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Alleluia. Emitte Spiritum tuum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Gospel Acclamation / Alleluia
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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.
AATTB · David Fraser
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Alleluia. Emitte Spiritum tuum by William Byrd — Lyrics
Alleluia.
Emitte spiritum tuum et creabuntur et renovabis faciem terrae.
Alleluia.
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About Alleluia. Emitte Spiritum tuum
The composer William Byrd invites us to reflect on the power of the Holy Spirit in this vibrant motet. The text begins with a plea for God to send His spirit, which will bring about new creation and renewal for the earth. The second part calls upon the Holy Spirit to come and fill the hearts of the faithful, igniting within them the fire of divine love. Byrd sets this fervent Latin text for a rich AATTB choir, crafting music that is both devotional and exultant, perfectly capturing the profound spiritual yearning and the joyous affirmation of faith expressed in the words.
