(Celebration of Advent). By Don Besig and Nancy Price. For SATB choir. Choral book. Text language: English. 56 pages

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.14017079

Composed by Jorgen Jersild. Music Sales America. A Cappella, Classical. Choral Score. Composed 2002. 23 pages. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WH29739. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (HL.14017079).

ISBN 9788759859292. 8.25x11.75x0.119 inches.

Jorgen Jersild's music is always marked by a timbral refinement with a certain inspiration from Cesar Franck and a persistently seamless musical timing. His early works sit in the intersection between the Danish and French traditions, whose inspirations he later synthesized into his own personal style, as can be heard in Three Romantic Songs for Chorus , composed in 1971. Jorgen Jersild (1913-2004) was a Danish composer and pedagogue. He studied in Paris and at the University of Copenhagen, before becoming a teacher at the Royal Danish Academy of Music for over thirty years. During this time he wrote several successful textbooks on solfege and musical theory.

Solo voices, choir, orchestra (Tenor Voice Solo, BarSolo, SATB Choir, Fl-Picc, 2 Fl, 2 Ob, EnglHn, 2 clarinet, 2 clarinet-a, clarinet-B-b, 2 bassoon, bassoon-Co, 4Hn, 2 Trp, 3trombone, Tb, timpani, 2 percussion, harp, v-solo, Va-Solo, vc-solo, Str)

SKU: BA.BA06851

Kantáta pro sóla, Smíseny sbor a orchestr - Kantate für Soli, gemischten Chor und Orchester (1897). Composed by Leos Janacek. Edited by Leoš Faltus, Marie Kucerová, and Miloš Štedron. This edition: complete edition, urtext edition. Linen. Complete Critical Edition of the Works of Leos Janacek B/1. Complete edition, Score. Composed 1897. Duration 28 minutes, 4 seconds. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA06851_00. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA06851).

ISBN 9790006496723. 34.3 x 27.3 cm inches.

Over the years Janácek’s uvre has increasingly received the recognition it so richly merits and performances of his works are becoming more and more frequent. This development is, however, offset by a manuscript tradition so disorderly that some of Janácek’s works continue, as before, to be played in versions which are heavily adapted, corrupt or otherwise contrary to the composer’s intentions. Thus, a critical edition of Janácek’s music is indispensable for scholars and performers alike.

This edition presents an authentic printed text based on all available sources for each work. In addition to the musical text, each volume also contains a critical report (Czech/German), a rendition of deleted or rejected versions, and a comprehensive appendix of facsimiles.

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MUSICOLOGICA LLY SOUND
- A reliable musical text based on all available sources
- A description of the sources
- Information on the genesis and history of the work
- Valuable notes on performance practice
- Includes an introduction with critical commentary explaining source discrepancies and editorial decisions

... AND PRACTICAL
- Page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them
- A well-presented layout and a user-friendly format
- Excellent print quality
- Superior paper and binding

SA vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboe, 2 horn, 2 violin, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3810413

Responsorium. Composed by Johann Christian Bach. Edited by Guido Erdmann. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Domine Ad Adiuvandum Me Festina E14. Sacred vocal music, Psalms, Latin. Single Part, Viola. Warb E 14. 4 pages. Duration 5 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 38.104/13. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3810413).

ISBN 9790007215095. Language: Latin.

At the age of just 20, Johann Christian Bach, the youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach, the Kantor of St. Thomas's, left behind the Lutheran musical tradition of his family: he went to Italy, converted to Catholicism there and successfully composed operas for Turin, Milan and Naples. Frequently overlooked are the Catholic Bach's exquisite church music works, almost all written in the years 1757-1760, and which had a significant influence on his time in Italy. These include large-scale Vesper settings with impressive, symphonic-style instrumental introductions, sometimes anticipating Mozartian idioms. Bach's Domine ad adjuvandum me, an immediately captivating work, was written for the opening of Vespers; it seems to be carried along by a sense of euphoric purpose and a dynamic lightheartedness which positively radiates southern European temperament. The work is published in the authoritative Stuttgart Urtext edition, based on the rediscovered Hamburg autograph manuscript. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3810400.

SATB choir, reduction, none accompaniment

SKU: GI.G-9173

Composed by Jonathan D. Campbell. Edited by Pearl Shangkuan. Ordinary Time 12 B. Calvin Institute. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9173. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9173).

UPC: 785147917304. English. Text Source: Jesus, Savior, pilot me Text by Edward Hopper.

