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Bach, Johann Sebastian
1685-1750
(b Eisenach, 21 March 1685; d Leipzig, 28 July 1750). German
Magnificat, BWV 243, D major <1732–1735>
chorus solos SSATB
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A later reworking, in a lower but more brilliant key, of BWV 243a, excising the 4 Christmas additions so as to render the work suitable for other feast days.
The Bärenreiter edition includes in an appendix the 4 Christmas interpolations of BWV 243a, transposed to D major for use with BWV 243 if desired.
Source of text: Roman Catholic Liturgy: Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Luke 1:46-55) plus the traditional doxology Gloria Patri. Language: Latin
The Bärenreiter edition includes in an appendix the 4 Christmas interpolations of BWV 243a, transposed to D major for use with BWV 243 if desired.
Source of text: Roman Catholic Liturgy: Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Luke 1:46-55) plus the traditional doxology Gloria Patri. Language: Latin
I. Magnificat anima mea
II. Et exsultavit
III. Quia respexit
IV. Omnes generationes
V. Quia fecit
VI. Et misericordia
VII. Fecit potentiam
VIII. Deposuit
IX. Esurientes
X. Suscepit Israel
XI. Sicut locutus
XII. Gloria Patri
II. Et exsultavit
III. Quia respexit
IV. Omnes generationes
V. Quia fecit
VI. Et misericordia
VII. Fecit potentiam
VIII. Deposuit
IX. Esurientes
X. Suscepit Israel
XI. Sicut locutus
XII. Gloria Patri