Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis
Commissioned by the Coulter Concert Series for Evensong on the feast of All Saints, November 1, 2012, at The Episcopal Parish of St. John the Baptist, Portland, Oregon
by Scot Crandal
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- by Scot Crandal
- for SATB Choir, Soprano and Baritone Soloists, and Organ (with optional Brass Quartet and Timpani)
- Seasonal: Advent
- Liturgical: General, Evensong, Vespers
- Topical: Marian
- Text: Luke 1:46-55 (Magnificat) | Luke 2:29–32 (Nunc Dimittis)
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Magnificat
My soul doth magnify the Lord
and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden.
For behold, from henceforth
all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty
hath magnified me and holy is his Name.
And his mercy is on them
that fear him throughout all generations.
He hath shewed strength with his arm
he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty from their seat
and hath exalted the humble and meek.
He hath filled the hungry with good things
and the rich he hath sent empty away.
He remembering his mercy
hath holpen his servant Israel
as he promised to our forefathers,
Abraham and his seed for ever.
Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning
is now and will be forever. Amen.
and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden.
For behold, from henceforth
all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty
hath magnified me and holy is his Name.
And his mercy is on them
that fear him throughout all generations.
He hath shewed strength with his arm
he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty from their seat
and hath exalted the humble and meek.
He hath filled the hungry with good things
and the rich he hath sent empty away.
He remembering his mercy
hath holpen his servant Israel
as he promised to our forefathers,
Abraham and his seed for ever.
Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning
is now and will be forever. Amen.
Nunc Dimittis
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant
depart in peace according to thy word.
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Which thou hast prepared
before the face of all people;
To be a light to lighten the Gentiles
and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning
is now and will be forever. Amen.
depart in peace according to thy word.
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Which thou hast prepared
before the face of all people;
To be a light to lighten the Gentiles
and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning
is now and will be forever. Amen.
Details
On the feast of All Saints, Nov 1, 2012, the choirs of The Episcopal Parish of St. John the Baptist, Portland, Oregon (Scot Crandal, director; Fred Beal, organist) and Christ Church Episcopal, Lake Oswego (Bob Mensel, director) combined to sing the world premiere of Scot's Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in the context of Evensong and Benediction.
Commissioned by the Coulter Concert Series • Composed and Conducted by Scot Crandal • Jocelyn Thomas, Soprano Soloist; Andy McQuery, Baritone Soloist; Fred Beal, Organist • James Smock and Michael Hankins, trumpets; Lars Campbell and David Bryan, trombones; Colin Crandal, timpani
Composed for SATB Choir, Soprano & Baritone soloists, Organ, Brass Quartet, and Timpani • Rod Evenson, recording engineer