Magnificat (C. P. E. Bach)
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The Magnificat, Wq 215, H.772, by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach is a musical setting of the biblical canticle Magnificat as an extended composition for voices and orchestra in nine movements, composed in Berlin in 1749. It is the composer's first extant major choral composition.
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Magnificat | |
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by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach | |
Key | D major |
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Bible text | Luke 1:46–55 |
Composed | 1749 (1749): Berlin |
Published | 1829 (1829): Bonn by N. Simrock |
Movements | 9 |
Vocal | SATB choir and solo |
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