This text belongs to a rich tradition of hymns that draw upon sea imagery to establish the relationship between the believer and Christ (Hopper was known for his ministry to sailors). In the composer’s own words: “In times filled with personal strife, global instability, and other struggles, we look to Jesus Christ to ‘hush the ocean wild’ and to guide us safely to a peaceful shore.” A lovely anthem, with subtle dissonances to create a lush harmony.

Composed by Jake Heggie. For SATB choir, flute, oboe (optional) and piano. This edition: saddle stitch. Piano/vocal score. 28 pages. Duration 12 minutes. Published by Bill Holab Music

SA vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboe, 2 horn, 2 violin, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3810414

Responsorium. Composed by Johann Christian Bach. Edited by Guido Erdmann. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Domine Ad Adiuvandum Me Festina E14. Sacred vocal music, Psalms, Latin. Single Part, basso continuo. Warb E 14. 4 pages. Duration 5 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 38.104/14. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3810414).

ISBN 9790007215101. Language: Latin.

At the age of just 20, Johann Christian Bach, the youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach, the Kantor of St. Thomas's, left behind the Lutheran musical tradition of his family: he went to Italy, converted to Catholicism there and successfully composed operas for Turin, Milan and Naples. Frequently overlooked are the Catholic Bach's exquisite church music works, almost all written in the years 1757-1760, and which had a significant influence on his time in Italy. These include large-scale Vesper settings with impressive, symphonic-style instrumental introductions, sometimes anticipating Mozartian idioms. Bach's Domine ad adjuvandum me, an immediately captivating work, was written for the opening of Vespers; it seems to be carried along by a sense of euphoric purpose and a dynamic lightheartedness which positively radiates southern European temperament. The work is published in the authoritative Stuttgart Urtext edition, based on the rediscovered Hamburg autograph manuscript. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3810400.

SATB Choir [2 Ob], 2 Ctr, 2 Tr, Timp, 2 Vl, Org e Bassi

SKU: CA.5408709

Composed by Michael Haydn. Edited by Armin Kircher. 1x 54.087/21 oboe 1, 1x 54.087/22 oboe 2, 1x 54.087/31 clarino 1, 1x 54.087/32 clarino 2, 1x 54.087/33 trumpet 1, 1x 54.087/34 trumpet 2, 1x 54.087/41 timpani. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Johann Michael Haydn. Harmony parts. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Set of Orchestra Parts. MH 87. Duration 17 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 54.087/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5408709).

Language: Latin.

Michael Haydn composed three of his masses in honor of the holy archangels - St Michael, St Gabriel, and the Raphaelismesse in honor of St Raphael now published. By avoiding the use of vocal soloists, it is one of the genre of Missa in pieno. Four trumpets and two ad lib oboe parts added later by the composer give the work a festive sound in the baroque tradition. At the same time, elements of the 'sensitive style' feature too. The Gloria and Credo exist in two settings, a short version with polytextual passages and a longer version arranged by Haydn himself. The Carus edition, based on authentic performance material in St. Peter's Monastery in Salzburg, contains both versions, with the longer version published here for the first time. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.5408700.

SATB Choir [2 Ob], 2 Ctr, 2 Tr, Timp, 2 Vl, Org e Bassi

SKU: CA.5408700

Composed by Michael Haydn. Edited by Armin Kircher. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Johann Michael Haydn. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Full score. MH 87. 68 pages. Duration 17 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 54.087/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5408700).

ISBN 9790007181666. Language: Latin.

Michael Haydn composed three of his masses in honor of the holy archangels - St Michael, St Gabriel, and the Raphaelismesse in honor of St Raphael now published. By avoiding the use of vocal soloists, it is one of the genre of Missa in pieno. Four trumpets and two ad lib oboe parts added later by the composer give the work a festive sound in the baroque tradition. At the same time, elements of the 'sensitive style' feature too. The Gloria and Credo exist in two settings, a short version with polytextual passages and a longer version arranged by Haydn himself. The Carus edition, based on authentic performance material in St. Peter's Monastery in Salzburg, contains both versions, with the longer version published here for the first time.

Arranged by George Hernandez. SATB. Pavane Choral. 16 pages. Pavane Publishing #P1386. Published by Pavane Publishing

SA vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboe, 2 horn, 2 violin, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3810403

Responsorium. Composed by Johann Christian Bach. Edited by Guido Erdmann. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Domine Ad Adiuvandum Me Festina E14. Sacred vocal music, Psalms, Latin. Vocal score. Warb E 14. Duration 5 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 38.104/03. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3810403).

