Magnificat (with German interpolations for Christmas), SSWV 299 (Samuel Scheidt)
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- Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2014-06-28). Score information: A4, 46 pages, 380 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: MusicXML source file(s) in compressed .mxl format.
- Editor: Daniel Mahraun (submitted 2010-10-13). Score information: Letter, 68 pages, 2.63 MB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: IPA guide for German pronunciation of Latin text included in notes. Translation included in the score. Each individual movement is also available separately.
General Information
Title: Magnificat, SSWV 299
Composer: Samuel Scheidt
Number of voices: 6vv Voicing: SSATTB
Genre: Sacred, Evening Canticles
Language: Latin
Instruments: Basso continuo
First published: 1635
Description: Odd verses chanted; even verses set for various voicings; settings of familiar German songs/hymns proper for Christmas interpolated after each even verse.
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Original text and translations
German and Latin text 1a. Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her, |
5a. Psallite Unigenito, Christo, |
Original text and translations may be found at Magnificat.