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Email to PurchaseO Magnum Mysterium (2023)
Official edition of "O Magnum Mysterium (2023)" by Colin Eatock, published by Composer.Directory (CD-W340), scored for （全）总谱, 高音萨克斯风. Edition includes 2 parts, 24 pages.
- Composer
- Colin Eatock
- Publisher
- Composer.Directory
- Catalog No.
- CD-W340
- Instrumentation
- （全）总谱, 高音萨克斯风
- Instruments
- Specifications
- 2 parts · 24 pages (Score & Parts)
- Purchase Orders
- cdiyao@gmail.com (Email to Purchase)
Parts & Score Materials
| Part Name | Instrument | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| （全）总谱 | FullScore | 20 pages |
| 高音萨克斯风 | Saxophone | 4 pages |
Work & Edition Details
SATB choir; soprano saxophone; ca. 5 min.
The composer writes: The author of the poem “O Magnum Mysterium” is unknown. Originally the text for a Gregorian chant, it was later used in polyphonic motets of the 16th century – and many settings have been composed since then. Perhaps the enduring appeal of the poem is based on its simple depiction of Christ’s humanity and humility, together with its expression of devotion to his mother, Mary.
In composing my own setting, for SATB choir and soprano saxophone, it pleased me to think of the choir as representing the worldly creatures (people and animals) present at Jesus’s birth, and the saxophone as an otherworldly, mystical presence hovering above. It’s a fanciful notion, but I found it inspiring.
Link to video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZouo6M6Zg