ISBN 9790007143978. Language: Latin.

At the age of just 20, Johann Christian Bach, the youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach, the Kantor of St. Thomas's, left behind the Lutheran musical tradition of his family: he went to Italy, converted to Catholicism there and successfully composed operas for Turin, Milan and Naples. Frequently overlooked are the Catholic Bach's exquisite church music works, almost all written in the years 1757-1760, and which had a significant influence on his time in Italy. These include large-scale Vesper settings with impressive, symphonic-style instrumental introductions, sometimes anticipating Mozartian idioms. Bach's Domine ad adjuvandum me, an immediately captivating work, was written for the opening of Vespers; it seems to be carried along by a sense of euphoric purpose and a dynamic lightheartedness which positively radiates southern European temperament. The work is published in the authoritative Stuttgart Urtext edition, based on the rediscovered Hamburg autograph manuscript. Score available separately - see item CA.3810400.

SATB choir

SKU: LP.OR-2568

Arranged by Thomas Fettke. This edition: Loose-Leaf. Anthems. Communion Series. Inspirational and Sacred. Score and parts. Published by Lillenas Publishing Company (LP.OR-2568).

UPC: 765762100701.

From our Communion Series Jack Hayford's poignant anthem is suitable for all traditions and styles.

Choral SATB chorus

SKU: XC.SATB2205A

Composed by Patti Drennan. Inspirational. Inspirational. Octavo. Excelcia Music Publishing #SATB2205A. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.SATB2205A).

9 x 6 inches.

Commissione d by the Polk County Florida Public Schools, The Marigold is the result of a long-standing tradition of Florida teachers and students who integrate the Marigold Effect. Marigolds are planted near other plants to ward off disease and pests, thus allowing the plant to be nurtured and to survive. The same idea is replicated within people. We should surround ourselves with people who help nurture and encourage. Opportunities to recite verbal words of affirmation and encouragement are included in the song. This is appropriate for middle school through adult choirs.

SATB choir, woodwinds, percussion

SKU: GI.G-012711

Sacred. Octavo. GIA Publications #012711. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-012711).

UPC: 641151127118.

Tradi tion says that this piece was used as a procession by the Aztecs on December 26, 1531, to convey the Virgin's miraculous image on Juan Diego's cloak from the Mexico City Cathedral to its home at Tepeyac.

Choir Sacred (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.48413

Composed by Greg Gilpin. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred; Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-48413. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48413).

UPC: 038081552361. English.

In the tradition of his highly regarded original spirituals, Greg Gilpin offers this all-new a cappella Christmas selection. Intuitive harmonies and just the right amount of repetition in the memorable chorus make the piece both readily learnable and easy to memorize. Call-and-response verses toss joyful syncopations between sections of the choir, and quickly changing dynamics enhance the style.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.35032003

Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Shawnee Press. Christmas Sacred, Christmas/Advent Sacred. Octavo. Duration 345 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35032003).

ISBN 9781540019806. UPC: 888680726621. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Unique, accessible to all ages, and stunningly beautiful describes this arrangement of the beloved carol. Incorporating the use of American Sign Language throughout, the piece begins in German sung by a soloist, then by the choir, singing then in English, then with “oos” and finally only “singing” with American Sign Language, filling the room with silent splendor. It is truly a work that will become a tradition for your choir. The ASL vocabulary is included in the choral.

SATB Choir [2 Ob], 2 Ctr, 2 Tr, Timp, 2 Vl, Org e Bassi

SKU: CA.5408713

Composed by Michael Haydn. Edited by Armin Kircher. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Johann Michael Haydn. Bass instrument. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Single Part, Bass instrument. MH 87. 12 pages. Duration 17 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 54.087/13. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5408713).

Language: Latin.

Michael Haydn composed three of his masses in honor of the holy archangels - St Michael, St Gabriel, and the Raphaelismesse in honor of St Raphael now published. By avoiding the use of vocal soloists, it is one of the genre of Missa in pieno. Four trumpets and two ad lib oboe parts added later by the composer give the work a festive sound in the baroque tradition. At the same time, elements of the 'sensitive style' feature too. The Gloria and Credo exist in two settings, a short version with polytextual passages and a longer version arranged by Haydn himself. The Carus edition, based on authentic performance material in St. Peter's Monastery in Salzburg, contains both versions, with the longer version published here for the first time. Score and part available separately - see item CA.5408700.

