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Haec dies
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Haec dies by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — Lyrics
Haec (est) dies quam fecit Dominus:
exultemus et laetemur in ea,
alleluia.
verse for Easter Sunday:
Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus:
quoniam in saeculum misericordia ejus.
[Pascha nostrum Immolatus est Christus.]
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About Haec dies
Palestrina's Haec Dies is a magnificent SSATTB motet for double choir, setting a joyful Latin text celebrating Easter. The opening "This is the day that the Lord hath made" immediately evokes the exultation of the Resurrection. The text continues with pleas for thanksgiving, acknowledging God's enduring mercy. The composer vividly captures the profound significance of this feast, moving from the central image of Christ's sacrifice to the rejoicing of the redeemed. Palestrina's masterful counterpoint and rich harmonic language create a powerful and moving musical expression of the Easter message, making this motet a profound addition to any sacred choral programme.
