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Ante Luciferum
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.
TTTBB · Claudio Macchi
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Ante Luciferum by Jacob Handl — Lyrics
Ante luciferum genitus
et ante saecula Dominus,
Salvator noster
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About Ante Luciferum
Jacob Handl's motet Ante Luciferum draws on rich theological imagery, evoking the eternal pre-existence of Christ. The text proclaims that the Lord, our Saviour, was begotten before Lucifer and before the ages, appearing today to the world. This solemn proclamation is set for a rich TTTBB choir, whose voices blend to create a powerful and resonant musical setting of this profound Easter antiphon. The Latin text lends itself to a grand and majestic musical interpretation, reflecting the divine majesty and the triumphant appearance of the Saviour.
