Composer

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Johann Pachelbel

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Magnificat

Compose Date

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before Apr 1706

Average_duration

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9:50

Movement_count

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8

Movement ....

Johann Pachelbel's Magnificat Fugues in the Seventh Tone (8), T. 175-182, is a collection of eight fugues based on the Magnificat text. The work was composed in the late 17th century, and its premiere is unknown. The Magnificat Fugues are divided into eight movements, each based on a different phrase from the Magnificat text. The first movement, "Magnificat anima mea Dominum," is a lively fugue in 3/4 time, featuring a subject that is passed between the voices. The second movement, "Et exultavit spiritus meus," is a more contemplative fugue in 4/4 time, with a subject that is introduced by the alto voice and then taken up by the other voices. The third movement, "Quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suae," is a gentle fugue in 3/4 time, with a subject that is first presented by the soprano voice and then imitated by the other voices. The fourth movement, "Omnes generationes," is a lively fugue in 3/4 time, with a subject that is introduced by the bass voice and then taken up by the other voices. The fifth movement, "Quia fecit mihi magna," is a joyful fugue in 4/4 time, with a subject that is first presented by the soprano voice and then imitated by the other voices. The sixth movement, "Et misericordia eius," is a gentle fugue in 3/4 time, with a subject that is introduced by the alto voice and then taken up by the other voices. The seventh movement, "Fecit potentiam in brachio suo," is a lively fugue in 3/4 time, with a subject that is first presented by the tenor voice and then imitated by the other voices. The final movement, "Suscepit Israel puerum suum," is a joyful fugue in 4/4 time, with a subject that is introduced by the soprano voice and then taken up by the other voices. The Magnificat Fugues are characterized by their contrapuntal complexity and their use of imitative polyphony. Pachelbel's skillful use of fugue form allows him to explore the various moods and emotions of the Magnificat text, from joy and exultation to contemplation and humility. The work is a testament to Pachelbel's mastery of the fugue form and his ability to create music that is both technically impressive and emotionally expressive.

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