Durante Magnificat is a five-movement piece that is part of the vespers service and is typically performed in a church setting. The movements are as follows:
- Magnificat: This movement is based on the text of the Magnificat, which is a hymn of praise to the Virgin Mary.
- Et misericordia: This movement is based on the text “And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations”.
- Deposuit potentes: This movement is based on the text “He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble and meek”.
- Suscepit Israel: This movement is based on the text “He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy”.
- Sicut locutus est: This movement is based on the text “As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever”.
A particularly good rendition is shown below.
- Magnificat
2. Et misericordia
Bass – slower version
3. Deposuit
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5. Sicut locutus est
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6. Sicut erat in principio
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