Magnificat in D

Consisting of:

• 1 x set of parts, harmony parts, oboe 1, oboe 2, trumpet/timpani
• 5 x individual part, violin 1
• 5 x individual part, violin 2
• 2 x individual part, viola 1
• 2 x individual part, viola 2
• 4 x individual part, violoncello/double bass + bassoon
• 1 x individual part, organ

Scoring: Soli SA, Coro SATB, 2 Ob, Fg, 2 Vl, 2 Va, Bc, [2 Tr, Timp]

The two Magnificat settings (C major, ZWV 107; D major, ZWV 108) are amongst well over 30 psalm and Magnificat settings by Zelenka for Vespers services in Dresden. In contrast to the work in C major, where a soprano solo dominates over long passages, the choir has a more prominent part in this Magnificat in D major. Zelenka also heightened the festive character of the work by later adding parts for 2 trumpets and timpani. Authentic performances of the work are therefore possible with and without trumpets.