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Beata viscera
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Communion Hymns
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4 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Beata viscera by Claudio Merulo — Lyrics
Beata viscera Mariae Virginis,
quae portaverunt aeterni Patris Filium; [Alleluia.]
et beata ubera, quæ lactaverunt Christum Dominum:
qui hodie pro salute mundi de Virgine nasci dignatus est.
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About Beata viscera
The words of this motet are drawn from various liturgical sources, celebrating the Virgin Mary and the birth of Christ. The opening lines, "Beata viscera Mariae Virginis," praise Mary's womb as the vessel of God's Son. The text continues with the blessedness of her breast that nourished Christ, who deigned to be born for the salvation of the world. A verse proclaims a holy day has dawned, inviting all nations to adore the Lord. The communion verse, "Eructavit cor meum verbum bonum," expresses the heart's overflowing with a good word, dedicated to the King. Claudio Merulo's setting for SSATTB voices in Latin magnificently enhances this profound devotional text, creating a rich and resonant sacred musical experience.
