- John Tavener
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Second Setting, 2010) (2010)
- Chester Music Ltd (World)
Commissioned by the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain
- SSA semi chorus; SSAATTBB
- 9 min
- Latin
Programme Note
The Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis are both set in Latin. The Magnificat has a festive
character, and is written for double choir with children’s voices. Nunc Dimittis is a very
personal and simple response to the beautiful text, for SATB.
J.T.
character, and is written for double choir with children’s voices. Nunc Dimittis is a very
personal and simple response to the beautiful text, for SATB.
J.T.