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Hodie apparuerunt
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Solo Soprano · Marco Gemmani
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Hodie apparuerunt by Giovanni Pietro Berti — Lyrics
Hodie apparuerunt delitiae[voluptates] paradisi
et laetitiae [orbis] terrarum flores odoris
suavissimi. Accurrite caelestes chori
et admiramini faciem decoram. Oculi eius
quasi columbae super rivos murmurantis aquae.
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About Hodie apparuerunt
Giovanni Pietro Berti's Hodie apparuerunt is a sacred motet for solo soprano, written in Latin. The text, which draws imagery from the Song of Songs to praise the Virgin Mary, speaks of heavenly delights and the beauty of a dove beside streams of water. It calls the celestial choirs to admire her, proclaiming her beauty, delectability, and spotlessness. The words describe a queen of angels, seated on God's throne, adorned with a thousand rays of love and flames of charity. Berti's setting likely offers a devotional reflection on Marian attributes, suitable for liturgical occasions or sacred concerts.
