Vaughan Williams, Ralph Magnificat Vaughan Williams, RalphPart/ Vocal scoreForces or Contralto/mezzo solo, SA & orchestra/flute & for contralto (mezzo-soprano) solo, female chorus, and flute and piano (or orchestra).This is an unusual setting of the text, in that after an ethereal opening, a contralto/mezzo-soprano soloist sings the Magnificat text while the female chorus interpolates with other texts in praise of the Virgin Mary. The contrast between the rhapsodic lines of the soloist and the more reflective emotions of the chorus result in a moving work.This version is accompanied by solo flute and piano.Orchestral material is available on Large 2.2.ca.2.2-4.2.0.0-timp.hp.cel.2perc-org.str[solo flute]Small 2 flutes, harp, celeste, and strings 12 mins Publication Mar 2 1995 Level of B-C (easy - moderately difficult) BindingPaperback Trim Number of