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6 Gradualia vel Offertoria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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6 Gradualia vel Offertoria by Karl Kempter — Lyrics
Quem vidistis pastores, dicite, annunciate nobis, in terris, quis apparuit.
Natum vidimus et choros Angelorum, collaudantes Dominum. Halleluja.
Hodie Christus natus est, hodie Salvator apparuit, hodie in terra canunt Angeli, laetantur Archangeli, hodie exultant justi, dicentes: Gloria in excelsis Deo, halleluja.
Omni die dic Mariae mea laudes anima, ejus festa, ejus gesta cole devotissima.
Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus, Dominus Tecum, benedicta tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus!
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About 6 Gradualia vel Offertoria
Karl Kempter's 6 Gradualia vel Offertoria presents a collection of sacred Latin motets for SAB choir. The first movement, Quem vidistis pastores, begins with a questioning texture, exploring the announcement of Christ's birth by shepherds and the angelic praise. The subsequent movements continue this celebratory theme, featuring texts such as Hodie Christus natus est, which emphasizes the joy of the Incarnation with angelic and human voices. The Ave Maria offers a devotional reflection, and Exaltabo Te, Domine, expresses gratitude and reliance on God. These settings provide varied opportunities for expressive choral singing, capturing the devotional and festive spirit of the liturgical texts.
