Zelenka, Jan Dismas: Magnificat in D (Vocal Score)

The two Magnificat settings (C major, ZWV 107; D major, ZWV 108) are amongst well over 30 psalm and Magnificat settings by Zelenka for Vespers services in Dresden. In contrast to the work in C major, where a soprano solo dominates over long passages, the choir has a more prominent part in this Magnificat in D major. Zelenka also heightened the festive character of the work by later adding parts for 2 trumpets and timpani. Authentic performances of the work are therefore possible with and without trumpets.

Scoring: Soli SA, Coro SATB, 2 Ob, Fg, 2 Vl, 2 Va, Bc, [2 Tr, Timp]
Language: Latin
Duration:11 min
Key: D-Dur