contents 1. Magnificat anima mea 1 2. Of a Rose, a lovely Rose 49 3. Quia fecit mihi magna 64 for online perusal only 4. Et misericordia 85 5. Fecit potentiam 103 6. Esurientes 124 7. Gloria Patri 147 Texts and translations 177 Magnificat was first performed on 26 May 1990 in Carnegie Hall, New York, by Maria Alsatti (soprano), the Manhattan Chamber Orchestra, and participating choirs in a MidAmerica Productions concert (General Director: Peter Tiboris). The work was commissioned by MidAmerica Productions, and the first performance was conducted by the composer. The first recording of Magnificat in the version with orchestra was made in 1991 by the Cambridge Singers and the City of London Sinfonia with soprano soloist Patricia Forbes, conducted by the composer. It is available on the Collegium label (COLCD 114 and CSCD 504). The version with chamber orchestra has been recorded by the Choirs of St Albans Cathedral and Ensemble DeChorum, conducted by Andrew Lucas. It is available on the Naxos label (8.572653). Approximate duration: 40 minutes
INSTRUMENTATION The instrumental accompaniment to Magnificat exists in two versions, which cannot be combined: (1) for chamber orchestra, with organ (as given in this score), and (2) for full orchestra, without organ (score also available from the publisher, OUP ISBN 978-0-19-336478-3). The instrumentation of the present chamber orchestra version is as follows: Flute Oboe Clarinet in B flat Bassoon Horn in F 3 or 4 Pedal timpani Percussion (1 or 2 players): Glockenspiel, Snare Drum, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Bongos Organ Harp * 2 First Violins * 2 Second Violins * 2 Violas Cello Bass for online perusal only * Additional strings may be used if desired, but it is essential that there should be not less than these numbers. (If additional strings are used, tutti/solo markings should be observed.) Instrumental parts are available on hire from the publisher. Please specify, when ordering, that the chamber orchestra version is the one required. The chamber orchestra version full score is available for purchase or on hire from the publisher. The instrumentation of the full orchestral version is as follows: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in B flat, 2 bassoons, 4 horns in F, 3 trumpets in B flat, 3 trombones (2 tenor, 1 bass), tuba, 3 or 4 pedal timpani, percussion (2 players), harp, strings. The second movement, ‘Of a Rose, a lovely Rose’, is available as a separate choral leaflet.
Bsn. Hn. (F) Hp. 8 (e = e sempre)
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. 28
Fl. 45 Ob.
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) 61
Fl. Ob. 74 mp S
Fl. 86 Ob. p do
Fl. Ob. 96 m
3. Quia fecit mihi magna Flute Oboe
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. 10
Hn. (F) Timp. 21 B
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. Timp. 33
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. Hn. (F) Timp.
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Hn. (F) Timp. Hp.
Fl. Ob. 65 mp dolce m
Fl. 80 Ob. Cl. (Bb
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. Hn. (F) Hp. 9
Fl. 109 mp p mp p
Fl. 123 Solo mp
Fl. 7 Ob. Cl. (Bb) B
Fl. 25 B mp dolce Ob.
C Fl. 36 p Ob.
Fl. 46 Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn.
Fl. Ob. 57
Fl. Ob. 69
Fl. 82 Ob.
Fl. 94 G p a tempo Ob
Fl. 106 rit. al fine O
Bsn. Timp. Hp. Chorus Vc. Db. Bsn.
Fl. Ob. 21 # § cresc.
Bsn. Timp. Hp. T. B. Vla. Vc. Db. C
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. Hn. (F) Hp.
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. Hn. (F) Perc.
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. Hn. (F) Timp.
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. Hn. (F) Timp.
H Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. Hn. (F) Tim
Fl. 119
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. Hn. (F) Hp. S
6. Esurientes Flute Oboe Slow and c
Fl. 8 A Ob. Cl. (Bb)
Fl. 15 B Ob. Cl. (Bb)
Fl. 22 mf Ob. m
Fl. 28 Ob. Cl. (Bb)
Fl. 34 Ob. pp p mf Cl.
Fl. 40 mf Ob. Cl. (Bb)
Fl. 47 Ob. Cl. (Bb)
Fl. 53 Ob. Solo
Fl. 61 p dolce Ob.
Fl. 69 Ob. Cl. (Bb)
Fl. 75 rit. al fine Solo
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. Hn. (F) Timp.
Fl. 13 Ob. Cl
Fl. 24 Ob. Cl. (Bb
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. Hn. (F) Timp.
Fl. 38 B Poco più mosso q = 84
Fl. Ob. 59 D
Fl. 75 E Bright and joyful q = 132
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. Hn. (F) Timp.
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. 103
Fl. 116 mp c
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. Hn. (F) Timp.
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) I 134
Fl. 144 f cresc. ff Ob.
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. Hn. (F) Timp.
Fl. Ob. Cl. (Bb) Bsn. Hn. (F) Timp.
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Facebook
Twitter
Email