Bach's 1723 setting of the Magnificat Mary's song of praise is presented here in full vocal score. This urtext edition is the ideal choice for both scholarly study and performance preparation produced to clearly defined editorial guidelines.

Edited by Thurston Dart 23 madrigals for SSA by Bateson, Byrd, East, Hilton, Holborne, Johnson, Jones, Morley, Porter, Tomkins, Ward, Weelkes, Wilbye and Youll. CONTENTS BATESON, Thomas Nightingale BYRD, William Benedictus EAST, Michael See Amaryllis shamed How merrily we live HILTON, John If it be love HOLBORNE, William Gush forth, my tears Since Bonny-boots was dead JOHNSON, Robert Full fathom five Where the bee sucks JONES, Robert Sweet Kate MORLEY, Thomas It was a lover and his lass Lady, those eyes See mine own sweet jewel This love is but a wanton fit Though Philomela lost her love PORTER,Walter When first I saw thee TOMKINS, Thomas Sure there is no god of love WARD, John Fly not so fast Go wailing accents WEELKES, Thomas Those sweet delightful lilies Though my carriage be but careless WILBYE, John Away, thou shalt not love me YOULL, Henry While joyful springtime lasteth