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Hodie beata Virgo Maria
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.
SATB · James Gibb
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Hodie beata Virgo Maria by Fabio Costantini — Lyrics
Hodie beata Virgo Maria
puerum Jesum presentavit in templo,
Et Simeon, repletus Spiritu Sancto,
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About Hodie beata Virgo Maria
Fabio Costantini's motet Hodie beata Virgo Maria is written for SATB choir. The Latin text recounts the presentation of the baby Jesus in the Temple, Simeon's reception of the child into his arms, and his blessing of God. Costantini's setting captures the solemnity and joy of this moment, with the SATB voices weaving together to create a rich and devotional sound. This sacred work is a fine example of the motet tradition, suitable for services or concerts where profound liturgical texts are explored through expressive choral writing.
