Cor magnificat for large horn ensemble, timpani and percussion
Original Title
Composer
Chase, Raymond
Year
2004
Editor
Arranger
Year Arranged
Original Instrumentation
Type of Arrangement
Availability
1
Publisher
RMW Publishing
Year Published
2005
Catalogue Number
Sheet Music Format
A4, Score (19) & parts (3,2,2,2,2,2,2,2=17, plus timpani, 2, percussion, 6, total=25)
Horns
8
Additional Equipment
Straight mutes
Others
Other Instruments
Difficulty
2
Duration
5
Structure / Movements
One movement.
Maestoso - Adagio - Piu mosso - Moderato con moto - Maestoso - Maestoso von meno moto - Meno mosso
Clefs
Treble, bass
Meters
3/4, 4/4, 2/4+3/4, 2/4, 3/4+2/4
Key signatures
None
Range
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
Creator's Comments
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."
Performance Notes
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