Manchester Magnificat
David W. Solomons

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Manchester Magnificat
Freilach for flute trio
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Mass for choir and orchestra

Instrumentation

Alto
1
Bass
1
Bassoon
1
Chorus
2
Clarinet
1
Flute
1
French Horn
1
Oboe
1
Organ
1
Piano
1
Soprano
1
Tenor
1
Trombone
1
Trumpet
1

Additional Information

Based on poems by Audrey Vaughan - commissioned by Manchester Cathedral Cantata Choir.

There are 2 versions:

Choir and soloists with piano and organ

Score: http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20030593?aff_id=175705

and

Choir and soloists with chamber orchestra* (arranged by Guy Protheroe)

Score only: http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20030590?aff_id=175705

Instrumental parts and choral reduction: http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20032226?aff_id=175705

 

*Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Trombone basso, French Horn, Trumpet, Harp, Tubular Bells, Principal Solo voice (can be alto or high 

tenor), Treble solo, Alto solo, Tenor solo, Bass solo, Mixed choir, Children’s choir, Lancashire Clogs (or Wood block).

 

Tags

choral
religious
poetry

Details

Year
Publisher
Composer
Minutes
16

Recordings

Audio file
mag.mp3
Date recorded
1994
Performers
Manchester Cathedral Choirs and RNCM instrumentalists
Title
3 extracts from Manchester Magnificat
Venue
Manchester Cathedral
Date published
1994
Date recorded
1994
Performers
Manchester Cathedral choirs and RNCM instrumentalists
Title
Manchester Magnificat for choir, soloists and chamber orchestra
Venue
Manchester Cathedral
Media link
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