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Egredimini et videte
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Egredimini et videte by Costanzo Porta — Lyrics
Egredimini, et videte filiae Syon Reginam vestram, quam laudant astra matutina,
cuius pulchritudinem Sol et Luna mirantur, et iubilant omnes filii Dei.
About Egredimini et videte
Costanzo Porta invites the daughters of Zion to go forth and see their Queen. The text paints a vivid scene of celestial admiration for this regal figure, with the stars of morning singing her praises and the sun and moon marvelling at her beauty. All the sons of God rejoice at her splendour. This sacred motet for SATTB voices, sung in Latin, is a powerful expression of Marian devotion. Porta, a significant composer of the late Renaissance, imbues the text with a rich polyphonic texture, creating a devotional atmosphere through intricate vocal lines and harmonic depth. It is a profound setting of a text that celebrates the Queen of Heaven.
