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Ecce vicit Leo
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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Ecce vicit Leo by Peter Philips — Lyrics
Ecce vicit Leo de tribu Juda,
radix David,
aperire librum,
et solvere septem signacula eius.
Alleluia.
Dignus est Agnus qui occisus est,
accipere virtutem,
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About Ecce vicit Leo
This powerful motet for double SATB choir, Ecce vicit Leo, draws its text from the Book of Revelation. The Latin lyrics proclaim the worthiness of the Lamb who was slain to open the sealed book and break its seven seals. The music vividly portrays the unfolding vision, with the two choirs often responding to each other, building to moments of overwhelming grandeur. The text speaks of Christ's triumph and his divine attributes: power, divinity, wisdom, strength, honour, glory and blessing. It is a fitting piece for Eastertide or any occasion celebrating Christ's victory over death and sin.
