CGA954 Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis

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The 'Magnificat and Nunc Dimitis' come to life in two memorable Biblical scenes: (1) Young Mary, visiting her older cousin, Elizabeth, sings of her great joy to be the mother of the Christ Child. (2) Mary and Joseph taking the infant Jesus to the temple where the wise, aging Simeon declared that God's promise to him was fulfilled. The setting can be sung as general anthems or as integral parts of Vespers or Evensongs. The flute ostinato and the introductory choral measures are motifs of 'Magnificat' by J.S. Bach. Voicing: Unison with piano, C instrument, handchimes, (2 octaves) and handbells (3 octaves) Composer: Kemp, Helen Text: Winter, Miriam Therese Season: Advent, Christmas Lectionary: Year A - Advent - Third Sunday of Advent Year B - Advent - Third Sunday of Advent Year B - Advent - Fourth Sunday of Advent Year C - Advent - Fourth Sunday of Advent Year A - Christmas - Nativity of the Lord - Proper 1 Year B - Christmas - Nativity of the Lord - Proper 1 Year C - Christmas - Nativity of the Lord - Proper 1 Year A - Christmas - Nativity of the Lord - Proper 2 Year B - Christmas - Nativity of the Lord - Proper 2 Year C - Christmas - Nativity of the Lord - Proper 2 Year A - Christmas - Holy Name of Jesus Year B - Christmas - Holy Name of Jesus Year C - Christmas - Holy Name of Jesus Year B - Christmas - First Sunday after Christmas Year C - Christmas - First Sunday after Christmas Scripture: 'Magnificat' text based on Luke 1: 46-47. 'Nunc Dimmitis' text based on Luke 2: 29-31. Scripture: 'Magnificat' text based on Luke 1: 46-47. 'Nunc Dimmitis' text based on Luke 2: 29-31.

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