Description on Youtube:
“Magnificat a 14" (1615), Giovanni Gabrieli (c1557 - 1612)
Selection from "A Grand Festive Vespers in Venice, c. 1640, for the Feast of the Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary"
January 3, 2012
The Church of St. Jean Baptiste, New York City
The Green Mountain Project (honoring the literal translation of Monteverdi's name) is an annual event that began in NYC in 2010 under the musical direction of Scott Metcalfe and artistic direction of Jolle Greenleaf. Learn more: http://tenet.nyc/green-mountain-project
Performers:
Jolle Greenleaf and Molly Quinn, sopranos
Jason McStoots, Scott Mello, Marc Molomot, Sumner Thompson, Zachary Wilder, tenors
Jesse Blumberg, David McFerrin, basses
Scott Metcalfe and Julie Andrijeski, violins
Emily Walhout, bass violin
Kiri Tollaksen and Alexandra Opsahl, cornettos
Greg Ingles, Brian Kay, Erik Schmalz, Mack Ramsey, Liza Malamut, sackbuts
Avi Stein, organ
Hank Heijink and Daniel Swenberg, theorbos
John Stone (video) and Mark Aubort (audio)
English translation:
My soul doth magnify the Lord.
And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.
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 be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen.
