21st Century Magnificat: A multi-movement work for full chorus, soloists, and chamber orchestra; a setting of the Canticle of Mary from the Gospel according to Luke.
I. Magnificat Chorus, Orchestra
Magnificat anima mea Dominum
trad. My soul doth glorify the Lord rad. The new life and soul I feel inside glorifies the Lord
trad. My soul doth glorify the Lord
rad. The new life and soul I feel inside glorifies the Lord
II. Et exultavit spiritus meus Contralto, Ensemble
Et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo.
trad. And my spirit rejoices in God my saviour.
III. Quia respexit Chorus, Violoncello
Quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suae.
Ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes.
Because he regards the humility of his servant. For behold from now blessed they will say of me, all generations.
IV. Quia fecit Soprano, Ensemble
Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est.
Because he made me great, he who is potent.
V. Et sanctum nomen Tenor, Ensemble
Et sanctum nomen
And holy is his name.
VI. Et misericordia Chorus, Orchestra
Et misericordia eius a progenie in progenies timentibus eum.
And his mercy is from generation to generations to those that fear him.
VII. Fecit potentiam Chorus, Orchestra
Fecit potentiam in brachio suo, dispersit superbos mente cordis sui.
He has showed might in his arm; he has scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.
VIII. Deposuit Mezzo-soprano, ensemble
Deposuit potentes de sede et exaltavit humiles.
He put down the mighty from their seat and exalted the humble.
IX. Esurientes Chorus, Orchestra
Esurientes implevit bonis et divites dimisit inanes.
The hungry he has filled with good and the rich dismissed empty.
X. Suscepit Israel Soprano and Mezzo-soprano, Ensemble
Suscepit Israel puerum suum: recordatus misericordiae suae.
He has received Israel his son, remembering his mercy.
XI. Sicut locutus est Chorus, Orchestra
Sicut locutus est ad patres nostros: Abraham, et semini eius in secula
As he spoke to our fathers: Abraham and his seed forever.
XII. Alleluia Chorus, Orchestra
Alleluia