SATB choir divisi, keyboard - Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-6045

Composed by Linda Cable Shute. Creation, Nature. Octavo. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-6045. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-6045).

UPC: 688670560453.

Herbe rt Brokerings beautiful text expresses delight in the beauty of nature, and draws parallels between this gift of beauty and the gift of Christ. The melody is lyrical and easily learned. The premier performance of this piece was at A Rose in Winter 2002: International Carols and Traditions, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.

Alto voice solo, tenor voice solo, bass voice solo, SSATB choir, orchestra (Soli, Mixed choir, Orch)

SKU: BA.BA10706-01

Composed by George Frideric Handel. Edited by Amanda Babington. This edition: complete edition, urtext edition. Linen. Halle Handel Edition (HHA) Series III, Volume 13. Complete edition, Score, anthology. HWV 283, HWV 265. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA10706_01. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA10706-01).

ISBN 9790006550227. 33 x 26 cm inches. Text Language: English. Preface: Amanda Babington.

The Dettinger Te Deum was written to celebrate England's victory over the French at the Battle of Dettingen.
It is Handel's last and most successful setting of the Te Deum and reveals a deep understanding of the English church music tradition.
The sound impact of this broadly conceived work is governed by the choirs in an almost theatrical exegesis of the text. Particularly striking are several borrowings from the Messiah which Handel had just completed.
This edition, edited by Baroque specialist Amanda Babington, is based on the Urtext from the Halle Handel Edition.

* First Urtext edition
* Includes a Foreword (Eng/Ger).

About Barenreiter Urtext

What can I expect from a Barenreiter Urtext edition?< /p>

MUSICOLOGICA LLY SOUND
- A reliable musical text based on all available sources
- A description of the sources
- Information on the genesis and history of the work
- Valuable notes on performance practice
- Includes an introduction with critical commentary explaining source discrepancies and editorial decisions

... AND PRACTICAL
- Page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them
- A well-presented layout and a user-friendly format
- Excellent print quality
- Superior paper and binding

Composed by Sue C. Smith, Wendy Ferguson, and Heather Sorenson. Arranged by Heather Sorenson. PraiseSong Choral. General Worship, Lent, Sacred. Octavo. Published by PraiseSong

SSATB Voices, SSATB Choir, 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 3 Tr, Timp, 2 Vl, Va, Bc

SKU: CA.3124392

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Paul Horn. Carus CD series: Carus Choir Coach; Sacred vocal music, Magnificats. Carus Choir Coach. Mp3, Practice-CD, alto. Sacred vocal music, Magnificats. Compact Disc. BWV 243. Duration 27 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.243/92. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124392).

Key: D major. Language: Latin.

Johann Sebastian Bach's Magnificat BWV 243 was composed in its first form in E flat, right at the beginning of Bach's period in Leipzig, for the Visitation of Mary on 2.7.1723; for a further performance on the 1st day of Christmas, Bach added four extra Christmas movements following a Leipzig tradition. Only in the 1730s did Bach arrange the Magnificat in the well-known version in D; the orchestration was slightly altered, particularly improving the considerable practical performance problems encountered in the E flat major version. Our critical new edition contains the version of the Magnificat in D, based on Bach's autograph score. For Christmas performances the extra movements are available separately, transposed for performance with the D major version of the Magnificat (Carus 31.243/50). Score available separately - see item CA.3124300.

SSATB Voices, SSATB Choir, 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 3 Tr, Timp, 2 Vl, Va, Bc

SKU: CA.3124393

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Paul Horn. Carus CD series: Carus Choir Coach; Sacred vocal music, Magnificats. Carus Choir Coach. Mp3, Practice-CD, tenore. Sacred vocal music, Magnificats. Compact Disc. BWV 243. Duration 27 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.243/93. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124393).

Key: D major. Language: Latin.

Johann Sebastian Bach's Magnificat BWV 243 was composed in its first form in E flat, right at the beginning of Bach's period in Leipzig, for the Visitation of Mary on 2.7.1723; for a further performance on the 1st day of Christmas, Bach added four extra Christmas movements following a Leipzig tradition. Only in the 1730s did Bach arrange the Magnificat in the well-known version in D; the orchestration was slightly altered, particularly improving the considerable practical performance problems encountered in the E flat major version. Our critical new edition contains the version of the Magnificat in D, based on Bach's autograph score. For Christmas performances the extra movements are available separately, transposed for performance with the D major version of the Magnificat (Carus 31.243/50). Score available separately - see item CA.3124300.

