Johann Sebastian Bach :: Magnificat, BWV 243a, E-flat major [original version]


 

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Bach, Johann Sebastian
1685-1750
(b Eisenach, 21 March 1685; d Leipzig, 28 July 1750). German
Magnificat, BWV 243a, E-flat major [original version]
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chorus solos SSATB
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The original version of this work, interpolating 4 Christmas texts (2 in German and 2 in Latin) into the traditional Magnificat.
Ed. Alfred Dürr.

Source of text: Roman Catholic Liturgy: Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Luke 1:46-55) plus the traditional doxology Gloria Patri. German chorale texts. Language: Latin
I. Magnificat anima mea
II. Et exsultavit
Interpolation A: "Vom Himmel hoch"
III. Quia respexit
IV. Omnes generationes
V. Quia fecit
Interpolation B: "Freut euch und jubiliert"
VI. Et misericordia
VII. Fecit potentiam
Interpolation C: "Gloria in excelsis Deo"
VIII. Deposuit
IX. Esurientes
Interpolation D: "Virga Jesse floruit"
X. Suscepit Israel
XI. Sicut locutus
XII. Gloria Patri