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Adorna thalamum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Pothárn Imre
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Adorna thalamum by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Adorna thalamum tuum, Sion,
et suscipe Regem Christum:
amplectere Mariam, quae est coelestis porta:
[amplectere Messiam gratulare huiusce matri:]
ipsa enim portat Regem gloriae novi luminis:
subsistit Virgo, adducens manibus
Filium ante luciferum [genitum]:
quem accipiens Simeon in ulnas suas
praedicavit populis
Dominum eum esse vitae et mortis
et Salvatorem mundi.
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About Adorna thalamum
This motet is a Marian antiphon, likely sung during Advent or Christmas. Orlando di Lasso sets the Latin text which invites Zion to adorn itself and receive the King of Christ, embracing Mary, the celestial gate, who carries the King of glory. The music reflects the joy and solemnity of the occasion, with the SATB choir conveying the profound significance of Mary as the mother of the Messiah, the Virgin who brings forth the Son of God, and the bearer of salvation for the world. The setting is rich and expressive, fitting for a sacred choral work.
