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Gloria in excelsis Deo a 6
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Gloria in excelsis Deo a 6 by Orfeo Vecchi — Lyrics
Gloria in excelsis Deo: et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis.
Ecce Maria genuit nobis Salvatorem: Johannes videns exclamavit dicens:
Ecce Agnus Dei, ecce qui tollis peccata mundi.
Haec est dies quem fecit Dominus: exultemus et laetemur in ea.
Ave Maria gratia plena. Dominus tecum.
Beata Virgo cuius viscera meruerunt portare Dominum Christum.
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About Gloria in excelsis Deo a 6
This jubilant setting of the Gloria in excelsis Deo, by Orfeo Vecchi, is ideal for services during the Christmas season, or any occasion celebrating the Nativity. The Latin text, taken from scripture and tradition, rejoices in the birth of Christ. Vecchi’s SSATTB voicing creates a rich sonic palette, allowing for intricate polyphony and powerful homophonic passages. The composer vividly depicts the angels' announcement, the prophecy of the root of Jesse, and the exultation of the faithful. This motet offers a profound and sonically rewarding experience for a skilled choir, particularly during times of festive celebration.
