Quia Respexit

For a large portion of my life, I have sung professional musical theatre, jazz, pop, and big band music. But I wanted to return to my roots in classical singing that began in high school and continued to my first paid position with the Sacramento Opera Company. I have not shared much of my classical singing on social media - it's time.

 Presenting J.S. Bach's Oratorio Magnificat in D major, BWV 243

This full version of "Quia Respexit," composed by Bach, is in the reverent key of B minor to convey depth of emotion and reverence.

Accompanied by Henrique Souza Gosney at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salt Lake City. Videography by Anthony Mesler

In Latin:

"Quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suae,

ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes."

Translated into English:

"For he has regarded the lowliness of his maidservant (Mary);

for behold, from henceforth all generations will call me blessed."

Translated by Michael Marissen and Daniel R. Melamed.

#Bach #Oratorio #Magnificat #Baroquemusic

Quia Respexit, J.S. Bach