PDF versionA4, Score (19) & parts (3,2,2,2,2,2,2,2=17, plus timpani, 2, percussion, 6, total=25)
One movement.
Maestoso - Adagio - Piu mosso - Moderato con moto - Maestoso - Maestoso von meno moto - Meno mosso
Horn 1: d1 - c3
Horn 2: d1 - g2
Horn 3: d1 - c3
Horn 4: c1 - g2
Horn 5: g - a2
Horn 6: g - e2
Horn 7: G - d2
Horn 8: G - c2
Examining the motifs and techniques used, the following list should probably give a fairly good idea of what the piece sounds like, and whether an ensemble would be interested in it:
Heroism:
- fanfare motif (dotted quaver, semiquaver, interval down, fifth up)
- unisono fanfare motif (8 horns)
- massive chordal finale
"Show off"
- glissandi into top range (c3, b2)
- (lip) trills
- septuplets (some across bars)
- cadenza (rhythmical)
"Sing lyrically"
- rhythmically free solo
- chorale section
Access to review score: Nancy Joy (NMSU)
Cor Magnificat is, plainly and simply, a show piece for the horn. It demonstrates the amazing versatility inherent in the instrument; from its ability to "Sing" lyrically or "Show off" as a solo instrument, to its incredible heroism. The title is derived from the French word "Cor" or "Horn" and the Latin word "Magnificat" which has many meanings (most, if not all sacred in nature); however, I chose the meaning "Magnify", which translated means "Magnify the horn."