Voicing: Solo & SATB a cappella
with Optional Instrumental Accompaniment from Boosey & Hawkes publisher
Music is Traditional Alentejo Carol
Arranged by Eurico Carrapatoso
Based on a traditiona Alentejo carol from southern Portugal, this music of the Magnificat is gentle, soothing, and almost hynotic. Each verse is treated differently, giving the solo voice and all the others an opportunity to sing the melody. May be performed in Portuguese or the singable English translation. An optional instrumental accompaniment is available separately scored for two tenor recorders, strings, and harpischord. Duration: 4:35.