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Haec Dies & Pascha Nostrum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Gospel Acclamation / Alleluia, Responsorial Psalms
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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 & Pascha Nostrum by Heinrich Isaac — 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 & Pascha Nostrum
Heinrich Isaac’s Haec Dies & Pascha Nostrum is a festive SATB motet in Latin, ideal for Eastertide. The opening exuberantly declares, "This is the day that the Lord hath made; we rejoice and are glad in it, alleluia." The piece unfolds with rich polyphony, celebrating the joy and triumph of the Resurrection. The text draws from Psalm 118, a key liturgical text for Easter, with verses that can be adapted for use across the Easter Octave, emphasizing God’s enduring mercy. The composer’s masterful setting captures the profound significance of Christ’s Paschal sacrifice, offering a moving acclamation for the Easter feast.
