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Dies sanctificatus a 8
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.
SATB.SATB · Pothárn Imre
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Dies sanctificatus a 8 by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — Lyrics
Dies sanctificatus illuxit nobis:
Venite gentes, et adorate Dominum.
Quia hodie descendit lux magna in terris/super omnem terram.
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About Dies sanctificatus a 8
This eight-voice motet by Palestrina sets a Latin text for the feast of Christmas. The opening lines, "A holy day has dawned for us; come, nations, and adore the Lord," evoke a sense of universal celebration on this significant occasion. The music reflects the text’s message of light and joy, proclaiming "For today the great light has descended upon the earth."
The second part of the text, "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it," continues the theme of exultation, a fitting sentiment for the Christmas season and a jubilant finale with "Alleluia." The double SATB choir setting allows for rich textures and dynamic contrast, making it a powerful choice for a choir looking to perform substantial Renaissance sacred polyphony.
