Magnificat & Seiben Antiphonen with Nunc Dimittis
An Interpretation Of Composer Arvo Pårt's Work in
Color, Movement and Texture
Robyn Sand Anderson's Exhibit "Magnificat" is an interpretation of Arvo Pärt's “Magnificat and Sieben Antiphonen" inspired by the South Dakota Chorale's performance in their album Sacred Songs of Life & Love. The South Dakota Chorale is directed by Dr. Brian Schmidt, originally from New Ulm, MN, where he and Robyn met as members of Christ the King Lutheran Church. Sand Anderson and Schmidt have collaborated before when she interpreted seven cantatas for Duke University Vesper Choir's Membra Jesu Nostri (Buxtehude) concert in 2012.
Moved deeply by choral music, Sand Anderson has leaned into interpreting this genre. When she listens to human voices raised in song, she sees color, movement and texture. She then lets the paint dance and move across paper or canvas, listening for nuance, rhythm and tone. The lyrics deepen each interpretation.
Robyn’s hope is that as you stand before each work, you will be able to listen to the music that inspired it. By going to her website, you can use your smart phone and earphones/blue tooth to listen to each piece as you view the work. If you don't have a smartphone, you can view the paintings online and listen to the music under “Interpreting Music with Color" tab on her website www.RobynSandAnderson.com.
Painted with acrylic on archival Fabriano Artistico Watercolor Paper, matted and framed with acid-free materials and non-glare glass. Each painting is available for purchase individually or as a series. Original painting on paper is $830; Matted and Framed $1030.
October 29 - November 22, 2016 Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
November 28 - December 30, 2016 Duke University Chapel, Durham, NC
January 23 - February 28, 2017 Luther Seminary, Olson Center, St. Paul, MN
March 15 - June 6, 2017 Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 5701 Eden Prairie Rd., Minnetonka, MN
September 1 - October 31, 2017 St. Stephens Lutheran Church, 8400 France Av. S., Bloomington, MN
December 1, 2017-January 31, 2018 Roseville Lutheran Church, Roseville, MN
March 1 - May 31, 2018 Benedictine Center of St. Paul's Monastery, 2675 Benet Road, St. Paul, MN
October 1 - November 30, 2018 Redwood Falls Library Gallery, Redwood Falls, MN
December 5, 2018 - January 31, 2019 Plymouth Congregational Church, Plymouth, MN
April 11, 2019 - June 11, 2019 Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 3045 Chicago Av., Mpls., MN
*Robyn Sand Anderson © 2016 All Rights Reserved.
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Magnificat
My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden. For, behold, from henceforth All generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me, And holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him Throughout all generations. He hath shown strength with his arm; He hath scattered the proud In the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat And hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things, And the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath helped his servant Israel, As he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed forever. --Luke 1:46-55 |
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I. O Wisdom
O Wisdom, Proceeding from the mouth of the Most High, You encompass the world from one end to the other, With power and moderation you ordain all things: O come and show us the way of wisdom And of understanding. O Wisdom. |
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II. O Adonai
O Adonai, Lord and leader of the house of Israel, In the flaming thorn bush Were you revealed to Moses And upon the mountain you gave him your law. O come and deliver us with thy strong arm. |
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III. O Root of Jesse
O root of the stem of Jesse, Stand forward as a sign for the people, Before you the rulers of the earth are struck dumb, The people cry out to you: O come and deliver us, stir thyself, delay no longer. |
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IV. O Key of David
O key of David, Sceptre of the house of Israel, You open something, none can close it, You close something, and no power may open it; O come and open the prison of darkness And the chain of death. |
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V. O Morning Star
O morning star, Gleam of pure light, Shining sun of righteousness; O come and lighten those who sit in darkness And in the shadow of death. |
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VI. O King of All People
O king of all people, Their expectation and desire, Cornerstone, which holds all things together: O come and save mankind, Which you constructed on earth! |
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VII. O Emmanuel
O Emmanuel, Our king and teacher, Hope and Savior of the people: O come, hurry and bring us help, You our Lord and our God. |
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Nunc Dimittis
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, According to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people, To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, And to be the glory of thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. -- Luke 2:29-32 |