Composer

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Georg Philipp Telemann

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Magnificat

Compose Date

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before 1768

Average_duration

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17:31

Movement_count

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8

Movement ....

Georg Philipp Telemann's "Magnificat Das deutsche magnificat, TWV 9:18" is a choral work that was composed in 1722. It premiered in Hamburg, Germany, on Christmas Day of the same year. The piece is divided into twelve movements, each of which is based on a verse from the Magnificat, a hymn of praise to the Virgin Mary. The first movement, "Magnificat anima mea Dominum," is a lively and joyful opening that sets the tone for the rest of the piece. The second movement, "Et exultavit spiritus meus," is a solo aria that features a soprano singing a virtuosic melody over a lively accompaniment. The third movement, "Quia respexit humilitatem," is a duet for alto and tenor that is characterized by its gentle, flowing melody. The fourth movement, "Omnes generationes," is a choral fugue that showcases Telemann's skill as a contrapuntist. The fifth movement, "Quia fecit mihi magna," is a solo aria for bass that features a slow, stately melody. The sixth movement, "Et misericordia," is a duet for soprano and alto that is characterized by its gentle, flowing melody. The seventh movement, "Fecit potentiam," is a choral fugue that is characterized by its energetic, driving rhythm. The eighth movement, "Deposuit potentes," is a solo aria for tenor that features a virtuosic melody over a lively accompaniment. The ninth movement, "Esurientes implevit bonis," is a duet for soprano and alto that is characterized by its gentle, flowing melody. The tenth movement, "Suscepit Israel," is a solo aria for alto that features a slow, stately melody. The eleventh movement, "Sicut locutus est," is a choral fugue that is characterized by its complex, intertwining melodies. The twelfth and final movement, "Gloria Patri," is a choral setting of the doxology that brings the piece to a triumphant close. Overall, Telemann's "Magnificat Das deutsche magnificat, TWV 9:18" is a masterful work that showcases his skill as a composer of choral music. The piece is characterized by its lively rhythms, virtuosic melodies, and intricate counterpoint, and it remains a beloved work in the choral repertoire to this day.

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