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Exultet orbis gaudiis (#5 from 'Sechs kurze Hymnen oder Gradualien')
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Exultet orbis gaudiis (#5 from 'Sechs kurze Hymnen oder Gradualien') by Václav Emanuel Horák — Lyrics
1. Exsultet orbis gaudiis,
Coelum resultet laudibus:
Apostolorum gloriam
Tellus et astra concinunt.
2. Vos saeculorum judices,
Et vera mundi lumina,
Votis precamur cordium:
Audite voces supplicum.
3. Qui templa coeli clauditis,
Serasque verbo solvitis,
Nos a reatu noxios
Solvi jubete, quaesumus.
4. Praecepta quorum protinum
Languor salusque sentiunt,
sana te mentes languidas:
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About Exultet orbis gaudiis (#5 from 'Sechs kurze Hymnen oder Gradualien')
Václav Emanuel Horák's Exultet orbis gaudiis is a jubilant SATB motet setting a Latin text. The music opens with a strong, declamatory statement, soon unfolding into intricate polyphonic writing that captures the grandeur of the text. The piece celebrates the glory of the Apostles, calling them judges of the ages and lights of the world. The choir's voices weave together to express fervent prayers for absolution and for increased virtue, looking forward to eternal joy at the final judgement. The final verse offers praise to the Trinity, a fitting conclusion to this devotional work. Its varied textures and dynamic expression make it a compelling choice for a sacred choir.
