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Dum surgit tumulo a 12
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Dum surgit tumulo a 12 by Michael Praetorius — Lyrics
Dum surgit tumulo patris proles ætherei,
tres hilares canunt hoc illi melos Angeli,
applaudente sacro coelituum choro
gesti nunc age gaudio,
gens humana tuæ reddita Patriæ,
dum princeps tuus emicat,
devictis Erebi clarior incolis.
Et tu flammivomæ stygis
Rector terribilis moestitia infreme,
dum collum Dominus tuum
calcat Tartareo fortior agmine.
O mors vipereo minas rictu terrificas
jugiter evomens,
fractis missilibus tuis,
exarmata animos abjicito feros.
Coelorum euge penatibus.
Acclamemus jô
plaudite claris vocibus & sonis,
nunc mors nunc Erebus nunc periit Sathan.
O lux aurea,
quanta das humano generi gaudia,
dum fores coelorum referas pijs.
O lux candida,
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About Dum surgit tumulo a 12
This majestic Latin motet for twelve voices, Dum surgit tumulo, depicts the glorious resurrection of Christ. The text joyfully proclaims the triumph over death and hell, with angels singing and the heavenly host applauding. It speaks of humanity redeemed and returned to its homeland, with Christ shining brighter than the inhabitants of darkness. The composer vividly portrays the vanquished powers of Erebus and the terrifying ruler of Stygia, now defeated and stripped of their might. The music celebrates the opening of the gates of heaven to the faithful, heralding immense joy for humankind as death, hell, and Satan are overthrown. This grand choral work is scored for SSAT.SATB.ATTB combined with SSAT.SATB.ATBB, creating a rich and powerful sonic experience.
