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Corona Aurea
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Corona Aurea by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — Lyrics
Prima pars
Corona aurea super caput ejus.
Expressa signo sanctitatis,
gloria honoris,
et ope fortitudinis.
Quoniam praevenisti eum
in benedictionibus dulcedinis,
posuisti in capite eius
coronam de lapide pretioso.
Secunda pars
Domine, praevenisti eum
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About Corona Aurea
This motet for SSATB voices is a sublime example of Renaissance sacred polyphony from the master, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. The Latin text, taken from the Vulgate, describes a golden crown placed upon a head, symbolizing sanctity, glory, honour, and strength. It speaks of blessings and a long life granted eternally. The music unfolds with Palestrina's characteristic clarity and smooth vocal lines, creating a serene and elevated atmosphere. The interplay between the five vocal parts is finely wrought, embodying the sacred text with profound expressiveness and devotional purity. A truly exquisite setting for a choir seeking to explore the heights of Renaissance motet writing.
