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Angelus ad pastores ait
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Angelus ad pastores ait by Jacob Regnart — Lyrics
Angelus [Domini] ad pastores ait: annuntio vobis gaudium magnum,
quia natus est vobis hodie Salvator mundi.'
Alleluia.
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About Angelus ad pastores ait
Jacob Regnart was a prominent composer of the late Renaissance. This sacred motet, Angelus ad pastores ait, is a fine example of the genre from this period. Scored for SATTB voices, it sets a Latin text drawn from the Gospel of Luke, narrating the angel's annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds. The music reflects the joyous message of 'great joy' proclaimed in the text, with the soaring Alleluias emphasizing the celebratory nature of the Nativity. Regnart's setting is rich and expressive, suitable for a skilled choir looking to explore significant sacred repertoire from the 16th century.
