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Deutsches Magnificat - Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, SWV 494
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Evening Canticles
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Deutsches Magnificat - Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, SWV 494 by Heinrich Schütz — 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 - Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, SWV 494
Heinrich Schütz’s Deutsches Magnificat, Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, SWV 494, is a setting of the Magnificat, the song of the Virgin Mary, often sung at Vespers. This grand motet for double SATB choir is written in both Latin and German, opening with the familiar Latin Vulgate text before moving into the vernacular. Schütz masterfully employs the forces of two choirs to create a rich, antiphonal sound, ideal for festive occasions. The text expresses Mary’s humble joy and astonishment at God’s favour, proclaiming His mighty deeds and mercy. The work builds to a powerful conclusion, suitable for a choir looking to explore the rich tradition of German sacred music.
