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Alleluia: Vidimus stellam
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.
SATB,ATTB · John Hetland
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Alleluia: Vidimus stellam by Heinrich Isaac — Lyrics
[Alleluia] Vidimus stellam ejus in Oriente, et venimus cum muneribus adorare Dominum.
About Alleluia: Vidimus stellam
Heinrich Isaac's motet Alleluia: Vidimus stellam is a powerful setting of the Gospel Acclamation for double choir (SATB, ATTB). Composed in Latin, it is a significant example of sacred Renaissance polyphony. The text, drawn from the Gospel of Matthew, recounts the wise men seeing the star in the East and coming to worship the Lord with gifts. Isaac crafts a rich sonority, utilizing the eight voices to create a majestic and awe-inspiring atmosphere appropriate for the liturgical text. This work showcases the composer's mastery of contrapuntal writing and his ability to convey deep spiritual meaning through intricate vocal textures, making it a compelling choice for advanced choral ensembles.
