The Magnificat in E-flat major, BWV 243a, by Johann Sebastian Bach is a musical setting of the Latin text of the Magnificat, Mary's canticle from the Gospel of Luke. It was composed in 1723 and is in twelve movements. Bach revised the work ten years later, transposing it from E-flat major to D major, and creating the version mostly performed today, BWV 243. The work is scored for five vocal parts (two sopranos, alto, tenor and bass) and a Baroque orchestra of trumpets, timpani, oboes, strings and basso continuo including bassoon.
| Librettist | (Bible, Luke 1:46–55) |
| Date of composition | 1723 |
| Premiered | 1723, December 25th in Leipzig, Germany |
| First published | 1862 |
| Type | Religious work |
| Tonality | E-flat Major |
| Catalogue | BWV 243a |
| Spoken language | Latin |
| Instruments |
Tenor Horn/Alto Horn
Chorus/Choir - Mixed Chorus ; Orchestra 2x Voice (Soprano) 2x Voice (Tenor) |
| Autotranslations beta |
Jean-Sébastien Bach: Magnificat en mi bémol majeur, BWV 243a Johann Sebastian Bach: Magnificat in mi bemolle maggiore, BWV 243a Johann Sebastian Bach: Magnificat Es-dur, BWV 243a |