One of the eight most ancient Christian hymns

BACH: Magnificat BWV 243

The Magnificat (Latin: [My soul] magnifies) — also known as the Song of Mary or the Canticle of Mary — is a canticle frequently sung (or spoken) liturgically in Christian church services. It is one of the eight most ancient Christian hymns and perhaps the earliest Marian hymn. Its name comes from the first word of the Latin version of the canticle's text.

The text of the canticle is taken directly from the Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:46-55) where it is spoken by the Virgin Mary upon the occasion of her Visitation to her cousin Elizabeth. In the narrative, after Mary greets Elizabeth, who is pregnant with the future John the Baptist, the child moves within Elizabeth's womb. When Elizabeth praises Mary for her faith, Mary sings what is now known as the Magnificat in response.

Within Christianity, the Magnificat is most frequently recited within the Liturgy of the Hours. In Western Christianity, the Magnificat is most often sung or recited during the main evening prayer service: Vespers within Roman Catholicism and Lutheranism, and Evening Prayer (or Evensong) within Anglicanism. In Eastern Christianity, the Magnificat is usually sung at Sunday Matins. Among Protestant groups, the Magnificat may also be sung during worship services.

(Quotation : Wikipedia)

- Judith Blegen (soprano)

- Helga Müller Molinari (alto)

- Francisco Araiza (tenor)

- Robert Holl (bass)

- Herbert von Karajan (cembalo, conductor)

- RIAS-Kammerhor

- Berliner Philharmoniker

- Applause [0:33]

- 1. Magnificat anima mea [3:07]

- 2.Et exsultavit spiritus meus [2:52]

- 3. Quia respexit humilitatem 4. Omnes generationes [4:43]

- 5. Quia fecit mihi magna [2:05]

- 6. Et misericordia [3:46]

- 7. Fecit potentiam [2:33]

- 8. Desposuit potentes [2:19]

- 9. Esurientes implevit bonis [4:08]

- 10. Suscepit Israel [2:38]

- 11. Sicut locutus est [1:24]

- 12. Gloria Patri [4:12]

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