including at least one example that will be suitable for each of the major services of the year. A number of Anglican chants (Psalms, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis) are included, set out in a way that should enable those who are unfamiliar with the style to perform them easily. The selection of movements from the Mass can be used to enrich the music of the liturgy in services. Many of the works in Sing, Choirs! are presented in their original form, such as Bruckner's Locus Iste and Mozart's Laudate Dominum . Others are arrangements, adaptations or longer pieces, abridged to bring them into the scope of a useable anthem, including choral arrangements of Handel's Largo , the Ave Marias by Schubert and by Bach and Gounod, and Franck's Panis Angelicus amongst many others. This collection has practicability as a priority. The Organ parts can be played on either the Piano or the Keyboard. Much of the music in Sing, Choirs! will be suitable for special occasions, making this an indispensable volume for choirs singing at weekly church services, weddings, funerals and in the concert hall. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Orgue

WAB 24. Par BRUCKNER ANTON. What does early Bruckner sound like' The Magnificat in B flat major casts a completely unexpected light on the young composer, on the threshold of composing his great church works. Around 5 minutes in length, and in the spirit of Mozart, it was written in 1852 for a service at the Monastery Church of St. Florian. With its concise form and scoring for small forces it offers many opportunities for use. Trumpets and timpani give a festive emphasis to this song of praise to Mary. / Date parution : 2022-05-31/ Répertoire / Solistes, Ch?ur SATB et Ensemble de Chambre

WAB 24. Par BRUCKNER ANTON. What does early Bruckner sound like? The Magnificat in B flat major casts a completely unexpected light on the young composer, on the threshold of composing his great church works. Around 5 minutes in length, and in the spirit of Mozart, it was written in 1852 for a service at the Monastery Church of St. Florian. With its concise form and scoring for small forces it offers many opportunities for use. Trumpets and timpani give a festive emphasis to this song of praise to Mary. / Date parution : 2022-05-31/ Répertoire / Solistes, Chœur SATB et Ensemble de Chambre

Arrangeur: Andreas Köln. Par SCHUBERT FRANZ. This edition of Franz Schubert's 'Magnificat” D 486 is based on the composer's autograph score and is the first to make use of his authorised performance material. It offers alternative readings that make the performance practice of Schubert's day accessible to today's performers. This entertaining large-scale 'Magnificat” was composed in September 1815. The edition is based on the Urtext from the 'New Schubert Edition” and offers an informative Foreword with editorial notes in German and English. The original figured bass numerals found in Schubert's score have been modernised in all performance material and meticulously adapted to meet the demands of today's performers./ Répertoire / Chant et Piano

INSTRUMENTATION : 5 SOLO PARTS, CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA VERSION : STUDY SCORE CONTENU : PREFACE - VORWORT - I. MAGNIFICAT ANIMA MEA (CHOR) - II. ET EXULTAVIT (SOPRAN II) - III. QUIA RESPEXIT (SOPRAN I) - IV. OMNES GENERATIONES (CHOR) - V. QUIA FECIT MIHI MAGNA (BASS) - VI. ET MISERICORDIA (ALT/TENOR) - VII. FECIT POTENTIAM (CHOR) - VIII. DEPOSUIT POTENTES (TENOR) - IX. ESURIENTES (ALT) - X. SUSCEPIT ISRAEL (SOPRAN I/II/ALT) - XI. SICUT LOCUTUS EST (CHOR) - XII. GLORIA (CHOR) NOMBRE DE PAGES : 96 LANGUE : LATIN COLLECTION : EULENBURG MINIATURE SCORES FORMAT : ETP SMALL

Latin setting commissioned by St Patrickâ??s Church Soho London to commemorate its major refurbishment and reopening on the Feast of the Visitation in May 2011. Elaborate predominantly homophonic choral texture redolent of the composer's Strathclyde Motets. Suitable for advanced standard performers.