SSATB vocal soli, SSATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3124313

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Ulrich Leisinger. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Magnificat In D (Leisinger). Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Magnificats, Advent, Christmas, Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hymns in praise of the Virgin Mary, Daily hours. Single Part, Viola. BWV 243. 8 pages. Duration 27 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.243/13. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124313).

ISBN 9790007211172. Key: D major. Language: Latin.

Johann Sebastian Bach's Magnificat BWV 243 was composed in its first form in E flat, right at the beginning of Bach's period in Leipzig, for the Visitation of Mary on 2.7.1723; for a further performance on the 1st day of Christmas, Bach added four extra Christmas movements following a Leipzig tradition. Only in the 1730s did Bach arrange the Magnificat in the well-known version in D; the orchestration was slightly altered, particularly improving the considerable practical performance problems encountered in the E flat major version. Our critical new edition contains the version of the Magnificat in D, based on Bach's autograph score. For Christmas performances the extra movements are available separately, transposed for performance with the D major version of the Magnificat (Carus 31.243/50). Score and part available separately - see item CA.3124300.

SSATB vocal soli, SSATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.4033130

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Paul Horn. Hymns by Martin Luther: War Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit. German title: Faksimile Magnificat Bwv 243. Post card. Composed 1749. BWV 243. 100 pages. Duration 27 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.331/30. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4033130).

ISBN 9790007104818. Key: D major. Language: Latin.

Johann Sebastian Bach's Magnificat BWV 243 was composed in its first form in E flat, right at the beginning of Bach's period in Leipzig, for the Visitation of Mary on 2.7.1723; for a further performance on the 1st day of Christmas, Bach added four extra Christmas movements following a Leipzig tradition. Only in the 1730s did Bach arrange the Magnificat in the well-known version in D; the orchestration was slightly altered, particularly improving the considerable practical performance problems encountered in the E flat major version. Our critical new edition contains the version of the Magnificat in D, based on Bach's autograph score. For Christmas performances the extra movements are available separately, transposed for performance with the D major version of the Magnificat (Carus 31.243/50). Score available separately - see item CA.4033100.

Arranged by Mary McDonald. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Worship Resources. Jubilate Music. Form: Suite. Hymn; Sacred. Published by Jubilate Music Group (AP.46241).

Soli SSATB, SSATB Choir, 2 Violins, 2 Violas, Basso continuo

SKU: CA.5523819

Psalm 127. Composed by George Frideric Handel. Edited by Christine Martin. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Handel. Complete orchestral parts. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Psalms, Latin, Psalms. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1707. HWV 238. Duration 13 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 55.238/19. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5523819).

ISBN 9790007138462. Language: Latin.

Handel's Vesper psalm Nisi Dominus HWV 238, was composed in Rome in 1707 for the Feast of the Madonna del Monte Carmel. It is entirely in the tradition of the polychoral, concertante motet which was cultivated especially in Rome during the late baroque era. In spite of the liturgical brevity required for the individual movements, this setting of Psalm 127, presented here in a new critical edition, is impressive on account of the festive fullness of the sound, the charming contrasts in the alternating scoring and, typical for Handel, the power of the images and the conciseness of the musical material. This work is now available in carus music, the choir app! Score and parts available separately - see item CA.5523800.

This edition: Collection. Modern Christian: Christmas. Level: Adult. Choral Book. Published by Word Music.

SSATB vocal soli, SSATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3124305

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Ulrich Leisinger. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Magnificat In D (Leisinger). Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Magnificats, Advent, Christmas, Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hymns in praise of the Virgin Mary, Daily hours. Choral Score. BWV 243. Duration 27 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.243/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124305).

ISBN 9790007108724. Key: D major. Language: Latin.

Johann Sebastian Bach's Magnificat BWV 243 was composed in its first form in E flat, right at the beginning of Bach's period in Leipzig, for the Visitation of Mary on 2.7.1723; for a further performance on the 1st day of Christmas, Bach added four extra Christmas movements following a Leipzig tradition. Only in the 1730s did Bach arrange the Magnificat in the well-known version in D; the orchestration was slightly altered, particularly improving the considerable practical performance problems encountered in the E flat major version. Our critical new edition contains the version of the Magnificat in D, based on Bach's autograph score. For Christmas performances the extra movements are available separately, transposed for performance with the D major version of the Magnificat (Carus 31.243/50). Score available separately - see item CA.3124300.