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Carole magnus eras
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Carole magnus eras by Jacobus Clemens non Papa — Lyrics
Carole magnus eras cum solus regna tenebas
major ab imperio maximus a puero
Rex multos Caesar plures ditione tenebas.
Nunc omnes nato tu regis a puero
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About Carole magnus eras
On the feast of Saint Michael and All Angels, choirs might present this grand motet by Jacobus Clemens non Papa. Sung in Latin by SSATB voices, this secular work celebrates the archangel Michael’s vast dominion. The text speaks of his former rule, ‘Carole magnus eras’ (‘Great king you were’), and his immense power, holding sway over Rome, Europe, Asia, and Africa. It proclaims him king, Caesar, and emperor, whose authority was absolute even from his youth. The polyphony captures the text's sense of majesty and overwhelming power, offering a profound reflection on celestial authority.
