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Columna es immobilis
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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3 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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Columna es immobilis by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — Lyrics
Columna es immobilis, Lucia, sponsa Christi,
quia omnis plebs te expectat ut accipias coronam vitae.
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About Columna es immobilis
This motet for SSATTB or SMsATTB voices comes from the heart of the Renaissance sacred repertoire. Its Latin text, Columna es immobilis, Lucia, sponsa Christi, is a devotional address to Saint Lucia as an unmoving pillar and bride of Christ, whose people await her to receive the crown of life. The text, sung with an Alleluia, is likely intended for a Marian feast day or a celebration of a female saint, offering a rich and expressive setting of profound spiritual meaning. Palestrina's mastery is evident in the intricate vocal writing, making it a challenging yet rewarding choice for experienced choirs seeking to explore the contrapuntal textures of sacred polyphony.
