| Work Title
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3 Motetten
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| Alternative. Title
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Motets for soloists and chorus ; English Church Pieces
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| Composer
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Mendelssohn, Felix
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| Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No.
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Op.69 ; MWV B 60, 58, 59
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| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No.
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IFM 110
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| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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3 pieces:
- Nunc dimittis
Herr, nun lässest du = Lord now lettest thou (MWV B 60)
- Jubilate Deo
Jauchzet = O be joyful (MWV B 58)
- Magnificat
Mein Herz erhebet = My soul doth magnify (MWV B 59)
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| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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1847
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| First Publication.
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1847 - London: J. J. Ewer & Co.* // 1848 – Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel
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| Librettist
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Book of Common Prayer
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| Language
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English, German
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| Average DurationAvg. Duration
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15–20 minutes
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| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Romantic
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| Piece Style
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Romantic
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| Instrumentation
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mixed chorus (SATB), (organ)
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| Related Works
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The German edition of No.2 includes MWV B 48
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| External Links
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All Music Guide (No.1) All Music Guide (No.2) All Music Guide (No.3)
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