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Haec dies a 3
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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3 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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Haec dies a 3 by William Byrd — 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 a 3
William Byrd's Haec dies a 3 is a vibrant setting of the Easter Sequence, scored for three voices which can be performed by either SAT, ATT, or SAB combinations. The music opens with a jubilant exultation, mirroring the text's joyful proclamation of the Lord's day and the celebration of Easter. Byrd masterfully crafts a rich contrapuntal texture, allowing the voices to weave together in praise. The text, drawn from the Psalms and the Easter liturgy, speaks of God's goodness and enduring mercy, urging a response of rejoicing and gladness. This motet is a powerful expression of Easter joy, suitable for any liturgical or concert setting celebrating the resurrection.
