O magnum mysterium (1709)
O wondrous nativity
Scarlatti, Alessandro (1660-1725) [ Italy ]
Edition
Published by
Schmitt Music Center, Inc.
[USA]
, 1972
Ref. :
No. 1439
(16 p.)
Editor or author of the restitution:
Brandvik, Paul
Type of material:
Choral score
Description
Text in:
Latin
+ adapted in
English
Epoque:
18th century
(1700-1749)
Genre-Style-Form:
Sacred ; Motet
Mood of the piece:
with feeling
Type of Choir:
SATB/SATB (8 mixed voices )
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5):
3
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E):
C
Tonality:
G minor
Duration:
6.5 min.
Liturgical Use:
Christmas
Comment(s):
Beautifully crafted Scarlatti motet; expressive
