Magnificats over psalm tones (Christoph Dalitz, 2012-25)
- Disposition: two or three parts a capella
- Composer: Christoph Dalitz
- First Publication: 2012-25
- Text: Lucas 1, 46-55
- License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike
Here I make available simple polyphonic settings for the Magnificat psalm tones in different dispositions for choir. Even though the stile is oriented at 16th century settings, the new settings are specifically written for the needs of modern choirs. Consequently, they differ from 16th century settings:
- The voice ranges fit modern choirs.
- The number of parts does not vary between the different polyphonic verses.
- While 16c Magnificats try to set each polyphonic verse significantly different from the others, I try to set each polyphonic verse similar. Even though this is hindered by the unmetrical prose text, the verses are sufficiently similar to learn them quickly with a parish choir.
Download
- Magnificat Secundi Toni a 2
Edition for high mixed voices (ST) (three A4 pages, 68kB)
Edition for low mixed voices (AB), Edition for SA, Edition for TB
Anglican edition for ST with English text and a Nunc dimittis
- Magnificat Tertii Toni a 3
high edition for SAT (six A4 pages, 110kB)
lower edition for SAT, edition for SSA, edition for TBB
For a matching Nunc dimittis setting for use in Anglican Evensongs, see here
- Magnificat Tertii Toni a 4
edition for SATB (seven A4 pages, 152kB)
For a matching Nunc dimittis setting for use in Anglican Evensongs, see here
- Magnificat Sexti Toni a 3
edition for medium mixed voices (SABar) (sechs DIN A4 Seiten, 115kB)
edition for low mixed voices (ATB), edition for equal voices (SSA oder TTB)
Anglican edition for SAT with English text and a Nunc dimittis
- Magnificat Octavi Toni a 4
edition for SATB (seven A4 pages, 143kB)
Anglican edition for SATB with Nunc dimittis added
Please drop me an email in case you need additional transposed editions.
Falsobordone settings
Additionally, here are additional falsobordone settings for other psalmtones. For these settings, I have also prepared English editions that also include a Nunc dimittis: