Magnificat

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There is more than one artist with this name: 1. Magnificat is an ensemble of voices and instruments under the artistic direction of Warren Stewart that specializes in music of the 17th century. Since 1992, Magnificat has presented an annual series of concerts in the San Francisco Bay Area that have explored the rich and varied repertoire of Early Baroque music, with programs ranging from staged operas to reconstructions of historical liturgies. Magnificat was conceived as a collective of equal parts - a "chamber music" aesthetic grounded in the talent and individual inspiration of Magnificat's musicians that is reflected in its interpretations and recognized by its audiences. Whatever the nature of the program, Magnificat has has been guided by the spirit of the period in its emphasis on the expression of human emotion and dramatic narrative. Over the years, Magnificat has offered audiences the chance to hear many significant works by the well known figures of the 17th century - Monteverdi, Schütz, Carissimi, Charpentier, Purcell, Buxtehude, Scarlatti, and Frescobaldi - while also presenting under-performed composers including Melani, Marazzoli, Schein, Rigati, Cazzati, Cavalli, Rovetta, Rigatti, Legrenzi and many others. Magnificat has presented numerous modern premieres, often from scores transcribed by the Artistic Director or members of our Artistic Advisory Board. Over the past decade, Magnificat has taken a special interest in promoting the works of women composers,

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Cozzolani: Messa Paschale

Chant In Honour Of Anglo Saxon Saints

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Tallis Spem in Alium

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Thomas Tallis: Spem in alium

Lassus: The Alchemist (Vol. 1)

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Ritmo Kovos III

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The Best Of Linn Records

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Coronation of the First Elizabeth

Iacomo Carissimi: Vanitas Vanitatem

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Superior Entities

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Linn Records Multichannel & Stereo Super Audio CD

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Cozzolani: Easter Mass

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