Magnificat - Bert Matter (Sheet Music Organ PDF)

This is the official organ sheet music for Bert Matter’s Magnificat, a landmark of contemporary Dutch organ music. Famed for its hypnotic, minimalist textures and its deep connection to the historic Bader organ of the Walburgiskerk in Zutphen, this piece has become a staple of modern international repertoire.

About this Edition

This high-quality digital score provides the most authentic performance experience possible. For the first time in this digital edition, Bert Matter’s original Dutch registration notes have been translated into English, making the essential "Zutphen" sound accessible to organists worldwide while preserving the composer's specific intent (e.g., Holpijp 8').

Included in this PDF:

• The Full Score: The complete, authorized organ part based on the composer’s own manuscript and editions.
• Translated Registrations: Expert English translations of original Dutch registrations to ensure tonal accuracy on any instrument.
• Authentic Source: The only authorized digital version released directly from the composer’s estate.

Product Details:

• Format: 12-page High-Quality PDF (Optimized for Tablet and Print)
• Instrumentation: Solo Organ
• Difficulty: Advanced
• Price: €10 (Minimum) — Contributions above the minimum directly support the preservation and digitization of the Bert Matter Musical Archives.

Terms of Sale & Licensing

Copyright © Bert Matter. All Rights Reserved.

By purchasing this digital score, you are granted a non-exclusive license for personal use and public performance. In accordance with the Dutch Copyright Act (Auteurswet):

1. Personal Use Only: This license is non-transferable and intended for the individual purchaser.
2. Strictly Prohibited: Unauthorized resale, commercial distribution, or uploading to public forums and file-sharing sites is a violation of the author’s rights under Article 1 of the Auteurswet.
3. Digital Protection: This PDF is digitally watermarked with the purchaser's information to ensure authenticity and protect the composer’s intellectual property.

Support the Legacy: By purchasing from this store, you are ensuring that Bert Matter’s unique voice in 20th and 21st-century music continues to be heard and preserved for future generations.