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Ecce Virgo Sancta
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ecce Virgo Sancta by Orazio Vecchi — Lyrics
Ecce Virgo Sancta, amicta sole et luna sub pedibus eius et in capite eius
corona duodecim stellarum.
Alleluia.
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About Ecce Virgo Sancta
The composer Orazio Vecchi draws upon the imagery of the Apocalypse for this vibrant motet, Ecce Virgo Sancta. The text, set in Latin, paints a powerful scene of the Blessed Virgin Mary, robed in the sun, with the moon beneath her feet and a crown of twelve stars upon her head. Vecchi's setting for SSATTB voices offers rich opportunities for expressive choral writing, with the 'Alleluia' providing a jubilant conclusion. This motet is a striking example of sacred Renaissance part-music, suitable for liturgical settings or concert programmes seeking a textually and musically compelling work.
