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Deutsches Magnificat
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Deutsches Magnificat by Georg Otto — Lyrics
;Vulgate
Magnificat, anima mea, Dominum
et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo, salutari meo.
Quia respexit humilitatem ancillæ suæ:
ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes.
Quia fecit mihi magna, qui potens est, et sanctum nomen eius,
et misericordia eius a progenie in progenies timentibus eum.
Fecit potentiam in brachio suo,
dispersit superbos mente cordis sui.
Deposuit potentes de sede et exaltavit humiles;
esurientes implevit bonis et divites dimisit inanes.
Suscepit Israel puerum suum recordatus misericordiæ suæ,
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About Deutsches Magnificat
Georg Otto's Deutsches Magnificat is a substantial sacred motet built on the Magnificat text. It is written for a large choir of SSSSSATTTBBB, offering rich choral possibilities. The work unfolds with a grand and declamatory style, reflecting the awe-inspiring nature of the Magnificat's message. The composer masterfully manipulates the extensive vocal forces, creating varied textures from homophonic pronouncements to intricate polyphonic passages. The text, presented in both Latin and German, allows for a dual appreciation of its profound meaning and its linguistic beauty. This motet is a powerful setting of the Marian antiphon, suitable for a choir seeking a grand and expressive statement.
