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Doctorum principem - Melodia suavissima - Vir mitis
Staff Notation • Secular, 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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Doctorum principem - Melodia suavissima - Vir mitis by Johannes Ciconia — Lyrics
Voice 1:
Doctorum principem super ethera
revocant virtutum digna merita
ergo vive voci detur opera
promat mentis fervor intus concita
O Francisce Zabarelle, gloria
doctor honos et lumen Patavorum,
vive felix de tanta victoria
pro te virescit fama Patavorum,
O Francisce Zabarelle, pabula
Parasti pastoribus armentorum
quibus pascani oves grata secula
te pro muner revocant laborum. Amen.
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About Doctorum principem - Melodia suavissima - Vir mitis
This Latin motet by Johannes Ciconia celebrates the achievements of Franciscus Zabarella, a notable figure honoured for his learning and public service. The text praises him as a 'prince of doctors' and a 'protector', a 'true father of the republic'. It calls for songs to reach the stars, a sweet melody to touch the heavens, and the lyre and cithara to resonate through the chorus, reflecting the joy and triumph associated with his victories. The SATT voicing allows for rich harmonic interplay, enhancing the celebratory and respectful tone of the music. This secular work, written in the spirit of Renaissance part-music, highlights both scholarly acclaim and civic admiration.
