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Magnificat
The Magnificat means the hymn of the Virgin Mary mentioned in the Gospel of Luke Chapter 1, verses 46 to 56 (visit of Mary to Elizabeth or visitation ). It is also called the Song of Mary.
This is the first word of the translation in Latin of this song of praise. It is part of the liturgy Roman (for the evening service, the Vespers ) and Byzantine, and has inspired many musical works. Among Protestants, only the Anglican Church uses this song, daily, for evening worship.
This song was inspired by the song of Hannah , the mother of Prophet Samuel. It reflects the deep connection between hope and faith of Israel and Christians.
The Latin text and its translation
| Magnificat anima mea Dominum, | My soul magnifies the Lord, |
| and spiritus meus in Deo exsultavit salutari meo. | and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. |
| Quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suae. | For he has looked upon the lowliness of his servant, |
| Ecce enim ex hoc omnes generatione dicent beatam me. | And here I am now happy to tell the generations. |
| Quia fecit mihi magna, which is potens. | Because he did great things for me, one that is powerful, |
| Sanctum nomen ejus and. | And holy is his name. |
| Et misericordia ejus a Progenie in progenies timentibus eum. | And forgiveness from age to age on those who fear him. |
| In brachio suo fecit potentiam. | He placed the power in his arm, |
| Mente cordis sui superbos dispersive. | He has scattered those whose heart was proud. |
| Deposuit potentes of sede and exaltavit humiles. | He has brought down rulers from their thrones and exalted the humble. |
| Esurientes implevit bonuses, and divites dimis Inan. | He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. |
| Suscepit Israel puerum suum, recordatus misericordiae suae | He has helped Israel his child, he remembered his promise of forgiveness |
| Sicut Locutus is ad patres NOSTROS Abraham and Semin in saeculi ejus. | (And had he spoke to our forefathers) to Abraham and his descendants, for ever. |
| Gloria Patri, etc.. | Glory to the Father , etc.. |
Musical Works
Mention may be made autonomous works:
- Magnificat Luca Marenzio ( 1553 - 1599 ).
- Magnificat by Heinrich Schtz ( 1585 - 1672 ).
- Magnificat by Dietrich Buxtehude ( 1637 - 1707 ).
- Magnificat by Johann David Heinichen ( 1638 - 1729 ).
- Magnificat in C by Johann Kuhnau ( 1660 - 1722 ).
- Magnificat in G minor RV 610/611 of Antonio Vivaldi ( 1678 - 1741 ).
- several Magnificat Jan Dismas Zelenka ( 1679 - 1745 ).
- the Magnificat in D BWV 243 by Johann Sebastian Bach , which is certainly the best known.
- Magnificat by Francesco Durante ( 1684 - 1755 ).
- Magnificat Domenico Scarlatti ( 1685 - 1757 ).
- Magnificat Melchior Hoffmann (composed in 1707 ).
- Magnificat Domenico Cimarosa (composed around 1785 )
- Magnificat Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (composed in 1822 )
- Magnificat by Franz Schubert ( 1797 - 1828 ).
- Magnificat by Ralph Vaughan Williams ( 1872 - 1958 ).
- Magnificat by Alan Hovhaness ( 1958 ).
- Magnificat Krzysztof Penderecki ( 1974 ).
- the Magnificat of Arvo Prt ( 1989 ).
- Magnificat by John Rutter ( 1990 ).
- Magnificat Urmas Sisask ( 1990 ).
- Magnificat by John Tavener ( 1994 ).
- Magnificat Vladimir Godar ( 2004 ).
- Magnificat Gyrgy Orbn ( 1947 -).
- Magnificat Naji Hakim ( 1980 -).
- Magnificat Yves-Marie Pasquet created August 8, 2009.
It may be part of a larger composition:
- in the Vespers for the Blessed Virgin of Claudio Monteverdi , but there are also the same composer's Magnificat for six voices in the collection entitled Selva Morale, a collection of sacred pieces.
- in the Anglican liturgy, the Magnificat is associated with the Nunc Dimittis (Canticle of Simeon), and is an integral part of any service. Many composers have written Anglican "Services", including Orlando Gibbons (Short Service and Second Service), Thomas Tallis and William Byrd.
- in the Dante Symphony Franz Liszt ( one thousand eight hundred eleven - 1,886 ), composed ( 1855 ). It is the third movement, musically related to the second (Purgatorio), and is composed for orchestra and chorus of women (or children).
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