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Haec dies a 6
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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8 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 6 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 6
William Byrd's Haec dies a 6 is a magnificent setting of the Easter Sequence text, a celebration of Christ's resurrection. The Latin words, proclaiming "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it," are brought to life with exultant Alleluias. Byrd crafts this motet for double choir (SSATTB), allowing for a rich and expansive sound. The text unfolds over several verses, moving from general rejoicing to specific affirmations of God's enduring mercy and Christ's sacrificial Paschal Lamb. The antiphonal possibilities of the six vocal parts offer directors ample opportunity to explore dynamic contrasts and intricate textural interplay, making this a powerful statement for the Easter season.
