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Cantantibus organis
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Magnificat antiphons
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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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Cantantibus organis by Pierre de Manchicourt — Lyrics
Cantantibus organis Cecilia virgo [gloriosa]
[in corde suo soli Domino] decantabat dicens:
Fiat Domine cor meum [et corpus meum] immaculatum
ut non confundar.
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About Cantantibus organis
This motet, Cantantibus organis, is a setting of a Latin text associated with Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. The text speaks of her devotion and prayer that her heart and body remain pure, a plea echoed through her fasting. Pierre de Manchicourt crafts this for a rich SATB and ATTB voicing, allowing for a full, resonant sound. Such a piece would be fitting for liturgical occasions within the Catholic tradition, particularly in services or moments of reflection where a solemn and devotional atmosphere is desired. The interwoven vocal lines would create a powerful expression of faith and purity.
