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Haec dies a 4
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 a 4 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 a 4
This motet by Palestrina is ideal for Eastertide services, drawing its text from the liturgy for the season. The opening "Haec dies" celebrates the joy of the Lord's day, urging us to rejoice in the resurrection. The subsequent verses expand on this theme, reinforcing the enduring mercy of God and recalling Christ's sacrifice as our Passover lamb. Composed for SATB choir, Haec dies is sung in Latin and exemplifies the clarity and serenity of Renaissance sacred polyphony. Its radiant Alleluias and jubilant text make it a fitting choice for Easter Sunday and the days that follow, uplifting the congregation with its profound message of hope and divine love.
