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Gaudeamus omnes
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Gaudeamus omnes by Nicolas Gombert — Lyrics
Gaudeamus omnes in Domino diem festum celebrantes
Variant 1 ()
in honorem beatae Mariae Virginis,
de cujus Assumptione gaudent Angeli
et collaudant Archangeli Filium Dei.
Eructavit cor meum verbum bonum; dico ego opera mea Regi.
Gloria Patri…
Variant 2 ()
sub honore Sanctorum omnium:
de quorum solemnitate gaudent angeli, et collaudant Filium Dei.
Ps. Exsultate iusti in Domino: rectos decet collaudatio.
Gloria Patri…
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About Gaudeamus omnes
Nicolas Gombert's Gaudeamus omnes opens with a rich, five-part texture (ATTTB) that immediately establishes a mood of solemn celebration. The polyphonic lines weave together seamlessly, creating a dense yet transparent sonority. The Latin text, likely a Marian antiphon, speaks of rejoicing in the Lord and celebrating a feast day, with specific variants honouring the Virgin Mary, All Saints, Saint Stephen, or Saint Thomas the Martyr. The music reflects the text's devotional character, with moments of profound expression that build towards the doxology. This motet is a superb example of Renaissance sacred polyphony, demanding careful attention to contrapuntal detail and vocal blend.
