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Scoring: Solo A, Coro SSAA, 2 Tr/Flügelhorn, Sax/Fl, 2 Vl, Va, Vc, Pfte (Keyboard), E-Bass (Cb), Perc (2 Spieler*innen)

Christoph Schönherr is a respected expert in the field of jazz and pop choirs and he is a much sought after choral composer. He has written of his work: “I have been especially influenced by the polarity of the text. On one hand it expresses Mary's joy at her pregnancy, but on the other Mary presents a bold image of God: a God of almost old Testament sternness in his demand for justice on earth. My music depicts a strong woman, who rejoices in her happiness and also swings (many 6/8, 12/8 and swing passages), but on the other hand who in formulating her concept of God clearly stands up for the poor and needy. Here I use stylistic elements of rock and funk music.”

This version for SSAA choir (Carus 27.208/50) was created at the request of various conductors of women's choirs. It is compatible with the performance material of the SATB version.