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Ferdinande tuo congestos nomine cantus
Staff Notation • Secular, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSATB · Pothárn Imre
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Ferdinande tuo congestos nomine cantus by Alexander Utendal — Lyrics
Ferdinande tuo congestos nomine cantus,
atque pios hilari suscipe fronte modos,
munera quippe sacris haec sunt excerpta viretis,
et quae Thespiadum fonte rigata fluunt.
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About Ferdinande tuo congestos nomine cantus
Alexander Utendal was a prolific composer of sacred and secular vocal music active in the late 16th century. Ferdinande tuo congestos nomine cantus is a secular work for SSATB voices in Latin. The text, written to be sung in honour of Ferdinand, appears to be a plea for patronage, asking the dedicatee to accept these songs and protect the composer's efforts. The composer's skill in crafting flowing melodic lines and rich harmonic textures is evident throughout this engaging piece, making it a welcome addition to any choir's repertoire.
