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Dum transisset Sabbatum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATTB · John K. Cox
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Dum transisset Sabbatum by Roose — Lyrics
Dum transisset Sabbatum, Maria Magdalene
et (altera Maria/Maria Jacobi) et Salome
emerunt aromata ut venientes ungerent Jesum.
Alleluia.
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About Dum transisset Sabbatum
This motet by Roose is a setting of the Latin text from the Gospels describing the women coming to the tomb of Jesus early on the Sunday morning after the Sabbath, bearing spices to anoint him. The text expresses their devotion and the dawning realization of the resurrection. Roose’s SATTB voicing creates rich harmonic textures, ideal for the sacred context of this Easter narrative. The piece unfolds with a sense of reverence and awe, reflecting the profound mystery of the event. It is a fine example of Renaissance sacred polyphony, offering choirs an opportunity to explore expressive vocal writing and devotional text setting.
