This gentle, soothing, and almost hypnotic work is taken from a traditional Alentejo carol from southern Portugal and the Magnificat. Each verse is treated differently, giving the solo voice and all the others an opportunity to sing the melody. It may be performed a cappella in Portuguese or English or with an optional instrumental accompaniment scored for strings, two tenor recorders, and harpsichord. Instrumental score and parts sold separately. Duration: 4:35.