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Gloria, Old Hall 8
Staff Notation • Sacred, Mass fragments
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Gloria, Old Hall 8 by Aleyn — Lyrics
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis.
Laudamus te. Benedicimus te.
Adoramus te. Glorificamus te.
Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam.
Domine Deus, Rex caelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens.
Domine Fili unigenite, Iesu Christe.
Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris.
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About Gloria, Old Hall 8
The Gloria from the Old Hall manuscript, attributed to Aleyn, sets the opening lines of the Mass Ordinary. This three-part setting for countertenor, tenor, and bass presents the ecstatic praise of God's glory in Latin. The text moves from the angels' announcement to the shepherds to the Church's prayer of adoration and supplication. Aleyn's music captures the solemnity and joy of these ancient words. The composer crafts a compelling liturgical setting, with clear text-setting and a rich, resonant sound emerging from the three lower voices. This Gloria fragment offers a concise yet profound musical expression of devotion.
