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Haec dies a 8
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 8 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 8
Palestrina's Haec dies is a jubilant motet for double choir, setting a text celebrating the Resurrection. The music opens with a sense of overwhelming joy, with the two SATB choirs engaging in a radiant dialogue. The texture is rich and expansive, reflecting the exultant mood of Easter. The Latin text, drawn from the liturgy for Eastertide, expresses profound thanksgiving and gladness, calling for rejoicing in the Lord's mercy and the sacrifice of Christ our Passover. Palestrina's masterful polyphony vividly portrays the profound significance of this day, making it a powerful choice for liturgical celebration.
