Composer

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Stanley Vann

Style

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Magnificat

Average_duration

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4:10

Magnificat is a choral work composed by Stanley Vann, a British composer, conductor, and organist. The piece was composed in 1974 and premiered in the same year. It is a setting of the Magnificat text, which is a hymn of praise to the Virgin Mary, taken from the Gospel of Luke. The Magnificat is divided into six movements, each of which reflects a different aspect of the text. The first movement, "Magnificat anima mea Dominum" (My soul doth magnify the Lord), is a joyful and exuberant setting of the opening words of the text. The second movement, "Et exultavit spiritus meus" (And my spirit hath rejoiced), is a more contemplative and introspective setting, with a solo soprano voice leading the way. The third movement, "Quia respexit humilitatem" (For he hath regarded the lowliness), is a gentle and tender setting, with the choir singing in a soft and delicate manner. The fourth movement, "Quia fecit mihi magna" (For he that is mighty hath done great things), is a more triumphant and celebratory setting, with the choir singing in a bold and confident manner. The fifth movement, "Et misericordia" (And his mercy), is a gentle and compassionate setting, with the choir singing in a soft and tender manner. The final movement, "Sicut erat in principio" (As it was in the beginning), is a return to the joyful and exuberant mood of the opening movement, with the choir singing in a bold and triumphant manner. Overall, the Magnificat is a beautiful and uplifting choral work, with a range of moods and emotions that reflect the text of the hymn. It is a testament to Stanley Vann's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both technically impressive and emotionally engaging.

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