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Angelus ad pastores ait
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Antiphons
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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.
SSA, TTB · Paul R. Marchesano
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Angelus ad pastores ait by Claudio Monteverdi — 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
The angel announces to the shepherds a great joy: the Saviour of the world is born today. This is the theme of Claudio Monteverdi's motet, Angelus ad pastores ait. The text, a traditional Latin antiphon, is further expanded with the announcement that a small child is born to us and will be called God the Mighty, underscored by joyful Alleluias. Monteverdi sets this text for two distinct choirs, SSA and TTB, allowing for a rich interplay of textures and colours. The motet is a prime example of his sacred vocal writing, skilfully crafted to convey the profound meaning of the Nativity message.
