St. Magnus Hymn (Magnus-Hymnen)
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St. Magnus Hymn (Magnus-Hymnen)
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Editor Idar Torskangerpoll
- Series Norsk Concert Band Entertainment
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- Publisher Norsk Noteservice
- Order no. WN661028291
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Description:
This hymn tune from the 11th century is the oldest known polyphonic arrangement of Norwegian Music. The text is in Latin and dedicated to St. Magnus. Magnus Orknoeyjarl (Magnus Erlendsson) (1076-1115) died a martyr's death and was later made a saint. He is the only Norwegian saint recognized by the pop. Outside of the Nordic countries he is recognized as a Scottish Saint.
The St. Magnus Cathedral is located in the capital of Orknoeyenes, Kirkwall.
The St. Magnus Cathedral is located in the capital of Orknoeyenes, Kirkwall.