Heinrich Schütz: Deutsches Magnificat 1671: Double Choir: Vocal Score

German Magnificat - Meine Seele erhebt den Herren SWV 494from 'Schwanengesang' (1671)Heinrich Schütz (1858-1672) was a German composer and organist who studied in Venice with Giovanni Gabrieli. Gabrieli's influence can be heard in many of Schütz's compositions. Towards the end of his life in 1671 he wrote a large volume 'Schwanengesang' including this setting in German of the Magnifcat (My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord) for double SATB chorus.